Why do people have a problem with the protagonist being Fat?
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04-03-12, 10:15 AM
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So, what's the problem? There's been some post discriminating about his size, like : MC is kinda short and fat wtf i understand the main character having to be weak and stuff but why does he have to be a pig and look like a retarded muffin in real life The real question is WHY NOT? And it's not like his real appearance "affects" his performance in the Virtual World. At least he's not the perverted type. <img src="http://myanimelist.net/signature/kaimax.png" border="0" /> Visit this blog That I'm working with my friend http://randomnessthing.com/ |
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04-03-12, 10:17 AM
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Because people are superficial like that. It's all about the looks, my friend. |
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04-03-12, 10:27 AM
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yea i kinda agree with you kaimax, people are really hating him because he is small and fat and are saying he fails as an MC, if i was short and fat i would feel insulted by this, whats so wrong with him being fat? i find him pretty refreshing considering most MC's are tall and skinny and even if he is a wimp he has 22 episodes to develop into a stronger character ![]() |
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04-03-12, 10:41 AM
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Solkiskey said: It's all about the looks, my friend. But I thought only girls that care about the looks of any other man....Trololol <img src="http://myanimelist.net/signature/kaimax.png" border="0" /> Visit this blog That I'm working with my friend http://randomnessthing.com/ |
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04-03-12, 10:51 AM
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I'm not really caught up about looks - I mean I understand looks are only skin deep, I'm quite fit myself but I understand why people have prejudices against fat people. In reality your genetics have a lot to do with whether you'll get fat or not, your metabolism decides how much pounds you'll pile on, people ignore this and see fat people as gluttons who don't exercise and eat heaps of shit - I mean instead of say somebody who suffers from a disease or a disability - they see the idea of BEING FAT - as a self inflicted harm and thus they think it's okay to make fun of people who are. Growing up I have found that fat people are quite pleasant "a fat man is a happy man" they're usually quite jolly. |
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04-03-12, 11:01 AM
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Fat bitch magnet isn't a problem, but feels like they are trying too much by making the MC so different from all the rest characters. |
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04-03-12, 11:04 AM
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well, the MC is..yeah fat but he's cool! I'm gonna watch this anime... also, kuroyukihime is such a hottie! can't let myself slip this one :) I think their romance (MC & Hime) is quiet interesting.. It's a change of pace too.. ![]() |
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04-03-12, 11:09 AM
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No issue with him being fat here. My issue is how short he is (like 1/2 of everyone's size) and his character design. At least they could have made him LOOK similar to the other characters in the series. Well, I guess at least we can obviously differentiate between the actual main male character and the rest of the cast. Strangely, this might just be me, but it seems people tend to be simply hating on any characters Kaji Yuki has been VA'ing since Shu. Modified by Paul, 04-03-12, 11:12 AM |
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04-03-12, 11:16 AM
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I have no problem with his looks, I actually think that this kind of character design is unique in a good way. But damn he really is pathetic. Characteristics, I mean. But anyway, even though I said I don't mind him being short and fat. Isn't this a bit too much? He looks just like a dwarf. Or maybe he is? |
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04-03-12, 11:17 AM
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KaitoDash said: I have no problem with his looks, I actually think that this kind of character design is unique in a good way. But damn he really is pathetic. Characteristics, I mean. But anyway, even though I said I don't mind him being short and fat. Isn't this a bit too much? He looks just like a dwarf. Or maybe he is? LoL maybe... Still I think he is great.... ![]() |
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04-03-12, 11:24 AM
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I don't care that he's fat. I think he's a dick. Except when he's a pig because I can't hate pigs. ![]() |
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04-03-12, 11:34 AM
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Paul said: but it seems people tend to be simply hating on any characters Kaji Yuki has been VA'ing since Shu. i thought the same thing too but i thought it was just me i still dont find him to be really strange tbh and i dont see anything really wrong with him, though i do admit i think they could have maybe made him slightly taller and maybe less round shaped i think he will become an interesting character, there are rarely any badass fat MCs, the only badass fat MC i have encountered is kouta hirano of HOTD so haruyuki will be interesting to watch ![]() |
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04-03-12, 11:39 AM
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Digglett said: Except when he's a pig because I can't hate pigs. If you haven't read the manga, then read it to find out why his avatar is a pig. <img src="http://myanimelist.net/signature/kaimax.png" border="0" /> Visit this blog That I'm working with my friend http://randomnessthing.com/ |
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04-03-12, 11:44 AM
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kaimax said: Digglett said: Except when he's a pig because I can't hate pigs. If you haven't read the manga, then read it to find out why his avatar is a pig. Sadly, some dude already spoiled it in the EP2 discussion thread. Though didn't feel all that important to be honest. |
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04-03-12, 12:01 PM
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Nope I don't see a problem with it. Every other Male MC is always strong, so why not go the other route and make him fat. |
#16
04-03-12, 12:56 PM
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Because the design is ugly. It has nothing to do with the guy being fat or not. The design Sucks. ![]() |
#17
04-03-12, 1:04 PM
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screw the haters! there are not enough chubby main characters! |
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04-03-12, 2:20 PM
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people are not used to such a huge change. but im glad that a series is trying to use a new kind of character. it's almost "revolutionary" (can't remember from the top of my head any other series that has a short, fat MC) |
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04-03-12, 2:25 PM
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hahah haters gonna hate. it's just something to bitch about... where are all the chubby chasers at? ha. |
#20
04-03-12, 2:27 PM
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It's not the fact that his fat(but yes i don't like the idea that he is fat and it's hard to self insert myself to a short fat MC)but it's the fact that his character design is cartoony and out of place from the other characters. His more like a parody of a fat person, rather than being an actual fat person. ![]() |















