| Shulk | |
|---|---|
| Xenoblade Chronicles character | |
 Shulk as depicted in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition | |
| First appearance | Xenoblade Chronicles (2010) |
| Created by | Tetsuya Takahashi |
| Voiced by | EN: Adam Howden[1] JP: Shintarō Asanuma[1] |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Affiliation | Colony 9 Defence Force |
Shulk[a] is a character and protagonist of Monolith Soft's 2010 role-playing video game Xenoblade Chronicles, part of the Xenoblade Chronicles series of video games. Shulk gained an increase in attention and popularity upon his inclusion in Nintendo's 2014 crossover fighting games Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. While future Xenoblade entries are not centered around Shulk, Xenoblade Chronicles X features a character creation tool that allows the player to create characters that resemble Shulk, complete with both of his voice actors Adam Howden and Shintaro Asanuma, and he was featured in downloadable content (DLC) for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
Tetsuya Takahashi, the game's creator, wanted to make Shulk a more likable and sympathetic protagonist than those seen in most Japanese role-playing video games. Takahashi thought that because JRPGs take such a large emotional commitment to finish, the more pessimistic and cynical main character type makes the player detest them.
The character has received a mixed reception from video game publications. Although he has received recognition for his vision and convictions among his friends, he has also faced criticism for lacking personality.
- ^ a b "Shulk Voices (Xenoblade)". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
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