2012-08-14, 12:31 | Link #161 | |
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Debating whether something is a "trait" or "flaw" is not something that makes sense, as obviously it's subjective and my point is that calculating / analytical characters are "generally" not heroes in the true sense of the word in shounen-type series. The only ones that come to mind are Lelouche (anti-hero), Katsuragi (TWGOK, not really shounen) and Yamato (Majikoi) -- so therefore these "flaws" as I call them are typically not viewed as such. |
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2012-08-14, 13:53 | Link #164 | |
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I just wanted to point that out. This is way off-topic here so let's move on.
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2012-08-19, 15:50 | Link #170 |
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Upgrading armor isn't usually narratively important. As an MMO, we should expect him to be upgrading his equipment regularly. Presumably a monster dropped it or he asked someone to make it. He's had different clothes in almost all the episodes so far.
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2012-08-30, 09:44 | Link #176 | |
Moe Kyun~!
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Philippines
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Spoiler for Volume 10, but no Volume 10 related stuff (just about the sword):
I summarized a list of Kirito's strengths and flaws: 1. Master of Game Memory Floor 1 Boss uses Nodachi? No biggie, he's memorized ALL the Katana sword skills. (not spoilered because this is an LN SS detail that's not mentioned.) This is the reason for ALL of his awesomeness. (including memorization of every single detail about stuff he had abused so much. Details require LN spoilers.) 2. Plot Luck Let's see.... I don't think I should explain it do I? Meeting 5 pseudo-harem girls (in the LN 7... no 8 depending on your choice). Getting ridiculous stuff that's supposedly rare. However, when he abuses this, it creates a problem called Plot UnLuck. 3. Scarred Protectiveness In Aincrad, when you're a party member with Kirito, he'll NEVER allow you to go to a dangerous situation without the necessary failsafe. This was one of the inevitable results of RNR... Spoiler for Vol 1 or Last Aincrad Eps [Floor 75]:
4. Determinator He. does. not. simply. give. up. Seriously! Spoiler for Vol 1 or Last Aincrad Eps [Floor 75]:
5. Genre Savvy LN spoilers aside, Kirito implicitly knows several anime cliches. Let's see... his answer to Scilica when he saved her... how he says stuff is... awfully similar to some manga/anime lines... however this can often go for bad edges; see spoiler: Spoiler for Caliber SS (Fairy Dance SS):
===== Flaws: 1. His BSOD lasts longer No, he has never truly recovered from the scars he had incurred. Even if he did, he took him a long time to do so. He has never ever truly recovered from the events in RNR. He laments the fact that the reason he was in Aincrad in the first place was because he stayed away from his family... Spoiler for Vol 1 [Last Aincrad Eps]:
Spoiler for Fairy Dance or [Alfeim Online Arc]:
Spoiler for Phantom Bullet:
2. Simply Too Rash He simply takes mysteriously or ridiculously suspicious offers too affirmatively. No, not going to take a walk in the LNs again. 3. Plot UnLucky (could be an extension of Simply Too Rash) Spoiler for RoTS [Floor 3]:
4. Imouto Complex Speaks for itself Causes... Spoiler for Fairy Dance:
5. Irresponsibility He didn't took Klein's offer because he didn't want to take responsibility for Klein's friend's deaths. He didn't tell his level in RNR because he didn't wanna take the responsibility of his own fears (being called a Beater, etc.) After RNR though, he might have taken over most of this negative insight, but assumed a more "Hero" style approach... 6. Not Thrifty This is one of the reasons he's ALWAYS broke, both in Aincrad (during the late eps), and after the GGO Arc. (sure it helps for a certain someone, but come on..! ) 7. Overconfidence Spoiler for Compilation of all Big Bad Battles:
...if you have stuff to add then add it! :3
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2012-08-30, 10:47 | Link #177 | |
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