1 | StockCharacters that originated in UsefulNotes/{{Japan}}ese culture, or those that are primarily used in JapaneseMedia. |
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3 | [[index]] |
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5 | Subcategories: |
6 | + StereotypesOfChinesePeople |
7 | ] |
8 | * AloofDarkHairedGirl: Long raven hair adds to the allure of the IceQueen. |
9 | * AnimeChineseGirl: A cutesy Chinese girl, usually with a [[JustAStupidAccent variable accent]]. |
10 | * BeadyEyedLoser: An UnluckyEverydude with a gawky appearance to match. ([[GenericCuteness At least, that's]] [[HollywoodHomely what we're told]].) |
11 | * {{Bokukko}}: A girl who refers to herself with masculine UsefulNotes/JapanesePronouns. |
12 | * BustContrastDuo: An AlwaysFemale take on the RedOniBlueOni dictated by the notion of BuxomBeautyStandard. |
13 | * CherryBlossomGirl: Japanese CherryBlossoms make for popular FlowerMotifs. |
14 | * TheChikan: Beware -- crowded subways provide the perfect opportunity to cop a feel... |
15 | * {{Chuunibyou}}: The typical Japanese EmoTeen and/or edgelord with delusions of grandeur. "It's ''not'' just a phase, Mom!!" |
16 | * ClassRepresentative: A.K.A. the "praepostor", they have peer authority over their classmates and are very keen on getting the most out of them. |
17 | * CosplayOtakuGirl: A RareFemaleExample of the {{otaku}} {{cosplay}}er. |
18 | * CreepyLonerGirl: She LooksLikeCesare, and has a gloomy disposition to boot. |
19 | * CuteSportsClubManager: The lovable TeamMom of the HighSchool Sports Club. |
20 | * DarkMagicalGirl: A MagicalGirl, or rival thereof, who is quite often a BrokenBird with a DarkAndTroubledPast. |
21 | * {{Dojikko}}: Lit. "clumsy child", a CuteClumsyGirl played for maximum {{moe}}. |
22 | * ElegantGothicLolita: UsefulNotes/LolitaFashion with a {{goth}}ic VictorianLondon aesthetic. |
23 | * FetishizedAbuser: Well... as long as it's SafeSaneAndConsensual, we don't kink-shame. |
24 | * {{Geisha}}: The traditional UsefulNotes/{{kimono}}-clad entertainer woman. |
25 | * GenkiGirl: Lit. "energetic" or "enthusiastic". Or in LaymansTerms, ''hyperhyperhyper!!!'' |
26 | * GyaruGirl: A practicioner of [[UsefulNotes/SubculturesInJapan a popular Japanese]] UsefulNotes/{{subculture|s}} steeped in Western fashion and rebellion against traditional standards of beauty. |
27 | * GorgeousGaijin: A MsFanservice PhenotypeStereotype. |
28 | * HaremNanny: An UnflappableGuardian within the HaremGenre. |
29 | * HeirToTheDojo: So, ''that'' explains his BigFancyHouse and [[EverybodyWasKungFuFighting inexplicable martial arts skills!]] |
30 | * HerosSlaveHarem: What do you mean, "SlaveryIsASpecialKindOfEvil?" ''My'' ladies [[HappinessInSlavery don't mind one bit]]! |
31 | * {{Hikikomori}}: TheShutIn with a surprisingly complex from of agoraphobia. |
32 | * TheIdiotFromOsaka: A stereotypical depiction of an Osakan (or even just someone from the Kansai region) as a [[JapaneseDelinquents delinquent]]/hooligan/LowerClassLout. |
33 | * IdolSinger: Japan's answer to the TeenIdol, often with a much greater focus on ContractualPurity. |
34 | * JapaneseBeetleBrothers: A {{tough|Beetles}} duo based on the Kabutomushi (rhino beetle) and the Kuwagatamushi (stag beetle). |
35 | * UsefulNotes/JapaneseChristian: The history behind them goes a lot further than AnimeCatholicism. |
36 | * JapaneseDelinquents: Much like the GreaserDelinquents of yore, they have their own unique style. |
37 | * {{Joshikousei}}: Lit. "a female high school student", identified by their SailorFuku. |
38 | * {{Kawaiiko}}: Lit. "cute child", and they take [[UsefulNotes/{{Kawaisa}} that title]] ''very'' seriously. |
39 | * KendoTeamCaptain: UsefulNotes/{{Kendo}} is highly ubiquitous in Japan, and so the Kendo ClubPresident must hold a lot of clout. |
40 | * {{Kichiku}}: Literally "brutal" or "demonic", he's an AlwaysMale LoveInterest who's stock-in-trade is RomanticizedAbuse. |
41 | ** KichikuMegane: A SubTrope of the above with SexySpectacles. |
42 | * KidSamurai: EverythingsBetterWithSamurai, but even they gotta start somewhere. |
