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This is a list of the typical character archetypes in [[anime]]. All characters on all the [[animu]] fit into one of these. Every. Single. One. Which goes to show you that outside of schoolgirls being raped by tentacles, the Japanese are actually pretty uncreative.
This is a list of the typical character archetypes in [[anime]]. All characters on all the [[animu]] fit into one of these. Every. Single. One. Which goes to show you that outside of schoolgirls being raped by tentacles, the Japanese are actually pretty uncreative.


==[[Pussy|The Whiny Main Character (WMC)]]==
==The [[Pussy|Whiny Main Character (WMC)]]==
The Whiny Main Character is just that, a pathetic twat who whines constantly about ''everything'' throughout whatever fruity magical adventure they're on. They only actually do anything if at least three other characters are in mortal danger and have spent the last five minutes yelling their name. This archetype was probably meant for nerds to [[Mary Sue|put their faces on]] so they can pretend they're the one getting [[BDSM|beat up]] by the Strong Independent Chick (who always secretly loves them, no matter how much of a fuck-up they are). Nearly every animu has a WMC because Japanese males hate the fact their [[penis]]es are so small, and they express their impotent rage by [[otakukin|projecting themselves onto the character]].  Most WMCs are, of course, male, but can be female, such as in the case of ''Gunbuster''. Other typical characteristics are that they eat more food in one sitting than all of Africa eats in a year; when faced with a threat they become suddenly "brave," "cocky," and "gallant". This archetype is blissfully [[retard|naïve]] and [[gay|always enjoys a challenge]].
The Whiny Main Character is just that, a pathetic twat who whines constantly about ''everything'' throughout whatever fruity magical adventure they're on. They only actually do anything if at least three other characters are in mortal danger and have spent the last five minutes yelling their name. This archetype was probably meant for nerds to [[Mary Sue|put their faces on]] so they can pretend they're the one getting [[BDSM|beat up]] by the Strong Independent Chick (who always secretly loves them, no matter how much of a fuck-up they are). Nearly every animu has a WMC because Japanese males hate the fact their [[penis]]es are so small, and they express their impotent rage by [[otakukin|projecting themselves onto the character]].  Most WMCs are, of course, male, but can be female, such as in the case of ''Gunbuster''. Other typical characteristics are that they eat more food in one sitting than all of Africa eats in a year; when faced with a threat they become suddenly "brave," "cocky," and "gallant". This archetype is blissfully [[retard|naïve]] and [[gay|always enjoys a challenge]].


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Image:Ninjasvsemos.jpg|[[Naruto]] from... y'know... that series... what was it? ''[[Battletoads]]''???  
Image:Ninjasvsemos.jpg|[[Naruto]] from... y'know... that series... what was it? ''[[Battletoads]]''???  
Image:Yugioh_costume.jpg|[[Yugioh|Yugi]], or at least one of his many personalities.
Image:Yugioh_costume.jpg|[[Yugioh|Yugi]], or at least one of his many personalities.
Image:Ithappenedithappenedithpx6.jpg|Ash getting [[raped|fucked]] by [[Gary Oak]]. IT HAPPENED!!!
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Image:Ithappenedithappenedithpx6.jpg|Ash getting [[raped|fucked]] by [[Gary Oak]]. IT HAPPENED!!!
Image:Haruhi kyon2.jpg|Kyon from ''[[The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya|Haruhi]]'' reacting to everything Haruhi ever does.
Image:Haruhi kyon2.jpg|Kyon from ''[[The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya|Haruhi]]'' reacting to everything Haruhi ever does.
Image:Edward-elric-fammy.jpg|[[Fullmetal Alchemist|Edward Elric]] can't stop whining about his robot brother or some such shit.
Image:Amuro.jpg|Amuro from [[Gundam|Mobile Suit Gundam]], the prototype to all these whiny motherfuckers. He's really just there for Char (and the audience) to laugh at.
Image:Edward_Elric.png|Edward Elric From [[FMA]].
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==[[Mary Sue|Strong Independent Chick (SIC)]]==
==The [[Mary Sue|Strong Independent Chick (SIC)]]==
This chick's one and only purpose is usually to bean guys over the head with mallets if they suggest a date or sex with anything for any reason.  [[Fanboy]]s laugh their asses off when this happens, but intelligent people will say [[Unfunny|"That wasn't funny."]]  This character will most likely fall in love with the main character for [[slut|some reason]], no matter how [[shemale|whiny his voice is]]. She will always express her love with extra abuse. She'll also prevent the Pervert from getting any tang round here. Nearly all [[fanservice]] is of these characters. Not to be confused with the Introvert.
This chick's one and only purpose is usually to bean guys over the head with mallets if they suggest a date or sex with anything for any reason.  [[Fanboy]]s laugh their asses off when this happens, but intelligent people will say [[Unfunny|"That wasn't funny."]]  This character will most likely fall in love with the main character for [[slut|some reason]], no matter how [[shemale|whiny his voice is]]. She will always express her love with extra abuse. She'll also prevent the Pervert from getting any tang round here. Nearly all [[fanservice]] is of these characters. Not to be confused with the Introvert.


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Image:Onepiecehentai2.jpg|Nami from ''[[One Piece]]'' wearing a two piece!
Image:Onepiecehentai2.jpg|Nami from ''[[One Piece]]'' wearing a two piece!
image:PUTCOCKHERE.jpg|Sakura from ''[[Naruto]]''. Who are we kidding; what is [[ALL CAPS|"INDEPENDENT" OR EVEN "STRONG" ABOUT HER?]]
Image:PUTCOCKHERE.jpg|Sakura from ''[[Naruto]]''. Who are we kidding; what is [[ALL CAPS|"INDEPENDENT" OR EVEN "STRONG" ABOUT HER?]]
Image:Misty O'IttyBittyTitties.jpg|Misty from ''[[Pokémon]]''. Married a bicycle.
Image:Sakura Urusei Yatsura.jpg|Sakura from ''Ususei Yatsura'', an early archetype; possibly also a lesbian.
Image:Sakura Urusei Yatsura.jpg|Sakura from ''Ususei Yatsura'', an early archetype; possibly also a lesbian.
Image:Tits and ass in Yugioh.jpg|Téa from ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh]]''. Oh hell, she is worse than Sakura.
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Image:Tits and ass in Yugioh.jpg|Téa from ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh]]''. Oh hell, she is worse than Sakura.
Image:BlackLagoonRevy.jpg|Revi from ''Black Lagoon'' (may double as batshit [[insane]]).
Image:BlackLagoonRevy.jpg|Revi from ''Black Lagoon'' (may double as batshit [[insane]]).
Image:Asuka penis.jpg|Asuka from ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'', who went batshit insane and ended up dying, but came back later.
Image:Asuka penis.jpg|Asuka from ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'', who went batshit insane and ended up dying, but came back later.
Image:CowboyBebop34-1.jpg|Faye Valentine from ''[[Cowboy Bebop]]'', who went batshit insane and ended up crying.
Image:CowboyBebop34-1.jpg|Faye Valentine from ''[[Cowboy Bebop]]'', who went batshit insane and ended up crying.
Image:Haruhi-posing.jpg|[[The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya|Haruhi]] is so independent she's [[God]].
Image:Haruhi-posing.jpg|[[The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya|Haruhi]]: she's so [[Mary Sue|independent]] she's [[God]].
Image:Lina-try2.gif|Lina Inverse from ''Slayers''. Everything that is said about strong independent chicks in this section describes her perfectly.
Image:Ginza.jpeg|Hibari Ginza of ''Speed Grapher'', self-defense specialist.
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*[[Wapanese|Weeaboo fangirls]] (they wish)
*[[Wapanese|Weeaboo fangirls]] (they wish)


