Show me you child sidekicks in battle

Xelloss · Post by **Xelloss** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:49 am

I've been playing the game Lost Odyssey lately (JRPG for Xbox 360) and it struck me how often in games and anime that the main characters will take children *much* younger than they are and much weaker than they are into fierce battles. Granted, it's usually used as a way to give the powerful characters something to protect, and someone they have to keep rescuing.

And since we haven't had many show-me threads around here lately, show me those underpowered child sidekicks which are often thrown in dangerous situations.

Here's Shippo. He's got some magic powers, but illusions only go so far. Got to admire his sprit, though.

- Karen

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:50 am

Oh. Try asking the Milk Mystic.

GuyvarIII · Post by **GuyvarIII** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:52 am

I choose Taisuke from Ginka Sengoku Gunyuuden Rai (Thunder Jet). No hero needs to save this little guy! Not only does this kid get to use grenades, bazookas, and his handy-dandy flintlock pistol, but also he’s apparently an enlisted member of the “North’s” galactic army.

“Moerusei!”

irmgaard · Post by **irmgaard** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:31 am

I’m going with Yahiko from Rurouni Kenshin!

Yes, he’s much weaker than Kenshin (but hey, who isn’t…well, maybe Hiko

..) and he’s left behind in the battle with Shishio, but he gets to use all his abilities and ingenuity in the battle at the Aoiya, and acquits himself brilliantly!

Post by **sensei** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:33 am

Maybe this isn't quite the idea, but the PowerPuff Girls Z certainly fit the category of child warriors. Actually, when the Miracle Fighting Ace (a reigning hunky adult superhero) gets into trouble, the GirlZ bail him out in short order:

http://sensei.rubberslug.com/gallery/in ... mID=198207

lcatino · Post by **lcatino** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:54 am

You can always count on Ash to kick Team Rocket's butt!

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:54 am

No I don't think I can do count on Ash to kick Team Rocket's butt.

lcatino · Post by **lcatino** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:56 am

You better watch out Cloud, Ash may have pikachu attack you with thunderbolt.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:56 am

Who is going to make me. .

lcatino · Post by **lcatino** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:57 am

You certainly are a gutsy Robot! :dbz:

klet · Post by **klet** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:16 am

Heh. The child sidekicks tend to annoy me . . . I do have a lot of cels of children, but they're the stars of their shows.

I do like Shippo, though! One day, the cel stars may align, and I will come across the perfect cel of him that I can bring myself to buy.

ReiTheJelly · Post by **ReiTheJelly** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:06 pm

These are a child side-kick of sorts...they're toys. Battle toys.

http://stemcels.rubberslug.com/gallery/ ... mID=198061

frozentime · Post by **frozentime** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:00 pm

Okay, I'm having a little bit of a hard time finding someone who would strictly be considered a "side-kick. Does Iris from Sakura Taisen count?

http://robert.rubberslug.com/gallery/in ... mID=161596

Okay, maybe this one isn't exactly a side-kick, but for child warriors, it's difficult to find a much cuter one than Chacha. ^_^

http://robert.rubberslug.com/gallery/in ... emID=71428

duotrouble · Post by **duotrouble** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:07 pm

klet wrote:Heh. The child sidekicks tend to annoy me . . .

Same here. I had a sketch of Shippo but quickly sold it since I don't like him either. I can show you chibi but not child. Sorry.

cutiebunny · Post by **cutiebunny** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:15 pm

Chibimoon is who I think about when it comes to kiddies being overpowered by difficult situations.

My contribution is a very happy close-up of Chibimoon.

http://cutiebunny.rubberslug.com/galler ... mID=222264

All Chibimoon had to use to attack with during this season was a dorky pink stick that distracted the enemy when it shot out pink hearts. As with Shippo, distractive techniques only go so far...