Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flower

in: Playable characters, Zeno's Friends, LGBT Characters, and 11 more Scott Pilgrim Sign in to edit Scott William Pilgrim is the titular main protagonist of the franchise of the same name. He is a 23 year old (24 in Volume 5 & 6) slacker living with his gay roommate, Wallace Wells in the mysterious land of Toronto, Canada. He is the bassist for the indie rock band, Sex Bob-Omb alongside his friend Stephen Stills and Kim Pine. He falls in love with mysterious rollerblader Ramona Flowers, but has to defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her, led by her most recent ex-boyfriend and his archenemy, Gideon Graves. After meeting the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, his concert is interrupted by her first Evil Ex Matthew Patel, who challenges him to a fight. During the fight, Scott is seemingly killed, but it turns out he was actually kidnapped and teleported to the future by his older self. Appearance Scott is an average-built young man with short tawny hair, thick black eyebrows, and black eyes. He has fair skin and stands at an average male height. in anime Scott is a young fair-skinned man of average height and build. He's consistently portrayed as having relatively short, tawny hair with thick black eyebrows. Scott seems very laid back with his sense of style, with him usually wearing casual outfits with denim pants and sneakers. Due to this, Scott sports various t-shirts throughout the series. One of his most iconic ones is a green shirt with the print of a heart with his initials in the middle, which is also a "smashing pumpkins" t-shirt - similar to that of the "Zero" shirt he can be seen wearing - This is also his default appearance in the game. Due to the cold weather of Toronto, Scott is constantly seen with a navy parka with a fuzzy hood whenever he is seen outside. The coat also has the symbol of the X-Men sewn into his right shoulder, which is implied to have been sewn by Scott himself Personality Scott is a cheerful and laid-back individual who is pretty open and friendly to most people. He is quite content with his current situation in life and while he does not show much motivation to better himself unless need be, he also is seemingly unburdened by the same sort of neuroses or issues that his friends have. Furthermore, he does possess an odd form of charisma; despite the complaints and issues of his friends with his faults, they do generally enjoy spending time with him and being his friend, even the stoic Stephen and dour Kim, showing that he serves as something of a bright spot in their lives. However, beneath his cheerful exterior, he has his problems. His dreams show him feeling alone and craving emotional intimacy, but also seems afraid of being able to approach people for it. Beyond this though, he is lackadaisical and even a bit naïve on certain matters. He has a bad tendency to stick his foot in his mouth and not consider the consequences of his words or choices. Ultimately, it's a childlike sensibility, which reflects his good nature, but also naivety and the need to further grow up. This includes being more assertive to confront certain issues he would not want to. When it comes to romantic relationships, Scott is ultimately a well-intentioned, supportive and caring partner, but not without his problems. He enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and is usually filled with smiles and jokes. He legitimately cares about each one of his girlfriends and views them as all equal to one another. Best noted in his second dream where he is in a band alongside Envy, Kim and most notably Knives, which show that despite the jabs of him dating her as a rebound, he saw her and their relationship just as valid and real as his relationships with Kim and Envy. From first glance, he doesn't appear to do anything wrong in his relationships and seems to be supported by seeing the interactions with others. It's likely why he considered himself a "paragon of virtue." However, he is still human and thus prone to self-centered or selfish behavior. This has been the main reason for the failure in his romantic relationships. However, this behavior manifests in such a certain and discreet manner that it would not be noticed at first glance. All of Scott's romantic relationships (at least those shown in the novels) have failed as they did because Scott wasn't the one to instigate the break-up. Scott shows great reluctance and discomfort at being confronted with the thought of having to break-up with a girl (this is not explained why though given his proclamation on not fighting girls, it may be a possible extension of how he was raised as such or just plain fear of confrontation.) As such, he will avoid the issue or try to sidestep it until the external factors that have been pushing him to do so instead cause the relationship to collapse. With him and Kim, it was because he got Lisa to say so rather than he tell her himself. With Knives, it was because he did not break up with her soon after his "hook-up" with Ramona (though that in it of itself is a complicated situation.) This is a reflection of his naivety and selfishness of not wanting to confront unpleasant aspects of relationships and do what is to be needed. His fallout with Envy is a variation of this as we eventually learn that the breakup was instigated from a big fight he had with Envy after he got drunk (presumably based on all the frustrations and problems that were formed from her changes in