Okay I really wanna hear people’s thoughts on this!!!! This is concerning Arthur from Ikevam~ We dont really know much about him yet, but we know his route is gonna come out eventually and I dont know how I feel or even think? CAUSE I REALLY LIKE HIM but I also really dislike the fact that he’s such a thot.... like i really dont like it 😬 BUT I REALLY WANNA LIKE HIM- so idk what I’m gonna do during his route... half the time I think i’m gonna be like “jfc this is annoying” but then he’s gonna get better(?) and idk i’ll love him lol but yes how about you guys?
I have three chapters left to go on Arthur’s route in ikevam jp, so I’d like to humbly offer my thoughts!
Boy oh boy. He’s the MOST popular character in ikevam jp. But before I started his route, I was kinda put-off by his portrayal in other routes so I didn’t understand his appeal. I really agreed with your first impressions lmao.
He exuded the vibes of a player, thot, bad boy, incorrigible charmer and flirt. The writing makes it feel like he really tries to play into the ‘predator’ aspect of vampirehood. For example, (1) he feeds directly from humans, (2) reported to have had lots of sexcapades with women, (3) displays general lasciviousness and repeatedly offers to show MC the pleasure of a vampire bite. But once you get past the front that he puts up, you get to enjoy his personality and newfound dynamic with the MC once you get into the meat of his route.
They’re really good for each other, in my opinion!
Writers are sneaky; they know how to shape people’s impressions of characters, so they know how to shape people’s impressions of them too. So MC and Arthur get off to a REALLY rocky start, but Arthur makes up for it over and over afterwards. MC learns to trust him, and look beyond his words and actions to see the genuinely good man he is. I started understanding why people could like him when Arthur was determined to let MC have a good time here before she left, to make up for what his behavior in the beginning.
Once he realizes that he’s defeated by her honesty and straightforwardness, he drops the chronic womanizer act pretty quickly, and we get to see some intimate (and awesome) moments where she flusters him, impresses him, moves him, and inspires him, and maybe even saves him (from all that emotional baggage lmfao). He’s still flirty and playful but it’s all in good fun. The moment he falls in love with the MC, the only woman he can see is the MC. The person who’s always on his mind, the person he wants to protect above everything and all things is the MC. We have an obligatory Theo moment where Theo’s like: “lmao you’re whipped my guy”
But he still respects the MC’s boundaries and strength. Even if there are moments in the route where things get dangerous, we see upfront that he knows that the MC is capable and determined. They’re a couple that knows how to trust each other, and trust in each other, and will definitely protect each other.
Conversely, MC starts out in the route feeling afraid and alone, at the mercy of everything and everyone. The person who scares her the most becomes the person she trusts the most. Arthur is so good for the MC. He’s always cheering her on, supporting her, looking out for her, but doesn’t suffocate her. It’s real character development when we see her later in the route. She’s all grit and courage and bravery. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t get scared—but despite her fear, she does what she has to do so that she can protect what’s important, be it children, her values, (or even Arthur himself). Arthur gave her the confidence to stand up for herself so that she could awaken those qualities in herself. Insane.
Also Arthur knows his feelings well when it comes to the MC. He’s honest about being attracted to her, even if he doesn’t push the agenda concerning his feelings. That won’t stop him from flirting with her or making a bet with her where whoever kisses the other person first loses lol
I’ll leave you with one more thing to look forward to: when a person who’s always maintaining a carefree, easygoing act suddenly gets very serious (and mad) to stand up for ideals they believe in, it’s very attractive to me. ;) I talked about his dynamic with MC, but he is genuinely a morally upright man who cares about people and wants to save them. He treasures human life, existence, and experience, that sort of thing.
Here are some character traits of his that are consistent throughout the route:
gentlemanly
but also flirtatious
highly intelligent
some self-recrimination
brave, ridiculously brave
great with children
I don’t think I’ve spoiled much of the route, but this is the type of character development you can expect. ;)
To summarize:
He’s a great guy.
He’s a bit of a loser when it comes to the mc LOL, tries to act suave in front of her sometimes but we know the truth.
Getting past the playboy act was genuinely worth it imho.
I get why he’s the most popular character!
You always, always see how much he likes MC. Even if MC is oblivious and we’re reading from MC’s POV, it’s SO PAINFULLY OBVIOUS.
Also, MC is so fucking badass in this route. You’ll love it.
omg screw Arthur I think I just fell in love with you, @tenjouu JEJJDJDJDJDUUD
Okay but in all seriousness thank you so much!!!!!!!!!! This is so nice ily, and thanks for not spoiling anything hahaha
I DID notice he was the most popular in jp, so I assumed he had that like tragic backstory sadness emo-ness going on, which for me was like “thats not gonna make things slide”, but it seems there’s much more than that!!!!
I’m happy to know MC gets tough!!! I mean most of the time, cybird’s mc’s arent the traditional damsel in distress, but from what it seems Arthur’s mc is hella cool!!
Omg i’m really really excited now, i mean i was excited before, but with a hint of annoyed-ness; but now i’m just excited!!!
akdhkdchdkdj i can't believe i've got one up on the most popular ikevam jp suitor..... wow ;) yes leave arthur and come to me
i'm glad that you're excited ohohoho!! ARTHUR'S MC IS ON THE TOP 10 LIST OF MCS I'D DATE so i highly recommend 10/10!!! im glad that you enjoyed the post too,, ;w;
but i do feel i should clarify, since i saw that the post unexpectedly blew up lmao
i feel like i accidentally emphasized too much the "gentlemanliness" aspect in that post but.......he's still super ridiculous and playful and sometimes likes to play up the pervertedness and flirting (not to any unforgivable degree) but you get fond of it (or rather, lmao i become fond of it idk what that says about me) so there's that!!
i look forward to hearing your thoughts (and everyone's) when his route comes out!!!!!!!!! please dont hold anything back LOL i consume route reviews religiously












