I know this has been discussed at other sites, and maybe even here at some point. Still I don't think I've givin my thoughts on it. Feel free to add you own. While some might say his shower scene was just eye candy (which I must agree that did help) I have to say that in my thoughts it also has to deal with showing the audiance another depth of things. With Joe standing in the shower, water pouring over him, it's almost like he's trying to rid his soul of the killing and other moral questionable things the team is forced to do while fighting for what they and others feel is right. Not saying it isn't right to defend, but still blood on your hands is still blood, and most likely a humans.

The OVA Joe. Well, if his character was more developed, I could see that more easily. It's a hint that's never expanded. Who gave him that friendship bracelet? Why does he wear it? Why does it vanish at the end? And you have to admit that the scene is also fanservice.

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ShowerScene

You know, that shower is really huge. I mean, he lives in a trailer and it looks like the shower takes up half the space! But GG, I like the theory you have there. That would make a great scene in a fic, describing those feelings.

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Originally posted by UnpublishedWriter The OVA Joe. Well, if his character was more developed, I could see that more easily. It's a hint that's never expanded. Who gave him that friendship bracelet? Why does he wear it? Why does it vanish at the end? And you have to admit that the scene is also fanservice.

Point taken UPW, if I had never seen the show I would have known as much, still my mind would have had a t least an incling... eye candy yes it was, and I for one enjoyed every moment... was the main thing that made me order it after hearing others speak of it. LOL

not a bad link yul... thanks GM, your explanation and creative images your scene describes is well written. Thank you TJ, though I see GM has that covered pretty much.

What an appropriate except, GM! I had forgotten about the scene (Obviously I must be going insane if I could have forgotten about *that*!) and it's a lovely reminder, fitting in so well with this thread!

I agree, GG. I've long thought that the benefit of a shower is as much psychological as hygenic, refreshing and cleansing the mind as much as the body -more so than a bath, as everything is swept away down the shower's drain... Gatchamarie, I'd love to see your scene animated! Especially as I don't care so much for the appearance of Joe in the OAV (though the shower scene is his best look, I think -no denying the "eye candy" element!).

OAV Joe would be bearable if his expression changed. Original Joe did crack the occasional smile.

*sigh* Original Joe shower scene...wish I knew how to animate!

Originally posted by gatchgirl Thank you TJ, though I see GM has that covered pretty much.

I wouldn't mind reading another one's view in another fic ... not at all!! There's never enough of hot scenes of Joe ... especially if they're more in detail, and, obviously, better described, than mine! Thanks for the lovely comments! I, too, would so be happy to see an original Joe animated shower scene, other than that of the OVA's! The original is always the best!

Well don't forget, in the original series there's a Ryu shower scene! And also a scene where Jinpei has clearly come from the shower, wearing nothing but a towel 'round his waist. And for the guys, there's the fourteen year old Maria shower scene.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Well don't forget, in the original series there's a Ryu shower scene! And also a scene where Jinpei has clearly come from the shower, wearing nothing but a towel 'round his waist.

I remember those, but, sincerely, I would have surely not forgotten, and would have been more pleased to see a Condor's one, or more especially for me, an Eagle's one, too!!! And, I'm also sure that a Jun's shower scene would have made the day of many guys!

Yes, I agree, a Ken, Joe or Jun shower scene certainly would have been more memorable. But for those three, we got to see them shirtless in bed (or in Jun's case, a skimpy nighite).

And this.... (one of my favourites) (Made by Saturn)

Oooooo ... that couldn't not be one of my favorites, also!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, LB, for making it most convenient for me to be able to see it here, also!! Tee hee ... I'm going to bed, soon, and am already visualizing some sweet dreams!!

mmm I like that one

I love that one too! I remember Fairlight made a great video to go along with it, but it got deleted....