Shigeru Nomura/Nomuru
Voiced by Devon Bostick/Jun Fukuyama
Age: 16 - 18
Height: 5'11"
Appearance: Has messy, unkempt black hair and dark green eyes. Usually wears a black cardigan sweater, green button up shirt, dark blue jeans, and black leather shoes
Personality: Shigeru possesses a complex personality forged by a challenging upbringing and a deep-seated distrust of others outside his family circle. He carries the weight of past mistreatment and bullying, resulting in a sense of caution and a reluctance to open up emotionally, even to his own younger brother. This past has instilled in him a resilient and guarded demeanor.
In the virtual world of SAO, Shigeru emerges as a formidable player who projects confidence and a hint of cockiness. He meticulously crafts an image of a gaming virtuoso, seizing control in the digital realm to compensate for real-life struggles. Shigeru's unique blend of resilience and cautious observation defines his approach to the game, making him a character driven by a desire to excel while navigating a complex web of trust and betrayal.
His penchant for referencing various movies, games, and pop culture phenomena adds a layer of wit and humor to his personality, demonstrating a sharp intellect beneath the surface. Shigeru's journey in the virtual world is not only a quest for survival but also a personal exploration of trust, camaraderie, and the power of forging connections in the face of adversity.
Armor: His first real set of armor is based on the Captain Morgan outfit from Assassin's Creed 4, but the coat is dark green and add a pair of Steampunk Distressed cuff knee high boots, remove the ascot and make the cuffs on the sleeves a little smaller, and add a hood attached to the coat. His second is based on Jack Sparrow, with a black hood, black coat, green waistcoat, dark green undershirt, dark blue pants, and a sage green sash. His third and final is Spiked Fox's Post-Apocalyptic Trench Coat but with green trim instead of red, a black hood, black v-neck shirt with green lining, black pants, and black boots.
Weapons:
D-guard Cutlass, based on the D-guard cutlass from PreferredArms (Starting weapon)
Skullbasher, based on Jody Samson's Skull Cutlass (Boss drop)
Air Chaser, based on Jody Samson's Fantasy Pirate War Cutlass (Player crafted by Lisbeth)
Blade of the Sea King, based on the Matched Golden Swords from Assassin's Creed 4 (Player crafted by Lisbeth)