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* KnightsTemplar: The Claw's Organization. Michael even exclaims he knows that the Claw might be seen as a dictator through his actions but still believe they are justified. Doesn't help that all of the evil seen in the show is always directly linked to his organization in someway.
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** Though averted with Joshua as well on most occasions, as he didn't realize he was doing anything wrong when he went into girls bathrooms to search for Wendy or when he pulled the curtain away from Pricilla while she was showering.
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* IsItSomethingYouEat: The crews question to when Joshua when he was trying to explain Space to them.
** Also Pricilla's question when trying to find out what a "virgin" was.
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* HalfTheManHeUsedToBe: [[spoiler: How Van finally kills the Claw]]
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** The El Dorado team see Carlos as this. Even exclaiming that he might give them the boost they need in the eleventh hour.
*** [[spoiler: turns out they are right]].
** [[spoiler: Dann's controls over the Planet Destroyer System]].
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** Woo even announces himself as the son of Kyroo Krying Koo but is easily missed.
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* DoesNotLikeShoes: An interesting use to the trope is some of the Armors of the Original Seven are barefooted.
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** The announcer at one point even explicitly states the man who did have sex is a "boy" where Van is called a "man".
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* DarkMessiah: The Claw.
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* TastesLikeDiabetes: The whole love skit with the two teens in Episode 6.
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* HeWhoFightsMonsters: Ray, to the point that he didn't mind [[YouAreTheDemons becoming a monster himself]].

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* HeWhoFightsMonsters: Ray, to the point that he didn't mind [[YouAreTheDemons [[AndThenJohnWasAZombie becoming a monster himself]].
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** BadassCape: Ray's Armour (Vulcan) has one, in the 'shredded wraith-like' variety. See also CapedMecha below for it's functionality.

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** BadassCape: Ray's Armour (Vulcan) has one, in the 'shredded wraith-like' variety. See also CapedMecha below for it's its functionality.



** [[spoiler:The attack was used in the same episode that introduced the ElDora V, but it looked different due to the ElDora losing an arm during the fight.]]

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** [[spoiler:The attack was used in the same episode that introduced the ElDora El Dora V, but it looked different due to the ElDora El Dora losing an arm during the fight.]]
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** Van breaking his deadpan voice and [[LargeHam loudly exclaiming]] how good/bad said condiment-imbued food was.
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* LettingTheAirOutOfTheBand: Happens with [[HumongousMecha Dann's Theme]] during [[BreatherEpisode episode 6]].

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* CakeEater: [[spoiler: Michael to Fasalina]], although it's completely understandable given her appearance.


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* LikesOlderWomen: [[spoiler: Michael concerning Fasalina]], although it's completely understandable given her appearance.
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\"Sadistic\" implies Ray derives some joy from his killing, when it\'s made clear that he just doesn\'t care so long as he gets his revenge.


* DrinkOrder: A subverted version, as {{Badass}} Van typically drinks milk and can't handle alcohol.

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* DrinkOrder: A subverted version, as {{Badass}} Van typically drinks milk and can't handle alcohol. Similarly, Ray only drinks water; but it's not specified as to whether he's also a [[CantHoldHisLiquor teetoler]] or if he really just wants a clear head.



* {{Revenge}}:''The'' motivation of most of the heroes; this is possibly the only anime where this ''isn't'' presented as necessarily a bad thing. The treatment of revenge in ''GunXSword'' is complicated: Ray's pursuit of revenge is clearly shown as destructive and needlessly sadistic. This contrasts Ray with Van, who despite gunning for the same man for the same reason has some standards, such as not ruining properties or killing innocents. It's also worth noting that Joshua remains opposed to vengeance throughout the series, and he [[spoiler: nevertheless plays a key role in putting an end to the Claw's plan--through nonviolent means--in the last battle]].

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* {{Revenge}}:''The'' motivation of most of the heroes; this is possibly the only anime where this ''isn't'' presented as necessarily a bad thing. in an always-negative light. The treatment of revenge in ''GunXSword'' is complicated: Ray's pursuit of revenge is clearly shown depicted as destructive and needlessly sadistic.''and'' self-destructive, since he [[IDidWhatIHadToDo does what he thinks he needs to]] regardless of the cost. This contrasts Ray with Van, who despite gunning for the same man for the same reason has some standards, such as not ruining properties or killing innocents. It's also worth noting that Joshua remains opposed to vengeance throughout the series, and he [[spoiler: nevertheless plays a key role in putting an end to the Claw's plan--through nonviolent means--in the last battle]].
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Moved to character page. Also, Joshua is a genius who lacks common sense, not a moron with a surprising talent. That makes him a Ditzy Genius.


