Characters like Ichikawa Kyotaro

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Nah cuz these type of male characters are my favourite but only one ik so far is ichikawa sadly so this thread is a saviour 🙏🏼

Dec 18, 12:01 AM

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Not meaning to be rude, and an honest take, but doesn’t that describe many male MCs in anime?

The rarity I see, is the confident and open male MC that has no problems talking to people or women.

Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating.

Dec 18, 12:06 AM

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ejleon said:
Not meaning to be rude, and an honest take, but doesn’t that describe many male MCs in anime?

The rarity I see, is the confident and open male MC that has no problems talking to people or women.

Rentaro from 100 Girlfriends starts strong.

Dec 18, 12:19 AM

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ejleon said:
Not meaning to be rude, and an honest take, but doesn’t that describe many male MCs in anime?

The rarity I see, is the confident and open male MC that has no problems talking to people or women.

I'm not talking about those lonely and shy MCs who are unable to talk to girls, have zero friends at the start and makes some friends along the way. I'm looking for characters that go through significant development and becomes a better person.

Okazaki Tomoya from Clannad is another example.

Dec 18, 12:22 AM

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Buckshot_ said:
Nah cuz these type of male characters are my favourite but only one ik so far is ichikawa sadly so this thread is a saviour 🙏🏼

I'd recommend you to watch Clannad and Re:Zero if you haven't.

Dec 18, 12:23 AM

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Greentreefrog said:

ejleon said:
Not meaning to be rude, and an honest take, but doesn’t that describe many male MCs in anime?

The rarity I see, is the confident and open male MC that has no problems talking to people or women.

Rentaro from 100 Girlfriends starts strong.

Thanks but I don't actually like Harem.

Dec 18, 12:25 AM

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ejleon said:
Not meaning to be rude, and an honest take, but doesn’t that describe many male MCs in anime?

The rarity I see, is the confident and open male MC that has no problems talking to people or women.

We have both an inferior complexity and a confident MC in japanese what we actually lack is just a normal MC that is not too confident nor like can't talk to girls
for example
MC from Days with my stepsister
or MC from pseudo harem
or MC from Rascal does not dream
We lack natural love development like we have in days with my stepsister or Rascal does not dream series.

Dec 18, 12:35 AM

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Kousei Arima from Your Lie in April

Dec 18, 12:38 AM

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Most shounen romance protagonists are like that.

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Dec 18, 12:38 AM

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Nirabu said:

ejleon said:
Not meaning to be rude, and an honest take, but doesn’t that describe many male MCs in anime?

The rarity I see, is the confident and open male MC that has no problems talking to people or women.

We have both an inferior complexity and a confident MC in japanese what we actually lack is just a normal MC that is not too confident nor like can't talk to girls
for example
MC from Days with my stepsister
or MC from pseudo harem
or MC from Rascal does not dream
We lack natural love development like we have in days with my stepsister or Rascal does not dream series.

Watch Insomniacs After School. Both the leads and the progression of their relationship feel realistic.

Dec 18, 12:47 AM

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Reply to ejleon

Not meaning to be rude, and an honest take, but doesn’t that describe many male MCs in anime?

The rarity I see, is the confident and open male MC that has no problems talking to people or women.

@ejleon Ichikawa isn't like ur generic shy male mc that has no reason to be scared talking to other people. But rather Ichikawa is a character that has internal conflict but go through significant character development as the story goes.

Dec 18, 12:47 AM

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BoomBakudan said:
Kousei Arima from Your Lie in April

Yes, he's another one. I've watched it already.

Dec 18, 12:52 AM

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Most shounen romance protagonists are like that.

@Zcategory you has too simple mind if u really think like this, there's no shounen romance protagonist in recent years that has writing,characterization,internal conflict and development like Ichikawa. Don't just because he's shy and awkward then u put them in those same category.

Dec 18, 12:56 AM

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Zarutaku said:
Most shounen romance protagonists are like that.

I'm not talking about those generic shy MCs.

Dec 18, 1:10 AM

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Zarutaku said:
Most shounen romance protagonists are like that.

I'm not talking about those generic shy MCs.

@NegativeRei Then https://myanimelist.net/anime/36098/Kimi_no_Suizou_wo_Tabetai

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Dec 18, 1:30 AM

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Zarutaku said:
@NegativeRei Then https://myanimelist.net/anime/36098/Kimi_no_Suizou_wo_Tabetai

Oh, I've been planning to watch it sometime. Will check it out.

Dec 18, 1:32 AM

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Bojji from Ranking of Kings actually fits this description, even though hes a bit different and not like your typical teenage MC. He's not necessarily introverted but he really lacks confidence and has an inferiority complex. Kage from the same show also has fantastic character development. Highly recommend

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Dec 18, 1:43 AM

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NegativeRei said:
I really enjoy characters with an inferiority complex who lack confidence at the beginning but grow and break out of their shell as the story goes on. Watching them develop always inspires me to become a better person. Another character like this is Natsuki Subaru from Re:Zero.

