Why compare a main character to a secondary character?

Blackzoro

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Most main characters are shit compared to secondary characters. IMO, Itachi and Sasuke are better characters than Naruto, Vegeta is a better character than Goku, Killua is a better character than Gon, et cetera, et cetera.

I agree with part of this its a matter of opinion Itachi is the best character imo but Gon> Killua i can't be the only one that finds Killia boring Naruto > Sasuke Sasuke isn't boring but I prefer Naruto character anyday Goku > Vegeta vegeta character is too predictable and too serious he's not boring doe but not once have I ever seen a boring Main character as far as anime/ Manga
 

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I agree with part of this its a matter of opinion Itachi is the best character imo but Gon> Killua i can't be the only one that finds Killia boring Naruto > Sasuke Sasuke isn't boring but I prefer Naruto character anyday Goku > Vegeta vegeta character is too predictable and too serious he's not boring doe but not once have I ever seen a boring Main character as far as anime/ Manga
Shonen manga like use what I call the "goku" archetype for a lot of main characters.

  • Enjoys eating, and enjoys eating a LOT.
  • Heal his wounds simply by eating food.
  • Kuririn (Best friend/Mentor) dies.
  • Always shout out attack names before/while performing them.
  • Almost always, there is a character who starts out an adversary, but ends up a powerful ally later on. "Vegeta" syndrome, so to speak.
  • Wins 90% of the time. If they lose, they come back and win in the second or third rounds, etc.
  • Cannot die, no matter how powerful a final attack is used on them. They will always come back. Count on it.

Now, not every main character follows this archetype to a "T", but the similarities between certain characters is blatant. This is not to say that a main character that follows this archetype can't be a good character or interesting, it just makes it harder for that MC to stand out compared to others. I personally fatigued by this archetype, but everyone has their tastes and opinions.
 

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sorry but Naruto being MC says nothing about his actual character which i find horrid. there are far more better characters in the show than him by far.
 

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You guys have some nerve , this whole Sakura vs hinata thing stemmed from sasusaku and naruhina, we never used hinata to boost Sakuras character , because hinata isn't that impressive of a ninja anyway. So let's cut that bs now

Guess what, you just did honey :lol
it lies within your text :lol
 

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Thats what a forum site is for, to discuss how you feel about characters and what not

Your exactly right, this is a place for discussion but difference is that your focus is driven towards a character you don't like and go out of your way to undermine. Every "Sakura" thread you make envolves you arguing Sakura's abilities/feats as something less then. It gets old, talk about Hinata..

I don't recall it being about acting like its your biggest accomplishment in life, but of course thats why you said "simple minded" :th: Ignorane is bliss really does suit you

You calling me ignorant means ZIP coming from you becuase your ignorant, you make it a point to create Sakura threads just to undermine her abilities. Threads like "Sakura really isn't sting" or Sakura isn't a main character followed by "Sakura isn't the strongest Kunoichi" goes to show how much she preoccupies your time.
 

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Your exactly right, this is a place for discussion but difference is that your focus is driven towards a character you don't like and go out of your way to undermine. Every "Sakura" thread you make envolves you arguing Sakura's abilities/feats as something less then. It gets old, talk about Hinata..



You calling me ignorant means ZIP coming from you becuase you're* ignorant, you make it a point to create Sakura threads just to undermine her abilities. Threads like "Sakura really isn't sting" or Sakura isn't a main character followed by "Sakura isn't the strongest Kunoichi" goes to show how much she preoccupies your time.
My point has been made :th:
 

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My point has been made :th:

Lol Your belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing. (2) belonging to or associated with any person in general. In the English language: Your is the second person possessive adjective, used to describe something as belonging to you. Your is always followed by a noun or gerund. You’re is the contraction of "you are" and is often followed by the present participle (verb form ending in -ing). Case in point Your ignorant > You're ignorant.

Lol simple minded XD
 

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Lol Your belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing. (2) belonging to or associated with any person in general. In the English language: Your is the second person possessive adjective, used to describe something as belonging to you. Your is always followed by a noun or gerund. You’re is the contraction of "you are" and is often followed by the present participle (verb form ending in -ing). Case in point Your ignorant > You're ignorant.

Lol simple minded XD

then you shoulda said bc of your ignorance :)
 

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You guys have some nerve , this whole Sakura vs hinata thing stemmed from sasusaku and naruhina, we never used hinata to boost Sakuras character , because hinata isn't that impressive of a ninja anyway. So let's cut that bs now

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Shonen manga like use what I call the "goku" archetype for a lot of main characters.

  • Enjoys eating, and enjoys eating a LOT.
  • Heal his wounds simply by eating food.
  • Kuririn (Best friend/Mentor) dies.
  • Always shout out attack names before/while performing them.
  • Almost always, there is a character who starts out an adversary, but ends up a powerful ally later on. "Vegeta" syndrome, so to speak.
  • Wins 90% of the time. If they lose, they come back and win in the second or third rounds, etc.
  • Cannot die, no matter how powerful a final attack is used on them. They will always come back. Count on it.

Now, not every main character follows this archetype to a "T", but the similarities between certain characters is blatant. This is not to say that a main character that follows this archetype can't be a good character or interesting, it just makes it harder for that MC to stand out compared to others. I personally fatigued by this archetype, but everyone has their tastes and opinions.

Wow I agree
 
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