View Full Version : Kaname vs. Tessa
Which of the girls do you like better? Vote and post!
Post logic. Reasons like "she's cute" or "she's kawaii" or "I don't like her hair/voice/mother-in-law/whatever" are useless posts. (Besides, if the only reason you like a character is because they're "cute", then that's your problem and the rest of us don't need to hear about it :heh: )
Me, I like Kaname. Granted, her beating on Sousuke gets annoying, but in general I think she's a fairly 3-D character. I like her down-to-earth nature and inner strength. She has no combat training, but she's not afraid to take action and kick some ass if she needs to. She has a bold, go-getter personality that I admire.
justinstrife
2005-12-18, 21:36
Kaname FTW.
This shouldn't even be questioned. :heh:
She knows Sousuke best, and is the only one he completely disregards everything for. Without Kaname he loses his reason to live.
I've always preferred Kaname to Tessa for some unexplainable reason. :)
wingdarkness
2005-12-18, 22:47
This is kinda tuff, because while Kaname is tender at times, she's ridiculously annoying at times which makes her less hawt...Tessa while she seems to be the typical weak type (when it comes to guys, not launching missiles :p ) I was surprised at how strong she is and unapologetic about her feelings for Sosuke...even going as far to be like "You better make a move, cause I sure am..." Since we see so little of Tessa in comparison to Kaname (I've only seen FMP! and Fumoffu) it's nice when she appears on the scene with her loli-cute, yet strong personality...So I think I'll go with Tessa (BTW Tessa has a big bottom for her size if you ever noticed the eps they try to show it--and that's a plus for me :D )
I'll go with Tessa for this poll...what's funny is I like 2 other chicks even more than either of them...Mao is really hawt, I'd love to see her dolled up like the other characters instead of drinking all the time, and I can't remember her name, but she's the chick that tried to pretend that Sosuke was her boyfriend that one ep, then just became part of the cast, her character is cute, yet so naughty looking...I like her the most as far as just looks...She just throws herself at anyone that might be an AS pilot...
I've always liked Kaname better for the most part because her character is developed a lot deeper than Tessa's.
I find Kaname more real, and maybe thats why I find her more likeable. She also seems more compatable with Sousuke...Tessa would just be to sensitive..
Tessa is the one for me!
That's nice. Would you like to tell us why?
Kaname for the win.
Just love the long hair. Not to mention how she is the only one that could control Sousuke with her paper fan thingy or something like that.
Kurama no Miko2003
2005-12-19, 03:08
Again, Kaname. Why? She's one of the few strong female leads in an action series that's capable of being a girl and kick butt when need be!
Like in FMP! TSR, where she takes action on her own and takes down one of the twins on her own.
And besides, how many girls can whip a paper fan out of her book bag and smack a guy with it, sending him spiralling away to the nearest wall? I wouldn't mind being able to do that on occasion. :D
~ Kurama no Miko2003
wingdarkness
2005-12-19, 03:44
^Sorry but as cute as she is as an anime character she (Kaname) is a dime a dozen...First off i wouldn't call Fumoffu a debatable action series, secondly....A main girl character who gets mad at a main guy character so she slaps him around and calls him a baka all the time eventhough she likes him isn't very original...
From Naru in Love Hina (which has as much action as Fumoffu) to somebody like, hmmm, hell, Anna in Shaman King...Kaname is just another one of those characters...Atleast Tessa fights a bit against her archetype because she's a cute loli who actually is headstrong and doesn't want to be a damsel in distress...she's even conieving in her intentions towards Sousuke (To beat Ms. Chidori for his affections)...and didn't I mention the butt, it won't quit :p...
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/hanxthre/bscap024.jpg
Although it's a lost cause, I'm a Tessa fan, what can I say, I like her type better :p
D3athScythe
2005-12-19, 06:21
Kaname =P
I like her personality better compared to Tessa
Though I really don't know anyway ><
PersocomChi
2005-12-19, 11:24
Tessa! I like her =p
She's kind and gentle and funny too. She's definately have 10x more brain cells than Chidori =.= Example, in FMP when they were being captured by the boy that drives the benemoth, Chidori was a baka... she did something stupid which made the situation even worst. Besides from that, Chidori is pretty cute and kind ..sort of.
Tessa! I like her =p
She's kind and gentle and funny too. She's definately have 10x more brain cells than Chidori =.= Example, in FMP when they were being captured by the boy that drives the benemoth, Chidori was a baka... she did something stupid which made the situation even worst. Besides from that, Chidori is pretty cute and kind ..sort of.
Tessa power! Cheers for the Captain! She can come up with decent battle tactics in a split second, she inspires her crew and she's a strong leader while appearing as tender and fragile.
Go Tessa :love:
Personally, I find that Tessa uses her position to get closer to Sousuke, which I think is a misuse of power. But hey, to each his own...
chaosfox123
2005-12-20, 13:12
I prefer Kaname because Tessa seems too fragile and besides I prefer Kaname's look and personality more :D
full_metal_sousuke
2005-12-20, 13:32
I prefer Kaname because Tessa seems too fragile and besides I prefer Kaname's look and personality more :D i agree with this
justinstrife
2005-12-21, 02:55
In a fight I'll take Kaname over Tessa anyday. Kaname has the physical and whisper abilities to hold her own considering she had no training(and she did take on that one twin on her own while still maintaining her dignity in covering herself up!).
Out on a date, she wins again. Once Sousuke isn't screwing something up, and they're alone together, she shows her soft side ONLY to him(can we say the fumoffu episode where she faked being a wife interested in him so he woudln't lose that bet against the other guys, and took him away? She was so hot there!)
Kaname in looks. Blue hair > Silver hair. Also she doesn't wear high heels. Big plus. She can dress feminine when need be, but feels more at home with normal clothes. Plus, did I mention the blue hair?
Personality. She says exactly what's on her mind, unless it involves her true feelings for Sousuke, only because of her lack of experience and shyness, which Tessa also has, so I don't count either of them on that part. But her honesty and no non-sense approach to every situation, including making Sousuke get his act together, is something I just can't see Tessa doing, in a similiar circumstance.
^Sorry but as cute as she is as an anime character she (Kaname) is a dime a dozen...First off i wouldn't call Fumoffu a debatable action series, secondly....A main girl character who gets mad at a main guy character so she slaps him around and calls him a baka all the time eventhough she likes him isn't very original...
From Naru in Love Hina (which has as much action as Fumoffu) to somebody like, hmmm, hell, Anna in Shaman King...Kaname is just another one of those characters...Atleast Tessa fights a bit against her archetype because she's a cute loli who actually is headstrong and doesn't want to be a damsel in distress...she's even conieving in her intentions towards Sousuke (To beat Ms. Chidori for his affections)...and didn't I mention the butt, it won't quit :p...
Your post made me change my mind on which i liked more :D
I couldn't agree more :innocent:
Irrelevant.
MAO FOREVER!!! :D
PersocomChi
2005-12-21, 17:56
Irrelevant.
MAO FOREVER!!! :D
lol.
I think in season 4 and on wards... unless someone gives up or dies.. Sousuke can't pick either one of them because the other one will be sad. And you know sousuke, he's a dumb*ss who doesnt know how to comfort girls :heh: I hope he picks Tessa! Tessa's mind is so childish IMO and yet she's the captian of the submarine, I like her personality that's why Tessa is better! XD Chidori is kinda... aggressive but its normal I guess since she's a girl and dont want people to know her soft side. BUT hitting sousuke with a baseball bat is kinda... ouch. :heh:
lol.
I think in season 4 and on wards... unless someone gives up or dies.. Sousuke can't pick either one of them because the other one will be sad. And you know sousuke, he's a dumb*ss who doesnt know how to comfort girls :heh: I hope he picks Tessa! Tessa's mind is so childish IMO and yet she's the captian of the submarine, I like her personality that's why Tessa is better! XD Chidori is kinda... aggressive but its normal I guess since she's a girl and dont want people to know her soft side. BUT hitting sousuke with a baseball bat is kinda... ouch. :heh:
Um... well, if you remember Sousuke, he has the habit of stating the truth, no matter how horrible with his usual, cold, military style. And remember the poor girl in FMP Fumoffu first episode... I mean.. ouch... No girl would want to be rejected by HIM :p Plus, I DO think (without having read the manga), that apparently he goes for Kaname (check FMP TSR). Poor Tessa :sad:
PersocomChi
2005-12-21, 20:28
Um... well, if you remember Sousuke, he has the habit of stating the truth, no matter how horrible with his usual, cold, military style. And remember the poor girl in FMP Fumoffu first episode... I mean.. ouch... No girl would want to be rejected by HIM :p Plus, I DO think (without having read the manga), that apparently he goes for Kaname (check FMP TSR). Poor Tessa :sad:
I know that >.> but still Tessa-fans need to keep on supporting Tessa! :heh:
pachogamez
2005-12-22, 00:30
I know that >.> but still Tessa-fans need to keep on supporting Tessa! :heh:
On the next novel, DVMC, Sousuke makes the decision at one point of the novel. Maybe you would like to read it.
full_metal_sousuke
2005-12-22, 02:00
On the next novel, DVMC, Sousuke makes the decision at one point of the novel. Maybe you would like to read it. tessa got rejected. hahaha. sucks to be her. i just dont like tessa. the only thing i like about tessa is that she is really short.
Owaranai Destiny
2005-12-22, 02:44
I kinda pity Tessa...IMO, she would win my vote, but relationship-wise, it isn't hard to see why and how she would lose out.
demon_god04
2005-12-22, 04:45
^Sorry but as cute as she is as an anime character she (Kaname) is a dime a dozen...First off i wouldn't call Fumoffu a debatable action series, secondly....A main girl character who gets mad at a main guy character so she slaps him around and calls him a baka all the time eventhough she likes him isn't very original...
From Naru in Love Hina (which has as much action as Fumoffu) to somebody like, hmmm, hell, Anna in Shaman King...Kaname is just another one of those characters...Atleast Tessa fights a bit against her archetype because she's a cute loli who actually is headstrong and doesn't want to be a damsel in distress...she's even conieving in her intentions towards Sousuke (To beat Ms. Chidori for his affections)...and didn't I mention the butt, it won't quit :p...
This sums up nicely why I like Tessa over Kaname... with maybe less emphesis on the butt :heh:
Not that I dislike Kaname personally I just didnt click with her character, I just never really like the whole abusive mad girl type. I like Tessa because shes the damsel in distress fight with everything she has, where as Kaname is the tough girl whose.... well tough:heh:
Tessa > Kaname in my opinion.
She's just so sweet and gentle. And there's a certain naive air about her which I also like. I can't be bothered to state anymore reasons because I'm tired. I might edit some more in later.
shadowWizz
2005-12-30, 04:21
This was a difficult poll to vote man... in the end my vote went to Tessa...
Reasons:
1. She's cool and level-headed when crisis struck. (as seem in FMP:TSR)
2.She can solve any type of problem...
3. She seemed to have earned the respect of all her men in the crew(which i think was a difficult task)
4. She's very straightforward in relationship matters (not like the leads in the show)
And last but not least, sorry that i have to mention this but...
SHE'S KAWAII :p
YoureMyHiro
2006-01-03, 09:26
Its all about Kaname with the exception of her inability to convey her emotions peacefully.
tessa got rejected. hahaha. sucks to be her. i just dont like tessa. the only thing i like about tessa is that she is really short.
Prays hard the anime version will have tessa winning instead....
Virutually impossible... Unless Fukada takes over and tessa is more popular than kaname...
Anh_Minh
2006-01-03, 16:30
Tessa.
As far as I'm concerned, violence is a turn off, so Kaname's out.
Slayjunkie
2006-01-03, 21:19
wow violence is such a turn on for me... hmm who should i choose.. hmmm KANAME!!
now i'm not a huge fan of her but compared to the pathetic tessa, who's only good at bleeding through the nose (and look hideous) and taking everyone's elses advice what to do is just obnoxious. kaname literally kicks ass in tsr against the assasin... wait against the assasin, spy and even tessa's hottie brother she owned. kaname may not be the most articulate of the ladies but tessa has a way of being the bitch in the show (first encounter of kaname playing dumb) ugh i could go on but won't it's to obvious in my opinion.
