B[>] lue . eyed . GODDESS // sisters

S[>]isters // twins

Ami's personality type is typical of many anime characters; you always have the shy, introverted one, the smart one, the "techno-freak" or all the above combined! Below, I've listed the descriptions and connections between Ami and other characters who resemble like Ami. Provided is a short biography of each plus some connections I've discovered. If you'd like to add your own "sisters," please join and post them at the Innocence LiveJournal.

D[>]aidouji.Tomoyo // dress{ queen

Tomoyo, a supporting character in Cardcaptor Sakura, has a youthful spirit and is gifted with musical ability and intelligence beyond her years. Though she's very wealthly, she uses her money and talents to create dazzling costumes and matching accessories for her friend Kinomoto Sakura. Tomoyo is also a mature, cool-headed young lady with extreme tolerance and patience for her friends. You'll usually see her smiling with a sweatdrop while Sakura and Meilin go at it or Syaoran and Touya glare at each other. Not only is she talented and mature, but Tomoyo is also a quick-thinker and very insightful. She was the first to learn the secret identity of Sakura, Li Syaoran's motives, and the concept of Clow Reed's cards. Her "x-ray vision" allowed her to notice Syaoran's deep feelings for a very special lady. Although she was eager to tell, Tomoyo kept her cool and calmly let Syaoran do as he wished.

Tomoyo and Ami share a common silence; it allows them to hold secrets and feelings within themselves to protect others. They also try to please their friends and make them happy in whatever they do. Both are willing to sacrifice their freedom for their friends and deal calmly with them; Tomoyo calmly deals with the extrovertive natures of Kinomoto Sakura and Kerberos; Ami, in the other hand, patiently tolerates the antics of Usagi and Rei. They share that knowledge and insight which makes important supporters of their teammates. Each girl strategies and resolves problems effectively and efficiently (Tomoyo creates dresses to counter the abilities to Sakura's enemies; Ami uses her computer and visor to find weak points and inconsistencies in battle). I also see that many people do not like Tomoyo's seemingly "one-dimensional" personality. Some find her intolerable and just annoying since she clings so closely to Sakura. The fan reaction is similar to that of Ami's; some people rather dislike her "nerdy" and "geeky" love of studying.

T[>]anami.Yuri // angel{ lily

Yuri is the embodiment of a lady in Ai Tenshi Densetsu Wedding Peach; not only is she polite and courteous, but she is gentle, elegant, and sweet. She is an apologetic friend who tries her hardest to please others. Yuri is also the tactician of the angels. She thinks before she issues an action - unlike her headstrong teammate Hinagiku. Her quick-thinking and strategic planning have helped the Ai Tenshi destroy akuma many times over. As Angel Lily, her powers do not focus on strength but on ma against that of her allies. But, brawn is not the only factor of victory, right?

Yuri and Ami have the same elegance and politeness like Tomoyo possess. The two ladies are sensitive to the harsh comments of others and are often questioning themselves on who they are or why they are here. Yuri and Ami have the unique strength that comes from their weak, yet effective, attacks. They were both discovered as the second warrior and have strong relationship with their main characters. But probably the most noticeable similarity is their transformation sequence. Both girls end in almost the exact same pose for their initial change. Plus, their main fuku color is blue. This is probably because both shows had the same artistic director (who must have loved that pose!).

H[>]ououji.Fuu // windcharmer

An intelligent and gentle girl, Hououji Fuu is the strategist and tactical planner in Magic Knight Rayearth. She is the kind of person who would plan ahead for any situation. Perhaps the most mature out of the ladies, Fuu is a very straight-foward young lady; she will tell anyone what's wrong very bluntly. However, she treats everyone - especially strangers - with the utmost respect. She has a kind nature and is not easily angered by the little things that may go wrong. As a knight, Fuu's most prominent power is her "Healing Wind" which reflects her devotion and care for her fellow warriors. But, there are down sides to this intriguing woman. She has a morbid sense of humor - meaning, her expressions don't quite fit her words. Fuu also has a habit of stating the obvious, but everyone does sometimes, right?

