Meme that I don't much feel like putting under a cut!
I love to watch myself type, so I jumped all over this when burningvigor posted.
reply and i'll give you four fandoms. you then have to make an entry writing about your favorite character from each fandom, and why.
Final Fantasy VI: I think we all know the answer to this. I've loved Terra Branford from the moment I watched a friend of mine play through Final Fantasy VI. I wasn't into the RPGs at the time. I preferred fighting games and the like, but I thought her menu portrait was gorgeous and loved her green hair for some reason. When I actually buckled down and played the game, I really enjoyed her personal story. She had all this power, but it frightened her. She was so lost in a world of people who all wanted to either control her or at least have her mow down the other side for them. I don't see her hesitance as weakness like other people do. I felt really bad for her, and beyond that I liked her. Her ability to recover and fight to protect the love she found in the World of Ruin was a true strength that I admire greatly. As much as I enjoy her relationship with Locke (I know it isn't romantic, but I kind of occasionally indulge in the "shipper" within when it comes to that pairing since I don't much like the canon pairing in the game.), I kind of liked that her desire to understand love was met in the relationship she built with the orphans instead of in some man's arms. Terra's a true example of strength and good character development in that she had fears and weaknesses, glaring and crippling ones, and yet she overcame them in the end to fight for what she'd grown to love so dearly.
Fullmetal Alchemist: I need to watch the new anime or read the manga because I confess the only series of it I've seen is the first anime. Which is good! God, it's been a long time, but Roy Mustang is still my favorite character in FMA by far. I was initially attracted to the character when I saw a brief clip of him snapping fire. I don't know why, but that was just the coolest thing I'd seen a character do in a long time. When I watched the series, I expected a totally hardass, serious business character from Roy. Which... wasn't the case. I think the first episode I saw had him ranting about miniskirts and being a total goof. Roy wasn't what I thought he'd be, but I was entertained! I enjoyed him a lot, and when his character was explored further to show the guilt and darkness he struggled with? I loved him even more. I think I almost cried more at his reaction to Hughes' passing than I did at the actual event. I will also say. I hear the manga/newer anime is better than this series, and from the things I've been told, it sounds like it is. Still, I do love the interesting twist they gave Roy in that series by having him be the one responsible for the death of Winry's parents.
Bleach: Inoue Orihime~ When I first read Bleach, I was told it got reallllly good, but I just couldn't find any of the characters likable. Ichigo was alright but a bit bland at first, and I just didn't get Rukia at all. No, the only thing that kept me going was Orihime. Her wild imagination and kooky but adorable personality hooked me the moment she first showed up. I expected her to be a side character entirely, her cute crush on Ichigo showing up now and again. I honestly would've thought Tatsuki would be the one to get the powers of the two of them, but I loved the scene where Orihime stood up and protected her. I thought she was a strong, understated but still strong, character. It was wonderful to see her crush on Ichigo blossom into true love as well and even more wonderfully heartbreaking that he never knew. As awful as Bleach has gotten and as irrelevant as Orihime seems now, I still maintain that the scene where she gets to say goodbye to him before being taken to Hueco Mundo is one of the most simple but touching scenes I've read in a manga. She's adorable and wonderful and, DAMMIT KUBO TITE, WE KNOW SHE CAN DO MORE THAN CRY.
Kingdom Hearts: It was Riku after the first game, but then I played Chain of Memories and 2. Then it became Naminé. I'm a little embarrassed that I don't remember too much about either game, but Naminé will always hold a special place in my heart. Her interaction with Sora in Chain of Memories was lovely and kind of heart breaking in a way. Especially when he promised he wouldn't forget her. I promise I did play the games, but for the life of me I can't remember much of 2 as I sit her typing this! Clearly, a replay is in order. Her desire to help Roxas was awesome and showed her development, even as a Nobody, and even though she wasn't technically very good, the fact that she was an artist was great too. I love that final scene in 2 where Kairi and Sora smile at each other with the flashes of Naminé and Roxas. And I love her design? Very simple, but I still find myself drawn to it.
reply and i'll give you four fandoms. you then have to make an entry writing about your favorite character from each fandom, and why.
