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** [[VillainProtagonist Light Yagami]]. He's often very well-dressed and at one point [[RealMenWearPink he wears a pink shirt]] when hanging with Matsuda in Aoyama when [[NotADate he's trying to meet the second Kira]] ([[SamusIsAGirl who he and the investigators assumed was male]]). When hiding pieces of the notebook Ryuk remarks on Light's [[TextileWorkIsFeminine sewing skills.]] He wears a pink butterfly belt-buckle in the anime opening, and in the manga at one point he wears a corset in order to hide the Death Note (while in the anime [[TrouserSpace he just shoves it down his pants)]]. That, and his HoYay moments with L.

* ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'': [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] or [[ZigZaggingTrope Zig-Zagged]] with [[Characters/GravityFallsDipperPines Dipper Pines]]. He has few qualms about showing his emotions ([[SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan especially in comparison to his Grunkle Stan]]), he tends to eschew violence and use it as a last resort, he's the [[BrainsAndBrawn Brains]] to Mabel's [[BrainsAndBrawn Brawn]], and he likes girly Icelandic pop sensation BABBA. However, his affinity for the aforementioned music group is treated as a [[GuiltyPleasures Guilty Pleasure]], and many of the traits that form the crux of his character are traditionally masculine; he's very brave, rational, resourceful, and he takes the initiative on adventures. He also adapts to his training with the Manotaurs fairly quickly, he enjoys bonding and swapping macho banter with Stan, and [[ThePigPen hygiene isn't exactly his strong suit]]. One episode, "Dipper vs. Manliness", involves Dipper learning to accept all sides of himself and stand up for what ''he'', rather than society, thinks it means to be a man.

* ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'': [[Characters/StevenUniverseStevenQuartzUniverse Steven Quartz Universe]] is very open about his emotions, loves things that are cute and huggable, wears pink on a daily basis, and was the NonActionGuy before CharacterDevelopment began taking effect. He has no problem putting on a dress and going up on stage for a concert performance. The rest of the town have no problem either. Though they would also presumably prefer a dress to going naked, which is apparently what he did 2 years ago.

** Despite Sokka's sexist leanings toward the beginning, his sister Katara was the only other member of the Southern Water Tribe in his age group, and it shows. He's often seen with his hands on his hips, he's concerned with things like his belt matching his bag, and shopping always cheers him up; he even does the little fast clapping and yelling "Shopping!" He also wore a full-on dress and makeup in "The Warriors of Kyoshi".
** Aang ''is'' this trope: He's a pacifist who openly shows his emotions and affections. [[TheLadette Toph]] even quotes this trope to the letter while teasing him.
** When he's not brooding and angsting, Zuko fits the bill. He was very sensitive as a child, and [[MommasBoy was close to his mother]]. As a teenager, he takes his girlfriend to watch the sunset and [[spoiler:cries openly while reconciling with his uncle]]. Zuko clearly spent a lot of time with his sister and her friends growing up and is still very much OneOfTheGirls.

** ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'' brings us Bolin. He's a big, bulky pro earthbender, but he is also a hopeless romantic who's open about his emotions.

* ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'': Steven is very open about his emotions, loves things that are cute and huggable, wears pink on a daily basis, and was the NonActionGuy before CharacterDevelopment began taking effect. He has no problem putting on a dress and going up on stage for a concert performance. The rest of the town have no problem either. Though they would also presumably prefer a dress to going naked, which is apparently what he did 2 years ago.

* Spike the dragon from ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic''. He's quite sensitive, can get very emotional and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking wears a pink apron when he bakes cookies.]] This is all because he was [[RaisedByNatives raised by ponies]] as even the female members of his species tend to boast a tough typically masculine demeanor.

* Lincoln Loud from ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'', despite his occasional attempts to remind himself he is a [[IWantToBeARealMan man]], very much shows he's lived and been raised his entire life around girls, courtesy of his ten sisters. He knows how to knit, design and make clothing, enjoys mud facials and baking, discusses ships on TV shows, has a stuffed rabbit named "Bun-Bun", and overall is very kind and sensitive (his [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold selfish tendencies aside]]).

