Sunday, August 7, 2016

Ikemen Anime Special: Inu x Boku SS



Inu x Boku SS is probably one of the most visually pleasing animes out there (that is not an idol / otome type of anime). Filled with random fan service for both female and male watchers out there. But today, I'll only be focusing on Ikemen characters.

I think one of the huge selling point for this anime is they're chibi art. They're cute chibi art really takes you in.
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1. Miketsukami Soushi



First off we have the main character - Miketsukami Soushi, Voiced by Nakamura Yuuichi. He works as a butler and security guard at the same time. Who doesn't like a hot butler who serves you and even protect you?

He has a platinum blonde hair, and a very pale and translucent skin colour. He is always seen wearing all black, which contrasts very much against his skin colour.

His natural soft colours really makes him look very kind and gentle, but his dark coloured clothes tells another story, which is very much like his character.



Even his first appearance in the anime was cool and elegant, surrounded by sakura petals, against the soft morning light... as how every other anime goes like.

His eyes are double coloured; right side blue, and the other yellow / gold.



He is always seen tearing infront of Ririchiyo, even though to others, he doesn't have much expressions and is usually only seen smiling.

Because males who only show emotion to his true love one always seems cooler (just joking (✧ω✧))



He is always seen with white and black sparkles, which is something different, since it's not everyday you see black sparkles in anime. Those black sparkles are really eye catching, and undoubtedly a huge contrast to his appearance.



When he transforms into his demon side, his eyes glows, rimmed with a red glow. Quite the beauty isn't it? (╯✧▽✧)╯



His demon form is a fox - as like how all ikemens are in animes. Foxes are usually one of the most elegant-like and pretty demons out there, despite being well-known for their cunning-ness. In this demon form, his hair turns totally white (which, in my opinion, doesn't do any justice to his skin colour).



He is rarely seen in his casual clothes, but as you can see, he wears glasses and his wardrobe is probably all dark colours too.



Miketsukami is always compared to a dog, even though he is a fox (well close enough I guess?), because of his 'loyalty' towards Ririchiyo. And there are many scenes in the anime where that reference is being brought in.



He does many things for Ririchiyo, even though she doesn't really want that type of treatment; like taking food for her, de-boning her fish, massaging her shoulders, etc.



He also drives her everywhere - to school, to shopping, etc. I don't think anyone can look as cool as Miketsukami when driving. (I mean look at the side view, I'd die if I was sitting beside him (≧◡≦))



Teenage Miketsukami looks even more pure and innocent (✧ω✧) (even though he is totally not).



Since he is a fox, he is able to transform. He showed us that he was able to transform into a cute fluffy child...



... and also a hot woman.



Miketsukami's Chibi Collection


For those of you with megane (glasses) fetish (≧◡≦)


No one can mess with Ririchiyo, if not they will be facing an angry Miketsukami. Though an angry Miketsukmai sounds pretty sweet. (✧∀✧)


Other random screenshots of Miketsukami.

All in all, Miketsukami has many different sides to him, and he is willing to do anything for Ririchiyo. He is a character who doesn't have a pride (because of his past. However, later on, it was seen that he actually has a more playful side, and likes to casually tease Ririchiyo.

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2. Sorinodzuka Renshou


Although known to be more lazy than an Ikemen, I feel that Sorinodzuka Renshou is has the looks (you know, like the term 'cool beauty'). Voiced by Hosoya Yoshimasa.

He has a ganster look, and is usually mistaken to be much older than what he truly is. He is dark skinned, and has long reddish-brown hair. His eyes is are green. For the most part, I think the only reason why he looks like a ganster is because of his tattoo (or is it a birth mark?) and his long dark hair.

p.s. I really like his long wavy hair o( ❛ᴗ❛ )o


Renshou's eye doesn't glow or anything when he turns into his demon form. Unlike the rest, he transforms in and out of his demand and human form back and forth very frequently.

He says that he prefers his demon form because he doesn't have to keep up with appearances. 


Renshou usually puts on a laid back and emotionless face. In reality he is really very laid back and carefree, which is also one of the reasons why he is one of Ririchiyo's few (of not, only) friend since childhood.

He describes himself as "thick skinned", and tells Ririchiyo that it's ok to act normal in front of him because he takes insults very well. But in actual fact, he is actually picks up on people's emotion pretty well, and can usually tell how the other part is feeling. He is one of the few people who is able to understand Ririchiyo despite her contradicting words. Because of this, he gets a long with people pretty fast.


One of his unusual smiles. (omg I swear this melted me (*≧ω≦*), don't smiles look a lot more attractive when you rarely see them?!)


Renshou's serious face.


Renshou's Chibi Collection


He usually seems really laid back and emotionless, but he is unexpectedly the type of person who would play with you. In actual fact, he goes along with Zange's random plays whenever Zange is bored.

Overall, Renshou is a pretty happy-go-lucky guy, who unexpectedly has a very fun personality to him. He cares for the people around him, and gets along well with man different types of people.


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3. Watanuki Banri


Watanuki is one of the Kawaii-kei (cute type) of characters, voiced by Eguchi Takuya.

Watanuki has a typical foreigner look; with blonde hair and blue eyes.


Watanuki always claims to be a delinquent, although he doesn't quite make the cut... σ( ̄、 ̄〃) Unexpectly, he is childhood friends with Zange, Miketsukami and Kagerou, and is often bullied and teased by the 2 of them (Zange and Kagerou).


Even though he claims and is striving hard to be a delinquent, he participates in classes, helps people pick things up, and is very honest. All in all... He is just not cut out to be a delinquent, and is just naturally a very nice person. Because of this, he naturally makes a lot of friends and gets close to people pretty quickly despite saying (or at least trying to say) bad things. 

Because of his naive nature, he is easily bullied and teased.


Watanuki is a tanuki (racoon) in his demon form, and similarly to Renshou, he transforms in and out of his demon form very frequently. He said that it was because he can't control his transformation very well.


He likes Karuta a lot, and is training to be a 'delinquent' to protect her. He is also one of the rare people who understand Karuta's actions.


One of Watanuki's cute and 'normal' scenes. ♡(。-ω-)

Overall, Watanuki has a little bit of tsundere side to him, and although the way he talk doesn't sound very elegant, he is a nice person.

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4. Zange Natsume


Lastly we have Natsume Zznge, voiced by Miyano Mamoru. More than Ikemen, I feel like he is a mysterious character and also has the role of the 'goth' character. 

He has a dark pinkish red hair and red? eyes (although it's close most of the time). His straight long hair is tied into a low ponytail with a black ribbon... A very classic butler-like hair style (✧ω✧).

He doesn't reveal his demon form... (does he even have one?)


He claims to be close to Miketsugami and calls him "shou-tan", and always embraces him, but Miketsugami always responds in a cold manner (probably a joke though).

Overall, Zange plays the 'shady' and 'mysterious' character in this anime, and his scenes can get really dark (or seem to be). He hides a lot of his emotions and likes to uses bunny drawings for his explanations. Mostly, I feel that he always uses indirect methods to help his friends get along well with each other.


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That was all for Inu x Boku SS's Ikemen special!! 

Which character did you like the best out of the 4?

FYI... mine is Renshou σ(≧ε≦σ) ♡



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