PersocomChi
2006-01-03, 22:27
I was thinking.. why don't sousuke just pick both of them ^^ that way everyone will be happy. I like Tessa more than Chidori but I also like some of Chidori's personality.. so I'm a mixed in the two.. but tessa more! >.<
Why is it that fans usually think that Sousuke should pick both? Is it just because some fans feel sorry for the rejected one?
I'm sorry, but that's bound to happen even if Sousuke were to pick to Tessa, Raven, Mao or whoever--not that something like that is bound to happen anytime soon. I'm sure I'd feel disappointed too if he happened to pick Tessa, but I'd rather face that than be given the scenario of him picking both. Such a cop-out weakens the drama in my opinion--and the comedy for that matter.
I don't think Tessa and Kaname would be happy if Sousuke chose both of them lol....I know I wouldnt want to share my boyfriend! The only way Sousuke will chose "both" is if if they over use the "whsipered" mode and combine into one. I personally hope that wont happen and that he chooses one...
also: Raven? is that a character in the series?
also: Raven? is that a character in the series?
Yeah, I was wondering about that too... I was supposed to say Wraith actually. :heh:
polar720
2006-01-09, 08:28
I CANNOT STAND TESSA. I watched this entire series just loathing her. She has that annoying weak voice and she`s all goody goody, ugh...my least favorite anime archetype. She falls in with Lacus as my two least favorite anime females of all time.
Yeah, I was wondering about that too... I was supposed to say Wraith actually. :heh:
o ok lol. I was worried there was something obvious I totally missed.
AlanWan881
2006-01-11, 04:47
I would definitely go for kaname. The personality she has is so special that I just like it. And i hope u guys will have no question about sousuke choosing kaname in the end.
alfred_62
2006-01-12, 04:53
i would choose tessa.
y?
I love her hair, i love the way she speaks the way she blush the way her whole character is!!!!
combat kitten
2006-01-13, 04:46
Tessa... she is like a cat i guess 0.o her voice and her fluffly hair, and the way she twirls her hair with her finger, reminds me of a cat twirling their tail.
Chidori is like a puppy, violent, loud, but loving ^-^
Tessa's personality scares me though... she looks timid and innocent, but she is abit evil... when it comes to winning sousuke that is ^^;
Zero Shinohara
2006-01-14, 00:04
Hang in there, Tessa :|
Kawaii girls are the best. Prefferable over the "accident waiting to happen" type of girl. (Don't get upset, though. Personal opinion <_<)
Kaname. I go for the typical type because they make the guys fall without even doin anything. Kaname is very vocal though annoying sometimes but She's the only one who got a grip of Sosuke's heart by being bossy and all. She's just herself, unlike Tessa who's like a kid (she's very cute though) and looks sickly. Tessa has lot of hesitations of being herself.
Paracelsus
2006-01-16, 05:39
Kaname FTW.
This shouldn't even be questioned. :heh:
She knows Sousuke best, and is the only one he completely disregards everything for. Without Kaname he loses his reason to live.
Correct, they match each other perfectly. I still haven't completely got when Tessa started to love Sousuke nonetheless <_<
lordjuggernaut
2006-01-19, 02:32
ai ay..... CAPITAN!!! Tessa-Taijou all the way..... seems more like a high school girl ....with serious power issues........suppose you could say..... as in many other romance anime.. the main character always ends up with the main lead.. that is chidori X Sagara.... but!! there are others who fall for the male as well... soo..... she just represents the what if situation....... whoo wee.....
as for chidori... she is cute in her own way... idiosyncratic at times.... but still..... i cannot see why she'd fall for a stoic bugger that is sagara..
Hmmmm...I’d have to say that I like Tessa better. I find it hard to take Kaname seriously, because a great deal of Full Metal Panic!’s comedy results directly from her interactions with Sousake (when I say ‘interactions’, I basically mean Kaname beating Sousake over the head with her harisen*:) ). To be honest, when I watch Full Metal Panic!, I’m more interested in the plot, action, and mech battles than the light comedy (I admit though, the light comedy does balance things out nicely a lot of the time).
Don’t get me wrong. Watching Tessa can be funny too, what with her clumsiness and all. But I still think it’s easier to take her more seriously than Kaname; maybe this is partly because of her authority as a submarine captain. And like I said, I prefer the serious side of FMP! to the comedic side. In terms of gaining my respect, Tessa wins outright.
Plus, although Tessa seems a bit hesitant and indecisive (e.g. her reluctance to order a missile strike in episode 3 of FMP), she can also be pretty shrewd and gutsy. And hey, when it comes to liking fictional characters, I reckon that we sometimes admire them for their flaws as well as their strengths, because we can identify with them. I definitely prefer Tessa’s hesitance to Kaname’s brash style. You gotta admit it; sometimes Kaname can take up a somewhat in-your-face attitude, which can get annoying. Sure, she’s strong and independent, but that doesn’t mean she has to yell at poor Sousake all the time!
Mind you, this post is just my opinion. Feel free to challenge my views, and show no mercy! :)
PS.- I should mention that I only started watching FMP! a week ago. But since then, I’ve watched all of the original FMP! series, FMP?: Fumoffu (minus the episodes that were edited out when first broadcasted on Japanese TV) and FMP!: The Second Raid. I estimate that I’ve watched more anime in the past 7 days than in the past 3 years! (I’m a bit of an anime n00b, but FMP! is downright addictive). Good thing I’ve got so much free time on my hands :)
*The ‘harisen’ is that long folding paper fan thingy that Kaname likes to wield throughout the series. I think.
Edaindil
2006-01-22, 03:16
I like Kaname better cause she seems more realistic and woman-ish while Tessa is still like a child even though she's suppose to be way ahead of her actual age. She reminds me of Mihama Chiyo from Azumanga Daioh. Cute but not attractive.
I like Kaname better cause she seems more realistic and woman-ish while Tessa is still like a child even though she's suppose to be way ahead of her actual age. She reminds me of Mihama Chiyo from Azumanga Daioh. Cute but not attractive.
Tessa not attractive?? :twitch: Ok, probably tastes differ :p
Tessa a child?? Like a child can command a submarine crew effectively :p I find her leadership qualities beyond the scope of a child's intelligence :p
And there's nothing wrong with acting like one sometimes :)
demon_god04
2006-01-22, 13:42
I like Kaname better cause she seems more realistic and woman-ish while Tessa is still like a child even though she's suppose to be way ahead of her actual age. She reminds me of Mihama Chiyo from Azumanga Daioh. Cute but not attractive.
Kaname more realistic and woman-ish? Right cause real woman physically abuse guys they like for doing something wrong even though he knows better -.- Some probly do but most likely not the majority here:heh: Although if your going purely on how they look then I can agree with that.
Tessa CAN act childish at times sure but when she NEEDS to be she can be mature. If your talking about the way they act and comport themselves then Tessa definately is more womanly and mature then Kaname.
Edaindil
2006-01-22, 17:36
Haha in terms of hitting Sagara a lot, Kaname definitely is unreal, and so is Sagara constantly blowing stuff up at school, no real person keeps on doing it. I just dismissed these things as comical exaggerations for effect and not real contribution to character.
In terms of "woman-ish", I was trying to say that Kaname has more self-control and composure. Kaname can let go and forgive/understand emotionally stressing situation better while Tessa often let her emotions get the better of her. I'm not saying Tessa is always like that because at the end of TSR, she obviously showed a lot of strength and generosity. It's just that Kaname is more... *fill in what you think I'm trying to say*
P.S. Out of Kaname, Tessa, and Mao, I actually Mao the best. She kinda of remind me of Faye Valentine
lordjuggernaut
2006-01-23, 03:41
ahh... mao is like faye valentine..... mao is the perfect foil to kurz.. as faye to...errmmmmm no one!!! mao shouldnt even come up in this thread.....
tessa.....tessa, tessa....perhaps its just anime chicks with white hair.... they seem cuter yet as mature... not saying i don't like chidori but if i had to choose... i'd go for the lady with power!!!!
on another note... do all whispereds have diff hair colours from the norm....
as i noticed ... only chidori, tessa and the unknown girl from ep 1 of fmp had odd coloured hair..
btw i have only watced fmp and fumoffu.. tsr in the bt list
demon_god04
2006-01-23, 13:57
Haha in terms of hitting Sagara a lot, Kaname definitely is unreal, and so is Sagara constantly blowing stuff up at school, no real person keeps on doing it. I just dismissed these things as comical exaggerations for effect and not real contribution to character.
In terms of "woman-ish", I was trying to say that Kaname has more self-control and composure. Kaname can let go and forgive/understand emotionally stressing situation better while Tessa often let her emotions get the better of her. I'm not saying Tessa is always like that because at the end of TSR, she obviously showed a lot of strength and generosity. It's just that Kaname is more... *fill in what you think I'm trying to say*
Im talking in the context of the anime, Sagara is a mercenary whose fought for his entire life. Fighting is all hes known so you cant expect him to be able to settle down as a normal high school kid, its like putting Kaname on a battlefield and expect her to act like a professional soldier.
As for self control and behaviour that still goes to Tessa. Sure Kaname can let go and forgive Sousuke but thats AFTER she gives into her anger and beats him with her Harisen or whatever. I classify that as a lack of self control:heh:
hm... It's just that Kaname is more... stacked:heh: no clue what your trying to say so I just filled in the only thing Kaname beats Tessa in terms of being more "womanly", shes got a nice figure:naughty:
This is probably just a matter of semantics, but I hardly find Tessa womanly.
I would say that she's more feminine than Chidori, but deep inside I still think of her as a "grown-up" girl. Because she's the captain, it seems as if she was somewhat forced to mature faster, but that doesn't change the fact that she's still the quirky, little sis character type she's portrayed to be. That kind of mix makes her likeable.
Chidori's vibe on the other hand, makes her come off as a girl on her road to womanhood. She may have faults of her own--such as being butch for some, too assertive for others, short-tempered, etc.--but she also has her own warmer and unwavering side, which wins her a lot of fans.
However, if it's women we're talking about here--there's no one else like Mao. :heh:
Edaindil
2006-01-24, 17:04
wow kujoe read my mind lol
morningstar007
2006-01-25, 14:06
I like Kaname more though I will admit, personality wise, I am much closer to Tessa. Kinda clumsy and childish. Oh well. I like Kaname because she's so proud and fiery but also warm, brave and vulnerable.
And also I keep thinking that there is also this tragic side to her also. In FMP seems to have two different worlds: one is the military world that Sousuke and Mithril belong to. And the other is the civilian aspect with Tokyo and Jindai.
After COMO, I think she realizes that she doesn't really belong to either of those worlds. Because she's a civilian, she doesn't really fit into Sousuke's military lifestyle since she can't really fight....yet. And because she's a Whispered, she realizes she'll be targeted all her life which would put all her friends in danger, so she can't stay in Tokyo.
Can't help but feel a little bad for her. But that's just how I see it.
I choose Kaname. I can't explain this... Just take a look on my avatar :D
full_metal_sousuke
2006-01-26, 01:33
I choose Kaname. I can't explain this... Just take a look on my avatar :D
haha riiiite. i choose kaname, just look at my sig
:edited- never mind i changed my sig so dont worry
passin'gass
2006-01-28, 11:19
A question...
Did Tessa really admit her love for Sousuke with the entire submarine/strike force listening? Or just the last part?
This was in FMP:TSR when she was questioning her third-in-command's loyalty (loading Arbalest in the launch tube against orders)
:topicoff: I really REALLY hope that they reintroduce that pink-haired Whispered Sousuke rescued back in FMP ep.1 next season. Then we'll have a Classic Love Triangle!!! (holy Shuffle! batman)
full_metal_sousuke
2006-01-28, 23:45
no she didnt do that in FMP:TSR. sousuke didnt have a thing for that pink-haird Whispered girl. she is dead. go watch episode 6 0f the first season. watch the part where kaname and kurz is alone qnd the color goes to grey and kurz ask her how she knw all of thet and she starts talkin about what shr head she says,"i think they called it black technology or sumtin like that." rite when she says that it flashes real quick and it shows the pink haird whispered girl haniging. then kaname rips her shirt and sousuke's uniform shirt that she is wearin.
passin'gass
2006-01-29, 00:30
:topicoff: Too bad...if each whispered knows a part/portion/specialty of the whole black technology, then with each death something priceless is lost.
Unless there are redundancies (more than one has the same knowledge)
Zero Shinohara
2006-01-29, 14:20
I disagree with the idea that the first whispered we encountered is dead.
