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* '''Played For Laughs:''' Budou is Ichigo's opposite in every way; while Ichigo is HotBlooded, {{Pride}}ful, [[BrutalHonesty brutally straightforward]], and [[DeliberatelyCuteChild deliberately plays her cutesiness up to her advantage]], Budou is [[ShrinkingViolet soft-spoken]], [[ProperLady well-mannered]], [[NiceGirl thoughtful, and kindly]]. This leads to everyone questioning why ''she's'' a loner while ''Ichigo'' has [[TrueCompanions friends]], much to Ichigo's displeasure.

** When she decides to recruit an opposite number to Ichigo, Queen Sangria passes over troubled approval-seeker Budou entirely, and instead picks Tamanegi, a cruel and violent young DarkActionGirl who [[PsychoElectro zaps people with lightning for kicks]] and thinks all this "friendship" bull is for losers too weak to fend for themselves.

* '''Straight''': [[PlayingWithFire Ichigo]]'s {{Rival}}, serving under [[GodSaveUsFromTheQueen Queen Suzume]], is Miyako, an ElegantGothicLolita with [[AnIcePerson an ice-centric repertoire]] and a DarkAndTroubledPast, with the Queen serving as her ParentalSubstitute. Unfortunately for her, the Queen is also obviously a TreacherousAdvisor.
* '''Exaggerated''': Miyako's past is a TraumaCongaLine of abuse, angst, suffering, and misery that would take years upon years of therapy to unravel. Her big fight with Ichigo causes tremendous damage and spills a great deal of blood. As soon as it ends they are the best of friends, never seen apart, and Miyako is just as happy as Ichigo.
* '''Downplayed''': Miyako is a child to loving, but poor, parents. Her childhood is troublesome instead of traumatic and allows her to become a magical girl using magic that's powered by {{greed}}. The nature of her power drives her to stealing and she is eventually stopped by Ichigo, whose magic is powered by friendship. The nature of ''her'' power leads her to be friends with Miyako and help out at her place. They become good friends.

** Queen Suzume has taken blood collected from one of Ichigo's battles with her and used her dark magic to construct a copy of Ichigo from it, who she names Miyako. Although they share similar powers, the taint of evil has twisted her into something far more sinister. After being defeated by her twin, the dark magic's hold over her is exorcised, leaving her a more complete copy willing to join Ichigo's side.
** All of the Magical Girls are from a AlwaysLawfulGood Race. Miyako was trained to be evil, but still instinctively knows she is not supposed to do what she is doing. When Ichigo defeats her, she offers her an opportunity to defect. She does.

** Miyako is a [[LonersAreFreaks friendless]] AntiHero with a dark and troubled past, [[TheWoobie showing signs of deep depression]], [[TroublingUnchildlikeBehavior and generally not remotely acting her age]]. Ichigo is a naive servant of [[LightIsNotGood the Council Of The Sun]], [[EvilAllAlong unaware of its true nature]].

** Ringo is Ichigo's EvilCounterpart and serves Queen Suzume, but she is cheery, peppy, and upbeat (though a bit worryingly obssessed with fighting...).
** Miyako has all the traits and appearances of a typical Dark Magical Girl but Queen Suzume [[PetTheDog genuinely cares for Miyako]], and because of this, Miyako is completely loyal and well-adjusted.

** Turns out, Suzume's [[KickTheDog still willing to abandon Miyako if necessary]], causing her to FreakOut and turn into a standard DarkMagicalGirl.
* '''Parodied''': Miyako is an obviously blood-crazed psychopath, but after being beaten by Ichigo, she is tied up in a scene reminescent of ''Film/AClockworkOrange'' and brainwashed with friendship speeches until she breaks and starts espousing the power of friendship on her own.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Queen Suzume has two chosen champions, Miyako and Ringo, whom she pits against Ichigo. Ringo gleefully [[BloodKnight lusts for battle]] while Miyako is [[ShrinkingViolet quiet and withdrawn]], making her appear like a classic DarkMagicalGirl...however, as their pasts are gradually revealed, it's ''Ringo'' who has an incredibly DarkAndTroubledPast, while Miyako is more of a HolierThanThou IceQueen. Both, however, ulimately serve as {{Evil Counterpart}}s to Ichigo, providing dark reflections of her HotBlooded and {{Pride}}ful nature. Upon their defeat, Ringo [[HeelFaceTurn switches sides]] while Miyako simply leaves -- however, Ringo's turn is less about redemption and more about becoming a full-fledged DeathSeeker as "[[TheAtoner atonement]]'', while Miyako is tracking down one of [[ThereAreNoTherapists those elusive therapists]], and eventually returns to pull a BigDamnHeroes.

