Fuuko is the way female characters should be made.
Summary:
- Fuuko is the best female character in Undead Unluck.
- She undergoes great character development.
- Fuuko is strong, independent, and interesting.
Despite the fact that the Undead Unluck anime adaptation failed to become a huge phenomenon, fans still think that it’s a great series, and the manga is one of the best ongoing shounens out there.
Just like it goes with so many series, the true heart of Undead Unluck is its characters. And Undead Unluck is especially good when it comes to this.
Great Female Characters
Poorly written female characters are definitely not an issue for this series. We have Latla, Tatiana, Juiz, Gina, Ichico and other wonderful girls who are treated with respect. They are neither shallow nor useless; they can handle themselves well. And most importantly, they’re crucial for the plot, and aren’t mere storytelling devices.
But the girl that stands out the most is, of course, the main protagonist, Fuuko. This character is really special to the series, and the best part is that she only keeps getting better as the story progresses.
She Goes From 0 to 100
You may be surprised by this since Fuuko starts like a regular girl. She’s troubled and depressed, and the first thing we see her do is attempt suicide. Andy had to save her then, and he did it many times after that. But don’t let it fool you, Fuuko will not stay like that forever.
If you’re an anime-only, you’ve already noticed some development of Fuuko’s character. She’s fairly capable of making her own decisions and the more she trains and learns, the more independent she becomes. Andy stops saving her so often, it’s now Fuuko who’s the savior.
Fuuko has some “princess” moments in the first part of the story, but when Loop 101 comes, she undergoes significant development. Fuuko is not afraid to take initiative, she’s a great leader and a true fighter.
In the world of Undead Unluck, where so many aggressive and strong negator abilities exist, Fuuko’s power can only be activated through touch. But it doesn’t make her weaker than other negators. On the contrary, her Unluck is a very powerful weapon.
Fuuko’s development doesn’t happen overnight, and this is also a great thing. She was quite shut-in at the beginning of the story, afraid to be close to someone because she could hurt them. It feels natural that her transformation has to take a lot of time.
What’s even better is that Fuuko manages to remain interesting and kind no matter what. The story doesn’t make her look like a silent warrior type of character. Her Unluck is not where Fuuko’s development ends, she has a great personality that is difficult to dislike.
That’s why a lot of fans consider Fuuko their favorite shounen protagonist ever, even counting the male ones, too. Yes, Luffy and Eren, you heard that right.