History Analysis / PrincelyYoungMan

It's not uncommon for a series to include more than one type of PrincelyYoungMan, even setting them at odds against each other. The IceKing-type and the PrinceCharming-type, in particular, are often involved with the Female Protagonist in a Shojo LoveTriangle. In that case, the IceKing-type tends to have a better chance of winning. There is also a certain amount of blending between the three types. Especially if there is only one Young Master character in the series, he may have aspects of all types.

* '''The IceKing-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is [[TheStoic serious and cold]], admired by all from a distance but having few if any close friends. Usually, he's [[TheQuietOne not much of a talker]], and if someone beneath his standing approaches him, he'll send them running with a glare and pronouncement that they are being impertinent. Sometimes he's really just a {{Jerkass}} who might very well end up a FetishizedAbuser if a female protagonist manages to catch his eye, more than likely he is an IceKing ready to be [[DefrostingIceKing defrosted]] by a maiden with [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl a gentle soul]]. Usually, his stern demeanor comes from being a LonelyRichKid whose MeddlingParents are expecting him to inherit a major company and as such have very high expectations of him in terms of behavior and academics. He is usually very practical and finds displays of wealth to be in poor taste, and if he has a fan club, he will reject them for being frivolous and annoying. He usually wears dark colors and suits and has equally dark hair (or extremely white hair). He may wear StoicSpectacles to emphasize both his intelligence and cool demeanor unless of course they're meant to indicate [[KichikuMegane something else]].

* '''The IceKing-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is [[TheStoic serious and cold]], admired by all from a distance but having few if any close friends. Usually, he's [[TheQuietOne not much of a talker]], and if someone beneath his standing approaches him, he'll send them running with a glare and pronouncement that they are being impertinent. Sometimes he's really just a {{Jerkass}} who might very well end up a BastardBoyfriend if a female protagonist manages to catch his eye, more than likely he is an IceKing ready to be [[DefrostingIceKing defrosted]] by a maiden with [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl a gentle soul]]. Usually, his stern demeanor comes from being a LonelyRichKid whose MeddlingParents are expecting him to inherit a major company and as such have very high expectations of him in terms of behavior and academics. He is usually very practical and finds displays of wealth to be in poor taste, and if he has a fan club, he will reject them for being frivolous and annoying. He usually wears dark colors and suits and has equally dark hair (or extremely white hair). He may wear StoicSpectacles to emphasize both his intelligence and cool demeanor unless of course they're meant to indicate [[KichikuMegane something else]].

* '''The IceKing-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is [[TheStoic serious and cold]], admired by all from a distance but having few if any close friends. Usually, he's [[TheQuietOne not much of a talker]], and if someone beneath his standing approaches him, he'll send them running with a glare and pronouncement that they are being impertinent. Sometimes he's really just a {{Jerkass}} who might very well end up a BastardBoyfriend if a female protagonist manages to catch his eye, more than likely he is an IceKing ready to be [[DefrostingIceKing defrosted]] by a maiden with [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl a gentle soul]]. Usually, his stern demeanor comes from being a LonelyRichKid whose MeddlingParents are expecting him to inherit a major company and as such have very high expectations of him in terms of behavior and academics. He is usually very practical and finds displays of wealth to be in poor taste, and if he has a fan club, he will reject them for being frivolous and annoying. He usually wears dark colors and suits and has equally dark hair (or extremely white hair). He may wear StoicSpectacles to emphasize both his intelligence and cool demeanor unless of course they're meant to indicate [[BespectacledBastardBoyfriend something else]].

* '''The PrinceCharming-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is outgoing and well-liked by the ladies. He probably [[ConspicuousConsumption uses his wealth and position]] to show girls a good time, often with fancy cars and expensive gifts. Whether he is some form of cruel seducer, or just likes to see women smile varies, but expect to see him [[SomethingAboutARose produce a rose at some point]] from out of no where. These types can be pretty naive or selfish, usually because they just don't know any better, and are often sheltered a bit more from the world. They might have problems, but if they do it's [[StepfordSmiler hidden behind a smiling mask]], and he only shows the ladies who adore him his best face. He'll often be thought of or considered something like a "prince", and be constantly surrounded by his fanclub of girls. In a romance he'll often take a particular liking to an innocent and unknowing female protagonist who will then be subject to the cruel jealousy of the PrincelyYoungMan's fangirls. In appearance he is often blond and prone to wearing white, not to mention a {{Bishounen}} and more likely to have longer hair.

