Characters like Ichikawa Kyotaro

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.

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.

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 🙏🏼

Greentreefrog said:

Rentaro from 100 Girlfriends starts strong.

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.

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.

BoomBakudan said:
Kousei Arima from Your Lie in April

Zarutaku said:
Most shounen romance protagonists are like that.

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

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.

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

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.

NegativeRei said:

Does this become harem along the way?

certifiedbinger said:

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.

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

NegativeRei said:

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

NegativeRei said:

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

NegativeRei said:

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

Biisoo said:

Time for a rewatch then :)

kyo_1 said:
@NegativeRei I didn’t watch 100 girlfriends for the harem I watched it for the comedy. Its actually pretty funny imo.

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.

Dayyan106 said:

maybe u can watch oresuki

Greentreefrog said:

Rentaro from 100 Girlfriends starts strong.

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

SATAN19 said:

lmao 😂

what else is in that list

SATAN19 said:

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.

SATAN19 said:

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.

FreedomKME said:
Takeo in Ore Monogatari.

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

NegativeRei said:

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

NegativeRei said:

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

FreedomKME said:

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.