| I'm prefectly aware that there are a already plenty of topic asking for this kind of protagonist but... I'll just give another chance. But, before that, I suppose that the title should have been "Pretty normal protagonist". Yes, normal. Because I really hate the "kind" and "harem-like" protagonist who fight for his friends or family or childhood friend or whatsoever. They're just... not human. Or it's just not realist. But in the other side, I do want a smart protagonist, genius and antihero protagonist who isn't illogical or emotionaly week (that's pretty uncommun, so not really normal). And when the protagonist is really normal (he fight only to survive or for himself or for money), he's not really smart or he become (with the story development) those otaku-targeted protagonist (Spoil : Persona 3 for example). So I just have 2 masterpieces in mind : Death Note and Youjo Senki. Light and Tanya are smart not because everyone else is dumb. They don't hesitate to kill, to pull the trigger, and the best of that, they both have rational and logic mind. And the top of the top, they have there own philosophy and vision of the world. (The list can be really longer but I should stop here) Also it can include Code Geass (without the good meaning behind his action), Mahouka (I do accept incest thought...) and obviously Overlord. And maybe Grisaia. Thank you for reading and sorry for my bad english. |
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| Try: One Outs Log Horizon |
"We're all human. We all make mistakes sometimes. Just don't make mistakes when lives are at stake." ~ Great-Grandmother Mikage, Gin no Saji |
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Thanks, I'll try One Outs. I have watched Log Horizon. People often recommand Hellsing Ultimate so I'll try it. Thanks. But can you tell me wich character in Drifters fit my description ? CJ_hope said: So an anime like Hyouka? But you've already seen it XD So hmm... -Hakkenden? -Natsume Yuujinchou -Joker Game Thanks for reading my list even if it wasn't necessary thought. About Hakkenden, can you price me wich character fit my criters ? Are you sure that the protagonist of Natsume Yuujinchou is not a "kind-hearted" one ? I'll try Joker Game, thanks. Anyone else ? |
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| Kaze no stigma maybe |
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| @Kazagami_Kayto The main character (Toyohisa). |
| Akagi: Yami ni Oritatta Tensai watch the anime and read the manga after if you can, it's exactly what you are searching for if we are talking about smart and very rational MC |
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Vincentim59 said: Kaze no stigma maybe Yes, that's the kind of protagonist I'm looking for (althought he's not as perfect as Tanya or Light), but sadly I have already watched it. Shinn_Asuka666 said: @Kazagami_Kayto The main character (Toyohisa). Ok, thanks, I'll watch it. percocoaspro21 said: Gyakkyō Burai Kaiji This is quite unexpected. The protagonist is poor, stupid enough to be very poor (he also punctured a tire) and get tricked. He's also very emotional and very... "human", but even thought he's not the harem-like or otaku-targeted protagonist type that I hate, you completly forgot that he doesn't fit at all my Light Yagami or Tanya - type of protagonist. Yes, and wining gambling, be smart, when his life is on danger still make him a very pathetic human being. Vincentim59 said: Akagi: Yami ni Oritatta Tensai watch the anime and read the manga after if you can, it's exactly what you are searching for if we are talking about smart and very rational MC Ernaldaes said: +1 for Akagi. You'll probably love it if you liked Death Note. I see, so I'll try Akagi. Thanks. CJ_hope said: @Kazagami_Kayto Also, I just noticed you don't have Black Lagoon on your list. All the criterias you are looking for are shared between 2 main characters. Ravi, the gunner girl who doesn't care about people and would kill anyone if they bother her. And Rock, who is pretty smart, and somewhat kind hearted. At the beginning, I can tell you Rock and Ravi don't especially like each other, but they kinda balance each other, in a way. The fact that Rock is a little kind hearted bother me a little, but thanks, I'll give it a try. CJ_hope said: @Kazagami_Kayto Also, it's an anime rated R + 17 so I don't know if you are underage or something lol Haha, thanks for the disclaimer. Yes, the protagonist is good. Although not exactly my type, but I would watch it if I didn't. Thanks for answering. |
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| Aldnoah.Zero (2 seasons) And uh, what realm of realism we talking here? Action-y shows EXPLICITLY where you got that type of rational MC, or will any genre with that type of MC do, like Tsuki ga Kirei or Natsuyuki Rendezvous (which are realistic romances) those are just examples, mind you. |
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| well i seeu liked code geass and 91 days so here my opinion :3 -masamune no revenge ( u liked handa kun so:3) -mirai nikki :3 |
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| how about Ajin? MC always seems compose |
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| By "rational" you seem mean "morally deviant and edgy". |