* '''The IceKing-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is [[TheStoic serious and cold]], admired by all from a distance but having few if any close friends. Usually he's [[TheQuietOne not much of a talker]], and if someone beneath his standing approaches him, he'll send them running with a glare and pronouncement that they are being impertinent. Sometimes he's really just a {{Jerkass}} who might very well end up a BastardBoyfriend if a female protagonist manages to catch his eye, more than likely he is an IceKing ready to be [[DefrostingIceKing defrosted]] by a maiden with [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl a gentle soul]]. Usually his stern demeanor comes from being a LonelyRichKid whose MeddlingParents are expecting him to inherit a major company and as such have very high expectations of him in terms of behavior and academics. He is usually very practical and finds displays of wealth to be in poor taste, and if he has a fanclub, he will reject them for being frivolous and annoying. He usually wears dark colors and suits and has equally dark hair (or extremely white hair). He may wear StoicSpectacles to emphasize both his intelligence and cool demeanor, unless of course they're meant to indicate [[BespectacledBastardBoyfriend something else]].

* '''The Gentleman-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is similar to the {{Ojou}}. He appears strangely beautiful and kind, with a warm smile and is beloved by all. Maybe it's real, but then again, there's a decent chance he's just a BitchInSheepsClothing. Subject to some of the more typically female tropes, this character despite their gender will be waited on as if they are a princess and have admirers of both genders. Usually they aren't seen doing much and have an InstantFanclub, OldRetainer or army of corporate G-men to perform any task they might need doing. Even if it they really are as perfectly kind and innocent as their appearance presents them to be, they are almost always up to something tricky. Behind that smiling face could be TheChessmaster and villain, or a secret, benevolent ally. He is very rarely the target of a female protagonist, and is more likely to be a villain or supporting character. These types are usually short with young or feminine looks and dark hair and always seen smiling. Expect to see them sipping tea in an inordinate amount of scenes.

* '''The SpoiledBrat-type''': A version of the PrincelyYoungMan who is cruel, petty and usually pretty unintelligent. This character is almost always a villain, or otherwise meant to be loathed. He is probably a {{Narcissist}} and believes everyone should treat him like a king, because that's what [[DotingParent his parents do]], despite his obvious character flaws. He's overbearing and prideful, and prone to RevengeBeforeReason when a main character gets on his bad side or brings his flaws to light. It isn't always the case that he's a buffoon or an idiot, though it's common. He may command an army of bodyguards that belong to his parents, but more likely he has his own personal goons who probably only follow him around for his money, status or their families' relationship with his. He rarely has an InstantFanclub unless he's crossed with another type of PrincelyYoungMan, or the members are pretty suck-up themselves. Sometimes it turns out that underneath it all, he's really not an inherently bad person, but just a LonelyRichKid who wants everyone to like him. He might be redeemed through the PowerOfFriendship, but don't hold your breath.

It's not uncommon for a series to include more than one type of PrincelyYoungMan, even setting them at odds against each other. The IceKing-type and the PrinceCharming-type in particular are often involved with the Female Protagonist in a Shojo LoveTriangle. In that case, the IceKing-type tends to have a better chance of winning. There is also a certain amount of blending between the three types. Especially if there is only one Young Master character in the series, he may have aspects of all types.

* '''The SpoiledBrat-type''': A version of the PrincelyYoungMan who is cruel, petty and usually pretty unintelligent. This character is almost always a villain, or otherwise meant to be loathed. He is probably a {{Narcissist}} and believes everyone should treat him like a king, because that's what [[DotingParent his parents do]], despite his obvious character flaws. He's overbearing and prideful, and prone to RevengeBeforeReason when a main character gets on his bad side or brings his flaws to light. It isn't always the case that he's a buffoon or an idiot, though it's common. He may command an army of bodyguards that belong to his parents, but more likely he has his own personal goons in the form of ThoseTwoBadGuys who probably only follow him around for his money, status or their families' relationship with his. He rarely has an InstantFanclub unless he's crossed with another type of PrincelyYoungMan, or the members are pretty suck-up themselves. Sometimes it turns out that underneath it all, he's really not an inherently bad person, but just a LonelyRichKid who wants everyone to like him. He might be redeemed through the PowerOfFriendship, but don't hold your breath.

Like TheOjou, there are a few common types, though how strictly a character adheres to the types varies. These types include a PrinceCharming type, an IceKing type, a Gentleman type, and a SpoiledBrat type.

* '''The Gentleman-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is similar to TheOjou. He appears strangely beautiful and kind, with a warm smile and is beloved by all. Maybe it's real, but then again, there's a decent chance he's just a BitchInSheepsClothing. Subject to some of the more typically female tropes, this character despite their gender will be waited on as if they are a princess and have admirers of both genders. Usually they aren't seen doing much and have an InstantFanclub, OldRetainer or army of corporate G-men to perform any task they might need doing. Even if it they really are as perfectly kind and innocent as their appearance presents them to be, they are almost always up to something tricky. Behind that smiling face could be TheChessmaster and villain, or a secret, benevolent ally. He is very rarely the target of a female protagonist, and is more likely to be a villain or supporting character. These types are usually short with young or feminine looks and dark hair and always seen smiling. Expect to see them sipping tea in an inordinate amount of scenes.

