Skyward Sword Inspired by (Ai) Cho Aniki ?!?!

[xcrement5x]

So I was reading the Hyrule Historia last night and I came across a section that talks about concept ideas for characters that were considered in Skyward Sword but abandoned.  Imagine my surprise when I saw the following concept as one they had thought about!


Skyward Sword Potion Brothers Concept Sketch

The VERY FIRST thing I thought of was Ai Cho Aniki with Samson and Adon.  Was some designer at Nintendo influenced by the game maybe?  Or are buff brothers like a trope that is commonly used in Japan? 

PS-My apologies for the crappy pic, I took it with my phone and tried to brighten it up a bit.  It's odd how the moire effect occurs even when using a phone.

[NecroPhile]

... what exactly is he spraying in his brothers face in the bottom left pic?

Definitely Adon and Samsony. 

[Xak]

^stuff you love in your face

[Duo_R]

lol this is hilarious!