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So I've just finished watching Madoka, and I've got to say that this is one of the best anime I've seen in a while. I love the way it is deconstructed, the characters, pretty much everything about it. I've finished the series, so I'll say here and now beware major spoilers ahead.

So, those few of you who actually read what I write, remember that last journal entry on what Pokemon characters correlate to which Haruhi characters? This journal is going to be like that, only more analytical and have actual comparisons the characters and motivations. This will also contain spoilers about Disappearance and a non-spoilery quote from the sixth book.

So for those who are simply curious, but don't actually care about what I have to say about comparing them:

Madoka = Kyon
Homura = Yuki
Sayaka = Koizumi
Mami = Mikuru/Koizumi
Kyoko = Haruhi

Feel free to disagree with any and leave your reasons in the comments.

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I'll start off with Haruhi and Kyoko as they have the easiest explanation.

Kyoko and Haruhi have rather obviously similar personalities. They are both fiery red oni types that may seem cold hearted and cruel on the outside, but are really caring when they warm up to people. When we are first introduced to both of them, they are cold, arrogant, and quite selfish. Neither seem to be above using/harming others as a means to their ends: in Haruhi's case, that's pretty much anything she wants, from getting computers, making a movie, winning a baseball team, etc; in Kyoko's case, that's killing Sayaka to be the top dog, letting people be use by witches to get the resulting seed, and working with Homura to defeat the Walpurgis. We see that further in the story, they truly care about the people their namaka.


Deciding which character to be Mami is a bit difficult as both Koizumi and Mikuru seem like they would fit, but I would have to go with Mikuru. To get it out of the way, the most superficial and obvious reason is her boobs. Period. Next is Koizumi is Sayaka.


I kid, I kid. There is a bit more to it than that. I have to say that small Asahina isn't much like Mami in the least, excluding her... erm, physcial assets. Adult Asahina, however, seems to fit the bill perfectly, to me at least. Mami is a senior figure who knows how the game works. Adult Mikuru knows what has happened in the past, and know how to direct everything. They both seem to fit the "cool big sis" trope, though more Mami than Asahina. Mami and small Asahina are put through crap and have some resentment towards the main character for it: Mami's being put through the magical girl thing without a real choice and feeling a little bitter towards Madoka for not realizing what she was going through initially, and Asahina towards Haruhi (if you think she's the main character), which is best illustrated via her second character song, "Etto...Returns Shite Revenge!" (Er... I'll Return and Take Revenge).

Koizumi also seems to have some similar characterization to Mami, though not as much as Mikuru. Both appear as poker faced, cool and collected characters from the moment they are introduced. Koizumi also seems to resent/envy Kyon, but for a different reason than Mami and Mikuru. Both reveal rather important information to the main characters (once again, Kyon in this perspective) rather early on in the series, though only Koizumi is able to do it throughout the entire series since Mami gets a bad case of dead. They are also both useless as Mami can't really do much past episode three and Koizumi doesn't seem to do anything important besides talking.


Itsuki seems to resemble Sayaka (or is it vice versa?) than Mami. Both of them are somewhat forced to give up the one that they like to someone else: Sayaka gives up Kamijou to Hitomi while Itsuki gives up Haruhi to Kyon. Both of them do whatever they can to do things for the one that they like with Sayaka constantly visiting Kamijou and giving him music and Itsuki doing pretty much anything to appease Haruhi. Speaking of Haruhi, my placement of Itsuki as Sayaka also has to do with Haruhi as Kyoko. Both pairs take on the red oni blue oni counterparts. Koizumi and Sayaka have rather cool demeanors when compared to Haruhi and Sayaka. What I find interesting is that rather than Koizumi's counterpart crushing on Haruhi's, it's the other way around.


Given all these reasonable explanations on who matches who, you must now be wondering, "How the hell did she come up with Kyon as Madoka?"  The simple answer is there simply was no one else he could be. Now don't get me wrong, I didn't just go, "Oh, everyone has a counterpart except for him. Whatever, he can be pretty pink Madoka," which would be hilariously awesome, but no. While their personalities are virtually nothing alike, there are two things than make them the same: their dedication to their friends and Yuki/Homura.

