Domon is Surprisingly Capable

It has been a while but mental health is no joke, look after it, don't let yourself burn out. Today's subject is a good example of strong mentality.

It's easy to consider Domon Ishijima a dumb gorilla and in many cases you're not wrong, plenty of times he's been showcased as not being book smart and having monkey like instincts but over the course of Flame of Recca, he quickly evolves into one of the most mentally strong characters in the series even getting compliments from enemies about it.
Over coming odds that were designed to take down characters of his type, his showmanship surrounding his interest in wrestling gave him the edge in his first battle of the tournament, his monkey instincts allowed him to overcome a female opponent who was otherwise toying with him, his complete disregard for danger allowed him to overcome an opponent who had previously decimated a much stronger foe in one hit and finally he overcame a virus designed to kill and control his body through sheer desire to be with Fuko and defeat Recca. It's that kind of instinct that makes Domon one of the most mentally strong characters in anime, a trait shared with the most beloved shonen heroes.

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