* ''Franchise/SpongeBobSquarePants'' of course. He is a NeatFreak, owns lots of make-up, and is as emotional as one can get, and he is very open about all those things.

* ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'': [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] or [[ZigZaggingTrope Zig-Zagged]] with Dipper Pines. He has few qualms about showing his emotions ([[SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan especially in comparison to his Grunkle Stan]]), he tends to eschew violence and use it as a last resort, he's the [[BrainsAndBrawn Brains]] to Mabel's [[BrainsAndBrawn Brawn]], and he likes girly Icelandic pop sensation BABBA. However, his affinity for the aforementioned music group is treated as a [[GuiltyPleasures Guilty Pleasure]], and many of the traits that form the crux of his character are traditionally masculine; he's very brave, rational, resourceful, and he takes the initiative on adventures. He also adapts to his training with the Manotaurs fairly quickly, he enjoys bonding and swapping macho banter with Stan, and [[ThePigPen hygiene isn't exactly his strong suit]]. One episode, "Dipper vs. Manliness", involves Dipper learning to accept all sides of himself and stand up for what ''he'', rather than society, thinks it means to be a man.

* The ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'' episode "I Am Peter, Hear Me Roar" has Peter become feminine after taking sensitivity training. At first Lois is relieved but soon grows tired of it (and Peter ends up annoying all of his friends by calling them to chat).

* Richard Series/{{Castle}} tends towards being this, no doubt at least partly due to having been raised by a single mother and in turn raising a teenage daughter as a single parent. Detective Ryan also has increasingly become this due to his relationship with his girlfriend (later wife) Jenny, much to the amusement of his more typically alpha male manly man partner Detective Esposito.

A character who is In Touch With His Feminine Side, also known as a Tomgirl, a Girly Boy, or a Sensitive Guy, is a male character who lacks [[MenAreTough certain stereotypically male traits]] and may adopt some [[WomenAreDelicate stereotypically girlish traits]].

* ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaTriggerHappyHavoc'': The trial of Chapter 2 reveals that [[spoiler:Chihiro Fujisaki]] crossdresses as a girl because as a boy, he was bullied for being small, shy, and gentle, and he hoped that no one would mock those traits in a girl. Unfortunately, this only exacerbated his perception of ''himself'' as weak, since he had to lie to escape bullying. [[spoiler: He eventually decides to get stronger so he can accept himself as who he was... but that got cut off when he was murdered. Ironically, his killer Mondo thought that ''Chihiro'' was the stronger of the two for being willing to own up to his weakness and refuse to allow Monokuma's threats to break his spirit, when Mondo saw himself as too weak to do the same. This unfortunately lead to Mondo killing Chihrio in a blackout rage- something he deeply regrets afterwards.]]

* ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaTriggerHappyHavoc'': The trial of Chapter 2 reveals that [[spoiler:Chihiro Fujisaki]] crossdresses as a girl because as a boy, he was bullied for being small, shy, and gentle, and he hoped that no one would mock those traits in a girl. Unfortunately, this only exacerbated his perception of ''himself'' as weak, since he had to lie to escape bullying. [[spoiler: He eventually decides to get stronger so he can accept himself as who he was... but that got cut off when he was murdered.]]

* The CampStraight Team Rocket member James from ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'' is definitely in touch with the feminine side while his partner, Jessie, is in touch with her masculine side. James' purple hair has the style similar to that of a woman's even though it's shorter than Jessie's. He is also very flamboyant and crossdressed frequently in early episodes. Also, there was the infamous "flaming Moltres" joke. Even though he is a Team Rocket member, James is the most sensitive of the Rocket trio as he loves his Pokémon

