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Anime protagonists back then vs nowadays
Photo by @animesh· Aug 16, 2026· Goku
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This is a meme comparing anime protagonists from different eras. The top panel shows three iconic male characters from older anime series: Naruto, Goku, and Ichigo, depicted in intense, action-oriented poses. The bottom panel shows two scenes from newer anime, featuring characters in more submissive or comedic situations. The overall mood is humorous and contrasts the perceived "toughness" of older anime protagonists with the perceived "weirdness" of newer ones. The text overlays are "Protagonists back then", "Protagonists nowadays", "woof woof", and "I have one ball back!".
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