Thread:TheDigger1/@comment-31737637-20171029013814/@comment-26220697-20171029020400

Just so you know, I haven't played Cyber Sleuth yet, so if I get anything wrong about Arata, that's why.

-Both have monster partners that they possess special bonds with.

-They frequently try to act cold and aloof, though they eventually warm up to those around them.

-Both feel like they need to get stronger after failing to help people they care about, Lillie for Gladion and Aiba for Arata.

-Both act as villains at one point in an attempt to make themselves stronger, Gladion by joining Team Skull and Arata by becoming an Eater.

-They both tend to butt heads with the more optimistic and cheerful member of their teams, Hau and Nokio respectively.

-They briefly get depressed after losing an important fight, despite everything they've done to get stronger.

-However, they get over it and return to the main character's side.

-Finally, they both wear hoodies, but while Gladion's is black and red, Arata's is white and blue, so they have contrasting color schemes. Not much of a connection, but I thought it was kinda neat.