Who Is Mr Muscles?

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Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby ShenSun » Mon Aug 28, 2017 2:36 pm

Since his reveal, it seems Ys net are really pushing Mr Muscles in Shenmue 3. He was solely featured in a kickstarter update video and we now see him battling Ryo twice on two separate occasions in the latest Shenmue 3 trailer.

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Do you think he works for Lan Di? I'm guessing he is ChiYou, but he works for this charming lady instead.

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What do you guys think?

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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby elfshadowreaper » Mon Aug 28, 2017 3:07 pm

Well, he wears a lot of red.

From the Shenmue Wiki:
"As a leader of the Chi You Men [Niao Sun] is said to be in charge of the south, in accordance with the astrological direction of her respective heavenly beast, the red phoenix."
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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby BlueMue » Mon Aug 28, 2017 3:08 pm

I still have the feeling that he's not a really bad guy. I don't know but he just doesn't look evil enough to me.
Sure Dou Niu had some goofy elements aswell but was all around more sinister looking. And by looking I literaly mean the look on his face. There's just something different about this guy that gives him a... nicer appeal.

I'm under the impression that he's sorta bullying Ryo at first but then changes. Not necessarily a friend but sort of like a rival that constantly wants to match with Ryo.

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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby Yokosuka » Mon Aug 28, 2017 5:35 pm

A basic mercenary indeed. I wouldn't be surprised if he and Ren know each other.
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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby ys » Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:01 pm

BlueMue wrote:Not necessarily a friend but sort of like a rival that constantly wants to match with Ryo.

Basically as Huber (and the rest from Easy Allies) would say : an uneasy alliance. For some reason I also think that this could be right. His clothing style doesn't really feel like he would be a key figure within the Chi You Men either. Or maybe he starts out as a rival and helps out later? I'm also curious how his design will look once they have added facial movements.
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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby shredingskin » Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:15 pm

He's also looking for revenge.

Looking for the plastic surgeon that killed his face.

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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby Switch » Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:17 pm

Also we now get a much better look at his belt buckle, compared to the Kickstarter Update. I had wondered if it was supposed to be an image of a pheonix (hence maybe a clue to a link to Niao Sun), but from the latest images it looks more like a flying crane or similar.

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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby Chaikilla » Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:48 pm

Niao Sun's underling, I'd wager. The description of Niao Sun being merciless and taking pleasure from committing cruel actions makes me think she'll kill him or Chai (or both) if they work for her and they fail the tasks she's set for them.
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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby elfshadowreaper » Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:04 pm

Switch wrote: Also we now get a much better look at his belt buckle, compared to the Kickstarter Update. I had wondered if it was supposed to be an image of a pheonix (hence maybe a clue to a link to Niao Sun), but from the latest images it looks more like a flying crane or similar.

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I was thinking the same thing. I still don't think he looks like an unwavering villain. There's a softness or an air of buffoonery in his design. I can see him being like Goro.
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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby shredingskin » Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:15 pm

Chaikilla wrote: Niao Sun's underling, I'd wager. The description of Niao Sun being merciless and taking pleasure from committing cruel actions makes me think she'll kill him or Chai (or both) if they work for her and they fail the tasks she's set for them.


I think of Niao Sun like the "political influence/black widow" type of character, but that of course at some time will be revealed that she also kicks ass. I think she'll try to persuade Ryo seducing, manipulating or blackmailing him.

Maybe the guy is just another local mafia group like the yellowheads/mad angels were.
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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby ShenSun » Mon Aug 28, 2017 11:19 pm

Since he fights Ryo right outside Shenhua's house, i'm starting to believe he may be the one behind this scene here.

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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby ShenmueLegacy » Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:05 am

Looks like one of Lan Di's bros on the 80's juice.
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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby Yokosuka » Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:43 am

ShenSun wrote: Since he fights Ryo right outside Shenhua's house, i'm starting to believe he may be the one behind this scene here.


That's why I called him a mercenary. That's the kind of extra oppression I dreamt for Shenmue I and I missed in Shenmue II. Image
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Re: Who Is Mr Muscles?

Postby killthesagabeforeitkillsu » Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:47 am

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