behavior and decisions on the band over the choices of the others). However, given how Wallace would recommend to Scott he dump her upon first meeting her, the implications are it went as bad as it did because he did not end his relationship with Envy sooner (instead it built up until he ends up drunk and the fight happens.) Additionally, Scott failed to notice this fault because of its subtle and counterintuitive manifestation. When he is forced to speak on his and Kim's relationship, he doesn't blame either one of them. Regarding him and Envy, he seems to somewhat blame her for it ending (though this is the consensus shared by his friends.) With him and Knives though, he does admit that he was not a good boyfriend to her in that regard He would be forced to confront the issue in the form of the Nega Scott. He seems heavily reluctant to, lending more to the non-confrontational aspect of him. Furthermore, it's likely because it carries the shame that he ended up doing what he was trying to avoid doing. With Kim's encouragement though, he does fuse with NegaScott, as a form of accepting his mistakes, which makes him regain his memory of all past events of his failed relationships. This makes his confrontation with Gideon more meaningful as when it comes to relationships, Gideon is a dark reflection of Scott. Both are rooted in selfishness, but while Scott's is unintentional, roundabout and ultimately to accept his shortcomings, Gideon's is intentional, bluntly straightforward and he does not acknowledge it as a flaw. Additionally, Scott genuinely cared for each one of his girlfriends as individuals, Gideon saw them as extensions of himself to fawn over him. Apparently, Scott used to be a frequent drinker, even though he repeatedly says that he doesn't drink at all. He stopped drinking after his break-up with Envy Adams (thus, what Stephen Stills said about Scott having been drunk the night Envy broke up with him was true), after which he always denies his history as a drinker whenever it comes up. This is why everyone always says "Oh right" when Scott says he doesn't drink. While he does come to admit that he sometimes drinks, he is never seen to be enjoying it. Scott has a set of "moral high-grounds". One is that he doesn't like to (or see other people) smoke cigarettes. Aside from smoking being bad for your health, he considers smoking to be an act of "evil". He was shocked to learn that Ramona smoked through her high school years, before quitting in college. This shock was seen again, when it's revealed that she does still smoke, just on special occasions or if she is drinking. He was also shocked to learn that Lisa is also a smoker. The other moral high grounds is that does not like to hit girls. When asked about this issue by Roxie, she and Ramona told him that refusing to hit girls doesn't give Scott the moral high-ground. Scott was forced to break this high ground when he accidentally hit Roxie in the boob (attempting to puke after realizing what he had done) and had to fight her at the end of Volume 4. The events in the book and movie are mostly seen through Scott's worldview. This is clear from Volume 1 with his presentation tag: "Scott Pilgrim... Rating: Awesome". In addition, this places the accuracy of the flashbacks, and even the entire series, into question, as Scott can be considered an unreliable narrator. Advertisement in Anime Scott's personality contrasts very much with his original counterpart. Despite his reduced role in the series, he emerges as a much nicer and more empathetic individual. Witnessing the plight of his future self serves as a catalyst for self-reflection, inspiring him to strive for personal growth and redemption. In his encounter with Matthew, rather than resorting to violence, Scott attempts to peacefully resolve the conflict through dialogue, showcasing his newfound maturity and empathy. His willingness to acknowledge his mistakes and seek ways to rectify them is evident when he questions what went wrong in his past actions and how to make amends. Scott's capacity for genuine empathy is further demonstrated through his bond with Robot-01, despite the latter's role in his abduction. He harbors no ill will towards Robot-01, illustrating his forgiving nature and ability to see beyond past grievances. Moreover, Scott displays a compassionate and supportive demeanor towards Future Ramona during moments of self-doubt, offering reassurance and acknowledging her positive impact on his past self's transformation. Upon his return to the future, Scott takes immediate steps to make amends for his past transgressions, apologizing to Knives for his infidelity and mistreatment. His sincerity is met with acceptance from Knives, reflecting his commitment to personal growth and accountability. During his confrontation with Older Scott, Scott prioritizes protecting Ramona over personal pride, swiftly coming to her aid despite the physical disadvantage he faces. His refusal to succumb to the negative traits exhibited by his future self underscores his determination to break free from his past mistakes and strive towards a brighter future. Overall, Scott's evolution throughout the series highlights his journey towards self-improvement and redemption, characterized by empathy, accountability, and a genuine desire to become a better person. His transformation is marked by a departure from his previous jerkish behavior, reflecting a newfound maturity and understanding of the impact of his actions on those around him. Ramona presents a tough, independent