TV-Series
Description
Maple Arisugawa is a supporting character in the anime Show By Rock!! Short!!. He serves as the president and chief executive officer of the Banded Rocking Records music agency, a small and minor label. Maple is a Mummon, a type of egg-shaped creature, with a body that is half yellow and half black. He has a thick, light brown mustache, small hands and feet, and a tuft of curly black hair on his otherwise bald head. His appearance is unusual and distinct, reflecting the whimsical design sensibilities of the series.
In terms of personality, Maple is characterized as both serious and goofy. He can be professional and stern in his role as a music agency president, but he also displays a lighter, eccentric side. Notably, he tends to enjoy being punished by his secretary, indicating a masochistic streak that adds a layer of quirky humor to his character. This blend of earnestness and absurdity makes him a memorable presence within the cast.
Maple’s primary motivation is to manage and support the bands under his agency, particularly Plasmagica and ShinganCrimsonZ. His role in the story begins when he scouts the protagonist, Cyan Hijirikawa, in the metropolis of MIDICITY, setting the events of the series in motion. As the agency head, he oversees their activities and provides guidance, though his involvement is often limited to behind-the-scenes management rather than direct participation in musical performances.
His key relationships are with the members of Plasmagica and ShinganCrimsonZ, whom he manages. He interacts frequently with his secretary and other agency staff, and his dynamic with them often highlights his eccentric personality. In the shorts, his character does not undergo significant development; instead, he remains a consistent, supporting figure whose eccentricities and managerial duties provide comedic and narrative support. Notable abilities include his role as a capable business leader and agency owner, and according to in-game descriptions, he can play castanets. However, his most defining trait is the combination of authority and oddball humor that defines his presence in the series.
In terms of personality, Maple is characterized as both serious and goofy. He can be professional and stern in his role as a music agency president, but he also displays a lighter, eccentric side. Notably, he tends to enjoy being punished by his secretary, indicating a masochistic streak that adds a layer of quirky humor to his character. This blend of earnestness and absurdity makes him a memorable presence within the cast.
Maple’s primary motivation is to manage and support the bands under his agency, particularly Plasmagica and ShinganCrimsonZ. His role in the story begins when he scouts the protagonist, Cyan Hijirikawa, in the metropolis of MIDICITY, setting the events of the series in motion. As the agency head, he oversees their activities and provides guidance, though his involvement is often limited to behind-the-scenes management rather than direct participation in musical performances.
His key relationships are with the members of Plasmagica and ShinganCrimsonZ, whom he manages. He interacts frequently with his secretary and other agency staff, and his dynamic with them often highlights his eccentric personality. In the shorts, his character does not undergo significant development; instead, he remains a consistent, supporting figure whose eccentricities and managerial duties provide comedic and narrative support. Notable abilities include his role as a capable business leader and agency owner, and according to in-game descriptions, he can play castanets. However, his most defining trait is the combination of authority and oddball humor that defines his presence in the series.