* GeniusDitz: Joshua
* GenkiGirl: Priscilla
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And then faints from hunger.

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And then he faints from hunger.
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On the planet Endless Illusion, a man in a tuxedo walks into a building. He sees a young girl with a gun fighting a group of thugs, up until one takes her down. The man grabs his belt, which turns into a sword as he removes it, and wipes the floor with the thugs one after the other.

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On the planet Endless Illusion, a tall, lanky man in a tuxedo walks into a building. He sees a young girl with a gun fighting a group of thugs, up until one takes her down. The man grabs his belt, which turns into a sword as he removes it, and wipes the floor with the thugs one after the other.

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-->''"It is a fairy tale...at the very bottom of the universe."''

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-->''"It [[quoteright:250:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Gun_X_Sword_8397.jpg]]

->''"It
is a fairy tale...at the very bottom of the universe."''
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Thus begins ''GunXSword'', a SpaceWestern series produced by Goro Taniguchi (best known for ''CodeGeass'' and ''{{Planetes}}''), that uses a very different definition of the term - more of a Space ''Spaghetti'' Western.

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Thus begins ''GunXSword'', ''Anime/GunXSword'', a SpaceWestern series produced by Goro Taniguchi (best known for ''CodeGeass'' ''Anime/CodeGeass'' and ''{{Planetes}}''), ''Anime/{{Planetes}}''), that uses a very different definition of the term - more of a Space ''Spaghetti'' Western.
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* LadyLand: Missoghi (Bokini in the dub) [[hottip:*:Both names just a syllable or two different from a type of swimsuit]] from episode 17. It is a silly place.
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Pointing out the series availability on netflix.


Unfortunately for American viewers, the series was brought out by {{Geneon}}. While it was entirely released, anime fans had a hard time finding it for awhile. In 2010, {{Funimation}} picked up the rights to the series. Subbed episodes are being released on their video portal, and the series has been re-released as a box set.

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Unfortunately for American viewers, the series was brought out by {{Geneon}}. While it was entirely released, anime fans had a hard time finding it for awhile. In 2010, {{Funimation}} picked up the rights to the series. Subbed episodes are being released on their video portal, and the series has been re-released as a box set.
set. It is also currently available online via Netflix.
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* PrehensileHair: Baron Mayer Baron and his merry band of miscreants have some rather disturbing mustaches.
-->Baron: It's Mustache Time!
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* CordonBleughChef: No matter the quality of the original dish, Vann uses all the condiments available on his meals, emptying the containers. The result looks foul, but Vann tends to shout with joy upon eating these abominations of garnishing.
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** BadassCape: Ray's Armour (Vulcan) has one, in the 'shredded wraith-like' variety. See also CapedMecha below for it's functionality.


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* CapedMecha: Bolkain/Vulcan has one, although it has a practical usage too: it can neutralise and absorb the lasers of the Original Seven's armour.


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* SuperPrototype: Vulcan (Ray's armour) was a prototype of the Original Seven, and has so far survived battles with each one it's come across. At least one aspect of Vulcan's development (The laser weapons) has been put into the Original Seven, allowing Ray to absorb/neutralise all laser weapons fired at him.
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* FiveManBand: Two. Van's eventual {{Nakama}}, and the El Dorado Five.

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* FiveManBand: Two. Van's eventual {{Nakama}}, TrueCompanions, and the El Dorado Five.
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* CaretakerReversal: In the first SickEpisode, Wendy cares for Van while he suffers a fever. At the end of the episode she collapses, and he (fully-healed by that time) has to carry her back to shelter and put her to bed.

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* [=~Chekhov's Boomerang~=]: Pretty much any character, plot element, or anything else you forget makes one more appearance. [[spoiler: Captain Kaiji's [[BigDamnHeroes reappearance]] probably falling closest to the "joke" variety.]]

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* [=~Chekhov's Boomerang~=]: ChekhovsBoomerang: Pretty much any character, plot element, or anything else you forget makes one more appearance. [[spoiler: Captain Kaiji's [[BigDamnHeroes reappearance]] probably falling closest to the "joke" variety.]]


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* DesertSkull: In the opening scene, Van looks down at an animal skull in the desert and questions why the creature isn't still alive for him to eat.
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* DeadlyHug: The Claw kills a disobedient minion this way. First he cracks some bones with the strength of the hug and then he impales the guy through his back. It's not clear whether this was deliberate or accidental.

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