Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite...

Re: Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (Captain Hummingbird) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:59:09 GMT

But I wonder if you're able to cite specific example of Takahashi being equally hard on Kyoko as on Godai?

Don't forget the meddling, interfering mother and the possesive, overprotective father! I'm sure they both do really love her but that doesn't mean that being around them is any less painful than banging your head against a brick wall

Re: Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (Diko Linnai) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:45:26 GMT

When I said "yeah she's pretty equal" I meant RT is equal w/ her characters in ALL her series....

I'm so sorry I wasn't too clear about that, as far as MI only, yes in many aspects of the series she is in some ways a bit harder on Godai because of all the struggles he has daily even hourly with money, getting a job, and his neighbors bothering him from studying.

I agree entirely with Yusaku Godai (the board user not the character) ^_^ Being widowed is...

Re: Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (Yusaku Godai) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:56:07 GMT

But I wonder if you're able to cite specific example of Takahashi being equally hard on Kyoko as on Godai?

Well, she widowed Kyoko. And then she gave Kyoko the feeling that if she were to actually love Godai or love Mitaka then her relationship with the man she loved more than anything, would be a complete lie. Even though Kyoko doesn't admit to this until almost the very end of the series, those are the thoughts she's wrestling with throughout the...

Re: Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (GodaiMH) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:05:23 GMT

Tierum, Diko and Captain H, I think I understand that you think that Takahashi can be equally hard on Kyoko as on Godai. In other examples of manga given, especially in Mermaid Saga, I'd certainly agree with you that the male and female leads share equally the same burdens. I'm not disagreeing that it could be true in Maison. But I wonder if you're able to cite specific example of Takahashi being equally hard on Kyoko as on Godai?

I mean Godai starts as a loser and a...

Re: Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (Diko Linnai) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:06:14 GMT

Aww that's so sweet they are a cute couple...nothing like having each other to face eternity and risking getting your eyes gouged out together gosh. Oops didn't mean to stray from the post.

Re: Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (tierum) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:09:10 GMT

Yeah, Mana certainlywent through alot - like almost being eaten by mermaids, not to mention the adventures - or misadventures - she experienced with Yuta. Though you have to admit that Yuta has gone through quite a bit himself. At least they have each other . Ever since they teamed up, they have been able to depend on each other to get out of situations. So I think I'd put them on an equal standing as far as the degree of...

Re: Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (Diko Linnai) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:59:08 GMT

Yeah I'd say she's pretty equal, don't forget Mana from the Mermaid saga...*shudder* the things she had to go through even though she was immortal...

Re: Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (tierum) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:02:06 GMT

Rumiko: I don't have any resentment towards men, however they behave that way because they are the main characters. If they did not it wouldn't be nearly as interesting. I think I am hard on the female characters too because of what they have to endure!! They have to withstand a lot because they are the main characters.

I agree that she can be hard on female protagonists as well. What comes to mind first, for...

Re: Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (Yusaku Godai) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:37:18 GMT

Takahashi was asked by a fan about her being hard on her male characters. Here's the question and her response...

In your manga Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, the protagonists are always male, but they are always portrayed in a very poorly. Do you have some sort of grudge against men?

Rumiko: I don't have any resentment towards men, however they behave that way because they are the main...

Re: Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (Diko Linnai) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:54:17 GMT

You remind me of a scene where Kyoko gets the wrong idea that Godai took Akemi to a Love hotel and she storms out of Cha Cha maru and Akemi puts her foot in the doorway and tells her something like, "You don't even let him hold your hand and you act this way" I LOVED how for once Akemi was mature and put her in her place!

Re: Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (Captain Hummingbird) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:20:29 GMT

It seems the females at this board give Kyoko credit for maturity and such, but fault her jealousy quite a bit.

My problem with Kyoko when it comes to jealousy isn't so much that she is jealous. If her and Godai were an established item and he was still running around with Kazue, hell, I'd be pissed too. My issue is that for most of the series, she maintains that they aren't a couple yet still gets mad at him if he isn't...

Re: Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (Diko Linnai) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:44:17 GMT

I had a whole paragraph in response to this and I hit something and it deleted everything!

While it's true that all females from time to time can become jealous when someone they care about shows kindness to the opposite sex even though that person is not rightfully their own, sometimes females tend to obsess over comparing themselves to other women. Especially if they'd been with someone before, they never know...

Does Kyoko emotionally torture/manipulate Godai? Who do you think the author's favorite character is?

feeds@yuku.com (GodaiMH) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:56:41 GMT

With the epiphany of some fine vocal female posters, I thought I would throw this question out there. It seems the females at this board give Kyoko credit for maturity and such, but fault her jealousy quite a bit. Perhaps the females are a bit tougher on Kyoko than the male posters.

Can I ask you, do you think that Kyoko is guilty of emotional torture and manipulation of Godai (and/or Mitaka)? If so, please offer some examples and what you think she SHOULD...