==[[Pervert|The Pervert (PERV)]]==
==The [[Pervert]]==
This guy will usually steal and/or try to look at girls' panties, for that oh-so-necessary [[pantyshot]]. These characters are meant to portray the [[pedophile|average Japanese male]]. [[Kawaii]]. ^_________________^
This guy will usually steal and/or try to look at girls' panties, for that oh-so-necessary [[pantyshot]]. These characters are meant to portray the [[pedophile|average Japanese male]]. Groping of breasts is also required of this guy, which is why they get kicked in the nuts by the SIC most often, usually after copping [[masochist|a feel from them]]. [[virgins|Perverts]] are always sniveling [[manchildren]] who can't even think about a pair of breasts without losing a pint of blood.
 
Groping of breasts is also required of this guy. They get kicked in the nuts by the Strong Independent Chick most often, usually after copping a feel from them. Most characters like this are sniveling man-children who can't even think about a pair of breasts without losing a pint of blood.


===Notable Perverts===
===Notable Perverts===
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Image:ken_akamatsu.jpg|Keitaro from ''[[Love Hina]]''.
Image:ken_akamatsu.jpg|Keitaro from ''[[Love Hina]]''.
Image:DBZhentai1.jpg|Master Roshi from ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]''. The legend, the original, the archetype in a nutshell.
Image:DBZhentai1.jpg|Master Roshi from ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]''. The legend, the original, the archetype in a nutshell.
Image:Pokemonhentai20992819.jpg|Brock from ''[[Pokémon]]''. Likely covering up for [[homosexuality]].
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Image:Pokemonhentai20992819.jpg|Brock from ''[[Pokémon]]''. Likely covering up for [[homosexuality]].
Image:Miroku.jpg|Miroku from ''[[Inuyasha]]''.
Image:Miroku.jpg|Miroku from ''[[Inuyasha]]''.
Image:BokusatsuTenshiDokuro-chan Sakura.jpg|Sakura Kusakabe from ''[[TL;DR|Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan]]''.  Likely to be [[rape|violently beaten to death]] in every episode.
Image:BokusatsuTenshiDokuro-chan Sakura.jpg|Sakura Kusakabe from ''[[TL;DR|Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan]]''.  Likely to be [[raped|violently beaten to death]] in every episode.
Image:DrIrie.jpg| Dr. Irie from ''[[Higurashi]]''. He's an obvious pedophile.
Image:DrIrie.jpg| Dr. Irie from ''[[Higurashi]]''. He's an obvious pedophile.
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* [[Chris-chan]].
* [[Chris-chan]].


==[[Kawaii|Small Annoying Thing (SAT)]]==
==The [[Critter|Small Annoying Thing (SAT)]]==
No series of Annie May can get the okay without having one of these little shits around. The only reason these exist is because they're [[Oh exploitable|marketable]] ([[weeaboo]]s love to buy [[plastic crap]] based on SATs). [[useless|They usually can't talk]], but if they can, [[Pikachu|their annoyingly high pitched voices will never leave your head]]. They all have some dumb gimmick like being [[fatty|obsessed with desserts]], or burrowing into the digestive tract of the SIC, triggering an ever-popular colonoscopy episode. The [[retard|Beautiful Airhead]] is of course drawn to these things.
No series of Annie May can get the okay without having one of these little shits around. The only reason SATs exist is because they're [[Oh exploitable|marketable]]; [[weeaboos]] love to buy [[plastic crap]] based on them. SATs usually can't talk but if they do, they usually have annoyingly high-pitched voices and spam godawful catchphrases that will never leave your head. Some also have a dumb gimmick like being [[fatty|obsessed with desserts]] or burrowing into the digestive tract of the SIC, triggering an ever-popular colonoscopy episode. The [[retard|Beautiful Airhead]] is of course drawn to these things.


===Notable Small Annoying Things===
===Notable Small Annoying Things===
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Image:OnePieceHentai21.jpg|Chopper from ''[[One Piece]]'', who's even voiced by the same cunt who voices Pikachu.
Image:OnePieceHentai21.jpg|Chopper from ''[[One Piece]]'', who's even voiced by the same cunt who voices Pikachu.
Image:Shinji,_an_hero.gif|Shinji from ''[[Evangelion]]''. Sad but true, a rare double-up.
Image:Shinji,_an_hero.gif|Shinji from ''[[Evangelion]]''. Sad but true, a rare double-up.
Image:Pen pen evangelion.jpg|Pen pen:an actual penguin that looks like a penguin
Image:Hamtaro-eating.jpg|Hamtaro, inspires dreams in perverts everywhere.
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Image:Hamtaro-eating.jpg|Hamtaro, inspires dreams in perverts everywhere.
Image:Mokonas.jpg|The twin Mokonas from ''Tsubasa'' and ''XXXholic'', aka those two little fluffy things that everyone wants to beat the shit out of.
Image:Mokonas.jpg|The twin Mokonas from ''[[Tsubasa]]'' and ''XXXholic'', aka those two little fluffy things that everyone wants to beat the shit out of.
Image:CowboyBebopEin.jpg|[[no|Does this count?]]
Image:Puar.jpg|Puar, that annoying-ass flying cat thing from ''DBZ''.
Image:Sailormoon-luna-artemis.jpg|Luna and Artemis from ''Sailor Moon''; Chibi-Usa also counts.
Image:Ryookitm.jpg|Ryo-Ohki from ''Tenchi Muyo'', a cute little cabbit/spacefaring [[pirate]] vessel.
Image:Buttpirate.jpg| As if [[Gurren Lagann]] wasn't bad enough.
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===Minor Small Annoying Things===
===Minor Small Annoying Things===
*Every Pokémon not mentioned above.
*Every Pokémon not mentioned above
*Mieu the Cheagle, though it is fun to watch him get beat up by [[Fag|Luke]].
*Mieu the Cheagle, though it is fun to watch him get beat up by [[Fag|Luke]]
*Every [[catgirl]] EVAR!!1!
*[[catgirl|Catgirls]]
*[[Invader Zim|GIR]]
*[[Invader Zim|GIR]]
*Your [[penis]]
*Your [[penis]]
*Your [[Dickgirl|mom's penis]]
*Your [[Dickgirl|mom's penis]]
*[[You]]
*[[You]]
*Kon from ''[[Bleach]]''
*[[Bleach|Kon from]]