Final Fantasy VI: I think we all know the answer to this. I've loved Terra Branford from the moment I watched a friend of mine play through Final Fantasy VI. I wasn't into the RPGs at the time. I preferred fighting games and the like, but I thought her menu portrait was gorgeous and loved her green hair for some reason. When I actually buckled down and played the game, I really enjoyed her personal story. She had all this power, but it frightened her. She was so lost in a world of people who all wanted to either control her or at least have her mow down the other side for them. I don't see her hesitance as weakness like other people do. I felt really bad for her, and beyond that I liked her. Her ability to recover and fight to protect the love she found in the World of Ruin was a true strength that I admire greatly. As much as I enjoy her relationship with Locke (I know it isn't romantic, but I kind of occasionally indulge in the "shipper" within when it comes to that pairing since I don't much like the canon pairing in the game.), I kind of liked that her desire to understand love was met in the relationship she built with the orphans instead of in some man's arms. Terra's a true example of strength and good character development in that she had fears and weaknesses, glaring and crippling ones, and yet she overcame them in the end to fight for what she'd grown to love so dearly.
Fullmetal Alchemist: I need to watch the new anime or read the manga because I confess the only series of it I've seen is the first anime. Which is good! God, it's been a long time, but Roy Mustang is still my favorite character in FMA by far. I was initially attracted to the character when I saw a brief clip of him snapping fire. I don't know why, but that was just the coolest thing I'd seen a character do in a long time. When I watched the series, I expected a totally hardass, serious business character from Roy. Which... wasn't the case. I think the first episode I saw had him ranting about miniskirts and being a total goof. Roy wasn't what I thought he'd be, but I was entertained! I enjoyed him a lot, and when his character was explored further to show the guilt and darkness he struggled with? I loved him even more. I think I almost cried more at his reaction to Hughes' passing than I did at the actual event. I will also say. I hear the manga/newer anime is better than this series, and from the things I've been told, it sounds like it is. Still, I do love the interesting twist they gave Roy in that series by having him be the one responsible for the death of Winry's parents.
Bleach: Inoue Orihime~ When I first read Bleach, I was told it got reallllly good, but I just couldn't find any of the characters likable. Ichigo was alright but a bit bland at first, and I just didn't get Rukia at all. No, the only thing that kept me going was Orihime. Her wild imagination and kooky but adorable personality hooked me the moment she first showed up. I expected her to be a side character entirely, her cute crush on Ichigo showing up now and again. I honestly would've thought Tatsuki would be the one to get the powers of the two of them, but I loved the scene where Orihime stood up and protected her. I thought she was a strong, understated but still strong, character. It was wonderful to see her crush on Ichigo blossom into true love as well and even more wonderfully heartbreaking that he never knew. As awful as Bleach has gotten and as irrelevant as Orihime seems now, I still maintain that the scene where she gets to say goodbye to him before being taken to Hueco Mundo is one of the most simple but touching scenes I've read in a manga. She's adorable and wonderful and, DAMMIT KUBO TITE, WE KNOW SHE CAN DO MORE THAN CRY.
Kingdom Hearts: It was Riku after the first game, but then I played Chain of Memories and 2. Then it became Naminé. I'm a little embarrassed that I don't remember too much about either game, but Naminé will always hold a special place in my heart. Her interaction with Sora in Chain of Memories was lovely and kind of heart breaking in a way. Especially when he promised he wouldn't forget her. I promise I did play the games, but for the life of me I can't remember much of 2 as I sit her typing this! Clearly, a replay is in order. Her desire to help Roxas was awesome and showed her development, even as a Nobody, and even though she wasn't technically very good, the fact that she was an artist was great too. I love that final scene in 2 where Kairi and Sora smile at each other with the flashes of Naminé and Roxas. And I love her design? Very simple, but I still find myself drawn to it.