43 | * MagicalGirl: FrillsOfJustice, {{Mentor Mascot}}s, and SuperCuteSuperpowers -- The progenitor of which might just leave you... Series/{{Bewitched}}. |
44 | ** MagicalGirlWarrior: [[FeministFantasy Never running from a real fight]], indeed. |
45 | ** MagicIdolSinger: Two great tastes that go great together. |
46 | * MaouTheDemonKing: Only ATrueHero can stand a chance against him. |
47 | * {{Miko}}: The traditional UsefulNotes/{{Shinto}} shrine maiden. Don't get them mixed up with {{nuns|AreMikos}}, though. |
48 | * {{Mukokuseki}}: People in AnimeLand appear to be TheStateless. |
49 | * {{Ninja}}: ''The'' masters of stealth. Incredibly flashy stealth. |
50 | ** NinjaMaid: You might say that they're ''{{maid}} of whoop-ass''. |
51 | * OccidentalOtaku: [[ComicStrip/ThePerryBibleFellowship Did someone just say "weeaboo"?]] |
52 | * OfficeLady: Japanese GirlFriday. Likely HiredForTheirLooks for a few years before QuittingToGetMarried. |
53 | * {{Ojou}}: A wealthy, high-class lady who may as well be an HonoraryPrincess. |
54 | * OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent: A likely starting point for TheProtagonist before the CallToAdventure. |
55 | * {{Otaku}}: Stereotypical "neckbeard" with NoSocialSkills and a borderline unhealthy obsession with their interest of choice. |
56 | * OtakuSurrogate: She's the ideal GeekyTurnOn girlfriend! |
57 | * PantyThief: Ooo, [[GoofyPrintUnderwear floral print]]... |
58 | * PatientChildhoodLoveInterest: When the {{Love Interest}}s are ChildhoodFriends awaiting the right time for a RelationshipUpgrade even though EveryoneCanSeeIt. |
59 | * ReiAyanamiExpy: A fair-colored NotQuiteHuman MysteriousWaif prone to {{defrosting|IceQueen}}. |
60 | * {{Ronin}}: A Samurai with no master WalkingTheEarth. |
61 | * {{Salaryman}}: The typical overworked WhiteCollarWorker. |
62 | * {{Samurai}}: [[WebVideo/HistoryOfJapan Rich important people hired samurai. Poor people who could not afford to hire samurai did not hire samurai.]] |
63 | ** SamuraiShinobi: For Westerners, try to imagine a knight and a rogue combined into one. |
64 | * SchoolIdol: The tiptop of the PopularityFoodChain. |
65 | * {{Seme}}: The... erm... "pitcher" in a YaoiGenre couple. |
66 | * SenseiChan: An unmarried schoolteacher who is practically OneOfTheKids. |
67 | * UsefulNotes/TheShinsengumi: SecretPolice in service of the Tokugawa Shogunate and SpiritualSuccessor to UsefulNotes/The47Ronin and UsefulNotes/TheKnightsTemplar. |
68 | * StockLightNovelCalamityPrincess: Prestigious and powerful LoveInterest with something to prove against social stigma. |
69 | * StockLightNovelEveryman: A (somewhat) more mundane take on the archetype below. |
70 | * StockLightNovelHero: {{Unfazed|Everyman}} GeniusBruiser ChickMagnet who aquires NewPowersAsThePlotDemands. |
71 | * StockShonenHero: An IdiotHero with an endless amount of JapaneseSpirit. |
72 | * StockShonenRival: TheHero's eternal rival, often a brooding lone wolf. |
73 | * StockShoujoHeroine: A relatably awkward and clumsy NaiveEverygirl who ThinksLikeARomanceNovel and wins the day with ThePowerOfLove. |
74 | * StringyHairedGhostGirl: AKA the onryĆ, a VengefulGhost girl in an EtherealWhiteDress. |
75 | * SumoWrestling: The age-old sport of StoutStrength. Let's see you try to RingOut the gigantic diaper warrior! |
76 | * TokenMiniMoe: IsThatCuteKidYours? If not, ImTakingHerHomeWithMe! |
77 | * {{Uke}}: The... erm... "catcher" in a YaoiGenre couple. |
78 | * UnknownRival: Uh, what do you mean by "WeMeetAgain"? |
79 | * VampireLolitaArchetype: OurVampiresAreDifferent, being elegantly-dressed Really700YearsOld girls and all. |
80 | * {{Yakuza}}: Japan's organized crime outlet, emphasis on "organized". |
81 | * YaoiFangirl: A FanGirl of the YaoiGenre. [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Who'da thunk it?]] |
82 | * YamatoNadeshiko: The Japanese ProperLady. Expect SilkHidingSteel. |
83 | * YuriFan: Because {{Girl on Girl is|Hot}} {{shipping}} gold! |
84 | [[/index]] |
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