Is Yozora an unlikable character?
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12-16-11, 4:32 PM
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So I'm sure I'm not alone when I think that Yozora is probably the only unlikable character in this show. Since episode 1 she has been a real downer and an anti-social girl with no real redeeming qualities. Sure some people could say that she's good looking, but that's kinda useless since every girl on the show is good looking. I think the main problem was the fact that she sometimes brings the whole group down, especially when they went to the pool and later in the festival. Yeah, I know Rika was also "sick" by the crowds, but that's mostly due to her being a shut-in rather than just having a real dislike towards other people. It's really disappointing since this show is very likable, but it's main female character has nothing that can be counted as "relatable" to the viewers. *EDIT* I changed the title to be more unbiased and to have a better discussion. Modified by ichigo03, 12-16-11, 6:00 PM |
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12-16-11, 4:42 PM
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dont judge characters off the first episode ever "Being a fan of something is like having a penis. It's normal to have one and it's nice to be proud of it. But for the love of god, don't pull it out in public and don't wave it in other's faces." |
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12-16-11, 4:49 PM
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Yeah? Well, you know, that's just like uh, your opinion, man. |
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12-16-11, 4:51 PM
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oh am i the only one that hates these kinda threads, I've hated characters before that people love or were the only bad characters in the show but i don't go off creating threads about it, "Being a fan of something is like having a penis. It's normal to have one and it's nice to be proud of it. But for the love of god, don't pull it out in public and don't wave it in other's faces." |
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12-16-11, 5:02 PM
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DJIzzyIzzyHitler said: oh am i the only one that hates these kinda threads, I've hated characters before that people love or were the only bad characters in the show but i don't go off creating threads about it, Well, first of all I don't "Hate" Yozora, I said she's "unlikable", I want to like her because I don't actually hate her, but it's difficult since she has no redeeming qualities. Second of all, you will notice the title is a question mark, in other words people can share how they feel about Yozora. Lastly, I know for a fact I'm not the only one that feels this way about Yozora, every week in the episode discussions, very little fans have positive things to say about Yozora. Everyone loves Kobato, Sena, Rika, etc, but Yozora turned out to be the only one that has few if any thing good about her. Anyways, this is NOT a hate thread, again you should notice the question mark at the end of the title, this is a discussion about Yozora and why she isn't so likable. |
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12-16-11, 5:21 PM
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Unlikeable? According to this poll, she's the third most likeable character in the show. http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=369039 |
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12-16-11, 5:46 PM
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Z-flame said: general opinion = fact -_-Unlikeable? According to this poll, she's the third most likeable character in the show. http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=369039 "Being a fan of something is like having a penis. It's normal to have one and it's nice to be proud of it. But for the love of god, don't pull it out in public and don't wave it in other's faces." |
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12-16-11, 5:48 PM
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Z-flame said: Unlikeable? According to this poll, she's the third most likeable character in the show. http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=369039 I think it's a bit strange how the MAIN FEMALE character (and YES, she is the main female character) is behind the supporting female character (Her rival) AND she's behind Kobato who wasn't introduced into the series until episode 3!!! Anyways, I'm not surprised that she's in Third, I would've been surprised if she had been higher though. Either way, my opinion is mostly based on the week by week episode discussion and how many people seems to NOT like Yozora. There's even a thread about people "Raging" at the fact the series might end with a Kodaka and Yozora pairing. Most people prefer Sena over Yozora, I just think that the MAIN female character should've had a stronger presence than Yozora had. |
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12-16-11, 5:52 PM
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ichigo03 said: whatever helps you sleep at night, you honestly expect me to believe that?if you wanted to create a thread discussing the character than you would have had that int he title, and on top of that, the question mark actually makes this MORE of a hate thread cause you have the question regardless of the response have to answer why she turned out to be the worst, no if and or buts to if she is likable or not DJIzzyIzzyHitler said: oh am i the only one that hates these kinda threads, I've hated characters before that people love or were the only bad characters in the show but i don't go off creating threads about it, Well, first of all I don't "Hate" Yozora, I said she's "unlikable", I want to like her because I don't actually hate her, but it's difficult since she has no redeeming qualities. Second of all, you will notice the title is a question mark, in other words people can share how they feel about Yozora. Lastly, I know for a fact I'm not the only one that feels this way about Yozora, every week in the episode discussions, very little fans have positive things to say about Yozora. Everyone loves Kobato, Sena, Rika, etc, but Yozora turned out to be the only one that has few if any thing good about her. Anyways, this is NOT a hate thread, again you should notice the question mark at the end of the title, this is a discussion about Yozora and why she isn't so likable. you asked WHY she was bad not IF, big big BIG difference "Being a fan of something is like having a penis. It's normal to have one and it's nice to be proud of it. But for the love of god, don't pull it out in public and don't wave it in other's faces." |
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12-16-11, 5:59 PM
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DJIzzyIzzyHitler said: whatever helps you sleep at night, you honestly expect me to believe that?if you wanted to create a thread discussing the character than you would have had that int he title, and on top of that, the question mark actually makes this MORE of a hate thread cause you have the question regardless of the response have to answer why she turned out to be the worst, no if and or buts to if she is likable or not you asked WHY she was bad not IF, big big BIG difference OK, fair enough, you make a somewhat valid argument, and to show you that this is not a Hate thread (since I think those types of threads are asinine) I'll change the title to something that is unbiased. |
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12-16-11, 6:00 PM