Being rescued by Mithril, she shouldn't have died. My only guess to support his point is that she hanged herself after being captured. But that's only guess.
I think that what Chidori saw was just something put there to scare her.
Edaindil
2006-01-29, 16:28
I'm gonna go on a tangent here. The maker of Sousuke's AS should know about black technology very well right? I mean he made a robot that has lambda drive, if you don't understand it, how could you make it? and one person can't single handedly make something that advanced, so even though the maker is dead, there must be others who contributed in making the AS. Which comes to my main question, is it important if whispered dies? I'm sure there are people who are not whispered and still understand the techonology, they are probably just hiding so they won't get killed. It's just important to keep whispered knowledge away from bad guys.
full_metal_sousuke
2006-01-29, 17:45
I disagree with the idea that the first whispered we encountered is dead.
Being rescued by Mithril, she shouldn't have died. My only guess to support his point is that she hanged herself after being captured. But that's only guess.
I think that what Chidori saw was just something put there to scare her.i forgot to say she hung herself like u said, but did u go back and watch the episode. i believe she is dead
The part in ep 6 when Kaname is feeling the effects of her whispered abilities and she saw the hanging girl always confused me...
Did the pink haired whispered kill herself after she was rescued? Why would Kaname be seeing that? Som many questions...
masterwok
2006-01-31, 17:18
well it is a hard choice, but i choose tessa because she is smart and i like a girl that is not shouting out or really rebellious, so i stay with my choice.
SirWence
2006-02-01, 09:49
I voted for Kaname of course.
Mainly because I feel that Kaname is the only real woman that can fully handle Sousuke on a truly personal level, sorry Tessa fans but she just doesnt seem the type to be able to handle Sousuke in a relationship she is far to sensative.
And the same goes for Kaname to me it seems Sousuke is the only man alive who can truly handle Kaname when she gets emotional. Plus both have very hard / trying pasts I think they make a perfect couple.
soooo Kaname for the win :heh:
I voted for Kaname of course.
sorry Tessa fans but she just seem the type to be able to handle Sousuke in a relationship she is far to sensative.
And the same goes for Kaname to me it seems Sousuke is the only man alive who can truly handle Kaname when she gets emotional. Plus both have very hard / trying pasts I think they make a perfect couple.
soooo Kaname for the win :heh:
I agree with you. Tessa would be easily hurt by Sousuke's cluelessness.
StateOfMind
2006-02-04, 22:28
Kaname...she is far more stable than Tessa....
Zero Shinohara
2006-02-05, 22:40
Far more stable? Wth?
Chidori has sudden outbursts of violence toward Sousuke. Tessa's more my type. The dependant, not-so-dependant type of girl. ;0
Edit:
And no, once you get a hold of the technology, formulas, materials, there's no need for that particular whispered anymore. So I believe.
StateOfMind
2006-02-06, 22:03
Far more stable? Wth?
Chidori has sudden outbursts of violence toward Sousuke. Tessa's more my type. The dependant, not-so-dependant type of girl. ;0
Edit:
And no, once you get a hold of the technology, formulas, materials, there's no need for that particular whispered anymore. So I believe.
no i mean like she wouldnt be as clingy or needy
Kai Yukari
2006-02-15, 05:33
From a viewer's point of view, I like Kaname's personality more than Tessa's. They're both whispered, so when it comes to intelligence they are about at the same level, physically too although Kaname is taller. The thing I liked about Kaname's personality is that she's very brave and she has this strength of mind that enables her to endure any pain or hardship. As far as I know, Sousuke liked those qualities about her too.
adrenalinmew
2006-02-26, 01:57
personally... I think that Tessa is extremely annoying. I heard (not seen because SYUPID ON DEMAND) that Tessa fessed her love for Sousuke. Which, also ticks me off. She seems.. fragile, more of a damsielle in distress, totally not suiting for her job. I hate her :D period.
full_metal_sousuke
2006-02-27, 00:49
personally... I think that Tessa is extremely annoying. I heard (not seen because SYUPID ON DEMAND) that Tessa fessed her love for Sousuke. Which, also ticks me off. She seems.. fragile, more of a damsielle in distress, totally not suiting for her job. I hate her :D period.
too bad sousuke rejected that love *insert evil laughhere*
TenshiHime
2006-03-10, 00:03
i would have to say kaname because shes got more spunk to her. shes so outgoing and she seems to be able to control and handle sousuke. to me, i would be be able to form a friendship with her easier than i would tessa due to our personality compability, so thats why i like her character better.
angel killer
2006-03-10, 10:19
i would have to say kaname because shes got more spunk to her. shes so outgoing and she seems to be able to control and handle sousuke. to me, i would be be able to form a friendship with her easier than i would tessa due to our personality compability, so thats why i like her character better.
but could you handle the costant beat downs you would get tessa all the way she sweet and shy plus id bet id get my own arm slave :D
masterwok
2006-03-11, 20:22
I'm gonna go on a tangent here. The maker of Sousuke's AS should know about black technology very well right? I mean he made a robot that has lambda drive, if you don't understand it, how could you make it? and one person can't single handedly make something that advanced, so even though the maker is dead, there must be others who contributed in making the AS. Which comes to my main question, is it important if whispered dies? I'm sure there are people who are not whispered and still understand the techonology, they are probably just hiding so they won't get killed. It's just important to keep whispered knowledge away from bad guys.
what about that kid that created the behemoth. i think he designed it him self didn't he.
bigdaddy843
2006-03-14, 07:01
I prefer Tessa. Somehow her quiter nature and seemingly more refined deamour ( not sure about spelling ) appeals to me more than Chidori's more " in your face" kind of personality.
The violence coming from Chidori apprently starts wearing me down after a while. I somehow deem in uneccesary to keep whacking souske no matter how rediculous he is.
Tessa on the other hand is gentler.
Zero Shinohara
2006-03-14, 08:13
Well, Kaname beating Sousuke up is just there for funny's sake. But if you pay attention to it, it's some of the parts that you laugh the most throughout the show.
But I think that by TSR it just annoys the crap outta you.
But I think that by TSR it just annoys the crap outta you.
Im confused. Do you mean in TSR?
Bloodseeker
2006-03-16, 08:13
Tessa. She doesn't ruin Sousuke's fun or get all vengeful when Sousuke doesn't act how she wants him to act.
Zero Shinohara
2006-03-16, 08:34
Im confused. Do you mean in TSR?
Well that's probably a way to fix my bad english =P
But what I mean is that, after season 1 and Fumoffu, you've already had more than enough scenes of Chidori beating the hell outta' Sousuke. So in TSR, which is more of an action series, you feel uneasy with her hitting him around that much.
My vote goes to Kaname, for a few reasons, first it is already easy to see how close they are. and two, Tessa is an officer he's enlisted, meaning such a relationship would not be good for either of their carieers, from even the simple stress POV.
Also there is the issue of spine in there, quite simply Kaname is one of the few people who seems able to deal with him. Also i think just what he did to Garoun because of the very idea of her getting killed................. He has killed for her.
Zero Shinohara
2006-03-19, 21:25
My vote goes to Kaname, for a few reasons, first it is already easy to see how close they are. and two, Tessa is an officer he's enlisted, meaning such a relationship would not be good for either of their carieers, from even the simple stress POV.
Well, you got the point. In terms of relationship, Tessa x Sousuke would be nearly impossible if they were ever to continue in the army. Besides, it's not very good to see your loved one go MIA, and this would go for both of them. [Just speculating, you know.]
Tessa n Kaname were fighting 4 Sousuke :(
:twitch: but...... sousuke ignore them what a bad idea he had there!:frustrated:
TenshiHime
2006-03-20, 23:53
The part in ep 6 when Kaname is feeling the effects of her whispered abilities and she saw the hanging girl always confused me...
Did the pink haired whispered kill herself after she was rescued? Why would Kaname be seeing that? Som many questions...
i always thought that the girl hanging was chidori herself and thats why she had such a strong reaction to it n kept grabbing at her neck n ripped her clothes, but i dont know, i may be wrong............
I'm gonna go on a tangent here. The maker of Sousuke's AS should know about black technology very well right? I mean he made a robot that has lambda drive, if you don't understand it, how could you make it? and one person can't single handedly make something that advanced, so even though the maker is dead, there must be others who contributed in making the AS. Which comes to my main question, is it important if whispered dies? I'm sure there are people who are not whispered and still understand the techonology, they are probably just hiding so they won't get killed. It's just important to keep whispered knowledge away from bad guys.
im not quite sure, but i think the arbalest was designed by tessa herself, so thats why it has the lamda drive, and it was just built and maintained by the non-whispered mechanic.
im not quite sure, but i think the arbalest was designed by tessa herself
Nope.
It was Bunny, who Tessa had a crush on and is now dead.
TenshiHime
2006-03-21, 18:08
Nope.
It was Bunny, who Tessa had a crush on and is now dead.
Oh okies............ i see i see. thanks for clearing that up for me
SweetSpring
2006-04-11, 07:25
tessa for me!cute voice!
Sector 6 Slum
2006-04-14, 16:57
i definitely prefer kaname. i think she makes a great pair with sousuke and her character is much more interesting and 'real' than tessa's (i guess that's because she is, afterall, the main female role).
FlyByNite
2006-04-14, 17:15
Tessa for me although my opinion of Kaname rose a bit after TSR and Tessa declined a bit.
masterwok
2006-04-16, 12:45
Nope.
It was Bunny, who Tessa had a crush on and is now dead.
who is Bunny? i never heard that name before
who is Bunny? i never heard that name before
Bugs Bunny, who else? :p
Seriously, it's probably in the manga
AlanWan881
2006-04-16, 23:17
Bugs Bunny, who else? :p
Seriously, it's probably in the manga
It is mentioned in the novel "The End of Day By Day" where sousuke talks to "R" (arx-7)
masterwok
2006-04-17, 16:03
sorry i dont read the novels so i did not know it was bugs bunny that u were talking about. i dont read then bc i dont know japanese so i cant read them.
laphingman
2006-04-18, 16:51
personaly i think tessa is the best but i could be wrong
Hmm.. i voted for Kaname as.. Sousuke has spent alot more time with Kaname and has gone through alot with her.. while Tessa [ try to rmb some of the episodes when sagara feels like he is not comfortable near or being with Tessa ]
So even if Tessa clings around sagara lovely she acts better than others and will not admit defeat
Kaname is rough but could be soft and kind at times [ help sagara at times lol to da rescue~!!! ]
kazekiri
2006-04-30, 09:55
Kaname, once you've read the novels that take place after TSR it's pretty much set in stone.
ghost1987
2006-05-05, 09:14
Tessa is such a clutz. She should really stay on the TDD all the time. My vote goes to Kaname.
Tessa for me. I like how she goes from the clutzy girl archetype(which I like) to the serious submarine commander without hesitation. She's a good commander even if you don't like her character type. I like Kaname as well, but she can get a bit annoying. Anyone else felt like Souseke had more to say to Tessa in the last episode of TSR?
Angel_Feather
2006-05-12, 23:53
i actually like both girls. but i always have a soft spot for kaname. i think sagara likes her more than he likes tessa, and kaname seem to like sagara back. so there you have it - mutuality.
Bob from Walmart
2006-05-23, 00:09
Ok, wow i cant believe this is even a question.....
Chidori Kaname is obviously the one who is ment for Sagara Sosuke.
Chidori has spent more time and has become a huge part of Sosukes life.
When the submarine was being hijacked he seemed more worried about Chidori than the Captain. Sosukes reason to live is because of Chidori as shown in TSR. Chidori and Sosuke have been in more situations that have brought them closer, plus Chidori is the main female character who thinks as she wants and does as she wants while main male character Sosuke is the total opposite taking orders, this means... She completes him. Plus they kinda depend on one another as shown many times in all of the series. They've both grown on each other toomuch to have anything break them apart.
Tessa is cute,yes but i would have to say there is too much potential in the relationship with Chidori + Sosuke, id have to say it also kinda shows by how good the couples can pair up together.... think about it.
Chidori fits perfectly with Sosuke
... Tessa seems to fit better with Kurtz Weber.. ehehe
Shes cute and innocent on the outside but she can be evil and tricky when it comes to trying to get what she wants, eg sosuke// Kurtz Weber is the total opposite, he shows his hillariously perverted and bad side but is really a great guy, wouldnt they make an awesome couple?
