@Andria

I really like you bringing up the Illiad and the concept of godtiers in relation to greek mythology. Epithets really are the base of godtier titles, at least is feels like that to me. Like Apollo the Averter of Evil and Poseidon the Earth-Shaker have similar vibes. IE Name the muse of space or xyxy the sylph of breath. Even the way the dersites and prospitians speak of the players echo this kinda rhythm. It is especially visible when the white queen speaks

@elegantSpinstress

I like all your ideas, and welcome home has a distinct media feel that categorizes homestuck and others of its ilk. The way that you have to work with the media to collect information and how it isnt just handed to you. I also keep coming back to your original recommendation of Gurren Lagan.

Another idea that resonates with me within this headspace, is the fact the Dungeon Meshi is the perfect anime to watch to understand the Life aspect. From the consumption of food as not only a necessity but a pleasure, from the refusal to accept death, to the act of showing starvation as the worst evil, to the greed of the dungeon and everyone in it, it's perfect.