He doesn't fight with good people, but with children…Why is “Rohan Kishibe” so popular? She explores the human nature that makes us want to say, “That's why I liked it.”

*This article touches on some of the contents of various works in which “Rohan Kishibe” is active. please note.

“JoJo's Bizarre Adventure” started in 1986 and continues to be serialized with unwavering popularity, despite changing the main character and the magazine in which it is published. His success is not limited to manga, but has also been made into anime, novels, and numerous TV games, making it an eye-opener.

The spread of this work is not limited to the individual works, but also gave rise to the spin-off manga “Rohan Kishibe Doesn't Move,'' which focuses on “Rohan Kishibe,'' one of the characters from “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.'' This work has also been expanded into not only manga but also short stories, and in recent years, the live-action drama adaptation of this work has been attracting particular attention.

The drama version of “Kishibe Rohan Doesn't Move'' captures the unique characteristics and greatness of the original work with exquisite skill, and at the same time, the passionate performances of the actors, including Issei Takahashi, who plays the role of the main character, Kishibe Rohan, shine. It is highly praised for its completeness that attracts many fans.

Rohan Kishibe continues to captivate readers and viewers, both in manga and in live action.

People who don't know about this work may think, “If he's loved by so many people, he must be a really good person.''

However, in reality, Rohan Kishibe is extremely selfish and self-centered. He has a weak sense of justice and ethics, so he is the complete opposite of what you would call a good person. If you're close to someone, you won't find many people as annoying as this one.

Rohan Kishibe is completely different from the universal image of a main character in a boy's manga, but why is he loved and familiar to so many people? The answer to that mystery can be obtained by touching on “Kishibe Rohan does not move.''

■Rohan Kishibe has no mercy towards children!
Rohan, a popular manga artist, spends most of his life writing and reporting on manga. He has a special ability called a stand, and because of this he often fights in harsh battles in “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.''

In one scene, Rohan is forced to play rock-paper-scissors by a boy. The boy was one of the assassins released by the enemy (*setting in the manga version), but that was not revealed until later. When the boy treats him without being honest with him, his insistence escalates and he repeats provocative acts, such as taking the seat ahead of Rohan's.

The boy's actions were clearly provoking and certainly made him feel uncomfortable.

However, Rohan had no choice but to play rock-paper-scissors, and when he won, he openly expressed his joy by saying things like, “I won, look at you!'' and “I've never been so happy to win at rock-paper-scissors in my life!'' Express.

In the end, Rohan chases the boy away and sits down in his seat, saying, “Don't do it! You kid!” No matter how much he was provoked, his lines and attitude are too immature.

■Ignore the rules for interviews!
Also, unlike “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure,'' “Kishibe Rohan Doesn't Move,'' in which Rohan plays the main character, is never focused on battles, but instead confronts strange incidents and phenomena that he encounters while conducting interviews, and ends up with an unexpected ending. is the main axis.

Because he often depicts the extraordinary hidden in everyday life, it is easy to directly portray Rohan's humanity, and it is easy to find words and actions that make you want to raise your eyebrows. For example, in the first episode of the manga, “The Confession Room,” when he visits a church in Italy, he takes pictures of the confession room and enters it without permission, even though it is prohibited.

Rohan was unable to resist his desire that “experience creates reality in his works,'' but he encountered a situation in which he received a confession of sin from someone who mistook him for a priest.

He reveals his sins, which he could not tell anyone about, in the form of confession. The only person who can listen to their suffering and conflicts is the priest. This is not something Rohan should hear. However, Rohan considers this incident to be “lucky'' and even affirms his actions with convenient reasoning, saying, “Isn't it bad to say that you're not a priest?''

Even though he ended up in the priest's room by pure chance, he easily breaks the usual rules and jumps at the chance to peek into the real lives of others, feeling not guilty but even joyful. ──Rohan's humanity is immediately highlighted in the first episode of “Kishibe Rohan Doesn't Move.''

In addition to this, Rohan Kishibe shows his selfishness throughout his works, such as when he decides that it will be the subject of a manga, he does not consider the inconvenience of the target at all, and when he is refused, he retorts with sarcasm and sarcasm. He is a difficult person in many ways, both as a member of society and as an ally of justice.

■ “Rohan Kishibe” is a proud man who does not give up even when faced with a difficult situation.
Rohan Kishibe has a lot of problematic behavior, but even though he exhibits these behaviors, he still has a dignified pride, and his consistent humanity makes him uniquely appealing.

For example, in Part 4 of “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure,'' when Rohan is cornered by an attack from his opponent, Yuya Funagami, Rohan's counterattack is filled with his typical aesthetics and coolness.

The battle between Yuya and Rohan has already come to an end, and Rohan's life is in limbo. However, things change when Rohan's friend Josuke Higashikata arrives.

At this time, in order to trap Josuke, Yuya suggested to Rohan, “If you summon Josuke, I will spare your life.''

Although Rohan and Josuke are friends, they don't share the same way of thinking and are like dogs and monkeys who often clash. Neither party is happy with the other. Rohan, who is weighing his life against Josuke's because they have such a relationship, asks Yuya if he is really willing to save his life, and Yuya affirms.

Immediately after that, the words Rohan spoke were “But I refuse.''

Furthermore, he strongly asserted, “One of the things this Rohan Kishibe likes the most is saying no to people he considers to be strong…'' and dismissed Yuya's invitations.