** There is no direct counterpart to the heroic magical girl; Queen Suzume just uses a MonsterOfTheWeek tactic.

** "Why couldn't I be a happy girl like you, Ichigo? Why does my fate have to be so harsh?!" "It doesn't have to be, Miyako! I can help you if you let me be your friend!"

* '''Invoked''': Queen Suzume intentionally sought out mentally scarred young girls that she could indoctrinate into her ranks and set against any would-be heroes. Likewise, Ichigo's goal in battle is not to 'defeat' but to 'befriend' because she wants to build allies while reducing Suzume's forces.
* '''Exploited''': Miyako is jaded enough to know that a WideEyedIdealist like Ichigo would be easy to fool into thinking she's a DMG. She acts like one to gain her trust, so she'll be able to back stab her in the name of Queen Suzume- or use her to defeat Suzume [[TheStarscream so she can take the throne for herself]].

** After the first fight between Ichigo and Miyako, Queen Suzume sees hesitation in Miyako's eyes upon her return, and, refusing to take the chance that her servant could be turned against her, she obliterates her.
** When she decides to recruit an opposite number to Ichigo, Queen Suzume passes over troubled approval-seeker Miyako entirely, and instead picks Torako, a cruel and violent young DarkActionGirl who [[PsychoElectro zaps people with lightning for kicks]] and thinks all this "friendship" bull is for losers too weak to fend for themselves.
* '''Discussed''': "Suzume is just using you, Miyako! You mean nothing to her! I'm going to [[Franchise/LyricalNanoha befriend you]] so we can get ice cream together! {{Finishing Move}}: [[ThePowerOfTheSun Sun's Fury!]]"

* '''Deconstructed''': Miyako's emotional scars run so deep that they can't be healed just by [[DefeatMeansFriendship losing a fight with her rival]] and listening to Ichigo's claims of acceptance. Ichigo can ''claim'' to understand all she wants, it doesn't matter to Miyako. She continues to antagonize Ichigo until she either [[TheHeroDies overpowers and defeats her]] or Ichigo is forced to [[ShootTheDog take her down]], sending the young heroine into a HeroicBSOD afterwards.

** Miyako's emotional scars aren't just healed by [[DefeatMeansFriendship losing a fight]] but by [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure leaving her with someone who can help while they're defeating Queen Suzume]]. The heroes also visit her regularly, and, by the start of the next series, she recovers.
** Ichigo freely admits she ''doesn't'' understand... She can't imagine what Miyako's been through, and how she can still find strength when she's hurting so badly. But she knows Miyako is strong, and that she doesn't deserve to be hurting the way she is. Miyako sees that Ichigo really does have her best interests at heart, and Queen Suzume dosn't, and accepts Ichigo's friendship.
* '''Played For Laughs:''' Miyako is Ichigo's opposite in every way; while Ichigo is HotBlooded, {{Pride}}ful, [[BrutalHonesty brutally straightforward]], and [[DeliberatelyCuteChild deliberately plays her cutesiness up to her advantage]], Miyako is [[ShrinkingViolet soft-spoken]], [[ProperLady well-mannered]], [[NiceGirl thoughtful, and kindly]]. This leads to everyone questioning why ''she's'' a loner while ''Ichigo'' has [[TrueCompanions friends]], much to Ichigo's displeasure.
* '''Played For Drama:''' The constant battles push each girl, Miyako ''and'' Ichigo, into an emotional crisis. When they next confront each other, they decide to join forces - to defeat Ichigo's mentor as well as Miyako's master.

* '''Exploited''': Miyako is jaded enough to know that a WideEyedIdealist like Ichigo would be easy to fool into thinking she's a DMG and so acts like one so she gain her trust so she'll be able to back stab her in the name of Queen Suzume.

* '''Discussed''': "Suzume is just using you, Miyako! You mean nothing to her! I'm going to [[MagicalGirlLyricalNanoha befriend you]] so we can get ice cream together! {{Finishing Move}}: [[ThePowerOfTheSun Sun's Fury!]]"

** When she decides to recruit an opposite number to Ichigo, Queen Suzume passes over troubled approval-seeker Miyako entirely, and instead picks Tamanegi, a cruel and violent young DarkActionGirl who [[PsychoElectro zaps people with lightning for kicks]].