Sorry for the essay.
philip72
2006-05-23, 14:48
I voted for Kaname, I thought the hair cutting scene in TSR was one of the sexiest scenes I've ever seen in an anime. Her married woman costume in Fumoffu was pretty cool as well.
However, I think Tessa is a cutie and a real sweetheart as well.
So even though; Kaname and Sousuke have confessed to each other now (novel) and Sousuke's told Tessa he's in love with Kaname.Sousuke's is a Mujahideen isn't he?
In Islam he's allowed more than one wife. As long as Tessa and Kaname would go for it he could literally have a harem. (Something tells me though, that Tessa may settle for it, but Kaname would kill him at the first suggestion).
Searcher
2006-05-26, 13:53
I am more a Tessa fan, have seen to much anime where the girl with the biggest attitude would get the guy.
And the guy would be sometimes a complete loser and after seeing TSR, i must say that sousuke is half a loser.
About the mangas, i have often heard that the mangas would take a more serious direction than the series.
For example, take "pita ten", great series, but in the manga they continue the story with a very sad twist.
Could FMP also take a very sudden twist in the story between kaname and sousuke?
I prefer Kaname as I have a weak spot for girls with strong and independant personalities, granted, TSR made me like her even more, the girl was terrified when sousuke wasnt there to protect her, yet she forced herself to endure it, that was the best character development of Kaname I had seen from all the fmp series
As for Tessa...well...someone mentioned she was a loli, and I dont exactly have a loli fetish....I agree shes cute, but putting her together with sousuke will be like putting a klutz with a klutz (this applies to normal everyday life), they just....dont match
masterwok
2006-05-31, 19:32
well kaname and sosuke do go together because they both like each other. but u see the way kaname treats sosuke when it is not his fault for misinterpreting the language because he has been with men and military life. kaname should relax and slowly teach him the civilian life.
einlancer
2006-05-31, 21:42
It has been 3 months since i last saw the FMP series, and with that in mind...
I voted for Tessa..
Its not that i dislike chidori, on the contrary, Kaname would easily crack my top 10 most memorable anime girls and tessa wouldn't but in any discussion of Tessa vs. Chidori i would always pick Tessa, except maybe a boxing match.
There is no doubt in my mind that Chidori is a perfect match for Sousuke.. but this is only because they are developed (characteristically) that way.. that is just how the anime goes..
But in terms of character (as a whole) i would have preferred Tessa over Chidori.. Tessa may come on as the weak damsel in distress type, but this is only emphasized due to her somewhat frail physicality (portraited) and small voice, but in reality she is not that weak, or helpless in that matter.. She has competitive streak in her, as shown in the episode wherein she and Mao got in an argument and had to fight with AS against each other.. She can be sly and conneiving as a previous poster once said in her approach to Sousuke.. She is intelligent, no questions there.. She's decisive, authoritative, strong-willed and composed. Which actually boggles me why everybody think she is shy, to me she is just soft-spoken. You cannot earn the respect the crew of your ship if you are not a great leader, and as stated any one of her crew will gladly take a bullet for her, and this include Sousuke. The only reason Sousuke i believe to be more worried about Chidori when both chidori and tessa was in a panic when the ship is in trouble (sorry cant remember exact details... memory failing) is because chidori is his assignment and a civillian for that matter. Sousuke knows Tessa is capable to take care of herself in that situation, She is the captain of an advanced ship for God's sake.. no moron would entrust a ship and its numerous crew of that calibre to a nobody...and let me remind you that she is what 15 maybe 16 yrs old.
And on top of that we cant deny that she has her charm... everybody in her crew adores her.. and in that episode wherein she takes a break and went to Sousuke's school, guys and GIRLS are practically fawning over her... and the only time she have the opportunity to developed a relationship with Sousuke is sabotaged/interrupted by Chidori (feeding Sousuke when he got sick) and Mao ( handcuffing Tessa when Tessa was about to cuddle with Sousuke) and Sousuke is a blockhead when it comes to this. This are her disadvantages in the love aspects for Sagara... As compared to Chidori who has free range to Sousuke at all time.
as for beauty.. i find them at par with each other..
Overall if i were to pick a girlfriend among the two i would choose Tessa.. her built and complexion wants you protect her no matter what, but even if you dont she is capable enough to do it herself.. She's strong-willed, intelligent, charming, and can take over when needed be. She has a playful side, and shy at times. She's beautiful on top of that. Just like the crew i would gladly take a bullet for her, but even more that that i would gladly be his significant other if she would have me.. :) .
All of what i said could probably be true for Chidori as well (as what i have said i dont hate chidori) but all those aspects and traits was wonderfully conveyed by Tessa in roughly 20-25% airtime in the whole FMP series. That is why I'm going with Tessa on this one... and with this post hopefully I earn her more votes.
P.S. In the episode of "Silver Goddess something" the one where she went to Sagara's school... I felt she really shinned on that one... And the dialog she said to the vice captain of the ship is the one that sold Tessa to me... I'm pharaprasing here --- Tessa (while holding flowers from the class)"We should protect them no matter what!" which shows me how good a character tessa is.
KanaEvil
2006-06-03, 18:44
Me, I like Kaname. Granted, her beating on Sousuke gets annoying, but in general I think she's a fairly 3-D character. I like her down-to-earth nature and inner strength. She has no combat training, but she's not afraid to take action and kick some ass if she needs to. She has a bold, go-getter personality that I admire.
Absolutely agree! Same reason. Furthermore, she's beautiful, unique and funny, isn't she? I'm very impressed on the Sunrise scene upon her face in FMP TSR, the last chapter when she gazed on Sousuke.... the girl to be loved by him. Pure heart
Chidori the best!
Somehow, in the beginning, I kinda didn't like Tessa at all. But now...O.K. at some level. Well, she's Kaname's rival anyhow.
bluemonq
2006-06-03, 21:40
Sousuke's is a Mujahideen isn't he?
mujahideen he might have been, but there's nothing to suggest that he's a practicing muslim. mujahideen loosely translates to "freedom fighter"; while most were muslim, there are examples of christian/atheist mujahideen. though he might have been raised by a afghani chieftan, it's uncertain as to whether sousuke's even religious. for instance, the most conspicuous of the five pillars of islam is salah: praying five times a day while facing mecca. if he were muslim, you'd think after three series we'd catch him in the act at least once. of course, absence of evidence isn't evidence of absence. this can be very easily settled: has sousuke ever been noted to eat pork?: p
It has been 3 months since i last saw the FMP series, and with that in mind...
I voted for Tessa..
Its not that i dislike chidori, on the contrary, Kaname would easily crack my top 10 most memorable anime girls and tessa wouldn't but in any discussion of Tessa vs. Chidori i would always pick Tessa....
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... I felt she really shinned on that one... And the dialog she said to the vice captain of the ship is the one that sold Tessa to me... I'm pharaprasing here --- Tessa (while holding flowers from the class)"We should protect them no matter what!" which shows me how good a character tessa is.
Just shortened the quote so that it doesn't take up a lot of space in my post, but good post.
I agree with pretty much everything you said (from how sweet and beautiful she is to how competent she is as a leader to even how if there was a Tessa in real life, I'd love her to be my girlfriend :p :heh: ).
Some other things about how she is a strong character: First, taking on Gauron. In the end of FMP TV series, this brutal, cold hearted villain had her and the ship by the reigns. Tessa defied him, mocked this mad-man, managed to do what it took to get Kaname out of the room so she could sync in with the ship, and tricked Gauron so she could take back control of the ship, saving Souseke, Kaname, and everyone else. Certainly, Kaname worked with her for this goal, but Tessa helped her get out of the command room, and Tessa bought time for Kaname as she defied Gauron, a ruthless man.
Also, in TSR, Tessa saved Souseke and the gang. Once again, she is very smart, and she was able to figure out that the team was being sabotoged, what method the perpetraiters were using, and then she used a map of their location, deciphered the enemies codes for instructions, figured out where the enemy was really heading and then figuring out where it was best to situate the squadron so they could defeat the enemy, and she did this all on the fly while relaying instructions to a crew member who would guide the team. If it wasn't for Tessa's leadership and hard work in this situation, Souseke, Melissa, Kurz, and the rest of the squadron would have bitten the dust.
I like Kaname, as well. I love all three lovely beauties of FMP (Tessa, Melissa, and Kananme), but Tessa is my favorite of the three in the series, and I'd say my favorite female anime character, overall. :)
Vallen Chaos Valiant
2006-06-03, 22:11
Keep in mind, of course, that according to a Newtype-USA interview, Chidori was meant to only be a temperary character. After the first arc, she was suppose to go back to school and never see Sousuke again.
Now, obviously that idea was scrapped by the time the first novel was published, but the old concept brings up an interesting issue...
Perhaps Tessa was suppose to be the main love interest? After all, in the same interview, it is claimed by the author that all the highschool comedy and superpowers were only the vehicle to allow him to do what he really wanted; gritty stories about soldiers and the military. Without the comedy and other such elements, he wouldn't have been able to convince people to publish his work.
If in fact the original plot is meant to focus on soldiers, then it makes sense that Tessa would have been the only possible love interest.
I enjoy both Chidori and Tessa as characters. But I am also a little sad and feel sorry for Tessa. It is very likely Tessa had quite literally been forced off the role as the source of Sousuke's affections, and it's not really fair for her.
einlancer
2006-06-03, 22:47
Keep in mind, of course, that according to a Newtype-USA interview, Chidori was meant to only be a temperary character. After the first arc, she was suppose to go back to school and never see Sousuke again.
Now, obviously that idea was scrapped by the time the first novel was published, but the old concept brings up an interesting issue...
Perhaps Tessa was suppose to be the main love interest? After all, in the same interview, it is claimed by the author that all the highschool comedy and superpowers were only the vehicle to allow him to do what he really wanted; gritty stories about soldiers and the military. Without the comedy and other such elements, he wouldn't have been able to convince people to publish his work.
If in fact the original plot is meant to focus on soldiers, then it makes sense that Tessa would have been the only possible love interest.
I enjoy both Chidori and Tessa as characters. But I am also a little sad and feel sorry for Tessa. It is very likely Tessa had quite literally been forced off the role as the source of Sousuke's affections, and it's not really fair for her.
I never knew that... Knowing that now made me appreciate Tessa's character even more...
I sometimes wonder if...
Tessa and Kaname will both end up being with Souseke, but it is not quite what many would suspect.
First, the novel series is still going. But I've pondered, the ending to this story will be big, epic, and dramatic. So what I got to wondering at one time...at the heart of this story, one of the main elements is those who are dubbed "the whispered". Kaname and Tessa are both whispered. Also, in FMP TV series, Tessa says that two whispers can talk telepathically, but that it is risky, as those two people run the risk of having their psychi mix in together, and this can leave them changed...with this, each person would have within them memories and experiences that the other has. So, with that, what if by the series end, Tessa and Kaname have to make heavy use of this telepathy to aid Souseke, because there are dire situations they are dealing with (to be expected for the climax for the series end). Now, going along with this speculation, suppose that their psychi do mix together. Now, both Kaname and Tessa are changed persons. Now, each understand and know so much about each other on such a high level because of the uncanny result that came of their psychi mixing. Now, they know so much about past thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and something profound stands out for both Tessa and Kaname: Their great love for Souseke. Now, they feel and understand emotions and thoughts that one another felt towards Souseke and how each other have similar feelings about him; they realize they both love him very much. Now, they have a bond, through not only knowing they both love him, but by both feeling and experiencing the love the other has for Souseke. By sharing this love for Souseke, and both being aware of this at a deep level, each one truly understands that the other wants to be with this man. So, if things played out like that, a merging of their psychi and both realizing they have great love for Souseke, perhaps both would end up with Souseke.
If things turned out like that, it would be hard for either girl to be with Souseke alone, and not be hurt knowing that the one who isn't with him loves him just as much. So that's pretty much why I think, if that became the situation, both would end up with him. Souseke cares for both of them, very much. If he came to realize both girls love him and both feel they should be with him, Souseke would probably feel the right thing to do is accept both of them.
Now, such an ending would be bitter-sweet. Souseke and Tessa would have to resign from Mithril. Both Kaname and Tessa would certainly be changed persons. All three would probably seek a quiet, slow paced life they could live together. In the end, there would be happiness amongst them, love amongst them, and a unique bond amongst them, but because of the way things took form, they wouldn't quite live ordinary lives from that point on. Again, bitter-sweet.