Homura is Yuki. Yuki is Homura. This is pretty much an undeniable fact in my head. If you cannot see it, you have probably not seen/read the Disappearance and/or finished Madoka. If you've gotten to both, you should most definitely understand what I mean. Both are purple themed girls that changed time for the ones that they love. At some point, both were shy, sweet meganekko who are forced to become cold and quite to protect their loved one. Both have practically flipped off the power that created them so that their beloved could be happy. If you don't see it after all of this, I don't think you'll ever see it. Not to be mean or anything, but Homura is Yuki and Madoka is her Kyon. Back to Kyon as Madoka, for those of who who believe that Kyon is the real god, I suppose you could see that as another connection between them. Once Madoka becomes Hope she realizes all that Homura has done for her and says that she is her best friend. And quoth Kyon in The Wavering of Haruhi Suzumiya "In the past few months since we met, I've shared many memories with Nagato. Though I've also shared memories with Haruhi, Asahina-san and Koizumi, I found that I've experienced more events with Nagato in particular. In fact, every situation seems to involve her. I might as well mention this, she's probably the only person to cause the bell within me to shake the most vigorously. No matter what happens, Haruhi would always find a way out, Asahina-san only needs to remain as herself, while Koizumi can go to hell for all I care..."
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I hope you enjoyed this non-formal comparsion. Remember that if you have anything you want to say, go ahead and leave it in the comments. I'd love to hear who you think is who. Thanks for bother to take the time to read my nonsense. =3

Now I'm going to go draw pretty pink Puella Magi Kyon. ;D Later~

So I was bored and thinking over Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu. It occurred to me that many of the second gen characters seemed to have similar personalities to the cast. So here are my matchups.

Haruhi Suzumiya no Yuutsu
Kyon = Silver
Yuki = Kris
Haruhi = Kotone
Mikuru = Jasmine
Koizumi = Gold
Tsuruya = Whitney
Asakura = Karen
Tanaguchi = Eusine
Kunikida = Morty
Kimodori = Erika        
Kyon no imouto = Copycat

Haruhiko Suzumiya no Yuutsu (genderbender)
Kyonko = Kris
Yuuki = Silver
Haruhiko = Gold
Mitsuuru = Bugsy
Itsuko = Kotone
Tsuruya = Lance
Asakura = Falkner
Tanaguchi = Whitney
Kunikida = Jasmine
Kimidori = Morty
Kyonko's no otouto = Joey

(No CS President, Student Council President, or Anti-SOS, because that'd be too difficult. =_= )
I know that not everything works well (like either Asakura). Some of these are also due to my own head canon. I personally think that the normal (nongender bent) version works out pretty well (except for Karen as Asakura). Also, Erika is a little out of place, but Claire doesn't seem to fit in, personality-wise, anywhere. (Actually now that I think of it, she might work as genderbent Fujiwara... )So what do you guys think? Yes? No? Who would you change? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

P.S. For the third gen characters I'd do

Kyonko = Sapphire/May
Yuuki = Drew/Shuu (from the anime)
Haruhiko = Ruby/Brendan
Mitsuuru = Wally (rofl That's his Japanese name )
Itsuko = idk suggestions?

It only really works for genderbending version here. <_< >_>

Fifth gen would totally be

Kyon = Touya  
Yuki = Cheren (Even though he's a guy. It just makes sense personality wise. >_< )
Haruhi = Touko
Mikuru = Bel
Koizumi = N    

P.S.S. You can probably figure out my ships for the SOS dan from this (second gen only).

To any and all of my watchers (or random people who happen upon my journal), the first 10 people who comment on this journal will get a sketch, free. However, in return, you must offer 10 free sketches in your own journal. If you've already done 10 Free Sketches, simply link the journal entry in your comment: You still qualify.

I'm totally willing to do terribly written fics/drabbles as well so long as I am familiar with the characters and series. Also, be ready to have a reference for whatever characters you want if necessary. I'm still working on drawing poses, so if you have anything complicated it may take a while, but I'll definitely finish it. Eventually.

