Shinnosuke

Shinnosuke (五寸釘 光, Shinnosuke) is a young man who helps his grandfather care for the abnormally large animals that inhabit Ryugenzawa.

"Shi" means "death", referring to the fact that he is near death, but "shin" means "devotion or deep affection," which he has for Akane Tendo. The "suke" part of his name can mean "assistance".

Appearance
Brown Haired with a small ponytail, wearing a small blue shirt under a dark blue overcoat

Personality
Shinnosuke lacks tact, which can make appear rude due to his blunt honesty. One of his major flaws is that he has no short-term or long-term memory. He often forgets names and people altogether and often gets caught in his own traps because he forgets where he placed them. One of the few things he is able to remember on a regular basis is Akane Tendo's name, which is a testament to his deep feelings for her.

History


Many years ago, Shinnosuke's grandfather ran a small petting zoo in Ryugenzawa, and when the animals escaped they grew to enormous sizes from drinking the Water of Life in the forest. Shinnosuke was raised by his grandfather since he was a young boy and no mention is made of his parents. The pair live in a house deep in Ryugenzawa, where they protect the local villagers from the giant animals.

When she was young Akane was vacationing in Ryugenzawa with her family but got separated from them. She was about to be attacked by a giant, but was saved by Shinnosuke, who sustained severe injuries when the platypus inflicted deep cuts on his back. To keep her safe, he gave her the Horn Whistle. Shinnosuke's wounds never fully healed and he became dependent on the Water of Life to provide a steady cure, such that without frequent exposure to it he will eventually die. Because of his grandfather's age Shinnosuke is now largely responsible for the giant animals.

Years later Akane recalled her experiences in Ryugenzawa when she heard a news report about a monster from there. She found the Horn Whistle among her things and suddenly left to seek out Shinnosuke. The two were reunited in similar circumstances when he again saved her from an attacking giant platypus.

Slowly an Orchi from the Water of Life was blocking the water, so Akane and Ranma both worked together to get the Moss to cure Shinnosuke's wound.

After Akane gets the Moss from the Orchi, and his wound healed and he continued to fight the monsters of Ryugenzawa.

Relationships
Like many of the other male characters in the series, Shinnosuke is in love with Akane Tendo, and is willing like Ryoga to eat her food.

His relationship with his Grandpa is he raised Shinnosuke and fears the day he will die.

Abilities
Like his grandfather, Shinnosuke uses a push broom as a weapon. He is fast enough to dodge and counter attacks from the giant animals.

Trivia

 * He often gets hit with a Megaton punch from his Grandpa