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I am very loyal to my focuses and their ranks are determined not by how much I like them at any given time, but by how I felt at the peak of my obsession with them. I take into account how much I liked them, how long I liked them, and how I expressed my liking for them.

KEY TRAITS RATING SYSTEM________________________
A visual map of how the 5 categories from What I Look For In A Focus break down for each character. Since how much I like a character has more to do with the overall chemistry between these qualities than direct numbers, these graphs are very unreliable predictors of rank, but fun to look at nonetheless. Crowns correspond to scoring maximum on attributes:
: Looks, : Power, : Melee, : Attitude (Single-minded), : Attitude (Complex), : Blood (Invulnerable), : Blood (Vulnerable)

A.K.A. "Snowflake," "White Hole"

As the ruthless and proud leader of a mercenary band called the Hawks, Griffith's single-minded ambition for power was unmatched. Master of both military and social graces, he climbed the ladder of political intrigue with his disarming charm and merciless retribution. His superior intellect saw right past the assassination plots laid down by lesser minds while he wove manipulative webs of his own. The sheer strength and complexity of his personality is enough to fuel hours of speculation about his true motives. For those who have a problem with Griffith: (1) he's responsible to the whole human species, not just the Hawks, (2) if he hadn't sacrificed and returned as Midland's divine savior, the world would be overrun by Kushan, and (3) Berserk cosmology is [arguably] different from Earth's, so remember the role Griffith plays within it.

Related Links: Runaway Dream, Griffith Cosplay, Best of the Best All-Stars, Top 7 Anime/Manga Antagonists, Favorite Pairings List
Songs I Associate With Him
Griffith: "Forever Young" by Alphaville, "Beautiful" by 10 Years
Bandaged Griffith: "Map of the Problematique" by Muse, "Almost Easy" by Avenged Sevenfold
Femto: "Evolution" by KoRn, "Imperial Death March" by John Williams, "It's My Party" by Lesley Gore
Neo-Griffith: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Enya, "Goodnight" by The Birthday Massacre, "Black Sun" by Dead Can Dance

As the human Shuuichi Minamino he is sweet, gentle, and protective. As the fox demon Youko he is callous, ruthless, and proud. He functions on a whole other level of intelligence and maturity than his comrades, fully understanding the benefits of subtlety, diversion, and being underestimated. Though his human form is very vulnerable and gets dyed in its own blood on a regular basis, his kitsune form is an awe-inspiring powerhouse enhanced by incredible agility and flawless strategy. He wields the power of various demonic plants, giving him an amazing amount of versatility. Kurama is normally compassionate and calm, but I pity the fool who manages to make him angry - it is not a pretty sight. The only thing scarier than a pissed off Youko Kurama is an enraged human Kurama (try threatening his mother, it never fails).

Related Links: Youko Guardian, You Are the Weakest Link, Goodbye!, Favorite Pairings List, Top 10 Anime/Manga Fights
Song I Associate With Him: "Roses are Red" by Aqua

Zelgadis used to be human, but when Rezo the Red Priest offered to grant him power, it did not come in the form Zel had expected. Rezo turned him into a Chimera: 1/3rd demon, 1/3rd golem, and 1/3rd human. It dyed his hair purple, his skin blue, and made his body hard as stone. Personally, I think he looks better this way, but Zelgadis has been on a quest to restore his humanity ever since. He is highly skilled in both the mystic and fighting arts, endowed with incredible speed, and impervious to mundane injuries. Most of the time he is secretive, shy, soft-spoken, and honorable, but he can quickly become a callous bastard when provoked. Though he prefers to work alone, he has learned to appreciate the value of teamwork when it benefits him. Once in a blue moon he has even been known to come out of his shell and express a desire to protect his friends. Deep down he's a sweetheart who only wants to be accepted for who he is.

Related Links: Zelgadis 1, Zelgadis 2, Zelgadis 3, Zel Collage, Best of the Best All-Stars

You either love him or you hate him, but you can't deny that he always steals the show. Xelloss is the chief subordinate of Beastmaster Zelas Metallium and the most powerful mazoku in the world, but you wouldn't know it judging by his cutesy smile and carefree attitude. The definitive and self-proclaimed Trickster Priest, he effortlessly plays all sides against each other through a tangled web of misinformation for his Mistress' benefit. Sometimes charming, sometimes annoying... sometimes helpful, sometimes harmful... always ready to take a beating so long as he gets his point across... he prefers to sit back and watch his devious plans unfold from the sidelines. When Xelloss does choose to get involved, his eyes open and you best run for the hills if you do not want pieces of you scattered across multiple dimensions. Indeed, this little guy is capable of taking out whole armies of Gold Dragons single-handedly.

Hiei is cold, aloof, merciless, and contemptuously arrogant loner who has earned every right to be this way. He is a full-blooded demon of immense power, most notably the Kokuryuuhaa which summons an enormous black dragon that decimates everything in its path. Hiei's other skills include teleportation, incredible speed, mastery of the katana, and various psionic abilities using his third Jagan eye and its lesser counterparts that sprout all over his body when he reveals his true form. Unlike the rest of his team, the vast majority of Hiei's fights are breathtaking displays of raw power unleashed on hapless opponents. He was an illegitimate fire demon born into a village of snow maidens and his mother was forced to abandoned him as a baby. Granted, he was one damn creepy baby. Hiei led a wretched, empty, depressing existence teetering on the verge of suicide until he met Kurama.

Related Links: Hiei Ad, You Are the Weakest Link, Goodbye!, Favorite Pairings List, Top 10 Anime/Manga Fights

Leader of the ruthless Itto-ryu sword school, Anotsu leaves a trail of destruction wherever he goes. His trademark weapon is Kabatsuchi ("Head Hammer"), which is a small but heavy blunt axe that he wields with expert skill through sheer inertia. Ironically, he himself is soft-spoken, honorable, and very, very pretty - especially with his hair down. Don't be fooled by his cold demeanor, he can be very sweet to those he cares about... which is a damn short list... with about one person on it: the swordswoman Makie, his only known superior in battle. It seems Anotsu has mellowed out quite a bit since he first started conquering the other sword schools, and has even been known to show kindness to those who'd love nothing more than to kill him. Although he is idealistic, he's more of an end-justifies-the-means kind of guy.

Related Links: Anotsu, Makie, & Taito Wallpaper (1920 x 1200)

KEY TRAITS RATING SYSTEM________________________
A visual map of how the 5 categories from What I Look For In A Focus break down for each character. Since how much I like a character has more to do with the overall chemistry between these qualities than direct numbers, these graphs are very unreliable predictors of rank, but fun to look at nonetheless. Crowns correspond to scoring maximum on attributes:
: Looks, : Power, : Melee, : Attitude (Single-minded), : Attitude (Complex), : Blood (Invulnerable), : Blood (Vulnerable)

How did this happen? No, seriously, HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?? Before reading the series, my relationship with Luffy has been “neutral-creepy,” but gosh darnit, he’s just plain awesome!! He doesn’t let petty things like “events” or “reality” get in the way of his goals. If he decides something, it’ll happen, no matter what others may say or do to the contrary. He's always honest, deeply caring, and absolutely INSANE. He will go to the ends of the earth and make the whole world his enemy for the sake of a friend. Luffy's confidence is recklessly suicidal, he is trusting to a fault, and thinking is not his strong suit, but he has a kind heart and inspires both admiration and loyalty in his crew... which is a very good thing, because he definitely can't take care of himself.