The Tragic Lives of Shonen Jump Protagonist
Shonen protagonists always put their lives on the line to fight for the greater good. They consistently face new threats no matter what kind of problems they otherwise have to go through. They have no time for their families and friends since they have to dedicate all of their time-fighting villains or protect humanity from existential threats. So, it is not surprising that almost all of these Shonen protagonists have a rough life. Today we look at some of these characters to understand which one of them has had the toughest time in recent years. Riku Aibetsu (Phantom Seer) Most Shonen protagonists have a dark side which is just waiting to be unleashed when the right time arrives. In Riku's case, it is called Beckoning hand, a passive ability that grants him unimaginable powers. The world of Phantom Seers is riddled with "Phantoms", who are mysterious and dangerous inhuman creatures. But thanks to Riku's Beckoning Hand, he has a "Spidey-sense" that helps ...