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* Metrosexuals are pretty much the epitome of this trope, at least in the context of fashion. Broadly speaking, this term refers to {{pretty boy}}s who are very concerned about their physical image and spend a considerable amount of money on it. Although the term had wide prominence in the 2000s, over time it has been diluted as new trends have been accepted.
* Then there are the e-boys, a youth subculture that emerged between late 2010s and early 2020s.
* Creator/JamesMcAvoy describes himself as [[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/james-mcavoy-new-king-hotness-article-1.272573 "more about brains than brawn" and a "non-alpha male."]] David Nicholls (the author and screenwriter of ''Film/StarterForTen'') [[http://www.theguardian.com/film/2006/oct/15/features.magazine believes that]], "James appeals to both men and women [...]; he's one of the boys, but he also has great sensitivity. He's masculine without being macho." Not surprisingly, a lot of [=McAvoy=]'s roles feature men with androgynous personalities.
* Canadian figure skater Roman Sadovsky is one of the most ethereally graceful men's singles skaters in the sport; he's known for his lyrical, fluid style on the ice and being sensitive to the music (here are a [[https://streamable.com/apotn7 couple of]] [[https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x86ys5n examples]]). In short, he skates pretty and he ''is'' [[PrettyBoy pretty]] -- even [[https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6x16xb two Canadian]] [[https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7nvnok television promos]] of him accentuate these traits. He's tall, lissome, long-limbed with above-average flexibility, and has large, soft green eyes [[note]]green irises are more common in women than in men[[/note]] with long eyelashes. He's aware that the latter are his most striking features because he sometimes takes [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6Fh4HCVMAEeBio.jpg selfies]] [[https://www.instagram.com/p/BctdwK1H6hr/ like]] [[https://www.instagram.com/p/BgvBMX4gStH/ these]] which highlight his gorgeous orbs. Sadovsky was cast in the [[https://www.facebook.com/RyersonUniversityFilmFestival/photos/a.1549891241892009/2037729073108221/?type=3&theater 2018 Canadian short film]] ''Attainment'' (which contains no dialogue) because of his ability to convey fragility with his skating, and because of his vulnerable-looking facial expression (the character he plays undergoes BreakTheCutie in the story).
* Japanese figure skater and PrettyBoy Yuzuru Hanyu is also this trope. Hanyu is praised for being a consummate skater, able to combine technique with artistry; his flexibility allows him to do moves like the Biellmann spin and Ina Bauer, more common in the ladies' singles discipline than the men's. His skating costumes go heavy on the glitter and emphasize his graceful curves. He's also associated with his Franchise/WinnieThePooh tissue box (affectionately known as Pooh-san), a lucky charm, and CompanionCube in one. At the kiss-and-cry [[note]]area where skaters and coaches wait for scores[[/note]], Hanyu often makes Pooh-san wave or bow to the audience, among other childlike/adorable gestures.
* Music/KurtCobain [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Z2BkZaOQc often described himself]] as being particularly feminine, which is why he got bullied so much as a teenager. He wound up having more female friends than male ones, saying he identified more with their feelings of alienation and that it helped him gain a greater understanding of misogyny and toxic masculinity, which was reflected in vocal dislike of [[SexDrugsAndRockNRoll macho "cock rock"]] and much of ''Music/{{Nevermind}}''. He also theorized that, had he grown up in a less [[GetBackInTheCloset homophobic environment]], he would have explored the possibility that he was gay or bisexual.
* Curt Smith of Music/TearsForFears has an [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGCdLKXNF3w&t=1m0s ethereal singing voice]] and was a LongHairedPrettyBoy when he was younger, with [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/702f8d2cd729f63c5f245425ceb7b6bd/tumblr_patk6ah8341w0w54jo1_1280.jpg cherubic good looks]] that, depending on the photo shoot, could almost reach DudeLooksLikeALady [[https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2167/21677368_so.jpg level]] [[note]]TFF collaborator Michael Wainwright had [[https://twitter.com/wainwrightweets/status/1323089487413551105 genuinely mistaken a photo of Smith for that of an attractive woman,]] and it's partly because Curt has shapely legs[[/note]] -- it's often said that he had the voice of an angel ''and'' the face of an angel. When he wasn't recording music or touring, he was a [[{{Househusband}} stay-at-home dad]] (and [[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/oct/08/tears-for-fears-reunion-interview refers to himself as such]]). In [[https://medium.com/@phalpern/advice-for-the-musical-at-heart-an-interview-with-musician-curt-smith-about-psychology-and-145d855a0f44 this interview,]] he admits that he's the sensitive type.
-->'''Interviewer''': I'm wondering if those lyrics reflect teenage struggles between wanting to be macho, versus quietly being sensitive and reflective?\\
'''Smith''': I've always been closer emotionally to women than to men. I either don't understand the "macho" thing or am unable to compete, I'm not sure I've worked out which even now. Other than to say that the macho thing no longer appeals to me.
* Australian actor Creator/CodyFern is a PrettyBoy who loves fashion, his style is sometimes androgynous, and he may sport [[https://i.redd.it/xmm7iklo6mz31.jpg eye make-up.]] In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogf0IVL4R18 this video,]] he discusses his gender-defying approach to clothing, which includes putting on women's wear.
-->'''Fern''': This is a women's wear jacket, but I'm a man, and I'm wearing it, so it's a men's jacket. See how ridiculous [the gendered labeling] is?\\
'''Fern''': I'm going to do it my way and I'm not going to be limited by somebody else's interpretation of the gender of a clothing. That seems silly.
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* '''Effeminate or Non-Masculine Appearance''': The character may have a feminine appearance, or lack certain masculine ones. He may be physically shorter than the average male, or quite skinny and not especially muscled. May have [[DudeLooksLikeALady a more delicate, one might say feminine appearance]], or be a [[LongHairedPrettyBoy long-haired]] {{bishonen}}. Or just be exceptionally [[VanityIsFeminine well-dressed or fashionable]]. He may have glasses, which while not associated with femininity, ''are'' associated with introversion and lack of interest in physical activities.