* '''The IceKing-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is [[TheStoic serious and cold]], admired by all from a distance but having few if any close friends. Usually he's [[TheQuietOne not much of a talker]], and if someone beneath his standing approaches him, he'll send them running with a glare and pronouncement that they are being impertinent. Sometimes he's really just a {{Jerkass}} who might very well end up a BastardBoyfriend if a female protagonist manages to catch his eye, more than likely he is an IceKing ready to be [[DefrostingIceKing defrosted]] by a maiden with [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl a gentle soul]]. Usually his stern demeanor comes from being a LonelyRichKid whose MeddlingParents are expecting him to inherit a major company and as such have very high expectations of him in terms of behavior and academics. He is usually very practical and finds displays of wealth to be in poor taste, and if he has a fanclub, he will reject them for being frivolous and annoying. He usually wears dark colors and suits and has equally dark hair (or extremely [[WhiteHairedPrettyBoy white hair]]). He may wear StoicSpectacles to emphasize both his intelligence and cool demeanor, unless of course they're meant to indicate [[BespectacledBastardBoyfriend something else]].

Like TheOjou, there are a few common types, though how strictly a character adheres to the types varies. These types include a PrinceCharming type, an IceKing type, a male YamatoNadeshiko type, and a SpoiledBrat type.

* '''The YamatoNadeshiko-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is actually rather similar to TheOjou. He appears strangely beautiful and kind, with a warm smile and is beloved by all. Maybe it's real, but then again, there's a decent chance he's just a BitchInSheepsClothing. Subject to some of the more typically female tropes, this character despite their gender will be waited on as if they are a princess and have admirers of both genders. Usually they aren't seen doing much and have an InstantFanclub, OldRetainer or army of corporate G-men to perform any task they might need doing. Even if it they really are as perfectly kind and innocent as their appearance presents them to be, they are almost always up to something tricky. Behind that smiling face could be TheChessmaster and villain, or a secret, benevolent ally. He is very rarely the target of a female protagonist, and is more likely to be a villain or supporting character. These types are usually short with young or feminine looks and dark hair and always seen smiling. Expect to see them sipping tea in an inordinate amount of scenes.

* '''The YamatoNadeshiko-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is actually rather similar to TheOjou. He appears strangely beautiful and kind, with a warm smile and is beloved by all. Maybe it's real, but then again, there's a decent chance he's just a BitchInSheepsClothing. Subject to some of the more typically female tropes, this character despite their gender will be waited on as if they are a princess and have admirers of both genders. Usually they aren't seen doing much and have an InstantFanclub, OldRetainer or army of [[{{MIB}} corporate G-men]] to perform any task they might need doing. Even if it they really are as perfectly kind and innocent as their appearance presents them to be, they are almost always up to something tricky. Behind that smiling face could be TheChessmaster and villain, or a secret, benevolent ally. He is very rarely the target of a female protagonist, and is more likely to be a villain or supporting character. These types are usually short with young or feminine looks and dark hair and always seen smiling. Expect to see them sipping tea in an inordinate amount of scenes.

* '''The SpoiledBrat-type''': A version of the PrincelyYoungMan who is cruel, petty and usually pretty unintelligent. This character is almost always a villain, or otherwise meant to be loathed. He is probably a {{Narcissist}} and believes everyone should treat him like a king, because that's what [[DotingParent his parents do]], despite his obvious character flaws. He's overbearing and prideful, and prone to RevengeBeforeReason when a main character gets on his bad side or brings his flaws to light. It isn't always the case that he's a buffoon or an idiot, though it's common. He may command an army of {{MIB}} that belong to his parents, but more likely he has his own personal goons in the form of ThoseTwoBadGuys who probably only follow him around for his money, status or their families' relationship with his. He rarely has an InstantFanclub unless he's crossed with another type of PrincelyYoungMan, or the members are pretty suck-up themselves. Sometimes it turns out that underneath it all, he's really not an inherently bad person, but just a LonelyRichKid who wants everyone to like him. He might be redeemed through the PowerOfFriendship, but don't hold your breath.

