| I think character development is key. I really don't care much for OP characters or Mary Sues because when you can't witness a character grow, it almost seems like a cop out on the part of the writers. If there is no change among a character over however many episodes, it feels like I didn't really get to know them and connect with them. If a character has legitimate dreams, fears, and regrets that are delved into, I can view them for who they really are rather than just a collection of tropes all mashed together. |
| I like them to be aloof, cool, badass, and have some kind of supernatural, sci-fi, or otherwise fantasy aspect. Bonus points if its a female main. Also, they should be atleast teenage aged if not adult, since I don't like lolis. |
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| one that has ambition. not just a simple ambition like wanting to lead a normal life, but something BIG. y'know. not stupid. has flaws in personality and knows damn well he/she does. not wishy-washy. |
| -No powers "accidentally" handed on a silver platter. -no mr. Gary Stu McGoldenheart -no vagina magnet for no reason -no "i just saw someone get killed, so it must be my fault!!!" -not a crybaby lil bitch -when they fuck up, they actually own up their mistakes -from zero to hero |
| That they arent a useless wimp the entire anime |
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| I want the protagonist's worldview to create the story. If you can't do that - if the story exists because of external events (Aliens come and want to destroy events UGAHA) then the protagonist should have a personality/worldview that greatly affects the events. S/he doesn't just solve the conflict, but opt for a solution specific for them. |
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Taekochan said: I think character development is key. I really don't care much for OP characters or Mary Sues because when you can't witness a character grow, it almost seems like a cop out on the part of the writers. If there is no change among a character over however many episodes, it feels like I didn't really get to know them and connect with them. If a character has legitimate dreams, fears, and regrets that are delved into, I can view them for who they really are rather than just a collection of tropes all mashed together. This, I definitely agree with this. |
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| Extreme badassery, and loads of power but when there's a reason behind it. I hate MC,'s that are strong just cuz the writer felt like it, or its fits with the story better and such. |
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takenMalUsername said: Does not exist.. If anybody ever wins it's always plot armourI tend to like MCs that are good based on skill if that makes sense. I don't like things like plot armor or they're naturely good. This is why I hate the MCs in Oda Nobuna, but that's a different thread. |
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| I like characters that have: 1. good self control 2. have extremely tragic past they can't forget 3. have some unique powers that is hard to achieve 4. don't talk much 5. aren't suited to be leaders 6. dressed in black 7. are absolutely frightening when they lose it A good example would be Hiei from Yuu Yuu Hakusho |
| Patiently waiting for the best day of my life, the day when i die. |
| i like totally badass and overpowered character |
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| Idk, being likable and relatable in one way or the other I guess. I think it's close-minded to have very specific attributes you expect from a MC. It depends a lot on the context of the show. I've grown fond of a number of very different characters for different reasons in the past. As long as his choices and values feel somewhat consistent with their personality and backstory, they'll make a pretty good MC imo. |
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| If they make the series entertaining by themselves, aren't awfully outshined by side characters in likability and aren't a complete copy of all possible protagonist clichés put together then it's all good. Weak, strong, wimpy, badass, troubled, grown up, anything goes as long as they're fun. |
| I just want constancy of his own nature and personality. I hate drastic changes, I don't like for example when they start as normal human beings and end up being overpowered superheroes. If he's gonna be a superhero well....he must be the superhero from the beginning. |
| Well, I generally do not care if the protagonist is male or female (I would like to see more Adventure anime with female protagonists who are strong though.) I basically want a well-written character. Not one that sticks to tropes, or is a cookie cutter archetype, and perhaps a bit realistic in terms of their outlook on life [as in, stray away from the 'friendship is power' mentality we see in a lot of Shounen anime, or something similar to that ridiculous trope]. I also want them to be interesting, at least enough so that I can actually care about them as well as be interested in them. I don't need a complicated back-story, I just need an engaging protagonist who is enjoyable to watch, and isn't a whiny little individual (unless the story calls for it, or it's part of the plot-line [as in the character get better and more competent as the story progresses]). I also don't care if the are weak at the beginning so long as they get stronger as the plot progresses (if that's applicable to the anime), and I dislike protagonists who are overpowered from the start for no reason, unless once again it's plays into the plot (Like Hiiro from the novel, 'Konjiki no Moji Tsukai'. His unique magic, 'Word Magic' is overpowered, but that's the point, with numerous people in the story mentioning just how cheating like that ability is. Still requires practice and training/experience to make full use of it though) |
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nry said: I just want constancy of his own nature and personality. I hate drastic changes, I don't like for example when they start as normal human beings and end up being overpowered superheroes. If he's gonna be a superhero well....he must be the superhero from the beginning. Why is that? Some people go through extreme changes in life. |
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| I like them adult and mature. Certainly no weaklings, no underdogs, no crybabies - they make me cringe. I also don't like them talking too much. I prefer protagonists who speak through their actions. I also don't like the emotional types, I prefer those who let logic guide them rather than their heart. Bonus points for protagonists who can and will kill other characters without thinking too much about it. |
| Signature? I ain't got no signature! I don't need no signature! I don't have to show you any stinkin' signature! |
| Crippling insecurites or Infallible confidence and the strength to actually back it up |
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| A protagonist that is relatable and flawed but will develop and overcome those flaws as the series progresses. |
| My fav kind of MC Definitely not a Mary Sue/ Gary Stu. Showing realistic reactions and emotions (he/she reacts like a real person would in certain situations). Perfect balance between morality and getting what he/she wants. Will have a mental breakdown once in a while (just like real people) Every major event will affect his/her way of thinking. Has to rely on other characters but actually physically/mentally (not obviously) strong enough to overcome his/her problems alone. Well-developed (the viewers are able to understand why he/she acts like this/that). He/She will eventually overcome his problems, gradually (but not rushed as in certain anime). Basically he/she is neither a good guy nor a bad guy, just somewhere in between. He/She is able to make a decision in a major event without stupid cliche reasons behind it, and must live with/ carry on with it (which means that decision changes the course of the story). His/Her way of thinking and course of action is manipulates and is manipulated by the people around him/her (a.k.a the supporting characters). He/She gains experience from past events and struggles to make the best choice in the upcoming events based on his experience. |
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| I need my MC to not be a self-righteous person, with a sense of humor, sarcasm preferred. Have a semblance of a personality. Doesn't contradict themselves with their morals for the sake of plot. As long as I have those simple things I would be fine |
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| I like my MC to not be overcomplicated in terms of personality, abilities and backstory, at least at the start, I'm fine with them becoming more complex overtime. I like simple MC far more, as it makes it easier to know them and pay attention to other characters. If the MC is complex and none of the other character are, I really don't see myself caring at all except for the comic-relief. If they are all complex, it just creates a giant cluster competition. Also don't like my MC to do unexplained ***pulls. If Yuya pulls another EGAO victory with a random card he never used before, I'm gonna be to lose it |
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