** Miyako is a [[LonersAreFreaks friendless]] AntiHero with a dark and troubled past, [[TheWoobie showing signs of deep depression]], [[TroublingUnchildlikeBehavior and generally not remotely acting her age.]] Ichigo is a naive servant of [[LightIsNotGood the Council Of The Sun]], [[EvilAllAlong unaware of its true nature.]]

** Miyako's emotional scars aren't just healed by [[DefeatMeansFriendship losing a fight]] but by [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure leaving her with someone who can help while they're defeating Queen Suzume.]] The heroes also visit her regularly, and, by the start of the next series, she recovers.

* '''Straight''': [[PlayingWithFire Ichigo]]'s {{Rival}}, serving under [[GodSaveUsFromTheQueen Queen Sangria]], is Miyako, an ElegantGothicLolita with [[AnIcePerson an ice-centric repertoire]] and a DarkAndTroubledPast, with the Queen serving as her ParentalSubstitute. Unfortunately for her, the Queen is also obviously a TreacherousAdvisor.

** Queen Sangria has taken blood collected from one of Ichigo's battles with her and used her dark magic to construct a copy of Ichigo from it, who she names Miyako. Although they share similar powers, the taint of evil has twisted her into something far more sinister. After being defeated by her twin, the dark magic's hold over her is exorcised, leaving her a more complete copy willing to join Ichigo's side.

** Ringo is Ichigo's EvilCounterpart and serves Queen Sangria, but she is cheery, peppy, and upbeat (though a bit worryingly obssessed with fighting...).
** Miyako has all the traits and appearances of a typical Dark Magical Girl but Queen Sangria [[PetTheDog genuinely cares for Miyako]], and because of this, Miyako is completely loyal and well-adjusted.

** Turns out, Sangria's [[KickTheDog still willing to abandon Miyako if necessary]], causing her to FreakOut and turn into a standard DarkMagicalGirl.

* '''Zig Zagged''': Queen Sangria has two chosen champions, Miyako and Ringo, whom she pits against Ichigo. Ringo gleefully [[BloodKnight lusts for battle]] while Miyako is [[ShrinkingViolet quiet and withdrawn]], making her appear like a classic DarkMagicalGirl...however, as their pasts are gradually revealed, it's ''Ringo'' who has an incredibly DarkAndTroubledPast, while Miyako is more of a HolierThanThou IceQueen. Both, however, ulimately serve as {{Evil Counterpart}}s to Ichigo, providing dark reflections of her HotBlooded and {{Pride}}ful nature. Upon their defeat, Ringo [[HeelFaceTurn switches sides]] while Miyako simply leaves -- however, Ringo's turn is less about redemption and more about becoming a full-fledged DeathSeeker as "[[TheAtoner atonement]]'', while Miyako is tracking down one of [[ThereAreNoTherapists those elusive therapists]], and eventually returns to pull a BigDamnHeroes.

** There is no direct counterpart to the heroic magical girl; Queen Sangria just uses a MonsterOfTheWeek tactic.

* '''Invoked''': Queen Sangria intentionally sought out mentally scarred young girls that she could indoctrinate into her ranks and set against any would-be heroes. Likewise, Ichigo's goal in battle is not to 'defeat' but to 'befriend' because she wants to build allies while reducing Sangria's forces.
* '''Exploited''': Miyako is jaded enough to know that a WideEyedIdealist like Ichigo would be easy to fool into thinking she's a DMG and so acts like one so she gain her trust so she'll be able to back stab her in the name of Queen Sangria.

** After the first fight between Ichigo and Miyako, Queen Sangria sees hesitation in Miyako's eyes upon her return, and, refusing to take the chance that her servant could be turned against her, she obliterates her.
** When she decides to recruit an opposite number to Ichigo, Queen Sangria passes over troubled approval-seeker Miyako entirely, and instead picks Tamanegi, a cruel and violent young DarkActionGirl who [[PsychoElectro zaps people with lightning for kicks]].
* '''Discussed''': "Sangria is just using you, Miyako! You mean nothing to her! I'm going to [[MagicalGirlLyricalNanoha befriend you]] so we can get ice cream together! {{Finishing Move}}: [[ThePowerOfTheSun Sun's Fury!]]"

