I like Balmung's character design and he fits the title of being an Azure Knight really well. Moreso then Orca. Besides I'm really fond of characters that are calm and powerful.
I like Orca much, much more than Balmung. One of those reasons is the fact that I hated Balmung almost the instant he came on screen.
But putting aside my hatred for Balmung, Orca would still win out. He's cheerful, he's playful, he helps people out, he's friendly...he just seems like a whole lot of fun. Plus--I may be the only one who thinks this, but--I think he's cute.
Bulmung,
Reasons: 1: He can fly (that alone should be reason enough)
2: Like Kouen says: Balmung's character design fits the title of being an Azure Knight more than Orca's.
3: Orca's named after a whale, while Balmungs named after a sword. Which is cooler I ask you a big fish, or an ultimate sword.
Balmung all the way. Hes one of those guys who seems annoying and stupid at first but he grows on ya. Thast guy is awsome, he design makes him look like what michael the archangel should look like.
Orca was only level fifty when he went into a coma, how can he be the best player? Sure hes nice and helps the new players and all but he lacks the cool factor.
Balmung wins, in a fight and in whos cooler and better in my opinion.
Balmung is more mature and older. Orca is a 14 year old named Yasuhiko. I tend to like older characters more, not as in old old, just old through the defining of anime, 18-25. Besides Orca's player character was ripped off Bear and he's "nekkid". -_-