At this time, Rohan did not have a plan. He didn't tarnish his pride and urged Josuke to run away – he was willing to sacrifice his own life to save Josuke's life, which was completely contradictory.

Josuke also couldn't hide his surprise, not expecting that Rohan would help him. However, Josuke's strong will and determination finally defeated Yuya. It was an unforgettable battle in which Rohan's proud spirit brought victory to Josuke.

■Unshakeable values ​​of “to draw better manga”
Rohan's attractive side is often depicted in the work “Kishibe Rohan does not move''. This is a prelude to the story, but Rohan talks about how he bought six mountains in order to protect the forests from resort development.

Thanks to their efforts, they were able to successfully thwart the resort plan, but in order to do so, Rohan ended up giving up almost all of his assets. Moreover, the price of land in the mountains, which had been high due to development, has fallen due to the failure of the plan, and the value of the property has dropped to around 2000 yen. Although he is barely in debt, Rohan's financial condition is on the same level as “bankruptcy.''

The reason why Rohan invested all his personal funds was to cover the manga. This is Rohan Kishibe, a man who can throw away all his assets to protect the local ghost legends simply because he wants to conduct realistic reporting.

His ethics and standards (although he does at least adhere to them) do not place much emphasis on common sense. Instead, he bases his work on his own values ​​of “drawing great manga'' and “delivering them to readers,'' and his priorities are refreshingly consistent. In addition, the fact that he has little to do with worldly desires that enrich his own pockets makes me feel even more strongly about his dedication to manga, which is a likable part of his work.

■Resisting unreasonableness and sticking to the will to protect someone
Although he has a selfish side and hates humans, he does not have a sense of isolation and says, “As long as it's good for me, that's fine.'' The way he doesn't cut ties with people, even if he says something, shows Rohan's humanity.

For example, in the story of “Millionaire Village,'' in which an editor in charge goes to meet the seller in order to purchase a mysterious villa, Rohan accompanies him as a manga reporter and saves the editor from a predicament. Ta.

During the interview, the editor's manners are severely questioned, and the editor who commits three manner violations ends up losing the lives of his mother and fiancé in exchange for trying again. Furthermore, although Rohan is moved by this abnormal situation, the editor himself loses his life in the process.

“Interviews'' where even a wrong etiquette can cost you a lot. But if you don't go deep, you won't lose any more. At this point, Rohan has lost his editor, but he himself is completely unscathed. It was possible to return home without any further danger.

You take risks, and even if you succeed, you only get back what you lost. However, if he fails, Rohan himself will lose something irreplaceable. It's such a risky bet that no one would be able to strongly criticize their decision even if they tried to protect themselves.

However, Rohan takes on the challenge of manners again, and with the right choice and the power of his stand ability “Heaven's Door'', he regains everything he had lost. Even though he is the editor in charge, his attitude of trying to save someone even at the cost of taking risks on his own makes us realize once again the “unyielding pride'' and “willingness to save someone even if it means putting himself in danger'' that he showed in the fight with Yuya. He gave it to me.

By the way, in the live-action drama version of “Millionaire Village,'' Rohan made a sharp point, saying, “The biggest violation of all etiquette is…pointing out the violation of manners on the spot.'' This comment also garnered a lot of sympathy and praise from the viewers.

■How will Rohan respond to this unconventional proposal?Broadcast of live-action version of “Poaching Coast” approaches
He values ​​his own values ​​and ways of thinking more than society's rules, and doesn't mind inconveniencing others for the sake of manga. However, Rohan, who has a dignified sense of pride and is willing to sacrifice himself for the sake of better comics, remains unwavering in his ethical stance.

Although he cannot be called a good person, his attitude of aiming for heights that others cannot reach and his many humane behaviors make him worthy of respect and closeness.

Opportunities to experience his charm are not limited to published manga and broadcasted video works. The latest episode of the live-action drama version of “Kishibe Rohan wa Doesn't Move'', “Poaching Coast'', will be broadcast on NHK General Television at 10pm on May 10th.

It has already been revealed in the preview video and synopsis, but in this “poaching coast”, the Italian chef Tonio will ask you to poach black abalone. Because it was a special abalone, no one would buy or sell it, but Tonio had a reason why he had to get it. So they decided on poaching and asked Rohan for help.

From here on, the flow is similar to the manga version, but in response to the invitation to engage in clearly illegal activities, Rohan says, “I draw manga for boys and girls, and I am a person with a position.'' He also raised ethical concerns, saying that harvesting abalone takes time and effort, and the hardships faced by the fishermen who grow them are immeasurable.

Even after hearing such persuasion, Tonio still repeats, “I'm going to poach.'' Rohan readily agrees, saying, “That's why I like it.'' Although this is clearly not a scene that should be nod, fans are captivated by Rohan's unconventional determination and ability to take action, and they keep turning the pages to find out why.

What kind of outcome will this “poaching'' challenge lead to, and what kind of humanity will Rohan reveal in the process? Both fans who have already read the original work and viewers who have not yet seen it, please look forward to the broadcast of the drama version of “Poaching Coast.”

In addition, NHK General will broadcast the movie “Rohan Kishibe Goes to the Louvre,'' which was released in theaters last year, from 3:55 pm on May 6th, ahead of the latest work “Poaching Coast.'' Don't miss this one either.