** Miyako's emotional scars aren't just healed by [[DefeatMeansFriendship losing a fight]] but by [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure leaving her with someone who can help while they're defeating Queen Sangria.]] The heroes also visit her regularly, and, by the start of the next series, she recovers.
** Ichigo freely admits she ''doesn't'' understand... She can't imagine what Miyako's been through, and how she can still find strength when she's hurting so badly. But she knows Miyako is strong, and that she doesn't deserve to be hurting the way she is. Miyako sees that Ichigo really does have her best interests at heart, and Queen Sangria dosn't, and accepts Ichigo's friendship.

* '''Straight''': [[PlayingWithFire Ichigo]]'s {{Rival}}, serving under [[GodSaveUsFromTheQueen Queen Sangria]], is Budou, an ElegantGothicLolita with [[AnIcePerson an ice-centric repertoire]] and a DarkAndTroubledPast, with the Queen serving as her ParentalSubstitute. Unfortunately for her, the Queen is also obviously a TreacherousAdvisor.
* '''Exaggerated''': Budou's past is a TraumaCongaLine of abuse, angst, suffering, and misery that would take years upon years of therapy to unravel. Her big fight with Ichigo causes tremendous damage and spills a great deal of blood. As soon as it ends they are the best of friends, never seen apart, and Budou is just as happy as Ichigo.
* '''Downplayed''': Budou is a child to loving, but poor, parents. Her childhood is troublesome instead of traumatic and allows her to become a magical girl using magic that's powered by {{greed}}. The nature of her power drives her to stealing and she is eventually stopped by Ichigo, whose magic is powered by friendship. The nature of ''her'' power leads her to be friends with Budou and help out at her place. They become good friends.

** Queen Sangria has taken blood collected from one of Ichigo's battles with her and used her dark magic to construct a copy of Ichigo from it, who she names Budou. Although they share similar powers, the taint of evil has twisted her into something far more sinister. After being defeated by her twin, the dark magic's hold over her is exorcised, leaving her a more complete copy willing to join Ichigo's side.
** All of the Magical Girls are from a AlwaysLawfulGood Race. Budou was trained to be evil, but still instinctively knows she is not supposed to do what she is doing. When Ichigo defeats her, she offers her an opportunity to defect. She does.

** Budou is a [[LonersAreFreaks friendless]] AntiHero with a dark and troubled past, [[TheWoobie showing signs of deep depression]], [[TroublingUnchildlikeBehavior and generally not remotely acting her age.]] Ichigo is a naive servant of [[LightIsNotGood the Council Of The Sun]], [[EvilAllAlong unaware of its true nature.]]

** Budou has all the traits and appearances of a typical Dark Magical Girl but Queen Sangria [[PetTheDog genuinely cares for Budou]], and because of this, Budou is completely loyal and well-adjusted.

** Turns out, Sangria's [[KickTheDog still willing to abandon Budou if necessary]], causing her to FreakOut and turn into a standard DarkMagicalGirl.
* '''Parodied''': Budou is an obviously blood-crazed psychopath, but after being beaten by Ichigo, she is tied up in a scene reminescent of ''Film/AClockworkOrange'' and brainwashed with friendship speeches until she breaks and starts espousing the power of friendship on her own.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Queen Sangria has two chosen champions, Budou and Ringo, whom she pits against Ichigo. Ringo gleefully [[BloodKnight lusts for battle]] while Budou is [[ShrinkingViolet quiet and withdrawn]], making her appear like a classic DarkMagicalGirl...however, as their pasts are gradually revealed, it's ''Ringo'' who has an incredibly DarkAndTroubledPast, while Budou is more of a HolierThanThou IceQueen. Both, however, ulimately serve as {{Evil Counterpart}}s to Ichigo, providing dark reflections of her HotBlooded and {{Pride}}ful nature. Upon their defeat, Ringo [[HeelFaceTurn switches sides]] while Budou simply leaves -- however, Ringo's turn is less about redemption and more about becoming a full-fledged DeathSeeker as "[[TheAtoner atonement]]'', while Budou is tracking down one of [[ThereAreNoTherapists those elusive therapists]], and eventually returns to pull a BigDamnHeroes.

** "Why couldn't I be a happy girl like you, Ichigo? Why does my fate have to be so harsh?!" "It doesn't have to be, Budou! I can help you if you let me be your friend!"

* '''Exploited''': Budou is jaded enough to know that a WideEyedIdealist like Ichigo would be easy to fool into thinking she's a DMG and so acts like one so she gain her trust so she'll be able to back stab her in the name of Queen Sangria.

