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We haven't had a British character yet, and obviously, because it hasn't happened before and that there's no pattern (Chrom breaking the pattern doesn't count) Shulk can't be in. When has Sakurai ever added British characters? Scoff
But Shulk isn't a Brit... He just has the accent of one.
I dunno if it's just me, but I never mistook Shulk for a basic anime character. A couple years ago, before Xenoblade came out to America, someone made a list of RPG characters who should be in Smash, and Shulk was the only one who made me raise a brow. Something about him just caught my eye, and I feel like the complex designs on his clothes allow me to identify him more easily. Plus I think his design is pretty damn awesome.
Well... If it means anything, you can mix and match different armor pieces. Although I'll grant, some of them, especially the heavy sets, do get a bit out there with their design.
It's really all how you look at it. If ALL anime characters are the same to you, then you're not going to find much difference among anything comin' from J-pan. Even among anime archetypes, there's tons of difference. And characters are amazing when done well.
Pretty sure Link is like that because there was little to work with on the NES. As for being a "basic anime character," I don't think it's possible to mistake him for an anime character because of the different art styles. I'm not sure if there's really any exact doppelganger of Shulk to be found in anime, and personally I don't mind the outfit - for one, it's iconic. You see that outfit and you think "Shulk." Plus, as @
Andyjoe522
up there pointed out, you can change that if you want.
I'm just not seeing it then. Nothing about his hair, his face, or his outfit is strikingly unique or stands out as iconic, not like Link's hat and ears at least. Even Pit, who has adapted a more anime appearance, still has unique elements to his design, particularly... well, his wings. As an angel he separates himself completely from the rest of the cast in terms of appearance.
Hm... Out of curiosity, would the steampunk goggles help differentiate him for you?
Well, here in the West when someone says "cartoon" we think "Superman" or "Samurai Jack." If we were to refer to, say, One Piece or GaoGaiGar as a "cartoon," they'd think of something massively different than what it actually is.
You may want to use "generic fantasy" instead of "generic anime." Because "anime" itself is too broad to be considered generic, and even then, it doesn't apply to what you're looking for. If what you're trying to say he looks like a "typical video game character, the defining features of whom I see little save the shiny red toy on his back" then that's a bit more coherent.
Might I direct you to the GIANT RED LASER BEAM SWORD THAT CAN SEE INTO THE FUTURE. Also Link has anime eyes and hair too so I don't see your point.
Marth has a tiara. How many manly men do you know with tiaras?
Well shoot, you got me there... heheh.
...Umm, that was a joke (although I would like to see Captain Fleming in Smash 5, he's got plenty about his character design that's unique)
Well, even if you don't like how he looks, don't judge a book by its cover. He is still a fantastic character from a fantastic game, and if you own it you really should try playing more of it. I doubt you'll regret it.
Maybe graphically, but I ask you again to be careful when saying "Generic Anime" over "Generic Fantasy", which fits far more and will prevent me from bringing up that there hasn't actually been a traditional anime-styled Xenoblade anything. It's just a common fantasy look, but I don't see what's really wrong with that, since it managed to find it's unique visuals and create it's own atmosphere.
It's not a fantasy look either, as it's a style that's been used in non-fantasy shows and games. It's the actual art style, not the genre. And yes, I own the game and have played a bit of it, but it general I do not enjoy RPGs so it didn't really glue me.Maybe graphically, but I ask you again to be careful when saying "Generic Anime" over "Generic Fantasy", which fits far more and will prevent me from bringing up that there hasn't actually been a traditional anime-styled Xenoblade anything. It's just a common fantasy look, but I don't see what's really wrong with that, since it managed to find it's unique visuals and create it's own atmosphere.
Out of pure curiousity, have you played Xenoblade? He does actually have a more interesting character than your typical JRPG protagonist, a point that's been discussed many times in the thread, and is often thrown into our faces only by people who haven't played the game. Apologies, if you have I missed a bit of earlier discussion, and I'm far too tired to go back through the thread.
And as a bit of levity, no one can deny the uniqueness of his bringing some smexy britishness into Smash!
@BluePikmin11 We've got a new Bronado in our team!
Well, if it's not your cup-a-tea it's not your cup-a-tea, that's all good.
This guy, lol.
What's your other beef besides aesthetics?
Wait, I'm confused. You want him, but you don't like him? (Based off of his appearance alone, nonetheless?)
So then where's the beef? (Ha) Seriously though, what the heck have you been arguing about for so long if you're okay with the aesthetics? Or has your opinion just been changed by being in this thread?
It's always been the aesthetics... That's always been my beef. He looks like a generic template anime character, and if it wasn't for the sword I'd kick him to the curb.
The sword barely cuts it (hyuk). For example, look at Pikmin. The real star and the real distinction is the Pikmin themselves, but that doesn't mean Olimar can't be a little unique himself. And so both are made unique. Shulk has the unique sword, but as a character without the sword he's just a nobody, a boring old nobody. He's got the Pikmin quality, but not the Olimar quality.