Well, this is a real thorough run through of something I've pondered before about this series.
^ That speculation would probably lead in a yuri situation rather than the described one :p Not that I'd be really unhappy :p
Keep in mind, of course, that according to a Newtype-USA interview, Chidori was meant to only be a temperary character. After the first arc, she was suppose to go back to school and never see Sousuke again.
Now, obviously that idea was scrapped by the time the first novel was published, but the old concept brings up an interesting issue...
Perhaps Tessa was suppose to be the main love interest? After all, in the same interview, it is claimed by the author that all the highschool comedy and superpowers were only the vehicle to allow him to do what he really wanted; gritty stories about soldiers and the military. Without the comedy and other such elements, he wouldn't have been able to convince people to publish his work.
If in fact the original plot is meant to focus on soldiers, then it makes sense that Tessa would have been the only possible love interest.
I enjoy both Chidori and Tessa as characters. But I am also a little sad and feel sorry for Tessa. It is very likely Tessa had quite literally been forced off the role as the source of Sousuke's affections, and it's not really fair for her.
Well, Nara was also originally imagined as the main character for School Rumble. Can you imagine how that would have turned out? FMP! is nowhere near as good when Kaname is removed, which the OVA proved to me.
XavierCL
2006-06-19, 02:21
I choosed Kanachan-Chidori(Kaname),firstly because she looks more hot(in my opinion). As u all can see in the 1st few episodes, she's known as a number 1 idol,but not a girlfriend. Of course as we know as the story progresses, she keeps blushing alot,when Sagara does something nice or says something sweet( although he's always blur). There are scenes of her wearing swim suits and when pretending to be someone else's wife, while Teresa wore a mostly covered swim suit during her visit at the school.
Even though I must say when it comes to military stuff, Sagara n Teresa share a common interest, but tat's the only way they can really relate to each other in terms on AS info n how things work. He's still considered new in Mithril, and they only communicate through radio most of the time. While with Chidori he spends more time with her(personally n physically).
We can see that even the Captain doesn't know much about him, since Melissa had to fill her in on wat happened during the choosing of the candidates. Chidori hits him once in awhile, not because she wants to, as we can see, she got tired of doing it at one time and was thinking of going out with another guy totally almost, but because he keeps making decisions tat do not suit a common life in Japan tat's why she hits him, it is funny, n it helps Sagara alot of the time, because since he is so 'ordered' based, it seems to be able to help him change his mind set, I dun think it such a violence, only the bat part maybe, seriously speaking tat fan can't really hurt him that much.
I found 2 episodes the most romantic, The ghost hospital ending, where he was worried about Kaname(where he admitted), and the one where he showed himself in the Bonta-Kun suit for the 1st time, she said she was very happy.
I liked long haired haired girls, Kaname's is longer, and that bluish green is definately something more outstanding n different from white, white makes them seemed more matured but abit older.
Actually sometimes we might think Kanachan not so strong like "Her Problem", because she is a targeted person, and she has no experience in real fighting, which we cannot blame her, but in other aspects she is, she's quiet good in her studies as well, I dunno how much compared to Teresa though. Because Teresa is Captain because of her knowledge n not so much on age. There's definately alot going between Kanachan n Sagara as we can see that Sagara was distracted and almost hit a taxi directly.
Even though I only watched till "The Two Hong Kong",T_T, I dunno where to get the rest of them. And although Sagara still seems blur about love, but I think Melissa's question about his future, might have got him thinking about it, and indirectly he feels it too.
With Teresa I think he thinks she loves him, but he doesn't have the feelings he has for Kaname for her(not as strong at least, maybe he has tat feeling tat he can't return tat love in return either).
Ok,but tis was my feelings after watching season one, I also didn't know how it would end, because Sagara was in the military, they had rules not getting close to the subjects I believe, and how would he cope love life, school, work(what would he put 1st in his heart? Is he scared he would get Kanachan in missions that dun involve her as well?). Without the sequals I would have thought it's a simple love,even up to where I watched, they dun say anything, but the love is there, n they know it indirectly.
But, like normal work life today, we know it's somehow kind of bad to get involve with your boss, so being with Teresa, would it mean easier promotion?(if he gets one and would the others think it's because of their relationship?), but of course in this case it isn't too bad,since the are not going out with anyone else just yet.
I believe I had more to say, or that I wanted to say,but can't remember now, or maybe not as important,. But ya,I feel Kaname n Sagara should be together or will be.
P.S.: If it weren't for Kaname(most of the time) Sagara might have lost his life, although the Captain did help here and there.
Tessa >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Chidori. I've posted in this thread before a while ago, but this is just to reiterate my view. Even though I know who Sagara would rather end up with, it does not change my choice.
Well, Nara was also originally imagined as the main character for School Rumble. Can you imagine how that would have turned out? FMP! is nowhere near as good when Kaname is removed, which the OVA proved to me.
Only because you know about her.
Actually sometimes we might think Kanachan not so strong like "Her Problem", because she is a targeted person, and she has no experience in real fighting, which we cannot blame her, but in other aspects she is, she's quiet good in her studies as well, I dunno how much compared to Teresa though. Because Teresa is Captain because of her knowledge n not so much on age. There's definately alot going between Kanachan n Sagara as we can see that Sagara was distracted and almost hit a taxi directly.
They're both whispered and therefore geniuses?
XavierCL
2006-06-20, 20:19
They're both whispered and therefore geniuses?
Hmm, tat may be true, but we haven't seen Chidori's full potential maybe, as we see she started off as a commoner in the beginning, while Tessa started off as a captain since the beginning.
But ya,I agree she is a genius after she was reminded, but we dunno how much of a genius she really is compared to Tessa(after they kind of brainwashed her with that machine), and she hasn't fully remembered, or we dun really know exactly how much information she knows( including how much Tessa knows), =P
I don't think that is how it works. Kaname is a very good student. Tessa (and her brother) literally is a genius. I think with the whispered, they have a connection with any and every psychi at a very deep level, and can not really be accessed at will. But they are an outlet for other ideas and psychic energy, and of course, terrorist scum found out you can get theories and ideas from these people that can be applied to advanced weapons technology.
Vallen Chaos Valiant
2006-06-20, 23:16
I don't think that is how it works. Kaname is a very good student. Tessa (and her brother) literally is a genius. I think with the whispered, they have a connection with any and every psychi at a very deep level, and can not really be accessed at will. But they are an outlet for other ideas and psychic energy, and of course, terrorist scum found out you can get theories and ideas from these people that can be applied to advanced weapons technology.
Actually, the novel equivalent of TSR mentioned that Chidori had to hold herself back during mathematics, chemistry and physics exams. The Whispered ability has started leaking out of her at the time of TSR, and Chidori has to be careful not to answer exam questions in a manner that is above the level of a high school student. She is now not wiling to tell her classmates about her exam scores; the jump is too unnatural.
Hmm, but that sounds like whispered abilities happening uncontrollably, not her simply being a genius.
Vallen Chaos Valiant
2006-06-21, 12:02
Hmm, but that sounds like whispered abilities happening uncontrollably, not her simply being a genius.
It's not an "ability". Chidori had simply obtained massive boosts on her understanding on chemistry, physics, and quantum mechanics. Give her a piece of paper and pen, and she could probably design an ArmSlave endoskeleton. A Whispered possess telepathic powers with each other, and they each also have a piece of unique knowledge no other Whispered possess (That's why Whispered are being captured and interrogated; they each know 1 special technology that are beyond normal science, like the lambda driver). But otherwise the boost in brainpower is universal across all Whispered, and not classified as an ability.
Trust me. She is now qualified as a genius; at least, as much as Tessa or her brother.
That's interesting, then. Makes you wish you could have that happen to you, kinda, like learn how to speak Japanese fluently in a matter of a short time. :p
That's a good point. As her abilities start to manifest, such a jump in grades would seem a little unreal. Examiners and her school would suspect her of cheating or something. Then again, what's real about FMP?
Anyways, Tessa >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Kanami
kanme is so hot and f.... sexy but she is in control (i don't like that about women).
on the other hand tessa is so cute and hot and of course innocent (that is the sexiest shit) but she knows how to get down to business. i think i'll go with tessa. (man, i wish she was real)
kanme is so hot and f.... sexy but she is in control (i don't like that about women).
on the other hand tessa is so cute and hot and of course innocent (that is the sexiest shit) but she knows how to get down to business. i think i'll go with tessa. (man, i wish she was real)
I don't believe Tessa is more innocent than Chidori. Check out the swimming pool scene in Fumoffu. Chidori has her moments of being vulnerable (just like Tessa) and expects Sousuke to save her.
I don't believe she's controlling. She's just a very outgoing person that's a bit aggressive. :)
Masanori Ota
2006-07-18, 18:47
kanme is so hot and f.... sexy but she is in control (i don't like that about women).
I like that, as long as they don't try to control me too much. Kaname all the way, Tessa's a pale wimp comparatively. :rolleyes:
gencbiba
2006-07-20, 14:11
I love Kaname... Lol... Reason being that she is just the most beautiful anime character I have encountered so far. Her long blueish hair gives me goosebumps. As far as her being controlling, that's just a turn on. She isn't controlling up to the point of choosing everything for you but just when you make mistakes she tries to fix them up by beating the shit outa you.
Tessa imo is too weak and manipulative. She is responsible for relocating Sousuke in TSR. She thinks he is hers to control along with his special abilities to use the Arbalest. Like Sousuke says, "I don't remember selling my soul to Mithril." Those kind of women don't really appeal to me.
I personally would love to have someone like Kaname around. She is just so cute that it can't be put into words. However, the turn-off about Kaname is that she never reveals her true feelings to Sousuke. In TSR we see that she almost does but goes on to say that she loses her determination after one day. I would have really hoped to see her at least hug Sousuke in the end. If you think about it, she never actually hugs him and he doesn't really hug her.
Besides that, Kaname is just a blue-haired Goddess. Whenever she cries she is really cute... Lol... Anyways, I think that sends out my opinion.
I love Kaname... Lol... Reason being that she is just the most beautiful anime character I have encountered so far. Her long blueish hair gives me goosebumps. As far as her being controlling, that's just a turn on. She isn't controlling up to the point of choosing everything for you but just when you make mistakes she tries to fix them up by beating the shit outa you.
Tessa imo is too weak and manipulative. She is responsible for relocating Sousuke in TSR. She thinks he is hers to control along with his special abilities to use the Arbalest. Like Sousuke says, "I don't remember selling my soul to Mithril." Those kind of women don't really appeal to me.
I personally would love to have someone like Kaname around. She is just so cute that it can't be put into words. However, the turn-off about Kaname is that she never reveals her true feelings to Sousuke. In TSR we see that she almost does but goes on to say that she loses her determination after one day. I would have really hoped to see her at least hug Sousuke in the end. If you think about it, she never actually hugs him and he doesn't really hug her.
Besides that, Kaname is just a blue-haired Goddess. Whenever she cries she is really cute... Lol... Anyways, I think that sends out my opinion.
Have a cookie. *hands gencbiba a cookie* That's the way I was thinking but I couldn't put it into words. :)
Masanori Ota
2006-07-20, 14:23
Kaname puts up a stong front, but is actually weak on the inside. Tessa looks weak on the outside, but truely has a strong personality.
That's why Kaname needs Sousuke and Tessa doesn't, imho.
Kaname puts up a stong front, but is actually weak on the inside. Tessa looks weak on the outside, but truely has a strong personality.
That's why Kaname needs Sousuke and Tessa doesn't, imho.
Tessa comes across as a needy person to me. She is pretty much all over Sousuke.
Masanori Ota
2006-07-20, 20:03
That's how she acts, but she's badass when she needs to be, mark my words. She's gonna go postal with the TDD-1 after Amalgam pwns the island base, and just about every other Mithril base.
Get ready for a killing-spree, maybe even a wargasm.
gencbiba
2006-07-21, 12:14
Kaname is stronger on the inside than Tessa. Who was it in TSR that was able to find Wraith and survive? Not only did Kaname use her physical strength, but without her mental prowess she would not have been able to do so.
If need be, Kaname is able to fend for herself as seen in TSR. Tessa lets her personal feelings get in the way too much and that is her weakness. Ultimately, the only reason Kaname seems as if she needs Sousuke is because she doesn't have the duty of controlling a submarine and she isn't protected by hundreds of professional soldiers. If Tessa was put outside of her role, you would see she would not be able to survive as effectively as Kaname has without Sousuke.
