Monday, February 9, 2009

My would-be self

Okay, so everyone knows what an anime freak I am.
It's not really a secret.
But there's one particular anime that resonates with me. It's called Shugo Chara. (Literally translated: Guardian Character/Spirit.)
The basic premise is this. Everyone has a Shugo Chara, and it represents the things you wish to be, but quite simply, aren't. They show what you could be, or your "would-be self."

The story follows a girl named Amu, who has absolutely no idea who she wants to be. Because she's shy, most people see her as a silent "rebel," and gawk at her from a distance. But, deep down she knows she isn't the cool and collected person everyone sees.
Enter her Shugo Charas.
She finds three eggs in her bed one morning... (and having more than one Shugo Chara is extremely rare...) And they hatch into full-fledged Shugo Charas within hours...
First, there's Ran, a tiny pink spirit, who represents her wish to be more athletic and outgoing. Miki, the blue Chara, represents her wish to be more level-headed and artistic. Lastly, Suu, the green Chara, shows her wish to be more caring and domesticated.
It really is an interesting concept, and it got me to thinking....
If I had a Shugo Chara, what would it be like?
I guess we will never know.

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