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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
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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 onryō, 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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