Arman Kusaba

Yes, Arman does have a younger brother. His name is Taka Kusaba (Takane Kusaba in the Japanese version).

👦 What is Taka Kusaba like?

· He adores his brother and everything connected with him: He literally follows Arman around like a little puppy and constantly records his battles on camera so as not to miss anything.
· Very curious: Sometimes his desire to help or learn new things leads to trouble (for example, he tried to use his brother's spinning top without permission).

🛡️ Relationship with Arman

They have a very warm and strong relationship that shows another side of the usually reserved Armand.

· Main Protector: Arman immediately rushes to his brother's defense if he sees Taku being bullied. He constantly makes sure he stays out of trouble.
· A slightly strict mentor: Despite all his love, Arman can scold Taka if he does something dangerous - but he always does it gently, caring for his safety.

In fact, caring for Tak is one of the main reasons why Arman fights so fiercely.

Want to know more about the Blade universe?

Considering his contrasting personalities—a calm analyst in life and a fierce fighter on the field—Arman Kusaba's falling in love would be very touching and funny.

This is how it would most likely happen:

1. Denial phase (with glasses): He would pretend nothing was happening. He'd be polite and reserved, but he'd start jotting down her habits in a notebook ("She likes strawberry juice, she blinks more often when she's lying..."), convincing himself it was just "tactical analysis."
2. The "take off glasses" phase: If someone were to offend her or she were in trouble, Arman would forget about protection. He would take off his glasses, put on a blindfold, and launch a furious attack on the offender, completely losing control.
3. Confession: Most likely, direct and almost rude—to hide embarrassment. Something like: “Listen... You're preventing me from analyzing the fight. Stop it. Stop liking me... or I'll lose.”
4. In relationships: He would be very caring, but through "protection." Instead of flowers, he might bring a PDA for her top ("It's too vulnerable"). He would also express his jealousy through protection—he wouldn't forbid her from communicating, but would stand silently next to her with a stony face.

The cutest moment: She could calm him down in battle with a simple touch on the arm - and the "berserker mode" would turn off, returning the shy bespectacled man.

If you want, I can imagine how he would meet a specific heroine from Blade Blade.

I'm happy to tell you about Arman's spinning top and techniques. His style revolves around the unique concept of "crushing defense."

His top: Bushin Ashindra

Name: Bushin Ashindra. There may be variations in different locales, but the essence is the same.

· Type: Defense Type. But its main feature is its ability to launch a powerful counterattack.
· Key detail - "Face Change": The top has two modes, which Arman switches physically (or with a special setting):
Bushin Mode: A wide, stable ring. Minimizes friction and deflects blows. Used to wear down an opponent.
Ashindra Mode: The ring narrows and becomes aggressive. The top begins delivering sharp counterattacks, using the energy of reflected attacks.

Main techniques

Arman does not attack first - he endures and then destroys.

1. Bushin Guard: Basic. Ashindra stands in the center, barely moving. Any attack slides across his body, causing no damage but merely rocking the opponent's top.
2. Ashindra Upper: A counterattack. When the opponent is exhausted, Ashindra delivers a sharp downward strike, sending the opponent's top flying or knocking them out of the stadium.
3. Hyper-Flux: "God Mode." The top begins spinning wildly and glowing. This is the ultimate synchronization of Arman and Ashindra. In this mode, the spinning speed increases to incredible levels, and defense becomes almost absolute (attacks simply evaporate). Used only in critical moments as a last resort.

Battle strategy

Arman is a counter-puncher. His plan is always the same and frighteningly effective:

Step 1: Activate Bushin Guard and stand like a rock. The opponent will become hysterical, exhausted, and their top will lose its balance.
· Step 2: At the ideal moment, switch to "Ashindra Mode".
· Step 3: Unleash a devastating "Ashindra Upper", using the momentum of the tired enemy against them.

Main weakness: Against very fast tops (like Speed ​​Storm)

Of course, here are more details about the character and appearance of Arman Kusaba (Amane Kusaba).

Appearance

Arman looks noticeably younger than many of his rivals, which emphasizes his role as a “talented newcomer.”

· Figure: Short, thin and slender for his 17-18 years.
· Face: Soft features, large eyes that can be either kind or coldly focused.
Hair: Thick, black, but with a distinctive straight forelock over the forehead and longer, curly locks at the back. Often compared to a "puppy dog."
· Clothing: Usually wears a loose hooded sweatshirt (often yellow or khaki), jeans or shorts, and sneakers.
Key detail: His thick black-framed glasses are his signature look. And they're important to his character.

Character

He has a contrasting character - a mixture of a quiet bookworm and a wild fighter.

On the surface (normal state):

· Calm and reserved: Rarely raises his voice, acts judiciously.
· Intellectual: Likes to observe, analyze, write things down in a notebook (hence the glasses as a symbol of his approach).
Kind and family-oriented: He takes very tender care of his younger brother, Tak. He's willing to endure a lot for his loved ones.
· A bit shy: In non-combat situations, may appear timid or too serious for his age.

During the battle (the essence of its drama):

· Irritant/"Trigger": The main oddity is that he takes off his glasses, puts a bandage on his forehead and... is completely transformed.
· Furious and aggressive: Instead of calm analysis, he's driven by pressure, shouting, and a desire to tear the stadium apart. This is his "battle alter ego."
· Obsession with protection: His aggression is not malice, but a hypertrophied desire to protect (his brother, friends, his top).

Key idea: He fanatically develops his defense because he's afraid of losing and "giving in." But at a critical moment, he breaks his pattern and launches a furious attack, combining impenetrable defense with a powerful attack.

Why is he remembered?

Viewers like him precisely for this contrast: a “nerd with glasses” in life, but a “fighting machine” with a bandage on his forehead and