==[[Hater|The Pissed Off Guy (POG)]]==
==The [[Hater|Pissed Off Guy (POG)]]==
The Pissed Off Guy is there to look [[RAGE|angry]]. Due to the limitations of the anime drawing style, however, he usually ends up looking constipated. This guy is [[Internet tough guy|always angry]], and [[USI|doesn't care about anything]] besides fighting or [[fag|his hair]], but is actually always a complete [[pussy|wuss]], even compared to the SAT. Usually ends up getting his ass kicked until The WMC comes in and saves him. If he was real, you would be sure he'd have a Myspace and be a [[camwhore]] or [[internet tough guy]]. 99% of all [[slash]] is between these and WMCs.
POGs are only there to look [[RAGE|angry]], however they usually end up looking constipated due to the limitations of the anime drawing style. These guys are the embodiment of [[Internet tough guys]] as they always bitch about something and [[USI|don't care about anything]] besides fighting or [[fag|their hair]].  But that doesn't matter as they always end up getting their asses kicked the most, even compared to the SATs. So it is always up to the WMCs to come in and save their ass. Just so you know, [[99.9%|most]] [[slash]] is between these and the WMCs.


===Notable Pissed Off Guys===
===Notable Pissed Off Guys===
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Image:Digimon lesb.jpg|Matt from ''[[Digimon]]''.
Image:Digimon lesb.jpg|Matt from ''[[Digimon]]''.
Image:Vegeta3.gif|[[OVER 9000|Vegeta]], one of the most pissed off characters in all of animu.
Image:Vegeta3.gif|[[OVER 9000|Vegeta]], one of the most pissed off characters in all of animu.
Image:Giroro.jpg| Giroro from ''Keroro Gunsou/Sgt. Frog''. Vegeta's got nothing on this guy, as no one in the universe is more pissed off than him.
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Image:Giroro.jpg| Giroro from ''Keroro Gunsou/Sgt. Frog''. Vegeta's got nothing on this guy, as no one in the universe is more pissed off than him.
Image:Scar-FMA.jpg|[[Fullmetal Alchemist|Scar]] is pissed off because he and his people are [[Arab|brown-skinned terrorists]]  
Image:Fullmetal alchemist scar.jpg|[[Fullmetal Alchemist|Scar]] is pissed off because he and his people are [[Arab|brown-skinned terrorists]] who were appropriately [[holocaust|euthanized by the government]].
File:Suigintou_nazi.jpg|Suigintou from [[Rozen Maiden]]. Hates Shinku with a passion.
Image:Zechs_angry.jpg|When [[Gundam Wing|Zechs']] mask comes off, [[OH SHI-]]
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Image:Heeroyuy.jpg|Heero Yuy of ''[[Gundam Wing]]''.
Image:Heeroyuy.jpg|Heero Yuy of ''[[Gundam Wing]]''.
Image:Ken ichijouji digimon.jpg|A former villain with a dark past, [[Digimon|Ken Ichijouji]] is [[TL;DR|swimming in backstory]].
Image:Alphonse elric fullmetal alchemist.jpg|[[Fullmetal Alchemist|Alphonse Elric]] is sad because his cock is in another dimension.
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==[[Retard|The Beautiful Airhead (BA)]]==
==The [[Retard|Beautiful Airhead (BA)]]==
Usually female, the Airhead serves no other purpose other than to stand there and look stupid while a [[pantyshot|stiff wind blows up her skirt, so everyone can see her panties]]. [[Whore|Clothes are an alien concept to the Airhead, as she can never seem to keep them on. Her hobbies include bending over countertops, hanging around practically naked, watching her clothes fall off with a blank expression]], and [[useless|screaming at pitches high enough to shatter glass]].
Usually female, the BA serves no other purpose than to stand there and look stupid while a [[pantyshot|stiff wind blows up her skirt so everyone can see her panties]]. Clothes are an alien concept to BAs, as they can never seem to keep them on. The BA's hobbies include bending over countertops, hanging around practically naked, watching her clothes fall off with a blank expression, and screaming at pitches high enough to shatter glass.


===Notable Beautiful Airheads===
===Notable Beautiful Airheads===
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Image:1191910293347.jpg|Orihime from ''[[Bleach]]'', IQ is believed to be less than zero.
Image:Inoue_Orihime_and_Kurosaki_Ichigo_(Bleach)_drawn_by_Shinozuka_Jouji.jpg|Orihime from ''[[Bleach]]'', IQ is believed to be less than zero.
Image:Azumanga osaka batshit crazy bestiality.png|[[Osaka]] from ''[[Azumanga Daioh]]''.
Image:Azumanga osaka batshit crazy bestiality.png|[[Osaka]] from ''[[Azumanga Daioh]]''.
Image:Digimonhentai.jpg|Every girl in ''[[Digimon]]'', seriously.
Image:Senshimoon.gif|[[Sailor Moon]] from a show [[you]] should already know.
Image:Senshimoon.gif|[[Sailor Moon]] from a show [[you]] should already know.
Image:Ifuritaw.jpg|Ifruita from the ''El Hazard'' TV series.
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Image:Mihoshi-Police uniform.jpg|Mihoshi from ''Tenchi Muyo'', archetypical ditzy blonde, bordering on being [[retarded|mentally handicapped]].
Image:Ifuritaw.jpg|Ifruita from the ''El Hazard'' TV series.
Image:Excel-saga-excel.jpg|And who could forget Excel from ''Excel Saga''?
Image:Excel-saga-excel.jpg|And who could forget Excel from ''Excel Saga''?
Image:CowboyBebopEdward.jpg|<s>Does this count?</s> No, it doesn't; she's a fucking genius at hacking which means she isn't an airhead, just an [[Aspie|idiot savant]].
Image:Mikuru-asahina-haruhi.png|MI- MI- [[The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya|MIKURU]] BEAM
Image:Mikuru-asahina-haruhi.png|MI- MI- [[The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya|MIKURU]] BEAM
Image:Gourrygabriev.jpg|Gourry Gabriev from ''Slayers'', an example of the rare male airhead.
Image:Misa amane deathnote.jpg|Misa Amane from ''[[Death Note]]''. Light couldn't stand this bitch, and not just because he was [[:File:Lolfanservice.jpg|gay for L]] the whole time.
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==[[Stalker|The Introvert]] ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator INFP])==
==The [[Emo|Introvert]] ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator INFP])==
This character is '''always''' a girl with [[emo|dark hair with and/or long bangs]]. She starts off meek and introverted, [[stalker|always spy on the WMC]], but from the WMC's bravery she learns to [[Mary Sue|be herself and evolve into a Strong Independent Chick]] .
This character is '''always''' a girl with [[emo|dark hair and/or long bangs]]. She starts off meek and introverted, [[stalker|always spying on the WMC]], but from the WMC's bravery she learns to be herself and evolve into a [[Mary Sue|Strong Independent Chick]].