Kaname doesn't need Sousuke but rather loves him so she does not want to be seperated. Tessa knows she's been beat.
Masanori Ota
2006-07-21, 14:34
I'm not going to argue that, because you're essentially right.
But perhaps they're both equally strong and intelligent, when it comes down to the bar. They're both hyper-intelligent Whispereds. Sure, Tessa is a little paler and weaker from being underwater and in a chair all day, but I wouldn't completely count her out. I think she might be a little bit more scary when pissed off than Kaname. We've seen Kaname pissed off countless times, but not so much with Tessa. I'm just waiting for her to bust out and lay the beatdown on Amalgam.
I did vote Kaname, btw. Tessa's a little bit more fun to analyze though, lol.
it was shown that tessa is more deadly then kaname when pissed in the novel COMO. kaname can scare the shit out of u but tessa is willing to do things that kaname cold never do, like killing someone.
gencbiba
2006-07-30, 03:03
Hmm... More people need to post!! Almost 200 people posted but over 7000 have viewed! What's up with that?
masterwok
2006-07-30, 10:28
there is nothing to post
Masanori Ota
2006-07-30, 21:21
Then stop posting.
...Whoops, I'm a hypocrite.
EDIT: Vallen Chaos Valiant, I love Masamune Shirow. Good avatar, though it's kinda small.
gencbiba
2006-08-04, 23:40
I guess the topic is closed now eh? Kaname is the goddess and all Tessa will ever amount to is her servant. Us Kaname fans can all rest easy now!
wingdarkness
2006-08-05, 02:27
I guess the topic is closed now eh? Kaname is the goddess and all Tessa will ever amount to is her servant. Us Kaname fans can all rest easy now!
Yeah take a long rest on that 9-point pillow^^...
Yeah take a long rest on that 9-point pillow^^...
It's 12 now ^_^ :P. My pillow is getting cusshier (is that a word?). Personally I prefer girls with Kaname's personality, the "tsundere" type i guess? No matter how much girls that type appear in Animes it's all goood ;).
masterwok
2006-08-05, 10:57
at least kaname and tessa r known bc they r the hotest girls in fmp. if someone set up a poll on all the girls i bet kaname and tessa will be on top
Masanori Ota
2006-08-06, 09:00
Mao's fucking hot. Kaname's right below her, then Tessa, then that one chick that hangs out with Kaname all the time (but only when her hair's down, imho).
then that one chick that hangs out with Kaname all the time (but only when her hair's down, imho). Yeah, the pigtails/braids don't suit her. Was it just that one time in Fumoffu (the episode that had the guy with a ponytail fetish) that she had a different hairstyle?
General_Asakura
2006-08-06, 10:19
Yeah, the pigtails/braids don't suit her. Was it just that one time in Fumoffu (the episode that had the guy with a ponytail fetish) that she had a different hairstyle?
hell yeah for kyouko!!:eyespin: :heh:
Masanori Ota
2006-08-06, 15:26
Yeah, the pigtails/braids don't suit her. Was it just that one time in Fumoffu (the episode that had the guy with a ponytail fetish) that she had a different hairstyle?
I think so, and also agree braided pigtails don't suit her. She should switch over to long, straight hair, immediately and permanently.
I think so, and also agree braided pigtails don't suit her. She should switch over to long, straight hair, immediately and permanently.
And who else is hot and has long straight hair?
That's right. Kaname. ;):love:
However, I don't know why, but Tessa looks good with whatever hairstyle she has. :love:
Bloodseeker
2006-08-07, 04:55
I think so, and also agree braided pigtails don't suit her. She should switch over to long, straight hair, immediately and permanently.
Replace the glasses with contacts too.
Replace the glasses with contacts too. Maybe. I think some girls look hotter with glasses. ;)
Bloodseeker
2006-08-07, 08:02
Maybe. I think some girls look hotter with glasses. ;)
I generally find glasses to be a turn off (both in real life and in anime), but I think that Kyoko is an extreme case. I've only seen the first Fumoffu DVD (I'm broke), but I'm assuming that the girl standing next to Chidori is Kyoko:
http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/3177/fmp33wm0.th.jpg (http://img488.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fmp33wm0.jpg)
She's looks MUCH hotter than usual in that pic.
I generally find glasses to be a turn off (both in real life and in anime), but I think that Kyoko is an extreme case. I've only seen the first Fumoffu DVD (I'm broke), but I'm assuming that the girl standing next to Chidori is Kyoko:
http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/3177/fmp33wm0.th.jpg (http://img488.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fmp33wm0.jpg)
She's looks MUCH hotter than usual in that pic.
Yeah that's her, and yes you're right. ;)
Masanori Ota
2006-08-07, 20:44
Wholy shit, when did that happen?! What episode?! Now I gotta rewatch the entire damn thing!
I don't know but my guess is it's on volume 3.
I generally find glasses to be a turn off (both in real life and in anime), but I think that Kyoko is an extreme case. I've only seen the first Fumoffu DVD (I'm broke), but I'm assuming that the girl standing next to Chidori is Kyoko:
http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/3177/fmp33wm0.th.jpg (http://img488.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fmp33wm0.jpg)
She's looks MUCH hotter than usual in that pic.
Yet neither of them compare to Tessa.
Masanori Ota
2006-08-08, 18:38
You take psycho to a whole new level, Tabris.
Bloodseeker
2006-08-08, 22:56
Yet neither of them compare to Tessa.
True. Only FMP girl that's hotter than Tessa is Mizuki, and Tessa's much more likable.
You take psycho to a whole new level, Tabris.
Yeah, you know the score.
If Tessa's character didn't push all the buttons for me, then things would be different. If I found someone like her in real life, I'd be instantly smitten.
Kyoko WAS shown without her braids or glasses. It was in FMP! Overload. I'll host a scan of it later.
masterwok
2006-08-12, 20:12
Mao's fucking hot. Kaname's right below her, then Tessa, then that one chick that hangs out with Kaname all the time (but only when her hair's down, imho).
what about the girl from the beginning of fmp where that car got blown up, shes hot too. i think she come after tessa and kaname. after them then comes mao.
Masanori Ota
2006-08-13, 13:13
They never develop her character, which disappoints me. You never learn anything about her, the disk, or the guy trying to protect her.
Sure, you can assume the disk held some Whispered tech info in .pdf format, but that's about all...
shionuzuki09
2006-08-14, 16:42
personally I highly HATE Tessa. She is soo extremely annoying. Which is why my fave ep. is when Melissa and her fight, however i didn't like the end of it grr that dumb Tessa.
masterwok
2006-08-15, 10:25
personally I highly HATE Tessa. She is soo extremely annoying. Which is why my fave ep. is when Melissa and her fight, however i didn't like the end of it grr that dumb Tessa.
shionuzuki09 u never gave a reason why u think tessa is annoying and ur probably the only one that thinks tessa is annoying bc this thread is dedicated to tessa and kaname.
personally I highly HATE Tessa. She is soo extremely annoying. Which is why my fave ep. is when Melissa and her fight, however i didn't like the end of it grr that dumb Tessa.
Burn! :D
To each his own, but still...:)
jk.
Vallen Chaos Valiant
2006-08-16, 07:43
They never develop her character, which disappoints me. You never learn anything about her, the disk, or the guy trying to protect her.
Sure, you can assume the disk held some Whispered tech info in .pdf format, but that's about all...
Kaname was suppose to be just like that girl, too.:p
As I mentioned earlier, Chidori was suppose to be a one-off character. But sometimes the characters themselves have more control over the story than even the author.
gencbiba
2006-08-16, 14:04
Well, let's just say that we are all glad that Chidori isn't a one-off character. As far as Tessa, she is a one-off character for all I care.
I'm not glad :p *shakes head is disappointment* :p
IMO, they're both equally lovely. I just have a slight preference for Chidori. :D
To each their own, I suppose.
I'm disappointed with the results, but whatever.
masterwok
2006-08-16, 21:16
the votes are close so im happy, but i prefer tessa just a little more than tessa.
Generalgm
2006-08-16, 21:38
the votes are close so im happy, but i prefer tessa just a little more than tessa.
^_^........wait wa? lol
gencbiba
2006-08-16, 23:06
Tessa a bit too much on your mind? Seems like you can't recall any name other than Tessa.
I think that's understandable. :p
Bloodseeker
2006-08-20, 17:14
Burn! :D
To each his own, but still...:)
jk.
I'm not. :)
*covers shionuzuki09 in oil and sets him on fire*
Tessa a bit too much on your mind? Seems like you can't recall any name other than Tessa.
There are names other than Tessa?! How obsurd!:nono:
Killa_hurtz
2006-08-23, 00:31
There are names other than Tessa?! How obsurd!:nono:
Yes...plenty...like Kaname :love:
BURN
Killa_hurtz
2006-08-25, 23:20
I think this thread needs to be remade to include Nami...
cause she is certinally one fine dime
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h173/Killa_hurtz/nami.jpg
Generalgm
2006-08-26, 01:35
I think this thread needs to be remade to include Nami...
cause she is certinally one fine dime
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h173/Killa_hurtz/nami.jpg
Kaname with red hair, in a ponytail lol
Killa_hurtz
2006-08-26, 01:38
Kaname with red hair, in a ponytail lol
Touche....
I think this thread needs to be remade to include Nami...
cause she is certinally one fine dime
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h173/Killa_hurtz/nami.jpg
Another good reason for me to purchase the novels.
dpryciak
2006-08-26, 13:25
Kaname. Not because she's pretty or a Whispered or athletic whereas Tessa is pretty clutzy (although, clutzy is cute).
Kaname can stand on her own. She's reliable, outspoken, and tough in her own way. Having survived the emotional trauma of switching from American to Japanese schools and being ostracized at both, she now uses "violence" to cover her emtions to protect herself--a common psychological reflex, redirection (or something like that <g>)
Whether or not she was destined from the first book to be with Sosuke or not, the two, after many books and anime series, have shown to have a true bond. Sosuke, as you watch the series or read the books or manga, shows that he holds Chidori over his Captain, even to the point of being reckless. Fools in love, they say. However, being battle-scarred as he is, both mentally and physically, he has his own problems assessing his own emotions and how to deal with them. He is awkward in school because he doesn't know how to handle peace. And, he's a soldier.
Kaname, sure, is not a soldier, but you have to admit that, between the two of them, there is something between them...and their own pent-up battle-scars make it necessary for them to remain together, as a manner of healing each other.
And while Kaname may be hot-tempered, maybe that is something that Sosuke needs--an equal, as opposed to Tessa who is both a) his superior and b) dependent. Tessa NEEDS Sosuke more than he needs her. He needs his job, but he needs Kaname too.
If you look at the last book that was written (cannot remember the title), after all that stuff was done, all the battles, all the damage, and Sosuke is where Sosuke is (not giving spoilers here), does he sit down and cry? Does he try to go back to his roots? No, he goes after Kaname, alone, because HE wants to. Because HE needs Kaname.
And she made her choice because of him, too.
And they've confessed, although not in "I Love you" words, what they feel for each other.
So, why the discussion??? He's made his choice!!!
Miles Teg
2006-08-26, 16:03
So, why the discussion??? He's made his choice!!!
Sousuke has made his choice, but the poll is about the girl you like not the one Sousuke like ;)
dpryciak
2006-08-26, 19:53
Sousuke has made his choice, but the poll is about the girl you like not the one Sousuke like ;)
Oh, well, that's different...CHIDORI. She's strong, reliable, and energetic!! That's who I like <GGGGGG>
And, I was being silly...I know what this discussion thread is all about <GG>
gencbiba
2006-08-26, 21:08
Hmm.... Who is Nami? Is she a character on anime or manga?
Generalgm
2006-08-26, 21:34
Hmm.... Who is Nami? Is she a character on anime or manga?
she's in the novel BMOF I think lol, She helps out sousuke, falls in love with him and then dies in a hostage situation : (
Masanori Ota
2006-08-26, 23:01
It sucks that she gets pwned. By a gun, no less.
She is hawt tho. Red hair instead of blue and intelligent, pretty eyes.
Again, too bad she's dead.
Critical
2006-08-27, 07:51
If they continue on killing off cute girls it might end bad for the novels... or the author ^^
There would be thousands of angry fanboys if something was to happen to Tessa, Kaname or Mao.
