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|image= [[File:SMT x FE Barry Goodman.png|200px]]
 
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|name= Barry Goodman
 
|name= Barry Goodman
 
|japan= バリィ・グッドマン
 
|japan= バリィ・グッドマン
 
|romaji= Barī Guddoman
 
|romaji= Barī Guddoman
|first appearance=''[[Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem]]''
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|first appearance=''[[Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE]]''
 
|dob= February 20
 
|dob= February 20
 
|age= 35
 
|age= 35
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|zodiac= Pisces
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|likes= Anime girls
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|dislikes= Actual, real girls
 
|height= 190 cm (6'3")
 
|height= 190 cm (6'3")
 
|blood= B
 
|blood= B
 
|affiliation= [[Fortuna Entertainment]]
 
|affiliation= [[Fortuna Entertainment]]
 
|miragepartner= [[Draug]] (formerly)
 
|miragepartner= [[Draug]] (formerly)
|class= Knight (formerly)
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|class= Trainer/Fanboy, Knight (formerly as a Mirage Master)
 
|japaneseva= {{w|Yuichi Nakamura (voice actor)|Yuichi Nakamura}}
 
|japaneseva= {{w|Yuichi Nakamura (voice actor)|Yuichi Nakamura}}
 
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{{Q|Dia Witch or DIE!|Barry Goodman from ''Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE''}}
   
 
'''Barry Goodman''' is a character from ''Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE.''
{{Q|You're not gonna get any rest, rookies!|Barry Goodman from ''Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem''}}
 
 
'''Barry Goodman''' is a character from ''Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem.''
 
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
* [[Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem|S''hin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem'']]'': ''Major Character
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* [[Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE|''Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE'']]: Major Character; Back-up Supported
   
 
==Design==
 
==Design==
Barry is a mid age man with messy short dyed blonde hair and lime green eyes. He has a dark brown beard. He wears a Dia Witch Iroha t-shirt with black trousers with orange trimmed, and multi-colored sneakers. In addition, he wears a headband around his head.
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Barry is a 35 year old heavyset caucasian man with messy short dyed blond hair and lime green eyes. He has a dark brown beard. He wears a white and orange Dia Witch Iroha t-shirt, black and orange capris and multi-colored sneakers. In addition, he wears a headband around his head.
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According to Tsubasa, he used to be fit and good looking in his glory days before he quit the band and become a trainer.
   
 
==Personality==
 
==Personality==
Barry is all about anime, and has recently been into a show called '''Dia Witch Iroha''', a show that is marketed for girls. He adores [[Mamori Minamoto|Mamori]], and considers her an “angel.
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Barry is all about anime, and has recently been into a show called '''Dia Witch Iroha''', a show that is marketed for girls. He adores [[Mamori Minamoto|Mamori]], considering her an "angel" and backing her up on all issues. As a trainer, he is incredibly strict, shocking his pupils by his willingness to drive them to the edge if they appear to be slipping. The official artbook reveals that he was once a Mirage Master, but no longer holds the power.<ref>''Genei Ibun Roku #FE Art Book'', pp 25-90.</ref>
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While hailing from overseas, Barry speaks fluent Japanese with a slight foreign accent. Despite this, he has a habit of slipping into English when emphasizing things in sentences or when he becomes agitated. He also repeatedly adds the Japanese {{w|copula}} "Desu" to the ends of sentences, making many of his sentences more formal and evocative than those of other characters including [[Yashiro Tsurugi]].
   
 
==Profile==
 
==Profile==
===Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem===
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===Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE===
A foreigner and former pop music star that moved to Japan and currently works at [[Fortuna Entertainment]] as a trainer. His regimens tend to be very difficult and he is strict with his students. He's attracted to Japan's otaku culture. Although he is not a [[Mirage Master]], he can assist the party with Backup Skills. 
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A foreigner and former pop music star that moved to Japan and currently works at [[Fortuna Entertainment]] as a trainer. His regimens tend to be very difficult and he is strict with his students.
   
