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Nov 18, 2012 6:30 PM
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| Well since there wasn't any discussion posts, I thought I'd make one haha So why do I like Arata... well he's very sensitive and caring, just an overall good guy I'd want to be friends with ^.^ I also admire how driven he is to become the best karuta player. I hope he succeeds! |
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Oct 2, 2013 12:17 AM
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| I don't know, maybe his latent potential as a karuta player? I just like everything about him, and how the mangaka portray him. |
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Feb 15, 2014 12:49 AM
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| I-I-I don't knowww . Maybe because he is a megane wearer , as my name shown "Meganefetishh" and his Fukui dialect is so cuteee xD My type of guy is exactly like him . His black hair , his voice , his type of glasses (rimless) . I'm dyiingggg |
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Aug 11, 2015 10:17 PM
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| Honestly, I fell for his character from the very start. I tend to like mature children/smart characters, so Arata's excellent memory for his age really impressed me. You guys have already mentioned his good looks, sweet personality, and overwhelming talent, so I'm going to be more specific. (Sorry. This might get pretty long since he is one of my favorite characters of all time. And, I just tend to ramble in general. :P) First of all, as a fellow victim of bullying, I empathized with Arata instantly. Also, I respected him for not fighting/causing more trouble like most children would at that age. His maturity is also shown when he tells Chihaya about his dream. It’s not unusual for kids to dream big, but Arata had already taken major steps to achieve his dream (winning national championships/constantly practicing). Arata is also very understanding, as shown when he forgave and befriended Taichi, the source of a lot of his hardship. Later in the series, it’s shown that he’s considerate as well. He didn’t contact Chihaya directly because he didn’t want to get between her and Taichi if they were already in a relationship (which was probably painful for him b/c of his feelings for Chihaya). Adding on to him being understanding, I believe he has a good grasp on the personalities of the people around him. For example, even after years of not seeing Taichi, Arata was able to tell when he was lying (about being the same height as him). Another example is when he reunites with Shinobu. She feigns humbleness, stating that she might lose to him even though he’s been out of practice; when in reality, she had complete confidence. Arata, seeing right through her act, simply laughed. His confidence/competitive nature is another thing that I never get tired of seeing. While he’s confident in his abilities, he isn’t arrogant. He goes into every match with the intention of winning, but he doesn’t boast or talk down to his opponent like Suo does. And when he does lose, he gets fired up and reflects on his loss. Although his matches are usually predictable, they’re always exciting and a pleasure to see. Plus, his karuta style is simply beautiful. Arata’s past is something that never fails to break my heart. When he acted uncharacteristically rude to his childhood friends, I knew something big had to have happened. How he acted still made me upset, but learning what happened between him and his grandfather made me completely understand where he was coming from. How could you not sympathize with this poor boy!? ;^; The way he was able to overcome his trauma with the help of his friends, mainly Chihaya, was also wonderfully done character development. In addition, I love how Arata isn’t perfect. He makes mistakes both in karuta and his social life. The moment that really stood out to me was (spoilers for the manga from here on) when he realized that he was subconsciously looking down on Taichi. Upon learning this, he felt guilty and knew he had to stop because Taichi is his dear friend. And that’s what he always does when he makes a mistake; he learns from it and moves forward. (On a side note, I really loved when Arata declared that Chihaya doesn’t belong to anyone. She is her own person; not a prize to be won. I’m so glad he acknowledged that.) Lastly, even though Arata has the least amount of screen time out of the main characters, he still had the biggest impact on me (and Chihaya). Every time he shows up, it’s a “Yes, finally!!” moment, and I believe that’s the sign of an amazing character. I could go on and on about his lovely accent, his heartfelt confession, his importance to the series, etc., but this post is already way too long and I think I got my point across. Thank you so much to anyone that read through this monstrosity; I really appreciate it~ ^^ I know this is a relatively small club, but I would love if more people joined the discussion. It would be really fun, and this character deserves it. |
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