Fire Force: Arthur — Simple, Stupid, Effective
Arthur is my favorite low IQ person in the Fire Force universe, from his constant hmph-grins right down to his Excalibur slashes.
His simplicity and stupidity being a front line character is new to me.
Unlike most stupid characters who are built with clumsiness for comedic effect, Arthur is actually a capable character with a big share in the top cast.
He is just… stupid.
Simple, Stupid
Quite the opposite of Shinra, who has grand goals like finding his brother or the truth behind human combustion, Arthur just wants to be a knight.
Even if only in his own imagination.
His simplicity was on peak display, when he defended Vulcan from the White Clad ambush.
All Vulcan had to do to make Arthur’s flame stronger was to put a cape around his neck and fix a stuffed donkey head to his hip, which Arthur considered a horse.
As long as he believes he is a knight, he is undefeatable.
Literally.
WATCH for yourself below.
Of course, it’s a good example for his stupidity as well. It’s hard to tell the difference with Arthur.
Evidence is in the dialogue,
Everyone thinks he is so elegant because he doesn’t talk much. Actually, he is just too stupid to come up with words.
Shinra Kusakabe about Arthur, S1 E2
Effective
His simplicity comes with some perks though.
Since he is not distracted by elaborate trains of thought, he is one of the most straightforward characters in the anime.
He notices things others don’t, simply because he takes things for face value.
When Asakusa was filled with impostors created by the White Clad, no one could identify the real sister between Hika and Hina.
Arthur was the only person who not only identified but also took action by kicking the imposter straight in the face.
No drama. Just knockout.
WATCH it unfold below.
In that sense, Arthur brings great balance to Special Fire Force Company 8.
In a unit full of thoughtful individuals, it’s reassuring to have someone who you can rely on no matter the situation.
You can expect that from a knight.
And you can certainly expect that from The Knight King Arthur Boyle.
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