I truly think she is just a mirror image of Ami. Fuu and Ami are both the strategists of their respectful anime. They both share identical analytical skills and an intelligence above their peers. (It's also worth notice to see they both have short hair and wear glasses - a stereotype?). I find their elements to be very telling. Wind and water both are usually considered calming and gentle; but at times, they can become dangerous and unforgiving. Wind & water highlight the latent strength and power lying within Fuu and Ami; it's in opposition to Sailoruranus's and Sailorneptune's interpretation of wind and water. In My Heart suggests that Fuu is "less inclined to take the leader's role in group situations" which is similar to Ami's usual job as a supporter/strategizer. But Fuu and Ami do lead when they execute their plans into action and they need to help of their fellow warriors. And furthermore, Fuu and Ami both are criticized for "stating the obvious" in situations.

A[>]lphonse.Elric // alchemist

Alphonse is a spirited, gentle, and very mature young boy in Fullmetal Alchemist . He is the quiet one: shy, inquisitive, the "level-headed" one; Al is always the one to keep his brother under raps. He also has a great deal of intelligence, aceing the Alchemy exam with amazing scores. But this boy full of talent and dreams may easily fall to the dark side. Once his perceptions have been shattered, his thoughts broken and constricted, Al gets out of control and forgets all his morals. The strength and anger that lay dormant inside him emerges in a fit of hatred and passion. Because he believes so strongly in his dreams, he'll do all he can to defend them - even if that may mean hurting someone. Yet, through all this, Al stays pure and true; he is a great testament of faith and innocence. Keep on dreamin' Al.

The tragedy of Alphonse almost mimics that PGSM version of Ami's. Within both lies a latent, uncontrollable anger gathered from years of holding back and tolerating that can be manipulated and turn into violence and evil. The innocence of these two characters seems, at first, so fragil and defenseless. But, in the end Al and Ami show us the strength of their devotion and their personal triumphs over "lust, wrath, gluttony, greed, sloth, vanity, and envy." I also see the connections of their gentleness and maturity. Usually, we see Al and Ami being the "mediators" or "moderators" of the other extrovertive and energetic characters. (most often they have sweatdrops and rosy cheeks ^_^). But I find this trait so much more accustomed to a parent or mentor than peer. It almost appears neither Al nor Ami ever got a chance to live as a child and had to grow-up too fast.

H[>]yuuga.Hinata // kunoichi

The heir to the prestigious Hyuuga Clan, Hinata considered an embarrassment by her father and her close relative Hyuuga Neji in Naruto. She is considered weak an unworthy of learning the bloodline techniques of her family. And Hinata becomes quiet and reserved because of this. Though, she has not shown courage or strength, she originally signed up to become a shinobi to show her father that she was worthy; but with no avail. However, Hinata grows into a fine warrior when she meets Uzumaki Naruto. She develops feelings for him and doesn't hesitate to show them (through blushes, fainting spells, and cheering on in the background). He inspires Hinata to believe in herself and change into what she wants to be. She has inherited the Hyuuga's technique, Byakugan, which allows her to see the Chakra lines in her opponent and determine his/her weaknesses.

Many, many, MANY fans compare Hinata's style to Ami's: they both have short, darkblue hair; they both are quiet and reserved; they both have trouble expressing their emotions and often blush at the slightest hint of impropriety. And they both have rather distant relationship with their fathers! It makes them cute and very well-loved characters in the anime / manga world; but also part of the archetypical / stereotypical seemingly "weak" girl with a strong heart). Some even reference Hinata as "Sailor Hinata" after a scene in a waterfall where her movements mimic those of Ami's transformation sequence. Furthermore, she learns her most DEFENSIVE technique by using water! Coincidence? But I find the deeper connections in their fighting styles. Neither Hinata nor Sailormercury exhibit traditional hand-to-hand combat skills; they focus on inhibiting movement by altering statuses. On a side-note, both girls become more open and aggressive when they encounter the main character of their series. They both develop deep relationships and connections with these wild blondes.