Many characters in Rurouni Kenshin have perceived some similarity
between Sagara Sanosuke's appearance and that of a chicken. Even
other hairstyle-challenged characters like
Saitoh Hajime (wouldn't
his cigarette set those bangs on fire?) and Broomheaded Cho have
felt compelled to call Sano "Chicken Head".
Rurouni Kenshin fans have continued in this tradition, making
sites with names like
The Rooster and the Wolf (a fine Sano/Saitoh shrine).
I think this is uncalled-for. Sano may not be exactly
bishounen,
but I find him cute for some reason, and he does
not look like a chicken! Really. I mean it.
It's time to end the confusion! Below is a handy guide:
