Wada Sachiko on Brave Ephraim’s design:

“Eirika most likely cried when her brother put on their father’s armor.”

“I wanted to give Ephraim a slender version of the armor, but it began to resemble a Paladin’s armor more than Fado’s and I ended up with the final version. Ephraim takes after his father, but even wearing his armor, he still isn’t as dignified. Perhaps if he’s given 10 more years or so should do it😄”

“As for his injured facial expression, I thought it would be good to have him do a bold battlecry with a fearless smile, in the midst of losing control of his thirst for battle. In regards to Ephraim’s torn hem, I thought it would be easier for him to move around like that. ^^”