===Notable Introverts===
===Notable Introverts===
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Image:TT RavenC.jpg|Raven from ''[[Teen Titans]]''.
Image:TT RavenC.jpg|Raven from ''[[Teen Titans]]''
Image:Tkss_hinata01.jpg|Hinata from ''[[Naruto]]''. Wasn't good enough to become an SIC...
Image:Tkss_hinata01.jpg|Hinata from ''[[Naruto]]''
Image:LoveHina Plotline.jpg|Shinobu from ''[[Love Hina]]''.
Image:LoveHina Plotline.jpg|Shinobu from ''[[Love Hina]]''.
Image:Evangelionhentai3.jpg|Rei From ''Neon Genesis Evangelion''.
Image:Evangelionhentai3.jpg|Rei From ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]''.
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Image:Yuki-nagato.jpg|Yuki Nagato from ''[[The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya]]''; her excuse is she's an android.
Image:Yuki-nagato.jpg|Yuki Nagato from''[[The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya]]''. This one's excuse is that she's an alien android.
Image:Fullmetal alchemist sheska.jpg|[[Fullmetal Alchemist|Sheska]] has an eidetic memory and self-esteem problems; likes to bury herself <s>in</s> under a stack of books.
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Image:GendoIkari.jpg|[[Gendo Pose|Gendo]] from ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]''. Resident columnist in ''Bad Science/Parenting Monthly''. Fan of [[loli]].
Image:GendoIkari.jpg|[[Gendo Pose|Gendo]] from ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]''. Resident columnist in ''Bad Science/Parenting Monthly''. Fan of [[loli]].
Image:Rena-Ryuuguu.jpg|Rena Ryuuguu from ''Higurashi''. Cute, happy teenage girl on the outside, batshit insane serial killer on the inside.
Image:Rena-Ryuuguu.jpg|Rena Ryuuguu from ''[[Higurashi]]''. Cute, happy teenage girl on the outside, batshit insane serial killer on the inside.
Image:Fullmetal alchemist kimblee.jpg|[[Fullmetal Alchemist|Kimblee]] is a genocidal war criminal; committed the [[Vietnam|My Lai]] of his universe [[for great justice]].
Image:Umineko-beatricetrollolol.jpg|Beatrice basically just trolls everyone, including [[you]].
Image:Umineko-beatricetrollolol.jpg|Beatrice basically just trolls everyone, including [[you]].
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===Minor Batshit Insane Guys===
===Minor Batshit Insane Guys===
* Everyone from ''[[Higurashi]]'' [[Spoiler|when those parasites take control of them]].
* Everyone from ''[[Higurashi]]'' [[Spoiler|when those parasites take control of them]].
* Almost everyone else from ''Bobobo''-bobo-bobo.
* Almost everyone else from ''Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo''


==[[Obsessive-compulsive disorder|The Annoying Perfectionist (AP)]]==
==[[Obsessive-compulsive disorder|The Annoying Perfectionist (AP)]]==
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Image:Chirikitsu.png|Chiri Kitsu from ''Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei''. Maybe this doesn't count since she's technically a parody of this archetype.
Image:Chirikitsu.png|Chiri Kitsu from ''Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei''. Maybe this doesn't count since she's technically a parody of this archetype.
Image:Mikamiterudeathnote.jpg|Teru Mikami from ''[[Death Note]]''; his [[OCD]] wound up fucking over everything for his [[BDSM|master]], [[God|Light]].
Image:Mikamiterudeathnote.jpg|Teru Mikami from ''[[Death Note]]''; his [[OCD]] wound up fucking over everything for his [[BDSM|master]], [[God|Light]].
File:Hinaichigo Kanada dont rape us plx.gif|Kanaria (the one on the right) from Rozen Maiden
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==[[Nerd|The Convenient Prodigy]] ([[CP]])==
==[[Nerd|The Convenient Prodigy]] ([[CP]])==
Usually, this character can whip up whatever you happen to need whenever you happen to need it. A new robot arm? An interdimensional gate? A gun bigger than the planet? None of these are a problem. Alternatively, this character is a misunderstood genius who always [[Obvious|wonders]] why everyone thinks he/she is so weird. Mostly, these freaks are around as ''[[Latin|dei ex machina]]'' who are employed to usefully explain the inexplicable.
Usually, this character can whip up whatever you happen to need whenever you happen to need it. A new robot arm? An interdimensional gate? A gun bigger than the planet? None of these are a problem. Alternatively, this character is a misunderstood genius who always [[Obvious|wonders]] why everyone thinks he/she is so weird. Mostly, these freaks are around as ''[[Latin|deus ex machina]]'' who are employed to usefully explain the inexplicable.