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In earlier days, he was a member of a heavy metal band and the [[Mirage Master]] of the Knight [[Draug]]. During a mission, he was forced to exhaust his Performa and see Draug sacrifice himself to suppress the threat. In the wake of this, he quit the band to become a trainer. He is first introduced when Maiko sends Itsuki and his friends for voice training after they become part of Fortuna Entertainment. During an attack by hostile Mirages, Barry ends up captured and taken by the Mirages while protecting Mamori.
At some point, he was captured and controlled by the corrupted [[Draug]]. However he managed to break free of his control for Mamori. He even to give enough time for Itsuki to separate Barry's [[Performa]] from corrupted Draug. Barry encourages Mamori to purify Draug with her newly awakened Performa and become his partner.
 
   
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Before the party reach him, he is possessed by the corrupted Draug: when the party find him, he is blaring out distorted heavy metal music and deaf to their voices. Mamori follows the party, and uses her singing to awaken Barry's consciousness. Rebelling against Draug's control, this gives Itsuki the chance to seperate his [[Performa]] from Draug. Himself again, Barry convinces Mamori to become the Master of his former partner. He continues to support the group from the real world, and is transported by Tiki to the final battle along with Maiko.
In his Side Story, Barry is gradually revealed to hold high admiration of Mamori, but also jealousy at Itsuki's position as a Mirage Master, believing that Mamori is smitten with him because of it. Things come to a head when he tries to persuade Tiki to make him a Mirage Master, a feat Tiki explains is impossible. After an outburst revealing his jealousy to Mamori and Itsuki, he heads back into the dungeon where Draug possessed him, believing that proving his worth as a fighter would enable him to gain a Mirage. Things go badly wrong, and Mamori and Itsuki are forced to help rescue him. Finding no sign of him, Mamori thinks he is dead and despairs. Returning to Barry's training center, they find him alive but depressed. After Mamori reveals that she came after him to save him and shows her deep respect and caring for him, he is reinvigorated, and becomes her backup in battle.
 
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==== Side Quest ====
 
In his Side Story, Barry is revealed to hold high admiration and affection for Mamori, but also jealousy at Itsuki's position as a Master, believing that Mamori is smitten with him because of it. Things come to a head when he tries to persuade Tiki to make him a Mirage Master, a feat Tiki explains is impossible for him. After an outburst revealing his jealousy to Mamori and Itsuki, he heads back into the Daita TV dungeon, believing that proving his worth as a fighter would enable him to gain a Mirage again.
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Things go badly wrong, and Mamori and Itsuki are forced to help rescue him. Finding no sign of him, Mamori thinks he is dead and despairs. Returning to Barry's training center, they find him alive but depressed at his apparent weakness. After Mamori chastises him, revealing that she pursued him out of worry and does not think less of him for not having a Mirage, he is reinvigorated, and becomes her backup in battle.
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== Ending ==
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'''Barry Goodman - Trainer/Fanboy'''
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:Barry continued to work hard as a trainer, but he also wrote doujinshi and fan works on the side. The manga he drew soon become a cult classic and was picked up by a publisher for a serialization. His fans note that the heroine bears a striking resemblances to Mamori Minamoto.
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'''Barry Goodman - Shredding Again'''
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:After composing his song for Mamori, Barry returned to his music career. This news reaches his former bandmates across the sea, and they try to convince him to reclaim his death metal crown. Barry instead ops to rebuild the renowned "Teradeth" into an incredible anime music group.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
{{gallery
 
{{gallery
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|File:TMS concept of Barry.jpg|Concept art of Barry
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|File:TMS concept of Barry Goodman, 01.jpg|
 
|File:SMTx FE Mamori and Barry - illustration by toi8.jpg|Barry and Mamori Illustration by toi8
 
|File:SMTx FE Mamori and Barry - illustration by toi8.jpg|Barry and Mamori Illustration by toi8
 
|File:SMT x FE released art.jpg|Barry and Yashiro Illustration for game released by toi8
 
|File:SMT x FE released art.jpg|Barry and Yashiro Illustration for game released by toi8
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|File:TMS Fortuna Entertainment main cast illustration by toi8.jpg|Illustration artwork of Barry and the main cast by toi8
|File:Barry_Goodman_SMT_x_FE.png|Barry with his arms cross
 
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|File:TMS Barry chibis.png|Chibi version of Barry
 
|File:Barry_Goodman_SMT_x_FE.png|Barry with his arms crossed
 
|File:SMTxFE Barry corrupt form.PNG|Barry's "Corrupted form" under control by corrupted Draug
 
|File:SMTxFE Barry corrupt form.PNG|Barry's "Corrupted form" under control by corrupted Draug
 