You should check out Jaku Chara Tomozaki Kun. It is pretty much a self improvement show about a pro gamer who learns to socialise, guided by a classmate. Nothing crazy, but it's a fun watch nonetheless.

Dec 18, 1:45 AM

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BoomBakudan said:
Bojji from Ranking of Kings actually fits this description, even though hes a bit different and not like your typical teenage MC. He's not necessarily introverted but he really lacks confidence and has an inferiority complex. Kage from the same show also has a fantastic character development. Highly recommend

Okay, I'll watch this then. Thank you.

Dec 18, 1:46 AM

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certifiedbinger said:

NegativeRei said:
I really enjoy characters with an inferiority complex who lack confidence at the beginning but grow and break out of their shell as the story goes on. Watching them develop always inspires me to become a better person. Another character like this is Natsuki Subaru from Re:Zero.

You should check out Jaku Chara Tomozaki Kun. It is pretty much a self improvement show about a pro gamer who learns to socialise, guided by a classmate. Nothing crazy, but it's a fun watch nonetheless.

Does this become harem along the way?

Dec 18, 1:48 AM

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Hikigaya Hachiman from Oregairu fits the bill. Kyotaro seems based on him actually, His whole negative persona and sigma style.

Dec 18, 1:53 AM

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@NegativeRei Then https://myanimelist.net/anime/36098/Kimi_no_Suizou_wo_Tabetai

Oh, I've been planning to watch it sometime. Will check it out.

@NegativeRei Make sure to prepare enough tissues for the last part.

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Dec 18, 1:54 AM

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NegativeRei said:

certifiedbinger said:

You should check out Jaku Chara Tomozaki Kun. It is pretty much a self improvement show about a pro gamer who learns to socialise, guided by a classmate. Nothing crazy, but it's a fun watch nonetheless.

Does this become harem along the way?

Nope. The MC actually evaluates and thinks about his feelings for certain classmates and decides to pursue a single girl that he falls for. No harem.

Dec 18, 1:56 AM

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certifiedbinger said:

NegativeRei said:

Does this become harem along the way?

Nope. The MC actually evaluates and thinks about his feelings for certain classmates and decides to pursue a single girl that he falls for. No harem.

Okay, I'll try it. Thank you.

Dec 18, 1:58 AM

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Biisoo said:
Hikigaya Hachiman from Oregairu fits the bill. Kyotaro seems based on him actually, His whole negative persona and sigma style.

I've watched Oregairu. Unfortunately, wasn't able to enjoy it as most of it went over my head.

Dec 18, 1:58 AM

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NegativeRei said:

Nirabu said:

We have both an inferior complexity and a confident MC in japanese what we actually lack is just a normal MC that is not too confident nor like can't talk to girls
for example
MC from Days with my stepsister
or MC from pseudo harem
or MC from Rascal does not dream
We lack natural love development like we have in days with my stepsister or Rascal does not dream series.

Watch Insomniacs After School. Both the leads and the progression of their relationship feel realistic.

Yeah I have watched it is also one of the few examples of natural love in anime medium

Dec 18, 2:03 AM

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Takeo in Ore Monogatari.

Dec 18, 2:16 AM

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@NegativeRei I didn’t watch 100 girlfriends for the harem I watched it for the comedy. Its actually pretty funny imo.

Dec 18, 2:27 AM

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Horimiya is similar, I'm pretty sure.

@NoIdea

Dec 18, 2:40 AM

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NegativeRei said:

Biisoo said:
Hikigaya Hachiman from Oregairu fits the bill. Kyotaro seems based on him actually, His whole negative persona and sigma style.

I've watched Oregairu. Unfortunately, wasn't able to enjoy it as most of it went over my head.

Time for a rewatch then :)

Dec 18, 3:04 AM

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NegativeRei said:

Biisoo said:
Hikigaya Hachiman from Oregairu fits the bill. Kyotaro seems based on him actually, His whole negative persona and sigma style.

I've watched Oregairu. Unfortunately, wasn't able to enjoy it as most of it went over my head.

You should try it again. Hikigaya is basically a premium version of Kyotaro, in some sense.

It really feels great to watch it 2nd or 3rd time as you know what happens so you can focus on what the dialogues are and what they can mean instead of what they show they mean. I highly recommend it, although, you should only watch it if you want to. Don't force it, else it won't be fun

Dec 18, 3:04 AM

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Biisoo said:

NegativeRei said:

I've watched Oregairu. Unfortunately, wasn't able to enjoy it as most of it went over my head.

Time for a rewatch then :)

Hahaha very true! It's been my longest run since a rewatch, 1 year and 3 months I think.

Time for a 6th rewatch, lol

Dec 18, 3:11 AM

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@Biisoo @SATAN19 okay, I'll add it to my "Anime I should re-evaluate list"

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Dec 18, 3:12 AM

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@NegativeRei I didn’t watch 100 girlfriends for the harem I watched it for the comedy. Its actually pretty funny imo.

I like comedy. I'll check out the first episode.

