even though Archer is a guy, I still like him. He's cool (plus, I like just about anyone w/ silver hair...) and very self-sacrificing. I like his armor and abilities. (Having countless blades/swords is AWSOME!!) He's also so multi-talented: swordsmanship (swords/blades) and bowmanship. But most of all, I love how he died. Putting others before himself and fighting to the very end.
p.s.
He actually spoke good English!! That's pretty rare among Japanese animes!