Barou's celebration
In the recent Episode: Nagi chapter, we see Barou giving a thumbs down towards Isagi’s Phantom. This gesture reminds me of the common depiction of Roman emperors giving a thumbs down to signal a gladiator’s execution (I am not sure about its historical accuracy). Considering Barou’s "King" philosophy, it would be a great moment if he used this gesture to celebrate after scoring a great goal or after winning a match. The symbolism would behind it would be even deeper since gladiators are often portrayed fighting lions which would align well with Barou’s lion aura.
If executed well with strong narrative build-up and impactful paneling, this could easily become one of the most memorable celebrations in the series imo. Despite me not being a big Barou fan, it could even become my favourite celebration if that happens.
In the recent Episode: Nagi chapter, we see Barou giving a thumbs down towards Isagi’s Phantom. This gesture reminds me of the common depiction of Roman emperors giving a thumbs down to signal a gladiator’s execution (I am not sure about its historical accuracy). Considering Barou’s "King" philosophy, it would be a great moment if he used this gesture to celebrate after scoring a great goal or after winning a match. The symbolism would behind it would be even deeper since gladiators are often portrayed fighting lions which would align well with Barou’s lion aura.
If executed well with strong narrative build-up and impactful paneling, this could easily become one of the most memorable celebrations in the series imo. Despite me not being a big Barou fan, it could even become my favourite celebration if that happens.