* '''The IceKing-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is [[TheStoic serious and cold]], admired by all from a distance but having few if any close friends. Usually he's [[TheQuietOne not much of a talker]], and if someone beneath his standing approaches him, he'll send them running with a glare and pronouncement that they are being impertinent. Sometimes he's really just a {{Jerkass}} who might very well end up a BastardBoyfriend if a female protagonist manages to catch his eye, more than likely he is an IceKing ready to be [[DefrostingIceKing defrosted]] by a maiden with [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl a gentle soul]]. Usually his stern demeanor comes from being a LonelyRichKid whose MeddlingParents are expecting him to inherit a major company and as such have very high expectations of him in terms of behavior and academics. He is usually very practical and finds displays of wealth to be in poor taste, and if he has a fanclub, he will reject them for being frivolous and annoying. He usually wears dark colors and suits and has equally dark hair (or extremely [[WhiteHairedPrettyBoy white hair]]). He may wear StoicSpectacles to emphasize both his intelligence and cool demeanor, unless of course they're meant to indicate [[SpectacledSadist something else]].

* '''The SpoiledBrat-type''': A version of the PrincelyYoungMan who is cruel, petty and usually pretty unintelligent. This character is almost always a villain, or otherwise meant to be loathed. He is probably a {{Narcissist}} and believes everyone should treat him like a king, because that's what [[DotingParent his parents do]], despite his obvious character flaws. He's overbearing and prideful, and prone to RevengeBeforeReason when a main character gets on his bad side or brings his flaws to light. It isn't always the case that he's a buffoon or an idiot, though it's common. He may command an army of MenInBlack that belong to his parents, but more likely he has his own personal goons in the form of ThoseTwoBadGuys who probably only follow him around for his money, status or their families' relationship with his. He rarely has an InstantFanclub unless he's crossed with another type of PrincelyYoungMan, or the members are pretty suck-up themselves. Sometimes it turns out that underneath it all, he's really not an inherently bad person, but just a LonelyRichKid who wants everyone to like him. He might be redeemed through the PowerOfFriendship, but don't hold your breath.

* '''The YamatoNadeshiko-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is actually rather similar to TheOjou. He appears strangely beautiful and kind, with a warm smile and is beloved by all. Maybe it's real, but then again, there's a decent chance he's just a BitchInSheepsClothing. Subject to some of the more typically female tropes, this character despite their gender will be waited on as if they are a princess and have admirers of both genders. Usually they aren't seen doing much and have an InstantFanclub, OldRetainer or army of [[MenInBlack corporate G-men]] to perform any task they might need doing. Even if it they really are as perfectly kind and innocent as their appearance presents them to be, they are almost always up to something tricky. Behind that smiling face could be TheChessmaster and villain, or a secret, benevolent ally. He is very rarely the target of a female protagonist, and is more likely to be a villain or supporting character. These types are usually short with young or feminine looks and dark hair and always seen smiling. Expect to see them sipping tea in an inordinate amount of scenes.

* '''The PrinceCharming-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is outgoing and well-liked by the ladies. He probably [[ConspicuousConsumption uses his wealth and position]] to show girls a good time, often with fancy cars and expensive gifts. Whether he is some form of cruel seducer, or just likes to see women smile varies, but expect to see him [[SomethingAboutARose produce a rose at some point]] from out of no where. These types can be pretty naive or selfish, usually because they just don't know any better, and are often sheltered a bit more from the world. They might have problems, but if they do it's [[StepfordSmiler hidden behind a smiling mask]], and he only shows the ladies who adore him his best face. He'll often be thought of or considered something like a "prince", and be constantly surrounded by his fanclub of girls. In a romance he'll often take a particular liking to an innocent and unknowing female protagonist who will then be subject to the cruel jealousy of the PrinclyYoungMan's fangirls. In appearance he is often blond and prone to wearing white, not to mention a {{Bishounen}} and more likely to have longer hair.

* '''The PrinceCharming-type''': A version of PrincelyYoungMan who is outgoing and well-liked by the ladies. He probably [[ConspicuousConsumption uses his wealth and position]] to show girls a good time, often with fancy cars and expensive gifts. Whether he is some form of cruel seducer, or just likes to see women smile varies, but expect to see him [[SomethingAboutARose produce a rose at some point]] from out of no where. These types can be pretty naive or selfish, usually because they just don't know any better, and are often sheltered a bit more from the world. They might have problems, but if they do it's [[StepfordSmiler hidden behind a smiling mask]], and he only shows the ladies who adore him his best face. He'll often be thought of or considered something like a "prince", and be constantly surrounded by his fanclub of girls. In a romance he'll often take a particular liking to an innocent and unknowing female protagonist who will then be subject to the cruel jealousy of the AristocraticYoungMan's fangirls. In appearance he is often blond and prone to wearing white, not to mention a {{Bishounen}} and more likely to have longer hair.

Like TheOjou, there are a few common types, though how strictly a character adheres to the types varies. These types include a PrinceCharming type, an IceKing type, a male YamatoNadeshiko type, and a SpoiledBrat type. To read about how these types tend to play out, read the [[Analysis/PrincelyYoungMan Analysis for this page.]]