Alright time for me to speak my piece.
Kaname:
Pros: Despite her inexperience and sense of position you get the feeling this girl could string some curses together that would make a sailor blush. long hair, tall, athletic, energetic. strong enough to keep souske somewhat normal, has become very strong (episode 9 of TSR anyone? My personal favorite FMP episode ever). vulnerable when she doesn't need to be strong, not afraid to take action, decent hairstylist, and is a girl who "looks good in the rain"
Cons: Hair sometimes seems too long, Hotheaded, can't say what she really means when it comes to her feelings, over-reacts, prone to give up too early (early in the series, End of COMO when she bitches at souske for not being smart enough but doesn't look for her own solution, etc.)
Tessa
Pros: Nearly unshakable self control when it comes to military matters, Innocence that belies her experience but never comes across as naivete, Her seeming helplessness evokes all the best of the protective male or maternal instinct yet has displayed countless times how formidible she can be, Her subordinates would walk through fire if she said to, yet when you see her alone all you want to do is hold her and tell her everything will be alright.
Cons: Over-clutziness at times and an over-eagerness to please people as an individual. She seems out of place when she's not in command, a bit of a duck out of water.
Personally, I would choose Kaname, I completely agree with Leonard's assesment of her in episode nine of TSR, but it is a tough choice.
Killa_hurtz
2006-08-27, 13:07
Are you trying to say that Leonard would actually consider his flesh and blood sister over Kaname?
^ Probably not, he might have a screw loose but not in that way I think. But I think he just agrees with Leonard's opinion, it's not like Leonard was going to choose between Kaname and his sister or anything.
Bloodseeker
2006-08-27, 18:57
dpryciak either hasn't even seen the entire first season yet or wasn't paying attention. Pretty much the only thing that Chidori has over Tessa is atheletic ability. Tessa's a whispered too (with lots of intelligence to show for it), and isn't completely incapable of taking care of herself and her comrades. (as she showed during the whole ordeal with Gauron hijacking the submarine)
Cute + capable >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Violent + capable
This is one of those cases where I hope that the author pulls a complete 180 on us (it seems like the only time they ever do that when it comes to romantic relationships is when I really don't want them to) and puts together a series of events where the dark side that inevitably appears in any relationship pushes Sousuke and Chidori apart (maybe Sousuke finally gets fed up with the constant misunderstandings and abuse and snaps), and Tessa moves from being a supporting character that's on the losing side of a love triangle to being a second female protagonist that's looking to have a better and better chance with Sousuke. Of course, they'd have to figure out a way to work high-level commanding officer X field agent, but I'm sure that they could work it out. (maybe turn Tessa into a field agent so that she can be around Sousuke more, use her abilities as a whisper as an excuse to have her to get in shape easier and learn the ropes much quicker than most, and put either Cmdr Mardukes or Lt. Cmdr Kalinin in charge of the submarine)
Killa_hurtz
2006-08-27, 21:24
Cute + capable >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Violent + capable
Evangelion says different
Bloodseeker
2006-08-28, 04:54
Evangelion says different
Asuka isn't all that violent though... she only hits Shinji twice that I can remember. And unlike most male leads, Shinji deserves to get decked. I wish that Asuka had given him a Chidori-style beatdown everytime he started whining.
And Rei's a different kind of cute...
Distzy + friendly >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Stoic
But I guess that if you think that agressive + harsh = violent and stoic = cute, you'd be right.
Killa_hurtz
2006-08-28, 05:01
Meh...take charge chicks are my type...a girl that will lay someone out to get her point accross and isn't afraid to speak her mind, girls like that tend to have a higher chance of that personality translating into the bedroom. But at the same time, they can become very attached when you show the same attitude and boldness.
That's the perfect relationship to me. If you are in a relationship, and you two can easily recognize when it's ok to sieze control and when it's ok to give it up...you have a great relationship with someone.
Bloodseeker
2006-08-28, 05:45
Meh...take charge chicks are my type...a girl that will lay someone out to get her point accross and isn't afraid to speak her mind, girls like that tend to have a higher chance of that personality translating into the bedroom. But at the same time, they can become very attached when you show the same attitude and boldness.
That's the perfect relationship to me. If you are in a relationship, and you two can easily recognize when it's ok to sieze control and when it's ok to give it up...you have a great relationship with someone.
I like a strong girl that can take care of herself and carry her half of the load and knows a good balance between straight-forwardness and tactfulness. (some small issues die with time and don't need confronting) Weak people that cling to everyone around them for help instead of helping themselves and start whining and crying when things get a little rough are extremely irritating. I grew up around two women that were like that, and years of watching them snap and cry over every little issue that came their way completely killed my tolerance for it. I also find that people that act like that tend to be VERY selfish. They know how to garner sympathy and take help, but they don't know how to care about other people's problems or help others without expecting something in return.
So yeah, as far as relationships go, strong girls all the way. (not controlling, abusive, or demanding, but strong)
Back to FMP, its not like Tessa's weak, needy, and/or submissive. She knows how to be strong, forceful, and direct when she needs to be. She couldn't effectively command a crew of mercenaries if she didn't. And she was pretty harsh with Mao when she had an issue with her conduct as well. She just usually chooses to be cheerful and friendly when she's not working.
i say chidori hands down. as a fellow female ni just have to say i REALLY dislike tessa. she's just so catty and childish. so what if she's the captain of a submarine. kaname has just as much respect of the tdd. kaname is just more real. would tessa have beated the twin in tsr? would tessa have used herself as bait in DVMC? would she have given herself up in COMO? Kaname understands Sousuke whereas Tessa is just selfish in her intention towards him. Does she not realise that if anything were to happen between them it would ruin his career? ok rant over. KANAME >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>tessa.
i hope my spoiler tags worked >.<
I don't know about the rest of you, but I feel that despite Tessa's strong points she still comes off as being too "male ego-friendly"—or in other words, the type you'd like to hold and whisper comforting, sweet nothings in her ear. That's how she's marketed to me as a character as the sub's little captain, that little girl who is now grown up. And indeed with her innocent and cute looks, with the sound of her oh-so moe-rific voice and that commanding glare of hers, I can understand why she can be such a dear to many. The fact that she wears a military uniform and commands a sub just balances out all of these traits while highlighting them.
If things were any different, she would be the perfect little sister who would tell her brother to stop slacking off, go to school and who fantasizes about him when he's not around. For her type of character, Tessa is just too blatant for me. And well, I'm just like Sasahara in Genshiken in this case. I'm not particularly into these character types generally, but once in a while I admit that I can be fond of them. But personally, I enjoy the banter and interactions between Chidori's circle of friends even more than Tessa's moments.
One can probably say that Chidori is just as blatant for her character type, but I like what I saw in TSR. Her character makes me want to watch her grow as the story moves on.
Miles Teg
2006-08-28, 09:07
Does she not realise that if anything were to happen between them it would ruin his career ?
I really don't see how Mithril could enforce policies against fraternization when they have problem with the loyalty of their soldier. Soldier who are (for the majority) with Mithril only for the big paycheck.
For the moment the one who has started to ruin Sousuke career is Chidori, after all he has started disobeying order just after meeting her :D and he could have been executed for desertion at the end of ODBD ;)
If Mithril was a regular Army with a strong moral code Kurtz would have been fired a long time ago for sexual harassment ;)
Killa_hurtz
2006-08-28, 15:31
Sousuke is a tactiful guy
He gave his superiors an offer they couldn't refuse. Still piloting Arbalest when the situation calls for it at half his pay, as long as he gets to remain in Tokyo on Stand-by.
And he knew he could get away with it too...he's already shown that he is an asset to MITHRIL and they couldn't part with him.
I totaly prefer Kaname over Tessa.
Not to be offensive to Tessa fans out there, but I think she's childish and selfish. Using words and tactics to get between Kaname and Sousuke. Its kinda unfair and rude. Kaname isn't like Tessa because she isn't like "love-attached" to Sousuke. Yea, you get my point. So I chose Kaname. Plus, I think she's prettier.
dpryciak
2006-09-03, 16:09
dpryciak either hasn't even seen the entire first season yet or wasn't paying attention. Pretty much the only thing that Chidori has over Tessa is atheletic ability. Tessa's a whispered too (with lots of intelligence to show for it), and isn't completely incapable of taking care of herself and her comrades. (as she showed during the whole ordeal with Gauron hijacking the submarine)
Cute + capable >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Violent + capable
This is one of those cases where I hope that the author pulls a complete 180 on us (it seems like the only time they ever do that when it comes to romantic relationships is when I really don't want them to) and puts together a series of events where the dark side that inevitably appears in any relationship pushes Sousuke and Chidori apart (maybe Sousuke finally gets fed up with the constant misunderstandings and abuse and snaps), and Tessa moves from being a supporting character that's on the losing side of a love triangle to being a second female protagonist that's looking to have a better and better chance with Sousuke. Of course, they'd have to figure out a way to work high-level commanding officer X field agent, but I'm sure that they could work it out. (maybe turn Tessa into a field agent so that she can be around Sousuke more, use her abilities as a whisper as an excuse to have her to get in shape easier and learn the ropes much quicker than most, and put either Cmdr Mardukes or Lt. Cmdr Kalinin in charge of the submarine)
tee hee! Naw, I've watched the show a lot, but one's opinions tend to cloud one's mind. Blinkers, you would say, limit the vision.
While I think clutz's are CUTE, Tessa also lacks confidence. Kaname seems to have an overabundance of it at times (except when it deals with her own emotions). But I will give Tessa credit: as a captain, she is pretty good, as long as she's in the water. Yes, both are whispereds, and Tessa can and does use her ability a lot more often and is a lot more in control, too. But I still push for Kaname. She still seems more "capable" to me.
Your second line is tempting. But I really doubt Tessa could survive as a field agent. She's too innocent for that line of work. She can slaughter a whole village with a command, but I don't think she could go and out and out lie or mislead people. She seems, to me, just too sweet like that. Besides, the ship is her baby, I cannot see her leaving it. I think, given a choice between Sosuke or Dana, Tessa would choose the sub.
dpryciak
2006-09-03, 16:14
I know this discussion is who Sosuke should be with, or who we think he should be with, however...
Tessa does need somebody strong...and attentive. Sosuke cannot satisfy that for her. Sure, she adores him, and has probably known him for...I don't know how long...but how much does she really know of him? Doesn't matter. He still isn't the one for her, I think. Kurz isn't, either, thankfully. I just think she should keep on looking.
Kaname is more of a partner to Sosuke. And I personally think he likes being beat upon <GGGGGGG>.
Bloodseeker
2006-09-03, 21:02
tee hee! Naw, I've watched the show a lot, but one's opinions tend to cloud one's mind. Blinkers, you would say, limit the vision.
While I think clutz's are CUTE, Tessa also lacks confidence. Kaname seems to have an overabundance of it at times (except when it deals with her own emotions). But I will give Tessa credit: as a captain, she is pretty good, as long as she's in the water. Yes, both are whispereds, and Tessa can and does use her ability a lot more often and is a lot more in control, too. But I still push for Kaname. She still seems more "capable" to me.
Like I've already said in this topic, you couldn't effectively command a crew of mercenaries and come up with strategies to accomplish sometimes complicated objectives where you seem to be on the losing side of the fight if you lacked confidence and drive. She was even confident enough to challenge Mao in her field.
Your second line is tempting. But I really doubt Tessa could survive as a field agent. She's too innocent for that line of work. She can slaughter a whole village with a command, but I don't think she could go and out and out lie or mislead people. She seems, to me, just too sweet like that. Besides, the ship is her baby, I cannot see her leaving it. I think, given a choice between Sosuke or Dana, Tessa would choose the sub.
I dunno... she likes Sousuke. As for the innocence, that's where a little thing called "character development" comes into play, and its also part of why that scenario would be so good, IMO. She'd have to grow passed her fears and adapt her standards in order to make it as a successful field agent. And I don't see how Tessa would have a problem with putting on an act to keep her cover... she's not one of those irritatingly naive and innocent self-righteous characters that believe that all lying and violence is wrong and unnecessary. If it were for the good of her friends and to protect innocent lives, she'd probably lie and mislead if she needed to.
I think, given a choice between Sosuke or Dana, Tessa would choose the sub.