===Notable Convenient Prodigies===
===Notable Convenient Prodigies===
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Image:Winryrockbellwrench.jpg|[[Fullmetal Alchemist|Winry Rockbell]] constructed Edward's automail arm, leg, and penis.
Image:Winryrockbellwrench.jpg|[[Fullmetal Alchemist|Winry Rockbell]] constructed Edward's automail arm, leg, and penis.
Image:Washuutenchimuyo.jpg|Washuu from ''Tenchi Muyo'' can build a spaceship out of a brick.
Image:Washuutenchimuyo.jpg|Washuu from ''Tenchi Muyo'' can build a spaceship out of a brick.
Image:L-deathnote.jpg|[[Death Note|L]], the world's most brilliant [[Fucktard|detective]].
Image:L-deathnote.jpg|[[Death Note|L]], the world's most brilliant [[Fucktard|detective]].
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Image:Daisukebattleangel.jpg|Daisuke from ''Battle Angel Alita'', a masterful [[Fleshlight|cybernetics]] expert.
Image:Dbzbulma.jpg|It's all about [[Drugs|capsules]]!
Image:Bitcloudzoids.jpg|WOW OMG HE IS DA ONLY ONE WHO CAN DRIVE DA [[Zoids|LIGER ZERO]] [[Sup Dawg|DAWG]]
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==[[Steroids|The Macho Guy (MG)]]==
==[[Steroids|The Macho Guy (MG)]]==
Unlike all the other annoying archetypes, this guy is somewhat likable. This is because, whenever there is a problem, [[Awesome|this guy solves everything with violence while laughing his ass off in the process. When this happens, he often destroys most of the scenery around him in the process]]. These guys are rare to find because <s>most of the time, they just barely fall under the POG and/or BIG archetype</s> [[duh|they make the other characters look like pussies]].
Unlike all the other annoying archetypes, this guy is somewhat likable. This is because, whenever there is a problem, [[Awesome|this guy solves everything with violence while laughing his ass off in the process. When this happens, he often destroys most of the scenery around him in the process]]. These guys are rare to find because they just barely fall under the POG and/or BIG archetype most of the time, and also because they make the other characters look like pussies. (''See also: [[RIKI-OH]]'')


===[[Fist of the North Star|Notable Macho Guy]]===
===[[Fist of the North Star|Notable Macho Guy]]===
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===Pussies That are Almost MGs but Fall Short===
===Pussies That are Almost MGs but Fall Short===
*A lot of the main characters from ''[[Gurren Lagann]]''. <del>WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK THEY ARE!?</del> Shitty overrated animu characters.
*A lot of the main characters from ''[[Gurren Lagann]]''.
*Most of the main characters from ''[[DBZ]]''.
*Most of the main characters from ''[[DBZ]]''.
*Major Armstrong from ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist]]''.
*Major Armstrong from ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist]]''.
*Kenpachi Zaraki from ''[[Bleach]]''.
*Kenpachi Zaraki from ''[[Bleach]]''.


==[[Fag|The Ambiguously Gay Guy ([F]AGG)]]==
==The [[Fag|Ambiguously Gay Guy ([F]AGG)]]==
The exact opposite of the MG. Generally, the only reason they're considered guys is because they [[shemale|have penises]]. Also known as "[[Bishounen|bishies]]," they dress pretty like all the Japanese male idols, because Japan thinks that's [[irony|manly]]. They tend to cross over with other archetypes, typically the WMC or on occasions, the Pervert. If they are neither, they'll probably just be a [[douche]]. Despite their ambiguously gay appearance, they are usually asexual or straight, depending on the main character's gender. They are guaranteed to have tons of [[fangirl]]s who write [[fanfiction]]s featuring them and another AGG having [[buttsecks]].
The exact opposite of the MG. Generally, the only reason they're considered guys is because they [[shemale|have penises]]. Also known as "[[Bishounen|bishies]]," they dress pretty like all the Japanese male idols, because Japan thinks that's [[irony|manly]]. They tend to cross over with other archetypes, typically the WMC or on occasions, the Pervert. If they are neither, they'll probably just be a [[douche]]. Despite their ambiguously gay appearance, they are usually asexual or straight, depending on the main character's gender. They are guaranteed to have tons of [[fangirl]]s who write [[fanfiction]]s featuring them and another AGG having [[buttsecks]].


===Notable Ambiguously Gay Guys===
===Notable Ambiguously Gay Guys===
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Image:Count d little pet shop of horrors.jpg|Count D (''Little Pet Shop of Horrors'') will sell you Small Annoying Things that soon become Big Angry Things...
Image:Count d little pet shop of horrors.jpg|Count D (''Pet Shop of Horrors'') will sell you Small Annoying Things that soon become Big Angry Things...
Image:Duomaxwellgundamwing.jpg|Seriously though, [[Gundam Wing|Duo Maxwell]]'s totally straight.
Image:Duomaxwellgundamwing.jpg|Seriously though, [[Gundam Wing|Duo Maxwell]]'s totally straight.
Image:Zarbon dragon ball z.jpg|[[Dragon Ball Z|Zarbon]]'s true form better reflects his personality.
Image:Griffithberserk.jpg|Griffith from ''Berserk'' can't get enough of Guts' long, thick, formidable sword.
Image:Kaworou.jpg|Kaworou Nagisa from [[Neon Genesis Evangelion]] Oddly enough, [[Faggot|this guy]] actually admits to being gay, then proceeds to have hot monkey sex with [[Emo|Shinji]] in the bathtub. Also, is [[LOLWUT|is in some weird ass-backwards way related to Shinji.]]
Image:Kaworou.jpg|Kaworou Nagisa from [[Neon Genesis Evangelion]] Oddly enough, [[Faggot|this guy]] actually admits to being gay, then proceeds to have hot monkey sex with [[Emo|Shinji]] in the bathtub. Also, is [[LOLWUT|is in some weird ass-backwards way related to Shinji.]]
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A once rare commodity, now located in the bargain section. Like the AGG, they look gay. Unlike the AGG, they '''are''' gay. They are [[at least 100]] times girlier than the girliest girl in the show. Their ultimate wish is to have his [[asking for it|ass plowed]] by the main character. It's supposed to be hard to tell they're guys, but ironically, it's usually completely obvious from the start. As far as personality goes, just take a generic female character and attach a penis onto it. Yeah, having a penis is a personality trait that makes for deep characters.
A once rare commodity, now located in the bargain section. Like the AGG, they look gay. Unlike the AGG, they '''are''' gay. They are [[at least 100]] times girlier than the girliest girl in the show. Their ultimate wish is to have his [[asking for it|ass plowed]] by the main character. It's supposed to be hard to tell they're guys, but ironically, it's usually completely obvious from the start. As far as personality goes, just take a generic female character and attach a penis onto it. Yeah, having a penis is a personality trait that makes for deep characters.


It is a common fact that they have a much smaller fanbase of girls than [[fanboy|boys]], because they're made to appeal to [[fag|closet homos]] who draw comics of them sucking off [[Kevin Smith|37]] faceless dudes' dicks in a row while being fucked in the ass by guys who haven't the common courtesy to give them a reacharound.
It is a common fact that they have a much smaller fanbase of girls than [[fanboy|boys]], because they're made to appeal to [[fag|closet homos]] who draw comics of them sucking off [[Kevin Smith|37]] faceless dudes' dicks in a row while being fucked in the ass by guys who haven't the common courtesy to give them a reach around.


