I always took it to be a satire of colonialism.

It’s as timeless as the Cool S.

“you can’t see the forest for the trees.”

I’m pretty sure it originated in the mid twentieth century and referred to touching up makeup.

Is this the one with the totalitarian television network in space where people eager to compete on British gameshows are killed when they lose?

Agreed. In my experience, dreams can be interpreted much like art can be interpreted. How you emotionally respond to the images and scenarios tells you a lot about what your mind is attempting to deal with while you are physically safe. I believe that dreams are a form of poetry that your mind is engaged with in order to integrate life experiences in a safe manner.

She’s the best. Chainsaw Man is great for many reasons, but the powerful women with agency is one of the best. Especially for a shonen manga.