August 17th is the most historic day for the Indonesian nation. On that day, the Proclaimer proclaimed the independence of his nation so that Indonesia was truly independent and equal to other nations.
Speaking of August 17th, it turns out that there are also many anime characters who happened to be born on that special day. Who are they?
1. Kazuhito Narita (Haikyuu)
Doc. Production IGWho would have thought that the reserve player middle blocker This was born right on Independence Day.
This player is good at spike and is very suitable when paired with Sugawara. This is because both of them have played long enough to the point where they can understand each other’s playing patterns.
After graduating, it is discovered that Kazuhito works at a realty company.
2. Arthur Pendragon (Nanatsu no Taizai)
Doc. Studio A-1 PicturesWho doesn’t know this king?
One of Meliodas’ biggest fans is a king who rules Camelot and also befriends the Seven Deadly Sins knights. He is also the rightful owner of the legendary sword Excalibur.
However, who would have thought that Arthur’s destiny would end up being the King of Chaos whose power was almost at the omnipotent level.
Oh by the way, this doesn’t mean that the real King Arthur was born on August 17, right? The real King Arthur’s birthday is unknown.
3. Kojiro Hyuga (Captain Tsubasa)
captaintsubasa.fandom.comIt turns out that Tsubasa’s rival was also born on Independence Day.
This young man who was often admired by children in his time was indeed famous for his hard work. Living in a simple family without a father made him feel responsible for supporting his mother and younger siblings.
Therefore, he is determined to become the greatest football player to make his family happy. It can be said that Hyuga is indeed a role model for the next generation of the nation.
4. Pagaya (One Piece)
crunchyroll.com/One PiecePagaya’s birth date really seems to bring him good luck.
Who would have thought, he is one of the ordinary characters who managed to escape Enel’s judgment attack. Even though the Goro-Goro fruit user’s technique can defeat even strong people.
Because of that, Luffy and his friends thought he was dead even though he was still in good health.
5. Morio Tachibana (Starry Sky)
Doc. Studio DeenMorio does have a charm that can make women captivated. He also has one interesting fact that might make the girls of the archipelago stick to him.
It turns out, the handsome guy from Starry Sky This was born on the same day as Indonesia’s independence. Unfortunately, we all know that the one he is targeting is the main protagonist of this anime, Tsukiko Yahisa.
6. Kukai Souma (Shugo Chara!)
Doc. Studio SatelightIf Kukai Souma was born in Indonesia, he might have been recruited to become a star soccer athlete. Moreover, his birthday is also August 17th.
He himself is a person who really likes various kinds of sports. That also influenced the character of his guard, Daichi. Thanks to that, both of them can transform into Sky Jack whose abilities are themed around soccer.
7. Tomomichi Takebe (All Out!)
Doc. Madhouse StudioStill on the subject of sports, Takebe is apparently quite skilled at playing rugby to the point of being trusted to hold the center position. Even though he himself is also quite short for a rugby player.
However, he was able to utilize his short body to break through the opposing team’s defense.
8. Lelederik ( Altair: A Record of Battles )
Doc. Mappa StudioBe careful with this woman. Lelederik is one of the main antagonists that Tughril Mahmut must face.
Lelederik himself is a noble who rules the Ellvaldez region of the Balt-Rhein empire. Behind her beauty, she is also very good at fighting with the kukri as her favorite weapon and is experienced in many battles.
9. Mano Rinoda (Schoolgirl Strikers)
Doc. JC StaffMano is a girl who attends Goryoukan Academy. This school is not just any school because it is filled with girls who are trained to defeat the Oburi aliens. She herself is part of the Procyon Pudding team.
Mano is usually tasked with handling jobs that require good analytical skills.
10. Sasaki Junya (Dream Festival!)
Doc. Bandai Namco PicturesThis male idol is indeed quite unique. Junya himself debuted since graduating from junior high school because he was captivated by Haruto Hikami who is still his idol figure. In his team, Junya often clashes with Kanade Amamiya even though both remain professional during concerts.
Those are ten anime characters who were born on August 17th, some of them are Kazuhito Narita, Arthur Pendragon, Kojiro Hyuga, Pagaya, Morio Tachibana, Kukai Souma, Tomomichi Takebe, Lelederik, Mano Rinoda, and Sasaki Junya.
From the list above, who is your favorite? Don’t hesitate to share your opinion in the comments column, okay!
The first article was published on August 17, 2021 and re-released on August 12, 2024.