===Notable Traps===
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Image:Envyfullmetalalchemist.jpg|[[Fullmetal Alchemist|Envy]] is a shapeshifter who has changed so often it doesn't even remember what gender it was originally.
Image:Zoisitesailormoon.jpg|[[Sailor Moon|Zoisite]] is an unintentional trap created when American censorship turned Kunzite's gay lover into a woman.
Image:Ranma12.GIF|[[Ranma 1/2|Ranma]], [[Transsexual|pre-op and post-op]].
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==[[Lesbian|The Lesbian]]==
==[[Lesbian|The Lesbian]]==
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==The "Foody"==
==The "Foody"==
While a rare commodity in Animu, they appear as the "comedy relief" of the series, by never having screentime without stuffing their face full of food, or taking bribes relating to food from other characters. This archetype can be split into two groups; The first is the character who doesn't give a shit about what they eat, they just stuff their face and never seem to get full or ever complain. The second is the type of character who has a fucking orgasm when they taste the food in a shrilled, screechy voice while then overexamining what they can taste and not [[STFU|shutting the fuck up]] for 5 minutes. This character is usually not a main one for obvious reasons.
While a rare commodity in Animu, they appear as the "comedy relief" of the series, by never having screentime without stuffing their face full of food, or taking bribes relating to food from other characters. This archetype can be split into two groups; The first is the character who doesn't give a shit about what they eat, they just stuff their face and never seem to get full or ever complain. The second is the type of character who has a fucking orgasm when they taste the food in a shrilled, screechy voice while then overexamining what they can taste and not [[STFU|shutting the fuck up]] for 5 minutes.


Foodies are never portrayed as fat, even though they can eat enough in one episode to feed a fucking city.
Foodies are never portrayed as fat, even though they can eat enough in one episode to feed a fucking city.
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*Chizuko Oe of Mahoromatic<br>
*Chizuko Oe of Mahoromatic<br>
*[[Gay|Yukito/Julian]] of [[Cardcaptor Sakura]]/Cardcaptors
*[[Gay|Yukito/Julian]] of [[Cardcaptor Sakura]]/Cardcaptors
 
*Yui Hirasawa of K-On!
==The "Nobody-knows-he-was-there" character==
Another quite rare, but relevant archetype is the one character, minor or major character alike, who has such little respect from the other characters in the series that nobody would even give a shit, or even notice, if he/she went missing or was killed. Probably down to the fact that they're so fucking annoying or were mentally destroyed by [[Bridget|"The Trap" character]]. When they are acknowledged, and other characters notice that the "Nobody-Knows-he-was-there" character has been ignored, everything becomes awkward.
 
==Notable "Nobody-knows-he-was-there" characters==
*Seagull Bomber from Bomberman Jetterz


==The "Plot"==
==The "Plot"==
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==See Also:==
==See Also==
*[[Harem Animu]]
*[[Harem Comedy]]
 
 
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This is a list of the typical character archetypes in anime. All characters on all the animu fit into one of these. Every. Single. One. Which goes to show you that outside of schoolgirls being raped by tentacles, the Japanese are actually pretty uncreative.

The Whiny Main Character (WMC)

The Whiny Main Character is just that, a pathetic twat who whines constantly about everything throughout whatever fruity magical adventure they're on. They only actually do anything if at least three other characters are in mortal danger and have spent the last five minutes yelling their name. This archetype was probably meant for nerds to put their faces on so they can pretend they're the one getting beat up by the Strong Independent Chick (who always secretly loves them, no matter how much of a fuck-up they are). Nearly every animu has a WMC because Japanese males hate the fact their penises are so small, and they express their impotent rage by projecting themselves onto the character. Most WMCs are, of course, male, but can be female, such as in the case of Gunbuster. Other typical characteristics are that they eat more food in one sitting than all of Africa eats in a year; when faced with a threat they become suddenly "brave," "cocky," and "gallant". This archetype is blissfully naïve and always enjoys a challenge.

Notable Whiny Characters

  • Shinji contemplates becoming an hero hates himself too much to an hero.
    Shinji contemplates becoming an hero hates himself too much to an hero.
  • Naruto from... y'know... that series... what was it? Battletoads???
    Naruto from... y'know... that series... what was it? Battletoads???
  • Yugi, or at least one of his many personalities.
    Yugi, or at least one of his many personalities.
  • Ash getting fucked by Gary Oak. IT HAPPENED!!!
    Ash getting fucked by Gary Oak. IT HAPPENED!!!
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  • Kyon from Haruhi reacting to everything Haruhi ever does.
    Kyon from Haruhi reacting to everything Haruhi ever does.
  • Amuro from Mobile Suit Gundam, the prototype to all these whiny motherfuckers. He's really just there for Char (and the audience) to laugh at.
    Amuro from Mobile Suit Gundam, the prototype to all these whiny motherfuckers. He's really just there for Char (and the audience) to laugh at.
  • Edward Elric From FMA.
    Edward Elric From FMA.

The Strong Independent Chick (SIC)

This chick's one and only purpose is usually to bean guys over the head with mallets if they suggest a date or sex with anything for any reason. Fanboys laugh their asses off when this happens, but intelligent people will say "That wasn't funny." This character will most likely fall in love with the main character for some reason, no matter how whiny his voice is. She will always express her love with extra abuse. She'll also prevent the Pervert from getting any tang round here. Nearly all fanservice is of these characters. Not to be confused with the Introvert.

Notable Strong Independent Chicks

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  • Revi from Black Lagoon (may double as batshit insane).
    Revi from Black Lagoon (may double as batshit insane).
  • Asuka from Neon Genesis Evangelion, who went batshit insane and ended up dying, but came back later.
    Asuka from Neon Genesis Evangelion, who went batshit insane and ended up dying, but came back later.
  • Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop, who went batshit insane and ended up crying.
    Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop, who went batshit insane and ended up crying.
  • Haruhi: she's so independent she's God.
    Haruhi: she's so independent she's God.

Minor Strong Independent Chicks

The Pervert

This guy will usually steal and/or try to look at girls' panties, for that oh-so-necessary pantyshot. These characters are meant to portray the average Japanese male. Groping of breasts is also required of this guy, which is why they get kicked in the nuts by the SIC most often, usually after copping a feel from them. Perverts are always sniveling manchildren who can't even think about a pair of breasts without losing a pint of blood.

