The comparison is strongest when power scale, story role, and DNA dimensions are kept separate until the final read.
YPS gap2
Layer gap0
PhysicalvsPhysical
Analysis
YPS-4
Clear power gap
YPS-2
Asta holds a meaningful power lead. A 2-tier gap is bridgeable only by exploiting scenario and DNA advantages aggressively. DNA tells a different story: Asta: how much the universe protects them, Edward Elric: who they fight for. These are different character shapes, not different power levels.
Asta
Domain edges
Edward Elric
Combat
destructive output
Systemic
influence / control
Narrative
luck / story weight
Derived from DNA / bars show relative edge, not absolute power