Dec 18, 3:12 AM

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NegativeRei said:
I really enjoy characters with an inferiority complex who lack confidence at the beginning but grow and break out of their shell as the story goes on. Watching them develop always inspires me to become a better person. Another character like this is Natsuki Subaru from Re:Zero.

maybe u can watch oresuki

Dec 18, 3:13 AM

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Dayyan106 said:

NegativeRei said:
I really enjoy characters with an inferiority complex who lack confidence at the beginning but grow and break out of their shell as the story goes on. Watching them develop always inspires me to become a better person. Another character like this is Natsuki Subaru from Re:Zero.

maybe u can watch oresuki

Sorry man, I don't like harem.

Dec 18, 3:35 AM

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@NegativeRei Though I do understand if the harem gets annoying 🤣

Dec 18, 3:49 AM

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Greentreefrog said:

ejleon said:
Not meaning to be rude, and an honest take, but doesn’t that describe many male MCs in anime?

The rarity I see, is the confident and open male MC that has no problems talking to people or women.

Rentaro from 100 Girlfriends starts strong.

That’s a gag manga so it doesn’t count lol you can’t expect any serious romantic depth from that show

Dec 18, 6:15 AM

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@Biisoo @SATAN19 okay, I'll add it to my "Anime I should re-evaluate list"

lmao 😂

what else is in that list

Dec 18, 6:46 AM

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SATAN19 said:

NegativeRei said:
@Biisoo @SATAN19 okay, I'll add it to my "Anime I should re-evaluate list"

lmao 😂

what else is in that list

Basically, anime I think I should've enjoyed more. There are shows like Re:Zero S2 and AOT.

Dec 18, 6:53 AM

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NegativeRei said:

SATAN19 said:

lmao 😂

what else is in that list

Basically, anime I think I should've enjoyed more. There are shows like Re:Zero S2 and AOT.

Ah that makes sense! There are a lot of such shows. Hope you do enjoy them when you watch it again.

Also, as I suggested, don't force yourself to rewatch any of these shows. Eventually, you will feel like watching those shows again. Trust me.

Dec 18, 7:40 AM

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SATAN19 said:

NegativeRei said:

Basically, anime I think I should've enjoyed more. There are shows like Re:Zero S2 and AOT.

Ah that makes sense! There are a lot of such shows. Hope you do enjoy them when you watch it again.

Also, as I suggested, don't force yourself to rewatch any of these shows. Eventually, you will feel like watching those shows again. Trust me.

Yeah, I'll rewatch them when I feel like it.

Dec 18, 7:40 AM

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SATAN19 said:

NegativeRei said:

Basically, anime I think I should've enjoyed more. There are shows like Re:Zero S2 and AOT.

Ah that makes sense! There are a lot of such shows. Hope you do enjoy them when you watch it again.

Also, as I suggested, don't force yourself to rewatch any of these shows. Eventually, you will feel like watching those shows again. Trust me.

Yeah, I'll rewatch them when I feel like it.

Dec 18, 10:30 AM

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FreedomKME said:
Takeo in Ore Monogatari.

YES, he really really fits the bill here. I would also recommend Nazo no Kanojo X, which taught me waaay back then how to treat girls once you get them to go out with you hehehe

Dec 18, 10:37 AM

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inigo_montoya said:

FreedomKME said:
Takeo in Ore Monogatari.

YES, he really really fits the bill here. I would also recommend Nazo no Kanojo X, which taught me waaay back then how to treat girls once you get them to go out with you hehehe

I heard that anime is kind of creepy, is it?

Dec 18, 11:04 AM

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NegativeRei said:

inigo_montoya said:

YES, he really really fits the bill here. I would also recommend Nazo no Kanojo X, which taught me waaay back then how to treat girls once you get them to go out with you hehehe

I heard that anime is kind of creepy, is it?

It is, is not really romantic, just weird for the sake of it. There isn't much development of anything either. I don't know if the manga goes anywhere, but the anime doesn't.

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NegativeRei said:

inigo_montoya said:

YES, he really really fits the bill here. I would also recommend Nazo no Kanojo X, which taught me waaay back then how to treat girls once you get them to go out with you hehehe

I heard that anime is kind of creepy, is it?

It is, is not really romantic, just weird for the sake of it. There isn't much development of anything either. I don't know if the manga goes anywhere, but the anime doesn't.

Dec 18, 11:12 AM

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FreedomKME said:

NegativeRei said:

I heard that anime is kind of creepy, is it?

It is, is not really romantic, just weird for the sake of it. There isn't much development of anything either. I don't know if the manga goes anywhere, but the anime doesn't.

not my cup of tea then

Dec 18, 12:35 PM

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ejleon said:
Not meaning to be rude, and an honest take, but doesn’t that describe many male MCs in anime?

The rarity I see, is the confident and open male MC that has no problems talking to people or women.

Rentaro from 100 Girlfriends starts strong.

@Greentreefrog Good point, that male MC is all about helping the women the god accidentally put as his matches, so he is confident and strong.

Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating.

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