Johnny Sasaki. A man. A soldier. A hero.

many a soul has pondered the highly intellectual question "Who the hell are you talking about?!" when i mention Johnny Sasaki. frankly, he's a hero. being a side character in a little gaming franchise known to few as the Metal Gear [Solid] series, Johnny Sasaki reflects me and most likely a lot of you out there.

in a storyline reeking of 'epic' and overthetop politics [nuclear threats, terrorism, war], fantastic war engines [Shagohod, Metal Gears Rex and Ray, Arsenal Gear], dire threats [nuclear strike capabilities, hostage executions, terrorism on a grand scale], and larger-than-life characters/personalities (much resembling the world as we know it today), Johnny is Hideo Kojima's reflection of [most of] you and me. he symbolizes you and me, the everyday joe's of modern society, just trying to get by, day by day. subconsciously aspiring to become nothing more than zombies set to work by faceless corperations and "them". he's the complete and utter embodiment of the guy walking down the street with an unimportant job and no particular dreams of superstar status nor fame nor glory. he is us.

he's a virtual hero in my book for being just that. a clever visualization/analogy for the people who 'don't really matter in the grand scheme of things'. on a side note, he seems to be hit with SARS (severe anal-rectal secretions, i.e: diarrhea) in his every appearance, which J.S. Jr. rationalizes in MGS2 by blaming it on his threatening of beautiful women during missions.

johnny sasaki, a brave father, a brave son, both serving faithfully up until their untimely deaths as loyal, trustworthy soldiers. wherever there's an imprisoned 'elite-soldier-spy-assault-infiltration specialist' to guard, he will be there. wherever there are beautiful women to hold-up, he will be there. wherever there are yet-to-be-violated bathroom facilities, he will be there. and finally, wherever there are common folk (like you and me) to be represented in a great video game series, he will be there! Johnny Sasaki, i salute j00.

best.character.ever.
what a way to start a blog off huh? a rant about johnny sasaki > all topic starters!

just a little background info on Johnny Sasaki Junior and Senior:

junior:
Made his first appearance in: MGS : Solid Snake ( released in 1998, September 30th), which took place in pre-Y2K times; as prison guard of Solid Snake after being captured and imprisoned; soldier employed by Liquid Snake.
Made his second [audio] appearance in: MGS2 : Sons Of Liberty ( released in 2001, November 12th), which took place in post-Y2K times; in two Easter Egg conversations to be found with the D. Mic at set events in the game; soldier employed by Dead-Cell/Solidus Snake. Nationality: American Born Russian [?].

senior:
Made his first appearance in: MGS3 : Snake Eater (released in 2004, November 17th), which took place during the Cold War [1960's]; as prison guard of Naked Snake [AKA Big Boss] after being captured, tortured, "frisked" [just for you fans of the series out there ; )], and imprisoned; father of Johnny Sasaki Junior; soldier employed by Volgin's Extremist Faction. Nationality: Russian.