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Main problem with this is that people can't understand Yozora's actions/feelings. They can't relate or look deeper into the character which is why, they think she "brings everyone down" at the pool incident, etc. Yozora wasn't the only one involved, Rika was also one to go along with Yozo, yet most watchers blamed it all on Yozora. And, people are clueless to the fact that both are extremely unsociable and cannot cope with crowded areas, as it makes them panic or feel sick. Which is an extremely big deal, and a big step to even consider going.. They do not understand, so they just go into "hate mode" for ruining their favorites "fun time". Another "problem" with Yozora's character in the anime with people is that, they look at her "picking" on Sena and hate her, more so because Sena automatically starts crying and can't take it. And everyone loves Sena, well, second to Kobato, so that makes them dislike her even more. Even though, Sena tries to do the same thing, but fails as she's not as witty as Yozora. Which makes me think most watchers are hypocrites. Both Sena and Yozora are the same thing, Sena is just more "lively" and a bit more open as she didn't have the past Yozora had. Seriously speaking, would anyone be such a happy person with 10 or so years of not interacting with people?? Pretty sure people will make arguments of why I am wrong, as this is a forum... But really, think about the feeling of not having anyone for that long, pretty depressing...The girl doesn't even have her families number in her phone, lol.... ![]() |
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12-16-11, 6:16 PM
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@DJIzzyIzzyHitler This thread is basically someone's opinion, that she's unlikeable. I merely indicated that there are other people whose opinion differs from the OP's In the end, it all depends on how you view her. Some may find her unlikeable, some may not. |
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12-16-11, 6:21 PM
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Yes. If she could stop being so extreme about how she treated Sena and Maria, the more I'd like it. But at this point, she's something of a hypocrite. After going on a tangent about bullies she'll summarily make Sena run away, crying. Because of, uh, 'teasing'. There is also the issue of her making friends. Being phobic of tight places with people is one thing, but she simply gets nauseous. That means she can adapt to crowds. She jsut chooses not to. Let me get to the punchline. If she wanted friends, she should be trying a little harder. My humble opinion, of course. |
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12-16-11, 7:36 PM
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She is alright, just not as likable as most of the others...I still like her more than Maria though (She is just annoying lol). She doesnt hold a candle to my favourites of the show though. ![]() |
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12-17-11, 12:12 AM
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Something I've been wondering for a while . While most people generally like both Kobato and Sena when they vote for either. I'd have to think this: do they like Yozora as well? Because the fandom can be split like that. The answer of this question can determine the general census. "Justice Never Dies!" - Kenji Endou, 20th century Boys |
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12-17-11, 1:37 AM
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GodlyKyon said: Something I've been wondering for a while . While most people generally like both Kobato and Sena when they vote for either. I'd have to think this: do they like Yozora as well? Because the fandom can be split like that. The answer of this question can determine the general census. Well, the thing about Yozora is that no one can figure out what kind of character she is. For example: Sena: An Oujou-sama type character who in reality just wants real friends instead of lackeys. She's likable because even though she acts conceded, the viewers can see that she's actually a good person and even though Yozora bullies her, she still makes an effort to be friends with her. Kobato: A loli who cares deeply for her big brother and likes to cosplay her favorite character, she's a very likable character because of her innocent interactions with Kodaka, Sena, and Maria. Kodaka: Our main protagonist who only wants friends but has gotten a bad reputation because of his looks. He's likable because unlike most harem male leads, he's actually calm and collected in most "Ecchi" situations, also he doesn't act like an idiot the entire episode. Yozora: Anti-social, a huge bully, and brings others around her down. Unfortunately, that's really what she's been for 11 episodes, yeah she might be good looking and she might be funny sometimes, but most of the time her personality is just not as likable as the others. Again, I personally don't hate Yozora, but I can't seem to like her. |
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12-17-11, 1:59 AM
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Yozora is just jealous of "Meat" who always has lots of guys around (which she didn't know Sena's thought, either) because she has no friends, which affects how she treats people (because she doesn't know how). |
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12-17-11, 4:16 AM
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ichigo03 said: Don't forget that she is a tsundere as well just like KirinoYozora: Anti-social, a huge bully, and brings others around her down. |
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12-17-11, 6:32 AM
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What I don't like of her is how she treats Sena and calls her Meat. |
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12-17-11, 7:38 AM
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ichigo03 said: GodlyKyon said: Something I've been wondering for a while . While most people generally like both Kobato and Sena when they vote for either. I'd have to think this: do they like Yozora as well? Because the fandom can be split like that. The answer of this question can determine the general census. Well, the thing about Yozora is that no one can figure out what kind of character she is. For example: Sena: An Oujou-sama type character who in reality just wants real friends instead of lackeys. She's likable because even though she acts conceded, the viewers can see that she's actually a good person and even though Yozora bullies her, she still makes an effort to be friends with her. Kobato: A loli who cares deeply for her big brother and likes to cosplay her favorite character, she's a very likable character because of her innocent interactions with Kodaka, Sena, and Maria. Kodaka: Our main protagonist who only wants friends but has gotten a bad reputation because of his looks. He's likable because unlike most harem male leads, he's actually calm and collected in most "Ecchi" situations, also he doesn't act like an idiot the entire episode. Yozora: Anti-social, a huge bully, and brings others around her down. Unfortunately, that's really what she's been for 11 episodes, yeah she might be good looking and she might be funny sometimes, but most of the time her personality is just not as likable as the others. Again, I personally don't hate Yozora, but I can't seem to like her. I'd say that Yozura is unlikeable, but then again, she's probabaly the only childhood friend were Kodaka will end up with. |