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== Etymology ==
 
== Etymology ==
The name "Barry Goodman" appears to be a pun referencing the phrase "Very good man." "Barry" is a name that comes from the French word "barré," which means "barred" or "striped." "Goodman" is a conjugation of the phrase "good man," and is descended from the equivalent "godeman" in Middle English.
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*The name "Barry Goodman" appears to be a pun referencing the phrase "Very good man." "Barry" is a name that comes from the French word "barré," which means "barred" or "striped." "Goodman" is a conjugation of the phrase "good man," and is descended from the equivalent "godeman" in Middle English.
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==Trivia==
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* Barry Goodman may be a reference to Marty Friedman, the former lead guitarist for heavy metal band Megadeth who went solo and moved to Tokyo, Japan. Barry played guitar in fictional American band TERADETH, and had a solo album go platinum.
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==References==
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<references />
   
{{SMT x FE}}
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[[Category:Allies]]
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[[Category:Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Allies]]

Revision as of 22:32, 27 January 2020

"Dia Witch or DIE!"
—Barry Goodman from Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE

Barry Goodman is a character from Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE.

Appearances

Design

Barry is a 35 year old heavyset caucasian man with messy short dyed blond hair and lime green eyes. He has a dark brown beard. He wears a white and orange Dia Witch Iroha t-shirt, black and orange capris and multi-colored sneakers. In addition, he wears a headband around his head.

According to Tsubasa, he used to be fit and good looking in his glory days before he quit the band and become a trainer.

Personality

Barry is all about anime, and has recently been into a show called Dia Witch Iroha, a show that is marketed for girls. He adores Mamori, considering her an "angel" and backing her up on all issues. As a trainer, he is incredibly strict, shocking his pupils by his willingness to drive them to the edge if they appear to be slipping. The official artbook reveals that he was once a Mirage Master, but no longer holds the power.[1]

While hailing from overseas, Barry speaks fluent Japanese with a slight foreign accent. Despite this, he has a habit of slipping into English when emphasizing things in sentences or when he becomes agitated. He also repeatedly adds the Japanese copula "Desu" to the ends of sentences, making many of his sentences more formal and evocative than those of other characters including Yashiro Tsurugi.

Profile

Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE

A foreigner and former pop music star that moved to Japan and currently works at Fortuna Entertainment as a trainer. His regimens tend to be very difficult and he is strict with his students.

In earlier days, he was a member of a heavy metal band and the Mirage Master of the Knight Draug. During a mission, he was forced to exhaust his Performa and see Draug sacrifice himself to suppress the threat. In the wake of this, he quit the band to become a trainer. He is first introduced when Maiko sends Itsuki and his friends for voice training after they become part of Fortuna Entertainment. During an attack by hostile Mirages, Barry ends up captured and taken by the Mirages while protecting Mamori.

Before the party reach him, he is possessed by the corrupted Draug: when the party find him, he is blaring out distorted heavy metal music and deaf to their voices. Mamori follows the party, and uses her singing to awaken Barry's consciousness. Rebelling against Draug's control, this gives Itsuki the chance to seperate his Performa from Draug. Himself again, Barry convinces Mamori to become the Master of his former partner. He continues to support the group from the real world, and is transported by Tiki to the final battle along with Maiko.

Side Quest

In his Side Story, Barry is revealed to hold high admiration and affection for Mamori, but also jealousy at Itsuki's position as a Master, believing that Mamori is smitten with him because of it. Things come to a head when he tries to persuade Tiki to make him a Mirage Master, a feat Tiki explains is impossible for him. After an outburst revealing his jealousy to Mamori and Itsuki, he heads back into the Daita TV dungeon, believing that proving his worth as a fighter would enable him to gain a Mirage again.

Things go badly wrong, and Mamori and Itsuki are forced to help rescue him. Finding no sign of him, Mamori thinks he is dead and despairs. Returning to Barry's training center, they find him alive but depressed at his apparent weakness. After Mamori chastises him, revealing that she pursued him out of worry and does not think less of him for not having a Mirage, he is reinvigorated, and becomes her backup in battle.

