Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

SPorterBridges t1_j1t5g1u wrote

> I think he also benefits from his motives, at the end of the day ichigo just wants to protect what’s important to him and have a chill time with his friends and family.

Generic shounen bad guy: "Do you even know what you are fighting for? Why do you do fight?!"

Generic shounen good guy: "...to protect my friends!"

22

Maloth_Warblade t1_j1tt1yf wrote

The direct threat against him and his family is so obvious at times it works though

5

Keepitsway t1_j1uo7xb wrote

Generic shounen antagonist defeat cry: "But I'm perfect! I'm the absolute of the absolute! How can this be possible?!"

Generic shounen protagonist response: "Because you didn't love your friends/give up being antagonistic. I hope you become a better version of yourself one day."

Generic shounen antagonist: "Friends? Have I been wrong this whole time?"

Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

5