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0utf0xZer0 · 2011-03-31, 03:05

To clarify: I'm talking about male leads who are shouta-ish in the same way that Azusa from K-On! or Tenshi from Angel Beats are "loli-ish" - more a description of build than age.

Characters like Renji Asou from EF, Asaba from Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu, and Haruka from Yosuga no Sora are great examples of what I'm talking about.

Personally, I'd rank these characters as among my favourite types of male leads. They're likable in the same way that the stereotypical "high spirited moe girl" (ie. Miyafuji from Strike Witches) is likable. In a way, I suppose their lack of much masculinity gives them a certain underdog appeal.

As a side note, Charlotte Dunois from Infinite Stratos is a dead ringer for this character type when she dresses as a guy. Probably why I liked her a lot when she was introduced despite not normally caring for reverse trap characters.

Archon_Wing · 2011-03-31, 03:12

Hmm, does Mikado from Durarara! count? He's pretty funny.

ahelo · 2011-03-31, 09:36

Its okay being Shota-ish just as long as he doesn't turn into a wimp.

chachaboru · 2011-04-02, 09:16

it's okay, but my fav. type of male leads are like zero from VK or Ikuto from Shugo Chara

Vexx · 2011-04-02, 15:16

I'm blanking on his name (Shiritaki?) but the lead male from Mahoraba: Heartful Days... but yeah they're fun. I don't *prefer* them but they're a lot better than the "dumb as rocks" choice we see too frequently. I also like the mature type -> (Zakuro's guy, Horo's guy)

SilverSyko · 2011-04-02, 16:25

Feminine males are okay in romantic dramas/comedies and such, but otherwise I'd much rather a have a strong take-charge male lead with great physical capability and average to great intelligence.

If a feminine male lead actually manages to develop OUT of those tendencies and become somewhat more masculine, that shows good character development, which I like even more.~

RRW · 2011-04-02, 16:29

is trap included?

Malkuth · 2011-04-04, 23:07

NO!

Not in seinen, shoujo, shounen, or anywhere. But as traps, or in yaoi, yes

I also equality hate overly muscular and/or broad-shouldered character designs (main-stream 80s and 90s, as well as american animation).

roriconfan · 2011-04-05, 03:11

Quote:

DO you like shouta-ish or feminine male leads in your seinen romances?

Those are called Josei you silly goose...

Akito Kinomoto · 2011-04-05, 09:56

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Originally Posted by Archon_Wing

Hmm, does Mikado from Durarara! count? He's pretty funny.

I would hope he does. He's a true bromantic foil.

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Originally Posted by Malkuth

Not in seinen, shoujo, shounen, or anywhere. But as traps, or in yaoi, yes

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Originally Posted by roriconfan

Those are called Josei you silly goose...

It's called Demon Diary, mis amigos.

roriconfan · 2011-04-05, 10:00

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Originally Posted by Akito_Kinomoto

It's called Demon Diary, mis amigos.

http://myanimelist.net/manga.php?id=277

I don't see anywhere the term "for boys, shounen, or GAR." Plus it looks all feminine to me, like it's meant to be for girls only. Bad example.

2011-03-31, 03:05	Link #1
0utf0xZer0 Pretentious moe scholar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 37	DO you like shouta-ish or feminine male leads in your seinen romances? To clarify: I'm talking about male leads who are shouta-ish in the same way that Azusa from K-On! or Tenshi from Angel Beats are "loli-ish" - more a description of build than age. Characters like Renji Asou from EF, Asaba from Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu, and Haruka from Yosuga no Sora are great examples of what I'm talking about. Personally, I'd rank these characters as among my favourite types of male leads. They're likable in the same way that the stereotypical "high spirited moe girl" (ie. Miyafuji from Strike Witches) is likable. In a way, I suppose their lack of much masculinity gives them a certain underdog appeal. As a side note, Charlotte Dunois from Infinite Stratos is a dead ringer for this character type when she dresses as a guy. Probably why I liked her a lot when she was introduced despite not normally caring for reverse trap characters. __________________ Signature courtesy of Ganbaru.

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Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	I'm blanking on his name (Shiritaki?) but the lead male from Mahoraba: Heartful Days... but yeah they're fun. I don't prefer them but they're a lot better than the "dumb as rocks" choice we see too frequently. I also like the mature type -> (Zakuro's guy, Horo's guy) __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

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SilverSyko Okuyasu the Bird Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 32	Feminine males are okay in romantic dramas/comedies and such, but otherwise I'd much rather a have a strong take-charge male lead with great physical capability and average to great intelligence. If a feminine male lead actually manages to develop OUT of those tendencies and become somewhat more masculine, that shows good character development, which I like even more.~ __________________

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chachaboru Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: house	it's okay, but my fav. type of male leads are like zero from VK or Ikuto from Shugo Chara

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Malkuth Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Age: 43	NO! Not in seinen, shoujo, shounen, or anywhere. But as traps, or in yaoi, yes I also equality hate overly muscular and/or broad-shouldered character designs (main-stream 80s and 90s, as well as american animation).