Ending

Barry Goodman - Trainer/Fanboy

Barry continued to work hard as a trainer, but he also wrote doujinshi and fan works on the side. The manga he drew soon become a cult classic and was picked up by a publisher for a serialization. His fans note that the heroine bears a striking resemblances to Mamori Minamoto.

Barry Goodman - Shredding Again

After composing his song for Mamori, Barry returned to his music career. This news reaches his former bandmates across the sea, and they try to convince him to reclaim his death metal crown. Barry instead ops to rebuild the renowned "Teradeth" into an incredible anime music group.

Gallery

 
TMS concept of Barry
Concept art of Barry
 
TMS concept of Barry Goodman, 01
 
SMTx FE Mamori and Barry - illustration by toi8
Barry and Mamori Illustration by toi8
 
SMT x FE released art
Barry and Yashiro Illustration for game released by toi8
 
TMS Fortuna Entertainment main cast illustration by toi8
Illustration artwork of Barry and the main cast by toi8
 
TMS Barry chibis
Chibi version of Barry
 
Barry Goodman SMT x FE
Barry with his arms crossed
 
SMTxFE Barry corrupt form
Barry's "Corrupted form" under control by corrupted Draug

Etymology

  • The name "Barry Goodman" appears to be a pun referencing the phrase "Very good man." "Barry" is a name that comes from the French word "barré," which means "barred" or "striped." "Goodman" is a conjugation of the phrase "good man," and is descended from the equivalent "godeman" in Middle English.

Trivia

  • Barry Goodman may be a reference to Marty Friedman, the former lead guitarist for heavy metal band Megadeth who went solo and moved to Tokyo, Japan. Barry played guitar in fictional American band TERADETH, and had a solo album go platinum.

References

  1. Genei Ibun Roku #FE Art Book, pp 25-90.


Characters
Playable Characters Itsuki Aoi - Tsubasa Oribe - Touma Akagi - Kiria Kurono - Eleonora Yumizuru - Mamori Minamoto - Yashiro Tsurugi
Support

Maiko Shimazaki - Barry Goodman - Tiki

Ally Mirages Chrom - Caeda - Cain - Virion - Tharja - Draug - Navarre
Enemy Mirages Gangrel - Aversa - Garrick - Excellus - Gharnef - Medeus - Pheros - Abel - Bord - Cord - Lorenz - Lon’qu - Cervantes - Dolph - Gordin - Linde - Macellan - Ogma - Palla - Jagen
Other Salesclerk - Ayaha Oribe - Kuen Tarachino - Tiki=Waifu - Chouten Sawafuji - Yatsufusa Hatanaka - Nobu Horinozawa - Mahiro Tsurumi - Riku Suzumoto - Teru Gojuin - Chikaomi Tsurugi - Marth
Locations
Shibuya Shibuya Station - Central City - Hee Ho Mart - Carabia - Uzume Lesson Studio - Cafe Seiren
Harajuku Anzu Tokyo Store
Idolasphere Illusory Daitama - Illusory 106 - Illusory Shibuya - Illusory Daitou TV - Illusory Daiba Studio - Illusory Area of Memories - Illusory Dolhr - Illusory Urahara
Other Bloom Palace - Fortuna Office - Daitama Observatory - Toubo Rooftop
Music
Albums Genei Ibun Roku #FE Original Soundtrack - Fortuna All Stars
Songs Reincarnation - Beastie Game - Feel - Black Rain - Diamond☆Witch! Sweet♡ Kiria Ver - Raindrop Memories - Maybe Friends, Maybe Lovers - Fly ~Your Wind~ - Jump, Ouga! - The Labyrinth - Give Me!! - Dream☆Catcher - The Tunnel Home - Under the Moon - Not an Illusory World - Between You and Me - Fire Emblem ~Drama’s Light~ - Smile Smile - She is...
Archives
Terminology Mirage - Mirage Master - Performa - Expression - Topic System - Session Attack - Extra Skills - Ad-lib Performance - Special Performance - Dual Arts - Carnage - Carnage Unity - Radiant Unity - Radiant Skill - Stage Rank - Class - Class Change - Masqueraider - Mass Disappearance
Lists Classes - Mirages - Bosses - Skills - Items - Ailments - Side Quests - Requests