exterior and behaves like a free-spirit (as evidenced by her constant dying of her hair). She does not hesitate to impose her views on Scott (such as criticizing the apartment he and Wallace live in) and can be quite bossy at times (such as telling Scott to get a job so that she does not have to travel through his lame dreams when she is at work). She also maintains a mysterious guise, telling Scott very little about herself, at least initially. Contrary to that, she strives to learn as much as possible about Scott's past relationships, nearly to the point of being intrusive. She is also rather humorous, quick-witted, and sarcastic. However, she is also a friendly and caring person in her own right. Despite her disdain for Envy Adams, she ultimately feels bad for her with the revelation of Todd cheating on her, even going to check up on her and telling Scott that she (Envy) needs to be comforted. She enjoys her relationship with Scott and noting that she likes that he is a "pleasant and simple-minded" person notes that she desires an earnest and caring partner. However, Ramona's "mysterious" nature and tough exterior are really just to cover for her own insecurities. At the heart of things, Ramona is a runner. She fears commitment, describing it as "being stuck," which was a huge factor of why so many of her relationships have failed. Additionally, while Scott's relationship failures could be attributed to immaturity and fear of confrontation, Ramona's was a lot more out of her own short-sightedness and selfishness. Her relationship with Patel came from how he was the only non-jock minority at the school, how she quickly dumped Lucas for Todd just for "coolness", her somewhat downplaying the emotional attachment with Roxie and even two-timing the Katayanagi twins with each other. And that does not even account for her and Gideon Graves (though granted, she was right to leave him, but it was still telling he ended up with her in the first place). Additionally, she is also rather hypocritical. Beyond her relationship follies being a lot worse than Scott's mistakes, she will be accusatory of someone (usually Scott) of certain actions that she is doing (if she isn't doing worse.) She accused Scott of treating his Exes poorly (particularly the naive Knives Chau) when she did noticably worse with her Exes (in particular, cheating on Lucas with Todd and dating the Twins behind their backs). This is somewhat pointed out when near the end of the story, we learn she spent her time separated from Scott like he did: moping around over in misery. Their friends couldn't help but note these similarities and how it made them perfect for the other. Deep down, Ramona is unhappy with the kind of person she is, and does not think she can change. As a result, she carries her baggage with her through most of the series. Besides her relationship follies, Ramona enjoys being with her friends and does whatever she can to support her friendships and keep them. She was initially shy about dating Scott, but his wit and charm resulted in her doubts going away. She was quick to form bonds with all of his friends, in particular with Kim and Wallace. Ramona enjoys spending time with her friends, even if she doesn't know them as well, such as Stephen and Neil. Ramona enjoys her time with Scott, which highlights many fun moments, such as: their date at Hillcrest Park, a dinner at his shared apartment, ditching one of Envy's challenges in exchange for spending time with her and having lunch at her place. Ramona's closest friends remain Kim and Wallace. In Volume 3, she and Wallace officially became friends over a mutual hatred towards Envy Adams and when she fought her, he encouraged from the sidelines. Ramona also enjoys Kim's company, with the two first meeting over the making of a vegan shepherd's pie. When Kim revealed she lied about having a scrapbook, Ramona was relieved that they could keep being friends. Kim offers Ramona a sense of comfort when she isn't with Scott, shown by their bonding session at Lee's Palace and their hangouts in Volume 5. Kim feels a lot more open around Ramona, opening up about her relationship with Scott and her breakup with Jason after he cheated on her with Hollie and also seems willing to help Ramona and Scott (mainly Scott) out in bad situations and such as relationship turmoils and offering them a place to crash. Ramona cherishes her friendships and her relationship with Scott. Both Scott and Ramona serve as the driving force behind their will and determination. When Scott was facing a losing battle with the Twins, Kim gave him false encouragement by telling him Ramona texted her, and when he was about to lose to Nega Scott, Scott suddenly remembered Ramona. This burst of memory resulted in Scott's determination to pursue their relationship and be a better person for the both of them. Ramona, seeing how bad she been towards her own Exes, sought to do this too, but was unsure if it would have the same effect and tells him that she's scared of running from the relationship she's had the most fun with and wants to maintain. Scott's encouragement pushed her to practice hard, telling her how their path forward will never be easy, but they won't face it alone if their love and commitment towards each other keeps them together no matter how bad it will get. With this encouragement, Ramona is more optimistic and pledges to follow it. At the end of the series, Ramona is still uncertain if she can change, but with Scott's encouragement, she is willing to try.