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| Fate/Zero (Kiritsugu) Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom (Zwei) Kakumeiki Valvrave (L-elf, pseudo protagonist) Jormungand (Koko) Zetsuen no Tempest (Yoshino) +1 Aldnoah.Zero In my MAL still have more thought, but you have a lot to see ;) |
| "The Universe has a beginning, but no end... Infinite. Stars have beginnings too, but meet an end of their own making... Finite. History has shown that those with wisdom are the greatest fools of all. Fish that live in the sea know nothing of the land. If they had that wisdom, they, too, would be ruined. For humans to exceed the speed of light... ...is more foolish than for fish to start living on land. These words are meant for those who dare to defy God's final warning... An epigraph for their stubbornness." |
| Light wasn't rational from episode one... did we watch the same show? |
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Red_Keys said: I was literally thinking the same thing. "did we watch the same show?" To me rational could mean a little edgy for sure. But not morally completely morally bankrupt and cowardly like Light. yeesh! By "rational" you seem mean "morally deviant and edgy". Shinji is better than Light! I guess I should say, Gendo is better than Light. lol. Gosh. That hurt. I hate Gendo so much. |
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Inaho is one of my favorite character. awesomedude20 said: Aldnoah.Zero (2 seasons) And uh, what realm of realism we talking here? Action-y shows EXPLICITLY where you got that type of rational MC, or will any genre with that type of MC do, like Tsuki ga Kirei or Natsuyuki Rendezvous (which are realistic romances) It seems like you misread my post. Or you didn't understand the whole thing. _Crimson_ said: well i seeu liked code geass and 91 days so here my opinion :3 -masamune no revenge ( u liked handa kun so:3) I appreciate the fact that you based on my list but... Masamune can be my type of protagonist (Just only for the first episode) but... Well, I invite you to read the 2 top review for the anime and you will know why I hate him. I'll try it if you say so. But if its the only thing that you can say about the MC I'm not sure I gonna like it. But thanks anyway. Red_Keys said: By "rational" you seem mean "morally deviant and edgy". Morality never mean to be rational or gainful. Rotton-Girl said: Red_Keys said: I was literally thinking the same thing. "did we watch the same show?" To me rational could mean a little edgy for sure. But not morally completely morally bankrupt and cowardly like Light. yeesh! By "rational" you seem mean "morally deviant and edgy". I don't understand but it's ok. I suppose that people can have there own interpretation. Rotton-Girl said: But ummm here are some titles: https://myanimelist.net/anime/499/Makai_Toshi_Shinjuku?q=demon%20city https://myanimelist.net/anime/1352/Cyber_City_Oedo_808?q=oed https://myanimelist.net/anime/43/Ghost_in_the_Shell https://myanimelist.net/anime/19/Monster I have watched Monster but think that I didn't add on my list. But yeah, it's a good recommandation. I'll try the three other. Thanks. Rotton-Girl said: Light wasn't rational from episode one... did we watch the same show? I suppose he's more... pragmatic than rational ? Fitts said: Red_Keys said: By "rational" you seem mean "morally deviant and edgy". ^this. Rational people usually aren't the successful ones lol. The successful ones understand rationality and things that are irrational (such as human emotions) and use them to their advantage. Seemingly rational people like Hachiman Hikigaya (from Oregairu) aren't really that smart. If you really just admire charisma and the ability to remain calm during crisis, I would personally look into series like Nejimaki Seisei Senki, Log Horizon or GATE (otaku-pandering as it may be). This discussion is too much for my poor english, but I've watched the four of them. Thanks for answering anyway. |
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| Kuroshitsuji - Sebastian is pretty smart and "rational" HxH - HxH has Kurapika and Killua but it has Gon who is kind-hearted Durara - Kind but then becomes much colder also Izaya KnB - is full of those but sadly no main Assassination Classroom - Korosensei is anti-hero and smart at that. Psycho Pass - it has Kogami but it has weak main chick Bungou Stray Dogs - has Dazai but weak MC Zettai Karen Children The Ultimate Hyobu Kyousuke - Hyobu is anti hero Akame ga Kill - you might like the theme because all of the characters are killers but well mc kinda emotional Eyeshield 21 - Hiruma is human devil Zankyou No Terror - They are genius but it does not stand out so much |
| Ajin was objectively shit. Don't waste your time like I did. I should have read the reviews for the second season. |
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Forced said: Ajin was objectively shit. Don't waste your time like I did. I should have read the reviews for the second season. I personally didn't watch the anime, so I can't say about the anime but I read the manga it was not bad imo, rather good in fact |
