most shounen anime protagonists in the 80s had a sexy mullet and powerful looking eyebrows. this needs to come back please no more boring kirito clones.
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I think it's funny how Shin and Shuu are frequently the most overlooked characters insofar as individuals and a ship in both JP and (broadly western but primarily) NA fandom because these two:
Have the single best developed relationship of anyone in the entire show.
When we start off, and for much of the first half of the show, they're frequently at odds with Shin siding more with Seiji and Shuu partnering up with Touma - with whom he was originally longtime friends with in earlier drafts, up to and including arriving in Shinjuku together.
However, as the show continues, there are hints of a budding friendship, particularly the disastrous battle against Arago where Shin is the first to fall, Shuu being the one to immediately react and strike in vengeance after Shin and Touma get nommed.
And then of course, as we move into the second half of the show, we get this moment:
Cementing that yes indeed, these two are Best Pals For Life, with a bit of mutual chirping involved.
While unfortunately they both spend much of the next dozen-odd episodes sidelined and with little chance to interact outside of being strung up in a gargoyle together, after the team fully reunites, we're treated to them back to their old tricks, with teasing:
Followed immediately by a Bro Moment.
Cut to post series with the first OVA, Gaiden, at Ryo's birthday party:
(Absolutely nothing suggestive going on here)
And of course, OVA 2, Kikoutei Densetsu gives us the beautiful bonding moment that is Shin teaching Shuu how to surf.
Of course this being KD, things go downhill quickly, though things are patched up soon enough...
Only to fall apart by Message, where the distance that's grown between the Troopers is best exemplified by this shot:
The best of friends, arriving together, after not having seen each other for months, in complete, solemn silence. And unfortunately this is the last they really get together before returning for the finale.
However, I hope that this tangent has been educational, and if you haven't watched YST yet:
Do it for them.
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Still one of my all time fave images.. I’m so sad there isn’t a high res 😅 Cye is just beautiful 😩
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"Ronin Warriors was just made to cash in on Saint Seiya!"
Yeah... And it's still good... I love both anime...
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There's gonna be a Ronin Warriors pop-up shop at Kita-Senju Marui next month! I'm adding it to my Japan itinerary because I'd love to get some Kento merch.
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