Notable Perverts

  • Ataru from Urusei Yatsura, the original anime pervert who started the trend.
    Ataru from Urusei Yatsura, the original anime pervert who started the trend.
  • Keitaro from Love Hina.
    Keitaro from Love Hina.
  • Master Roshi from Dragon Ball Z. The legend, the original, the archetype in a nutshell.
    Master Roshi from Dragon Ball Z. The legend, the original, the archetype in a nutshell.
  • Brock from Pokémon. Likely covering up for homosexuality.
    Brock from Pokémon. Likely covering up for homosexuality.
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Minor Perverts

The Small Annoying Thing (SAT)

No series of Annie May can get the okay without having one of these little shits around. The only reason SATs exist is because they're marketable; weeaboos love to buy plastic crap based on them. SATs usually can't talk but if they do, they usually have annoyingly high-pitched voices and spam godawful catchphrases that will never leave your head. Some also have a dumb gimmick like being obsessed with desserts or burrowing into the digestive tract of the SIC, triggering an ever-popular colonoscopy episode. The Beautiful Airhead is of course drawn to these things.

Notable Small Annoying Things

  • Pikachu from Pokémon. Now do you believe radiation is bad?
    Pikachu from Pokémon. Now do you believe radiation is bad?
  • Chopper from One Piece, who's even voiced by the same cunt who voices Pikachu.
    Chopper from One Piece, who's even voiced by the same cunt who voices Pikachu.
  • Shinji from Evangelion. Sad but true, a rare double-up.
    Shinji from Evangelion. Sad but true, a rare double-up.
  • Hamtaro, inspires dreams in perverts everywhere.
    Hamtaro, inspires dreams in perverts everywhere.
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  • The twin Mokonas from Tsubasa and XXXholic, aka those two little fluffy things that everyone wants to beat the shit out of.
    The twin Mokonas from Tsubasa and XXXholic, aka those two little fluffy things that everyone wants to beat the shit out of.

Minor Small Annoying Things

The Pissed Off Guy (POG)

POGs are only there to look angry, however they usually end up looking constipated due to the limitations of the anime drawing style. These guys are the embodiment of Internet tough guys as they always bitch about something and don't care about anything besides fighting or their hair. But that doesn't matter as they always end up getting their asses kicked the most, even compared to the SATs. So it is always up to the WMCs to come in and save their ass. Just so you know, most slash is between these and the WMCs.

Notable Pissed Off Guys

  • Kaiba from Yu-Gi-Oh... apparently he's really rich but still can't get laid.
    Kaiba from Yu-Gi-Oh... apparently he's really rich but still can't get laid.
  • Matt from Digimon.
    Matt from Digimon.
  • Vegeta, one of the most pissed off characters in all of animu.
    Vegeta, one of the most pissed off characters in all of animu.
  • Giroro from Keroro Gunsou/Sgt. Frog. Vegeta's got nothing on this guy, as no one in the universe is more pissed off than him.
    Giroro from Keroro Gunsou/Sgt. Frog. Vegeta's got nothing on this guy, as no one in the universe is more pissed off than him.
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Minor Pissed Off Guys

The Grim Angsty Guy (GAG)

There's much overlap between this category and the one immediately preceding it; the difference lies in the tendency of this bunch to turn their angst inward, resulting in reams of boring introspection, monosyllabic speech patterns, and often figurative - though sometimes literal - self-destruction. As well as anime, many video game characters exemplify this archetype.

Notable Grim Angsty Guys

The Beautiful Airhead (BA)

Usually female, the BA serves no other purpose than to stand there and look stupid while a stiff wind blows up her skirt so everyone can see her panties. Clothes are an alien concept to BAs, as they can never seem to keep them on. The BA's hobbies include bending over countertops, hanging around practically naked, watching her clothes fall off with a blank expression, and screaming at pitches high enough to shatter glass.

Notable Beautiful Airheads

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  • And who could forget Excel from Excel Saga?
    And who could forget Excel from Excel Saga?
  • MI- MI- MIKURU BEAM
    MI- MI- MIKURU BEAM

The Introvert (INFP)

This character is always a girl with dark hair and/or long bangs. She starts off meek and introverted, always spying on the WMC, but from the WMC's bravery she learns to be herself and evolve into a Strong Independent Chick.

Notable Introverts

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The Batshit Insane Guy (BIG)

This character has no grip on reality. Rarely doing anything constructive and generally confusing the hell out of everyone, the BIG is capable of anything and everything that makes no sense at all. Notable for their powers to store insane amounts of large, random objects up their ass for use when the world is in danger. The BIG often transforms into a Pissed Off Guy when someone points out how crazy they really are.

Notable Batshit Insane Guys

  • Maximilian Pegasus of Yu-Gi-Oh. Rich furfaggot, designer and player of children's card games, and occasional soul thief.
    Maximilian Pegasus of Yu-Gi-Oh. Rich furfaggot, designer and player of children's card games, and occasional soul thief.
  • Bobobo. A man who really defines the BIG.
    Bobobo. A man who really defines the BIG.
  • Bobobo's accomplice, Don Patch. In contrast to him, Bobobo is pretty normal.
    Bobobo's accomplice, Don Patch. In contrast to him, Bobobo is pretty normal.
  • Light Yagami from Death Note. Believed that he was anonymous as well as Anonymous.
    Light Yagami from Death Note. Believed that he was anonymous as well as Anonymous.
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  • Gendo from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Resident columnist in Bad Science/Parenting Monthly. Fan of loli.
    Gendo from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Resident columnist in Bad Science/Parenting Monthly. Fan of loli.
  • Rena Ryuuguu from Higurashi. Cute, happy teenage girl on the outside, batshit insane serial killer on the inside.
    Rena Ryuuguu from Higurashi. Cute, happy teenage girl on the outside, batshit insane serial killer on the inside.
  • Beatrice basically just trolls everyone, including you.
    Beatrice basically just trolls everyone, including you.

Minor Batshit Insane Guys

The Annoying Perfectionist (AP)

These guys are a little hard to find, but they are still out there. These characters have serious OCPD. If one little thing is out of place or order, they will ALWAYS scream at the top of their lungs about how imperfect the thing is and try to fix it. It does not matter what dire situation the other characters are in, and because of this, the AP usually holds the characters back from whatever their current goal is. However, if they can't fix whatever is not perfect, they start feeling suicidal and in some cases they literally try to kill themselves. Unfortunately they usually fail. Their attitude and antics are usually an unfunny running gag throughout whatever series they are in.

Notable Annoying Perfectionists

  • Death the Kid from Soul Eater. One of the most annoying APs out there.
    Death the Kid from Soul Eater. One of the most annoying APs out there.
  • Chiri Kitsu from Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei. Maybe this doesn't count since she's technically a parody of this archetype.
    Chiri Kitsu from Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei. Maybe this doesn't count since she's technically a parody of this archetype.
  • Teru Mikami from Death Note; his OCD wound up fucking over everything for his master, Light.
    Teru Mikami from Death Note; his OCD wound up fucking over everything for his master, Light.
  • Kanaria (the one on the right) from Rozen Maiden
    Kanaria (the one on the right) from Rozen Maiden

The Convenient Prodigy (CP)

Usually, this character can whip up whatever you happen to need whenever you happen to need it. A new robot arm? An interdimensional gate? A gun bigger than the planet? None of these are a problem. Alternatively, this character is a misunderstood genius who always wonders why everyone thinks he/she is so weird. Mostly, these freaks are around as deus ex machina who are employed to usefully explain the inexplicable.