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Felix said: Kuroshitsuji - Sebastian is pretty smart and "rational" HxH - HxH has Kurapika and Killua but it has Gon who is kind-hearted Durara - Kind but then becomes much colder also Izaya KnB - is full of those but sadly no main Assassination Classroom - Korosensei is anti-hero and smart at that. Psycho Pass - it has Kogami but it has weak main chick Bungou Stray Dogs - has Dazai but weak MC Zettai Karen Children The Ultimate Hyobu Kyousuke - Hyobu is anti hero Akame ga Kill - you might like the theme because all of the characters are killers but well mc kinda emotional Eyeshield 21 - Hiruma is human devil Zankyou No Terror - They are genius but it does not stand out so much I didn't find out what KnB is. For Hxh and Eyeshied, I won't watch it because is not my type of anime. I'll try Durarara, a lot of people recommand it (in other topic). Psycho Pass should've been in my On-Hold lead. Weak main chick but good male lead, so it's fine. For the rest, I've watched them all. Thanks for your reply. harshtruth said: https://myanimelist.net/anime/33/Kenpuu_Denki_Berserk?q=Ber https://myanimelist.net/anime/11703/Code_Breaker?q=code https://myanimelist.net/anime/17729/Grisaia_no_Kajitsu?q=gris https://myanimelist.net/anime/6594/Katanagatari?q=katan https://myanimelist.net/anime/205/Samurai_Champloo?q=samu https://myanimelist.net/anime/5177/Denpa-teki_na_Kanojo?q=denp Thanks for Samurai Champloo, I'll try it. Kenpuu Denki is too old, so sorry. For the rest, I've watched them all. Oh, and loved Denpa teki na Kanojo. Forced said: Ajin was objectively shit. Don't waste your time like I did. I should have read the reviews for the second season. Zurajannai said: Forced said: Ajin was objectively shit. Don't waste your time like I did. I should have read the reviews for the second season. I personally didn't watch the anime, so I can't say about the anime but I read the manga it was not bad imo, rather good in fact Well since I do have time to waste, I'll still try at least 2 or 3 episodes. |
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| @Kazagami_Kayto Kuroko No Basket. rage intensifies It is a sports anime so maybe not your type. |
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| Nah Eren is bitch. If it wasn't for his titan form, he would be dead already because he is useless in his human form. He mainly just gets kidnapped and cries especially in the manga |
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Kazagami_Kayto said: Then try these:Kenpuu Denki is too old, so sorry https://myanimelist.net/anime/10218/Berserk__Ougon_Jidai-hen_I_-_Haou_no_Tamago https://myanimelist.net/anime/12113/Berserk__Ougon_Jidai-hen_II_-_Doldrey_Kouryaku https://myanimelist.net/anime/12115/Berserk__Ougon_Jidai-hen_III_-_Kourin Modern adaptations with decent CGI but don't watch the 2016/2017 series. If you want to continue the series, read the manga. Series ends at chapter 70+ but I recommend reading it from the beginning |
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harshtruth said: Nah Eren is bitch. If it wasn't for his titan form, he would be dead already because he is useless in his human form. He mainly just gets kidnapped and cries especially in the manga Lmao, true. I just assumed he meant rational as in doesnt think and makes horrible decisions and makes countless mistakes |
| Just a REMINDER : I'm not looking only for a "rational" protagonist. My topic post is longer and I have more criterias. Felix said: @Kazagami_Kayto Kuroko No Basket. rage intensifies It is a sports anime so maybe not your type. Well, Kuroko no Basket is not my type of anime, but not because its about sport. It hard to explain but as long as people kinda understand what I mean and recommand good one, I don't mind :> Yes, watched and liked. The mc is a little weak, pathetic and lame thought, but smart and logic. harshtruth said: Kazagami_Kayto said: Then try these:Kenpuu Denki is too old, so sorry https://myanimelist.net/anime/10218/Berserk__Ougon_Jidai-hen_I_-_Haou_no_Tamago https://myanimelist.net/anime/12113/Berserk__Ougon_Jidai-hen_II_-_Doldrey_Kouryaku https://myanimelist.net/anime/12115/Berserk__Ougon_Jidai-hen_III_-_Kourin Modern adaptations with decent CGI but don't watch the 2016/2017 series. If you want to continue the series, read the manga. Series ends at chapter 70+ but I recommend reading it from the beginning Hum... Berserk, soreni movie, huh. I've heard about it and gonna give it a try. Thanks. Dark_Enforcer said: harshtruth said: Nah Eren is bitch. If it wasn't for his titan form, he would be dead already because he is useless in his human form. He mainly just gets kidnapped and cries especially in the manga Lmao, true. I just assumed he meant rational as in doesnt think and makes horrible decisions and makes countless mistakes Well, if you read the manga Eren is not trully the best at making choice. Maybe we can have our own opinion about his choice between the two blonds for example, but they were honestly a logic one and not the one because of friendship or emotion. harshtruth said: Dark_Enforcer said: Then that's about almost every shounen MC in existence xDLmao, true. I just assumed he meant rational as in doesnt think and makes horrible decisions and makes countless mistakes I'm not sure that Naruto is kinda rational... even less "normal" human-like and less less less logic-mind like "L" or "Light". Calpheon said: Kaze No Youjinbou (you'll really like this if you enjoyed Monster) Sunabouzu fits in here kind of, right? Sure, I didn't know about Kaze No Youjinbou and gonna try it. About Sunabouzu... He's a pervert so it's kinda realist (but too much, so he has a harem ecchi-mc side), but... that's not rational or.... but anyway, I've dropped the anime hihi c: Thanks for your reply. |
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