** After the first fight between Ichigo and Budou, Queen Sangria sees hesitation in Budou's eyes upon her return, and, refusing to take the chance that her servant could be turned against her, she obliterates her.
** When she decides to recruit an opposite number to Ichigo, Queen Sangria passes over troubled approval-seeker Budou entirely, and instead picks Tamanegi, a cruel and violent young DarkActionGirl who [[PsychoElectro zaps people with lightning for kicks]].
* '''Discussed''': "Sangria is just using you, Budou! You mean nothing to her! I'm going to [[MagicalGirlLyricalNanoha befriend you]] so we can get ice cream together! {{Finishing Move}}: [[ThePowerOfTheSun Sun's Fury!]]"

* '''Deconstructed''': Budou's emotional scars run so deep that they can't be healed just by [[DefeatMeansFriendship losing a fight with her rival]] and listening to Ichigo's claims of acceptance. Ichigo can ''claim'' to understand all she wants, it doesn't matter to Budou. She continues to antagonize Ichigo until she either [[TheHeroDies overpowers and defeats her]] or Ichigo is forced to [[ShootTheDog take her down]], sending the young heroine into a HeroicBSOD afterwards.

** Budou's emotional scars aren't just healed by [[DefeatMeansFriendship losing a fight]] but by [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure leaving her with someone who can help while they're defeating Queen Sangria.]] The heroes also visit her regularly, and, by the start of the next series, she recovers.
** Ichigo freely admits she ''doesn't'' understand... She can't imagine what Budou's been through, and how she can still find strength when she's hurting so badly. But she knows Budou is strong, and that she doesn't deserve to be hurting the way she is. Budou sees that Ichigo really does have her best interests at heart, and Queen Sangria dosn't, and accepts Ichigo's friendship.
* '''Played For Laughs:''' Budou is Ichigo's opposite in every way; while Ichigo is HotBlooded, {{Pride}}ful, [[BrutalHonesty brutally straightforward]], and [[DeliberatelyCuteChild deliberately plays her cutesiness up to her advantage]], Budou is [[ShrinkingViolet soft-spoken]], [[ProperLady well-mannered]], [[NiceGirl thoughtful, and kindly]]. This leads to everyone questioning why ''she's'' a loner while ''Ichigo'' has [[TrueCompanions friends]], much to Ichigo's displeasure.
* '''Played For Drama:''' The constant battles push each girl, Budou ''and'' Ichigo, into an emotional crisis. When they next confront each other, they decide to join forces - to defeat Ichigo's mentor as well as Budou's master.

** Turns out, Sangira's [[KickTheDog still willing to abandon Budou if necessary]], causing her to FreakOut and turn into a standard DarkMagicalGirl.

* '''Exploited''': Budou is smart enough to know that a WideEyedIdealist like Ichigo would be easy to fool into thinking she's a DMG and so acts like one so she gain her trust so she'll be able to back stab her in the name of Queen Sangria.

* '''Exploited''': Budou is DangerouslyGenreSavvy enough to know that a WideEyedIdealist like Ichigo would be easy to fool into thinking she's a DMG and so acts like one so she gain her trust so she'll be able to back stab her in the name of Queen Sangria.

** Ringo serves Queen Sangria, but is cheery, peppy, and upbeat (though a bit worryingly obssessed with fighting...).
** Queen Sangria [[PetTheDog genuinely cares for Budou]], and because of this, Budou is completely loyal and well-adjusted.

* '''Conversed''': "How does the heroine always manages to redeem a Dark Magical Girl in these shows?" "Probably done just to reinforce the heroine's status, comes off saviory if even the Dark Magical Girl becomes a better person because of her influence."

* '''Conversed''': ???

* '''Exaggerated''': Budou's past, is a TraumaCongaLine of abuse, angst, suffering, and misery that would take years upon years of therapy to unravel. Her big fight with Ichigo causes tremendous damage and spills a great deal of blood. As soon as it ends they are the best of friends, never seen apart, and Budou is just as happy as Ichigo.
* '''Downplayed''': Budou is a child to loving but poor parents. Her childhood is troublesome instead of traumatic and allows her to become a magical girl using magic that's powered by {{greed}}. The nature of her power drives her to stealing and she is eventually stopped by Ichigo, whose magic is powered by friendship. The nature of ''her'' power leads her to be friends with Budou and help out at her place. They become good friends.

* '''Defied''': After the first fight between Ichigo and Budou, Queen Sangria sees hesitation in Budou's eyes upon her return, and, refusing to take the chance that her servant could be turned against her, she obliterates her.