Notable Convenient Prodigies

  • Winry Rockbell constructed Edward's automail arm, leg, and penis.
    Winry Rockbell constructed Edward's automail arm, leg, and penis.
  • Washuu from Tenchi Muyo can build a spaceship out of a brick.
    Washuu from Tenchi Muyo can build a spaceship out of a brick.
  • L, the world's most brilliant detective.
    L, the world's most brilliant detective.

The Macho Guy (MG)

Unlike all the other annoying archetypes, this guy is somewhat likable. This is because, whenever there is a problem, this guy solves everything with violence while laughing his ass off in the process. When this happens, he often destroys most of the scenery around him in the process. These guys are rare to find because they just barely fall under the POG and/or BIG archetype most of the time, and also because they make the other characters look like pussies. (See also: RIKI-OH)

Notable Macho Guy

YOU WILL NEVER BE AS MANLY AS THIS GUY.
YES, HE WILL FUCKING DESTROY YOU.

Pussies That are Almost MGs but Fall Short

The Ambiguously Gay Guy ([F]AGG)

The exact opposite of the MG. Generally, the only reason they're considered guys is because they have penises. Also known as "bishies," they dress pretty like all the Japanese male idols, because Japan thinks that's manly. They tend to cross over with other archetypes, typically the WMC or on occasions, the Pervert. If they are neither, they'll probably just be a douche. Despite their ambiguously gay appearance, they are usually asexual or straight, depending on the main character's gender. They are guaranteed to have tons of fangirls who write fanfictions featuring them and another AGG having buttsecks.

Notable Ambiguously Gay Guys

The Trap

A once rare commodity, now located in the bargain section. Like the AGG, they look gay. Unlike the AGG, they are gay. They are at least 100 times girlier than the girliest girl in the show. Their ultimate wish is to have his ass plowed by the main character. It's supposed to be hard to tell they're guys, but ironically, it's usually completely obvious from the start. As far as personality goes, just take a generic female character and attach a penis onto it. Yeah, having a penis is a personality trait that makes for deep characters.

It is a common fact that they have a much smaller fanbase of girls than boys, because they're made to appeal to closet homos who draw comics of them sucking off 37 faceless dudes' dicks in a row while being fucked in the ass by guys who haven't the common courtesy to give them a reach around.


The Lesbian

This is an archetype that is usually split into two groups, A and B. One of these girls are usually found in an anime/manga where the main character, or even one of the main characters, is a girl, and sometimes in harems. If there isn't a girl who is a main character, they are usually so subtle about their preference that a lot of people do not notice. This is because the lesbian is a dyke who pretends to be the main character's friend, just so they can get in bed with her someday. She is usually subtle about this, but this is subtle by anime standards, and half the time she fondles the main characters breasts and says "good things" about her. The main character usually tells her to stop, but she doesn't think too much about it and stays friends with the lesbian because she's obviously a fucking moron. If the lesbian isn't this way, she is a group B lesbian, and she often goes through these "hilarious" sequences where she questions if she likes her best friend in "that way" or not. These sequences are often followed up by even more "hilarious" bits where she encounters her friend nude, much to her shock.

Notable Lesbians

  • Chizuru Honshō from Bleach (Group A). A true lesbian patron. She will spring on Orihime and feel her boobs whenever she gets the chance.
    Chizuru Honshō from Bleach (Group A). A true lesbian patron. She will spring on Orihime and feel her boobs whenever she gets the chance.
  • Tomoyo from Cardcaptor Sakura (Group A). Don't let her age and personality fool you; she is a HUGE lesbian, and she fantasizes about the day she will finally get in bed with Sakura.
    Tomoyo from Cardcaptor Sakura (Group A). Don't let her age and personality fool you; she is a HUGE lesbian, and she fantasizes about the day she will finally get in bed with Sakura.
  • Setsuna Sakurazaki from Mahou Sensei Negima (Group B). Also an Introvert. Much to her dismay, she has the hawts for her best friend Konoka.
    Setsuna Sakurazaki from Mahou Sensei Negima (Group B). Also an Introvert. Much to her dismay, she has the hawts for her best friend Konoka.
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  • Tsukasa from .hack//SIGN (Group B). He's actually a girl, who happens to be a lesbian, and also a whiny emo bitch. Although more of a WMC, this character still fits this archetype.
    Tsukasa from .hack//SIGN (Group B). He's actually a girl, who happens to be a lesbian, and also a whiny emo bitch. Although more of a WMC, this character still fits this archetype.
  • Kaorin from Azumanga Daioh (Group A). If anyone gets in the way of her crush on Sakaki, she will transform into a BIG and beat the living shit out of them.
    Kaorin from Azumanga Daioh (Group A). If anyone gets in the way of her crush on Sakaki, she will transform into a BIG and beat the living shit out of them.
  • Haruka and Michiru from Sailor Moon (Group A). Different in that they already have each other to boink and they spend all their non-hanky-panky talking about how worthless the world and especially Usagi are, but it's painfully obvious they wanted to gang-rape her.
    Haruka and Michiru from Sailor Moon (Group A). Different in that they already have each other to boink and they spend all their non-hanky-panky talking about how worthless the world and especially Usagi are, but it's painfully obvious they wanted to gang-rape her.

Minor Lesbians

  • That one chick in that one Higurashi spinoff who was Natsumi's friend. You know, her.
  • 50% of the SICs.
  • Yolei from Digimon season 2. Had a huge boner for Mimi (NA) but ended up marrying Ken (AGG/GAG).
  • Yoruichi from Bleach, you know, the only black girl?

The "Foody"

While a rare commodity in Animu, they appear as the "comedy relief" of the series, by never having screentime without stuffing their face full of food, or taking bribes relating to food from other characters. This archetype can be split into two groups; The first is the character who doesn't give a shit about what they eat, they just stuff their face and never seem to get full or ever complain. The second is the type of character who has a fucking orgasm when they taste the food in a shrilled, screechy voice while then overexamining what they can taste and not shutting the fuck up for 5 minutes.

Foodies are never portrayed as fat, even though they can eat enough in one episode to feed a fucking city.

Notable Foodies

The "Plot"


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