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* The Four Dimension Dragons of ''Anime/YuGiOhArcV''. They're giant,sharp-toothed dragons covered in spikes, and even their summon chants tend to portray them as scary and intimidating. But Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon is not only completely loyal to Yuya, it's actually shown to play along and enjoy duels, to the point where it can sometimes be seen smiling happily with everyone. The other three dragons, post-HeelFaceTurn also help Yuya in duels. This is most obvious with Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon, whose first appearance with Yuya terrified an audience, but later happily joins Yuya in performing a show to entertain people.

* Sawako Kuronuma, the protagonist of ''Manga/KimiNiTodoke'', has frequently been mistaken for a nightmare-inducing ghost due to her appearance, particularly [[TheUnsmile when she tries to smile]]. This has led to her being nicknamed "Sadako," after the ghost girl from ''Literature/TheRing'' to whom she bears a resemblance. In reality, she's an [[ShrinkingViolet incredibly withdrawn girl]] [[TheIngenue with the heart of a saint]].

* Orihime of ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'' used to think Ichigo had a scary face due to his constant scowling... then she considered it a bit more and realized it was actually kind of funny-looking. On the other hand, other people ''still'' think he looks scary: Orihime's friend Michiru cannot bring herself to talk to him, and entire delinquent gangs look for him to beat him up.

* Sakaki from ''Manga/AzumangaDaioh''. She's tall and imposing, so everyone assumes she's a [[JapaneseDelinquents juvenile delinquent]]. In reality, she's a [[ShrinkingViolet shy girl]] who loves everything cute and cuddly. The bandages she's seen with early on aren't from getting into fights, but because those cute and cuddly animals she loves [[AnimalsHateHim don't love her back.]] Interestingly, one episode had a "dress-up race" and Sakaki dressed like a stereotypical ''male'' delinquent.

--> '''Rita, Doug and Hana''': He looks scary but he seems like he is actually a nice guy.

* Sasayama of ''Manga/TheKurosagiCorpseDeliveryService'' is [[BaldOfEvil bald]] with a [[GoodScarsEvilScars nasty-looking scar]] on his head, and [[EvilCripple has only one working leg]]. These traits, coupled with his style of dress, makes the protagonists initially think he is a {{Yakuza}}. However, he's actually a former cop and currently works in social services, and is a good guy. To a lesser extent, there's Numata, who looks like a tough guy, always wearing leather jackets and [[SunglassesAtNight sunglasses at all times]]. However, he also [[RealMenWearPink listens to J-pop groups]], and the reason for wearing his CoolShades completely subverts the thuggish image [[spoiler: he's a highly emotional guy, and they hide tears]].

* In ''WebComic/MierukoChan'', when Miko and Hana are looking for a new owner for the kitten they just found, they end up giving the kitten to a guy who's large, muscled, [[BaldOfEvil bald]], [[TattooedCrook tattooed]] and [[GoodScarsEvilScars very noticeable scars]]. While Hana expresses concern over whether the kitten is going to a good home, Miko saw that the guy had the happy, contented ghosts of his two previous cats on his shoulders, and in a Twitter-message she sees that the kitten indeed went to a good home.

** Wakatsu Kiryuu from Mujinazaka High looks badass and intimidating but is actually quite self-conscious,
** To a variable extent, this also applies to [[{{Deuteragonist}} Kageyama]] whose expression comes off as intimidating and "plotting", even when he's thinking about mundane things such as food or wanting to buy t-shirts. His [[TheUnsmile forced smile]] is also terrifying.

* ''Manga/{{Haikyuu}}'': has quite a few of those. Ryūnosuke Tanaka and Asahi Azumane are prime examples. The former rocking a buzzcut and always having an intimidating expression on his face and the latter being a tall and muscular dude with long hair and unkempt facial hair. Tetsurō Kuroo also fits into this category with his spiky, unusually combed hair and his characteristic slasher smile. His hot-headed teammate Taketora Yamamoto couldn't be missing from this trope, as with his bleached mohawk and muscular physique, he stands out from his peers. Aone from Dateko is another great example, for his mere presence intimidates people, with his broad physique and stern face. Although they all seem like typical everyday delinquents to the sore eye, each one of them is a caring and friendly individual who deeply loves their teammates and foes alike.

* ''Anime/MobileSuitGundam'':
** Kai Shiden has mismatched eyes, a perpetual smirk, and a crooked nose. Personality wise he can be an abrasive {{Jerkass}}, but he's also an extremely brave and reliable (if at times difficult to get along with) soldier. He's gotten better (and more badass) by the time the events of ''Zeta'' and even ''Unicorn'' came around, though he still looks like a Mafia don.
*** Dozle Zabi from Principality of Zeon. Face and body type of standard SuperRobot villain, but arguably [[AFatherToHisMen the]] [[KnowWhenToFoldEm most]] [[GentleGiant decent]] [[AntiVillain person among]] the [[AristocratsAreEvil Zabi]] [[BigScrewedUpFamily family]].
** ''Anime/MobileFighterGGundam'''s Argo Gulskii is a Russian SpacePirate, seven feet tall and with bulging biceps. He also has BigOlEyebrows, a [[PerpetualFrowner perpetual frown]], and a permanent DeathGlare. He's the calmest and most mature person in the Shuffle Alliance and often acts as an understated BigBrotherMentor, and never took a life during his raids.

** Gang Orca is a professional hero who looks like a monstrous, humanoid orca, complete with ScaryTeeth and crazed-looking eyes. He's even high on in-universe lists of "heroes who look like villains," to the point that during the Provisional License exam, he is the one chosen to roleplay as the villain fighting the students during the second round. He's nonetheless a decent guy who's internal monologue shows that he is impressed by and proud of the students who show initiative during their fights against him, and his character profile states that he angsts over scaring kids when giving lectures at aquariums.

* '''Manga/KindergartenWars'': Gordon looks terrifying, enough to make Rita, Doug and Hana run away from him when they first meet him. Despite this, he is the school doctor and doesn’t like fighting.

** To a variable extent, this also applies to [[{{Deuteragonist}} Kageyama]] whose expression comes off as intimidating and "plotting", even when he's thinking about mundane things such as food or wanting to buy t-shirts.

** To a variable extent, this also applies to [[{{Deuteragonist}} Kageyama]] whose face comes off as intimidating and "plotting", even when he's thinking about mundane things such as food or wanting to buy t-shirts.