

Ryōga is probably the most common offender, but most of the cast do it at some point.He does it so much that his left forearm is busted up and the internal machinery can be seen. In the manga version of Mega Man X4, Zero does this repeatedly after a training session, still angry that Colonel refuses to disarm for questioning after being accused (falsely) of taking part in a Maverick Attack.

It's also a common reaction to Rage Against the Reflection towards mirrors affixed to walls. Tends to avert Invulnerable Knuckles, but not always. If it's the wall we're talking about, then the most likely case is that they accidentally hit the stud behind the wall. This trope also doesn't count during fight scenes.Ī common subversion is the object in question being a little harder than the hitter was expecting. This trope does not cover martial arts techniques which may include punching hard surfaces to harden the knuckles, nor does it cover punching things you need to break, if there is a chance of success. In some cases, it can also be a form of Self-Harm. It can also be the first sign that you're staring into the face of a Mama Bear/ Papa Wolf. His pain proves he is sincere.ĭone by a guy as a sign of Testosterone Poisoning, but also common among Tsundere and people who are simply approaching the limit of what they can take. When things are going badly wrong, the hero needs to hit something to prove he's a badass, but can't hit anyone because that would be unheroic.

Colonel Volgin, Hiimdaisy: Let's Destroy the Shagohod!