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Edit: I'm still kinda cool with doing these if anyone cares. <_< >_>

I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself. It had the word "nerd". ;_;

ANIME/MANGA NERD

[x] You watch anime. (Not as much as I used to)
[x] You read manga.
[x] You own some other form of anime/manga merchandise.
[x] You have referred to an anime character as 'hot' before.
[x] You have cosplayed.
[x] You have done so in public.
[x] You have been to an anime/manga convention.
[ ] You have created/joined a fanclub for an anime/manga character.
[ ] You have created/joined a hateclub for an anime/manga character. (No. This is fail)
[ ] You have squealed when you found out somebody had the same name as an anime character you knew.
[x] You enjoy drawing anime.
[x] People you know know you as the 'anime' person.
[x] You know that it is pronouced 'mawnguh' and not 'man-ga' or 'main-ga'.

ANIME/MANGA POINTS: 10

ART NERD

[x] You like art.
[ ] You actually consider yourself an artist.
[ ] When using art supplies, the brand of them matters to you.
[ ] You have a favorite brand.
[ ] You have asked for art supplies as a Christmas/birthday gift before.
[ ] You give people your drawings as gifts.
[x] People actually ask for your drawings.
[ ] You are known as 'the art person' at your school.
[ ] Instead of just 'brown' or 'ink', you'd be specific; it's 'sienna brown' or 'blush pink'. Or whatever.
[ ] You have taken an art class outside of school.
[ ] You have considered a career as an artist.
[x] Your school papers are always covered in doodles.
[x] You have a favorite artist.
[x] Your drawings have been framed. (Just once. -///-)
[x] You carry a sketchbook with you everywhere you go.

ART NERD POINTS: 6

MUSICAL NERD

[x] You play a musical instrument.
[x] You play more than one instrument.
[x] You actually really enjoy playing your instrument.
[ ] You've given your instrument a name. (I won't do so until I get one not used)
[x] You've participated in an extracurricular activity for your instrument.
[x] You are known by what you play.
[x] You listen to classical music.
[x] You are wondering whether that refers to the classical music genre or the classical music time period.
[ ] You have a favorite composer. (I love them all. )
[x] All of your friends are from your band/orchestra class. (Most are/were)
[ ] You write music.
[x] You've had discussions with your friends about music; your favorite composers/instruments/musical time periods/key/etc...
[ ] You have considered a professional career with your instrument.
[x] You are never nervous playing for other people.

MUSICAL NERD POINTS: 10

VIDEO GAME NERD

[x] You play video games.
[ ] You own more than 4 different video game systems. (I don't think handhelds count)
[ ] You've had debates over which system is the greatest.
[ ] You play video games every day. (Most days, not all)
[x] You have played a video game for over 10 hours. (GAWD YES)
[x] You have songs from your favorite video games on your MP3.
[x] You love to talk about video games.
[x] You memorize the dates for when a new game is being released.
[ ] People know you as the 'gamer' person.
[x] You spend more time on video games than you do hanging out with friends. (-_-; Sadly. Mostly because my friends don't invite me to do stuff with them often)
[x] Your gaming system is in your room.
[ ] You have preferences when it comes to what company your game came from.
[ ] You've had debates over which company is the best.
[x] You keep playing a game until you beat it.

VIDEO GAME NERD POINTS: 8

COMPUTER NERD

[x] You use the computer every day.
[x] You have an account/username on some sort of social website.
[ ] You go into random internet chatrooms.
[x] You spend at least 2 hours a day on the computer.
[x] You spend time in online forums.
[ ] In the forum/chatroom you use, you are known there by everyone else.
[x] You have friends you have only met online.
[ ] You have/have had a girlfriend/boyfriend you have only met online.
[ ] You have actually met an online friend in person.
[ ] U cn ezly rd 'txttlk.' (Did someone type with their face?)
[x] You have said 'lol' or 'omg' in normal conversations. (I am ashamed of myself. v_v Not really.)
[x] You can type really, really fast.

COMPUTER NERD POINTS:7
(There should be more about creating websites, building computers, etc, etc. This is sooo not being a computer nerd)

I'm an anime/manga, band geek. This does not surprise me in the least. I am disappointed in the lack of Theater Geek, Gaming Geek (from DnD to Wow and Magic), and Trekie/Star Wars Geek.

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