As would any decent leader.
gencbiba
2006-09-04, 17:37
Tessa does need somebody strong...and attentive. Sosuke cannot satisfy that for her. Sure, she adores him, and has probably known him for...I don't know how long...but how much does she really know of him? Doesn't matter. He still isn't the one for her, I think.
Hmm... I believe the first time the captain actually spoke to Sousuke in person was when she sought refuge at his house which she says so.... She never really knew him that well except for the times when they communicated during missions and even then it was probably indirectly. During the escape attempt from the BEHEMOTH, it seems like Tessa really started to take a liking to Sousuke and when the BEHEMOTH was defeated she told him to close off all hearing sensors. That was when she told Kaname that she was falling for him. So technically, Tessa might have been his captain and knew who he was longer than Kaname but Kaname was the one who actually got to know Sousuke earlier. As far as the chemistry between them, I think agree with you because I don't think she's the one for him.
dpryciak
2006-09-05, 18:35
I just wish we got to see Nami more...
Still, as you all said, it is who we think is the best, and I'll continue to cheer on for Kaname.
And, sometimes, I wonder if Tessa is IN love with Sosuke, or if she thinks she is.
oh, and I make a lot of mistakes. Feel free to correct me when my thoughts go far off the mark ;)
Tessa is obviously not the one for Sousuke.
Doesn't mean I like her any less though :)
Kai Yukari
2006-09-21, 07:54
I can't believe this topic is still getting posts ^_^ kaname vs. tessa thingy is like a neverending battle!!! LOLz I have posted this before though: I like kaname. Though I'm also starting to like tessa.
masterwok
2006-09-21, 16:27
I think they are both equal, but if u see tessa more often in the story then there would be more people.
dpryciak
2006-09-21, 20:55
Arm wrestling for it!!
Even scarier, I think, would be if Kaname and Sosuke ever got, y'know, married, and had kids. Oh, wow, wow! talk about disasterous parenting....
gencbiba
2006-09-21, 21:31
I think that this topic has made me bored.... We have talked about Kaname, and Tessa so much to the point that I hope they add a new female character that gets close to Sousuke. It probably won't happen but this topic sure as hell has gotten me hoping. Also, the reason I am bored is because everyone just keeps posting the same things over and over.... I think some of you people should just post that you like Kaname more because she has bigger boobs (not sure if it's true). That would definitely be a more legitimate reason.
masterwok
2006-09-22, 15:18
well i like tessa and the drawing that kurtz made of tessa. that was when mao and tessa were going to fight and the loser has to run around the base naked. lol hows that gencbiba.
gencbiba
2006-09-22, 15:50
Well, it sure isn't the same old boring response that the others wrote.... Keep it up! :)
dpryciak
2006-09-22, 17:52
I think Kaname has the bigger boobs, anyway...
Tess is so twig like...ever see them in that bath scene?
For some reason, when I was watching the show, I preferred Kaname much much more. Now that it's been about half a year since I watched TSR (excluding OVA), I feel like I am starting to like Tessa more than Kaname. Why? I have no clue. :confused:
i think the best way to find out whos the best, tessa and kaname need to dress up in really tiny bekinies and mud-wrestle eachother
omg- just the thought of it...
Inufang111
2006-09-24, 15:45
Nyahhh this is a tough one, i like Tessa, but shes a little annoying, really cute, but kinda annoying. I would hav to say i like Kaname better only by a little. i like Kanames character shes fun to watch ^.^, and i love Kanames hair, its my favort color :D
Masanori Ota
2006-09-24, 19:07
Gotta love 4Chan, eh?
Who's up for some Tessa x Mao?
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5350/1159136079176kw1.gif
^
You know, if it ended up with Tessa and Mao together at the end of the story, I wouldn't complain. :p
I really like all 3 main female characters, as I've said before. Each are really quite different, each have important roles, I really like all three characters for who they are, and all three are hot anime babes. :3 If there is one I personally prefer the most, as much as they all rock, I guess you could say I like Tessa the most. She is really cute and sometimes ditzy, but she has proven to be, despite such a young age, a really competent and good leader who has earned a lot of respect, and, well, she is just simply adorable! And she is beautiful for an anime character. I really like the character design. It is worth noting I am a sucker for the sweet type of girls, IRL and for anime girls. XD
Inufang111
2006-09-25, 14:26
Gotta love 4Chan, eh?
Who's up for some Tessa x Mao?
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5350/1159136079176kw1.gif
*raises hand* Oh! oh! me!!! :D
masterwok
2006-09-25, 14:30
i was kind of hoping that kaname would pair up with tessa's brother so tessa can pair up with sousuke, but i dont think thats going to happen
Masanori Ota
2006-09-25, 18:44
Sorry Wok, there's very little chance of that happening, unless Leotard uses some kind of mind control, which I think he'd rather not do. I'm pretty sure he wants to win Kaname's heart without help, and I'm equally sure Kaname isn't going to give it to him (if she even has it to give, since Sagara might have stolen it in one of his midnight raids on her apartment). ;)
Oh my god, I'm a sick bastard.
dpryciak
2006-09-26, 19:54
i was kind of hoping that kaname would pair up with tessa's brother so tessa can pair up with sousuke, but i dont think thats going to happen
ewwww. That is simply....ewwww
dpryciak
2006-09-26, 19:55
Sorry Wok, there's very little chance of that happening, unless Leotard uses some kind of mind control, which I think he'd rather not do. I'm pretty sure he wants to win Kaname's heart without help, and I'm equally sure Kaname isn't going to give it to him (if she even has it to give, since Sagara might have stolen it in one of his midnight raids on her apartment). ;)
Oh my god, I'm a sick bastard.
Ah, we can all dream.... Sigh. Well, impractical. Sadly. Sagara needs to get the guts just to kiss her, like Kana did at the end of manga book 9. Oooh, I want more manga books...and the novels printed in English in America....
Inufang111
2006-09-27, 10:32
ewwww. That is simply....ewwww
I couldn't agree more ;)
dpryciak
2006-09-27, 18:19
Where is that Tessa x Mao thing from?? it looks genuine
The OVA, since Tessa has the Bonta-Kun doll beside her.
Masanori Ota
2006-09-28, 21:45
Of course it's genuine! I'm not going to mislead anyone into thinking Tessa and Mao have something going on. Why does Mao keep on getting Tessa drunk, eh?
Anyhow, some official Tessa x Kaname for 'ya. Legit!
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6865/1159140916465dh4.jpg
I couldn't /agree more on the need for new manga and novels (books are always better than animation, imho)!
datoysterman2
2006-09-29, 18:31
kaname all the way, kaname's way hotter
Generalgm
2006-09-29, 20:05
Gotta love 4Chan, eh?
Who's up for some Tessa x Mao?
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5350/1159136079176kw1.gif
wa-wa-waaaaaaaaa? lol
kaname all the way, kaname's way hotter
yeah i couldn't agree more, I really do prefer Kaname rather than Tessa, if i was a guy that is ...
Masanori Ota
2006-10-05, 18:58
Kaname is hotter, but Tessa's more approachable, as evidenced in the manga by how quickly she made friends during her breif stay at Kaname and Sosuke's school. Compare this to Kaname's "girl you'd want to have, but never date" (or something like that) reputation and you should see why Tessa has so many fans.
i dont know, kaname is a bit hotter then tessa but i was allways more atracted to the cutter girls (the innocent ones) there is something much more sexier about her then kaname.
Inufang111
2006-10-09, 19:55
kaname all the way, kaname's way hotter
i agree kaname is way hotter, its close but Kaname is hotter xDDDDD
justinstrife
2006-10-16, 22:14
i was kind of hoping that kaname would pair up with tessa's brother so tessa can pair up with sousuke, but i dont think thats going to happen
Why? WHY?????
OMG no way man. Not only does Kaname despise the ground Leonard walks on, but the only person who understands Sousuke AT ALL, are Kanami. I really don't think clutzy Tessa, has a chance of getting romantically close to Sousuke like Kaname has. Not only is there the problem of her being his commanding officer, but neither one of them pick up on other peoples' feelings very well, and Sousuke needs someone who keeps him in line(or at least makes a good effort at it).
My favorite is still Chidori all the way. It's not hard to see her caring moments, and, she and Sousuke will only get better in expressing their feelings to each other as time goes on.
Plus Blue is my favorite color. :heh:
Killa_hurtz
2006-10-17, 19:14
Kaname has a better rack
...
>_>
<_<
What?! Don't judge me
Generalgm
2006-10-18, 01:58
Kaname has a better rack
...
>_>
<_<
What?! Don't judge me
LOLGASM. I knew someone was going to say that sooner or later XD
BabyMaki
2006-10-18, 10:39
thats funny
AvatarST
2006-10-18, 11:00
Tessa, because I think she's a better person.
Id take Tessa over Kaname any day of the week. I like her type much more. Sorry, bot the overly violent type does not appeal to me at all. Not to mention she looks better :D
Masanori Ota
2006-10-18, 15:02
LOLGASM. I knew someone was going to say that sooner or later XD
Well, it's true, unless Tessa has some kinda magic, Whispered-designed, minimizing bra. I doubt it seriously. :heh:
Killa_hurtz
2006-10-18, 15:13
Anyhow, some official Tessa x Kaname for 'ya. Legit!
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6865/1159140916465dh4.jpg
I couldn't /agree more on the need for new manga and novels (books are always better than animation, imho)!
Right Click > Save
Masanori Ota
2006-10-18, 18:23
Right Click > Save
You're welcome. ;)
Moar Tessa...
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9272/1160530962383rh7.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1160530962383rh7.jpg)
Direct link for lazy people... http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9272/1160530962383rh7.jpg
Generalgm
2006-10-18, 18:33
http://torada-labo.com/webclap/clap.cgi
Hes/shes got some good works....just wish he'd/she'd post them : )
masterwok
2006-10-18, 20:01
Masanori Ota did u draw that pic bc its really good.
Masanori Ota
2006-10-18, 20:22
Masanori Ota did u draw that pic bc its really good.
Heheh, nope. I can't draw (clarification: I can't draw anything that looks decent).
That blue-ish tinted scan up there is official art. :)
The Tessa wallpaper was not vectorized by me either. :heh:
I just find and post stuff. No real skill needed for that, you just need to know where to look.
Hekyoichi
2006-10-23, 01:13
In a fight I'll take Kaname over Tessa anyday. Kaname has the physical and whisper abilities to hold her own considering she had no training(and she did take on that one twin on her own while still maintaining her dignity in covering herself up!).
Out on a date, she wins again. Once Sousuke isn't screwing something up, and they're alone together, she shows her soft side ONLY to him(can we say the fumoffu episode where she faked being a wife interested in him so he woudln't lose that bet against the other guys, and took him away? She was so hot there!)
Kaname in looks. Blue hair > Silver hair. Also she doesn't wear high heels. Big plus. She can dress feminine when need be, but feels more at home with normal clothes. Plus, did I mention the blue hair?
Personality. She says exactly what's on her mind, unless it involves her true feelings for Sousuke, only because of her lack of experience and shyness, which Tessa also has, so I don't count either of them on that part. But her honesty and no non-sense approach to every situation, including making Sousuke get his act together, is something I just can't see Tessa doing, in a similiar circumstance.
Good reasoning of the sort and I agree with you on the whole. To sum it all, Kaname suits to Sousuke more as compared to Tessa due to their fitting chemistry not because they are alike in terms of likes and that, but because they work well and function effectively as a pair that is not depicted solely for the sake of mission/job eventhough Sousoke is well...a guard to Kaname in the first place. They are not bothered nor doubtful to say what is on their mind and act naturally in most situation except for the emotional matter, which is a good factor to their being a couple.
As for personal reasons, I still prefer Kaname over Tessa; I just feel that way.
Yeah, I'm bias when it comes to the main plus my favorite characters. It can't be helped. o.0
^^
SnakeLegend
2006-10-23, 23:34
Tessa:
Because she's clumsy in a cute way :p
and seems to have a good side for herself too.
e.g. She gets serious when needed to.
masterwok
2006-10-24, 15:44
Tessa:
Because she's clumsy in a cute way :p
and seems to have a good side for herself too.
e.g. She gets serious when needed to.
and plus Tessa does not hit sousuke and try to hurt him like Chidori does. if Chidori was nicer to sousuke Chidori would have a greater chance in being with sousuke, but to me i like Tessa much better so i want Tessa to end up with sousuke or for me to have her all to myself. hehe
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