* {{Bishonen}}: A teenage or younger adult guy who looks androgynous and pretty.

** [[{{Bishonen}} Mikoshiba]] is non-athletic, well-versed in flower knowledge (including how to draw them), has the cute nickname "Mikorin", and is surprisingly bashful. His character profile also says he sometimes wears cute or pink clothes, a result of copying fashion magazines. His personality is what one would expect from a {{Tsundere}} shoujo manga heroine, which is exactly why Nozaki based Mamiko on him. He also uses the fake identity "[[{{GIRL}} Mamiko]]" when he's messaging Nozaki's brother Mayu (who Mikorin thinks is a girl named [=MayuMayu=]).

* Luca (a GenderFlip [[Manga/FairyTail Lucy Heartfilia]]) in ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10264509/228/Tales-of-Fairies The Gender Bend Cliche]]'' is frequently made fun of by his male guildmates for being just as feminine as his female counterpart, being a {{Bishonen}} who takes pride in his appearance and lacks the aggressive nature that's completely normal in most of the men within the guild.

* In the ''Fanfic/TheDeathEatersDisneyWorldTrip'' continuity, Draco Malfoy is apparently "addicted" to ''Literature/The TwilightSaga'' and acts like a [[BrattyTeenageDaughter Bratty Teenage Son]] most of the time, so much that his mother compares him to "many other teenage girls" for this while his father chides him on his lack of masculinity.

* ''Webcomic/HetaliaAxisPowers'' fanfic ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11886910/1/Gankona-Unnachgiebig-Unità Gankona, Unnachgiebig, Unità]]'': Italy is this. Lack of Aggression? Check. An Open, Emotional Personality? Check. Typically Feminine Interests such as art and cooking? Check. [[{{Bishonen}} Effeminate or Non-Masculine Appearance]]? Check.

* Uncle Rad of the Australian cartoon ''WesternAnimation/{{Bluey}}'' is shown to be a very kind and sensitive man who is responsive to the concerns and feelings of implied girlfriend Frisky, with whom he enjoys talking about almond milk shampoo. He is also shown to strongly disapprove of Bandit's attitude toward Stripe in an early scene from the episode "Fairytale" and he also likes acting out Main/FairyTale stories.

* In ''VideoGame/RootsOfPacha'', Jukk likes sewing wraps and clothes for the other villagers and has a soft personality compared to the other romanceable boys such as Jelrod and Touk, who are manly men who love athletics.

* Parodied in ''Super KO Boxing 2''. The last opponent in challenge mode, Executioner, looks like a florist while still looking really scary.

* In the ''Fanfic/TheDeathEatersDisneyWorldTrip'' continuity, Draco Malfoy is apparently "addicted" to ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' and acts like a [[BrattyTeenageDaughter Bratty Teenage Son]] most of the time, so much that his mother compares him to "many other teenage girls" for this while his father chides him on his lack of masculinity.