Animu Archetypes
From Encyclopedia Dramatica
This is a list of the typical character archetypes in anime. All characters on all the animu fit into one of these. Every single one. How fucking sad eh?
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[edit] The Whiny Main Character
The Whiny Main Character is just that, a pathetic twat who whines constantly about everything through whatever fruity magical adventure they're on. They only actually do anything if at least 3 other characters are in mortal danger and have spent the last five minutes yelling their name. This archetype was probably meant for nerds to put their faces on so they can think they're the one getting beat-up by the Strong Independent Chick (who always secretly loves them, no matter how much of a fuck-up they are). Nearly every animu has a WMC because Japanese males hate the fact their penises are so small, and they express their impotent rage by projecting themselves onto the character. Most WMCs are of-course male, but can be female, such as in the case of Gunbuster. Other typical characteristics are that they eat more food in one-sitting than all of Africa eats in a year, when faced with a threat they become suddenly "brave", "cocky" and "gallant", is blissfully naive and always enjoys a challenge.
[edit] Notable Whiny Characters
 Shinji contemplates becoming an hero |
 Naruto from...y'know... that series... what was it? Battletoads??? |
 Yugi, or at least one of his bi-polar sides. |
 Ash(right) getting fucked by Garry Oak(left).IT HAPPENED.!!! |
[edit] Strong Independent Chick
This chick's one and only purpose is usually to bean guys over the head with mallets if they suggest a date or sex with anything for any reason. Fanboys laugh their asses off when this happens, but intelligent people will say "That wasn't funny." This character will most likely fall in love with the main character for some reason, no matter how whiny his voice is. She will always express her love with extra abuse. She'll also prevent The Pervert from getting any tang round here. Nearly all fanservice is of these characters. Not to be confused with the introvert.
[edit] Notable Independent Chicks
 Nami from One Piece wearing a two piece! |
 Sakura from Naruto Who are we kidding what is "INDEPENDENT" ABOUT HER? |
 Misty from Pokemon |
 Téa from Yu-Gi-Oh |
[edit] Minor Independant Chicks
- Weeaboo fangirls (they wish)
[edit] The Pervert
This guy will usually steal the panties and/or try to look at girls panties for that oh so needed pantyshot. These characters are meant to portray the average Japanese male. Kawaii ^_________________^.
Groping of breasts is also required of this guy. They get kicked in the nuts by the Strong Independent Chick most often, usually after copping a feel from them. Most characters like this are sniveling man-children who can't even think about a pair of breasts without losing a pint of blood.
[edit] Notable Perverts
 Keitaro from Love Hina |
 Master Roshi from Dragon Ball Z |
 Brock from Pokemon |
 Miroku from Inuyasha |
[edit] Minor Perverts
[edit] Small Annoying Thing
No series of Annie May can get the OK without having one of these little shits around. Superduperextradeluxe KAWAII!!!!1111 and easily marketed, every single one has some kind of plastic crap in its likeness. They usually can't talk, but if they can, they give advice to the WMC or talk exactly like infants. They all have some dumb gimmick like being obsessed with desserts, or burrowing into the digestive tract of the SIC, triggering an ever-popular colonoscope episode. The Beautiful Airhead is of course drawn to these things.
[edit] Notable Annoying Things
 Pikachu from Pokemon |
 Chopper from One Piece |
Shinji from Evangelion. Sad but true, a rare double up |
 Hamtaro |
[edit] Minor Annoying Things
[edit] The Pissed Off Guy
The Pissed Off Guy is there to look angry. Due to the limitations of the anime drawing style, however, he usually ends up looking constipated. This guy is always angry, and doesn't care about anything besides fighting or his hair, but is actually always a complete wuss, even compared to the SAT. Usually ends up getting his ass kicked until The Whiny Main Character comes in and saves him with some kind of l33t power/spell/gun. If he was real, you would be sure he'd have a Myspace and be a camwhore. 99% of all slash is between these and WMCs.
[edit] Notable Pissed Off Guys
 These guys from Dragon Ball Z |
 Kaiba from Yu-Gi-Oh...apparently he's really rich but still can't get laid |
 Matt from Digimon |
 Vegeta, again. He's way more pissed than everyone else. |
[edit] Minor Pissed Off Guys
- Possibly everyone else from Dragon Ball Z
- Every male character in Bleach
[edit] The Airhead
Usually female, the airhead serves no other purpose other than to stand there and look stupid while a stiff wind blows up her skirt, so we can all see her kawaii panties. She can also be used to distract WMC from the SIC, creating a hilarious misunderstanding. Clothes are an alien concept to the Airhead, as she can never seem to keep them on. Her hobbies include bending over countertops, hanging around practically naked, screaming at pitches high enough to shatter glass, eating frosting, and watching her clothes fall off with a blank expression.
[edit] Notable Airheads
 Orihime from bleach |
 Osaka from Azumanga Daioh |
 Every girl in Digimon, seriously |
 Sailor Moon from a show you should already know |
[edit] The Introvert
This character is always a girl. She starts off meek and introverted but from the WMC's bravery she learns to "be herself" i.e. completely change her personality and traits. Her hair is always dark purple hair with long bangs. Will always spy on the WMC. With the use of a testosterstone, she evolves into a Strong Independent Chick.
[edit] Notable Intoverts
 Raven from Teen Titans |
 Hinata from Naruto |
 Shinobu from Love Hina |
 Girlvinyl from Encyclopedia Dramatica...lie |
[edit] See Also:
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Animu Archetypes is part of a series on Anime. |
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