Why Does "Memory Management Bureau" Leave Such a Lasting Impact?

The Chinese animated series "Memory Management Bureau" has sparked discussion for its deep integration of video game elements and its tributes to GAINAX. It uses arcade hidden characters and crosshair halos as its backbone while directly exploring whether gaming has meaning, referencing works like "Evangelion," "Gurren Lagann," and "FLCL." The author argues it carries on GAINAX's spiritual legacy with a more accessible approach.