What is your favorite buddy anime? Buy buddy anime, I mean one were either the main story is about the friendship between two characters, or the friendship between two characters is a major element in the development of the storyline. For example, some of my favorites:
Tiger and Bunny. Kotetsu Kaburagi, aka the veteran superhero Flying Tiger, is forced to team up with rookie superhero Barnaby Brooks, Jr. At first, neither is happy about the arraignment, and they have a strong dislike for each other. The main story is how their relationship changes to trusted friendship.
Nana. Two young women, both named Nana, move to the big city of Tokyo. One is a street-wise budding rock star, and the other a somewhat naïve country girl who just broke off a relationship with an older married man. After a chance meeting on a train, the two become roommates and develop a friendship which carries them through good times and bad. Will the pressure of life’s little crises eventually drive them apart?
Soul Eater. There are several pairs of buddies in this series. Weapon Meisters chose their partners from students who can turn themselves into weapons. None of the relationships are part of the plot, but they all serve to drive the various story-lines. Each one is unique, if not comical. Tsubaki is Black Star’s loyal weapon, and she sees him as the little brother she has to protect. Liz and Patty are Death the Kid’s weapons, and their loyalty is in gratitude for Kid taking them off the streets – even if Liz is a bit on the skittish side, and Patty is a pea-brain. But the main couple is Maka and Soul. Many fans are disappointed their relationship is not romantic, since they live in the same apartment. Actually, their bond of friendship and loyalty is what drives the series.
Michiko and Hatchin. Veteran felon Michiko is on the run after escaping from prison. She somehow gets tied up with an orphan named Hana. They really don’t like each other at first, but eventually they do bond. No surprise there. Each one is willing to put themselves at risk for the other. Pure heartwarming adventure!
Carole and Tuesday. Carole a refugee on the streets struggles to make ends meet with a series of low paying jobs. All the time what she really loves is to make music. Rich girl Tuesday runs away from home hoping to make a career for herself in music. By chance the girls meet and immediately a bond forms. Unlike everyone else, Carole and Tuesday write original songs from their hearts, rather than computer generated crap others perform. With the help of friends, they are on the way up to stardom.
Your turn. Post your favorite buddy anime series or movie. And tell us something about them.
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