Monday, January 13, 2020

Anime Love Interests Tournament Quarterfinals

So as you may remember I'm doing another anime characters tournament with love interests which I started last week. As usual characters from My Story are in here and it is setup like a bracket just like in sports. If you haven't already, please read Round 1. Below is the bracket and what it's been narrowed down to! Sorry if the words are small and blurry!


Characters
Madoka Ayukawa (Kimagure Orange Road)
A classic 1980's tsundere her design was inspired by actress Phoebe Cates and Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. She is a smart and talented high achiever with a mature figure but also has a reputation as a young delinquent. Upon meeting Kyosuke she reveals a kind and selfless personality and progresses her relationship with Kyosuke. I was pretty deadlocked when it came to Madoka vs Shana as a love interest, but Madoka barely edged Shana out as I think I'd prefer Madoka as a wife as good as Shana is as a tsundere.


VS

Angel Ahrimo (My Story)
Okay, there's no such thing as a perfect human being but Angel is pretty damn close to one. Anyway Angel is beautiful and has a lovable, friendly, kind-hearted, caring personality hence why people call her Angel. However, she is not afraid to stand up for herself and others, or for what she believes in. She is very talented and already exhibits the qualities of a Nadeshiko ("perfect wife") at 16. She befriends Takeshi out of sympathy and as she grows closer she loves and cares for him more. Takeshi comes to terms that he's happier with Angel. Angel strives to make others happy (especially Takeshi) as it making others happy makes her happy. She also does not like having to harm or kill and even feels sympathy for her own enemies. Angel easily beats Asuna. While Asuna has some mixed opinions, I feel Angel is close to flawless as a partner.


Stella Vermillion (Chivalry of a Failed Knight/Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry)
Yet another tsunderes and one of my favorite, though she's a neo-tsundere who changes a bit faster. While fiesty and hot-tempered at first she becomes kind and caring. While not thrilled about sharing a room with Ikki Kurogane at first she grows closer to him and the two develop feelings for each other. She pushes Ikki to become stronger and fulfill his desire and wish. It was a close battle between the two tsunderes Stella and Taiga Aisaka. Stella moves on as she's a bit more loving.


VS

Luchia Nanami (Mermaid Melody)
Probably my favorite mermaid of all time Luchia goes to land to search for a boy named Kaito Domoto who she saved seven years ago. Luchia has a very upbeat, optimistic personality with a loving a caring heart and usually has a bright smile on her face. Luchia does have a slight jealous side and ends with in some predicaments but never gives up hope. Luchia falls in love with Katio and must get him to realize she is the mermaid who saved him. Luchia overtakes Rikka Takanashi as Luchia is also talented and has a cute voice as well.


Koko Kaga (Golden Time)
A very wealthy and beautiful woman who goes to law school to be with her childhood friend Mitsuo Yanagisawa. However, she befriends Banri Tada and falls in love with him. Koko seems ditsy and happy but devotes herself to Banri and wants to become a good girlfriend. Overall, Koko is a person with good nature, with a nice kind heart, and beautiful looks. Koko barely squeaks by Nagisa Furukawa. I think I'd prefer Koko as a wife as lovable as Nagisa is.


VS

Belldandy (Ah! My Goddess/Ah! Megami Sama)
Belldandy is a very beautiful and kind-hearted goddess. She is always willing to help someone in need, especially Keiichi Morisato. Belldandy chooses to stay with Keiichi and granting his wish for her to stay with him. As she and Keiichi spend more time together they fall in love and she devotes herself to make him happy. It was yet another close battle between Belldandy and Teresa Wagner. Belldandy barely gets by as she I think she'd be just a slightly better wife and mother.


Kyoko Otanashi (Maison Ikkoku)
A beautiful 22-year-old landlady of Maison Ikkoku, Kyoko Otanashi is a classic example of a Nadeshiko ("perfect wife"). Trying to figure out her life after her husband's death, she's usually sweet, polite, and caring but does become jealous when it involves Yusaku Godai. While it is hard for her to forget about her late husband, Kyoko develops feelings for a younger Godai and learns to overcome her grief and love again. In the battle between two of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular females, Kyoko overtakes Kagome Higurashi for her qualities as a wife.


VS

Nina Moriko (My Story)
Another love interest from my story and yet another tsundere too! Nina and Taro are childhood friends. While she is spunky, competitive and argues with Taro a lot at first she becomes more loving warm-hearted and caring as she matures. Nina and Taro develop strong feelings for each other, despite the obstacles they face. Also, Taro has suffered the loss of his father while Nina has suffered the loss of both parents and both realize how much they need each other and no longer sad, lonely, or depressed, and are happy and stronger by each other's side. It was a close call but Nina barely beats out Keiko Yukimura as she's quite a heroine herself and able to fight alongside her partner.



Overview
If there's someone who you think was left out, please comment! Read Round 1 as well. Check back soon for the results. The next tournament will be tsunderes and eventually I will post more from My Story.

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