Seducer Archetypes
Anime
The seducer archetypes is associated with Robert Greene's book, The Art of Seduction, examining social power through the lens of seduction and representing different personality types that are skilled in the art of attraction.
They provide a framework for understanding different approaches to seduction and in this post, we will explore all of Green's seducer archetypes through corresponding anime or manga characters..
Only TV Series, no Movies.
They provide a framework for understanding different approaches to seduction and in this post, we will explore all of Green's seducer archetypes through corresponding anime or manga characters..
Only TV Series, no Movies.
ONA, 2018,
10 eps
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=The Siren=
Seductive, manipulative, alluring, captivating, fearless... Erotic energy in its purest, most tantalizing form. The Siren is of highly charged traditionally-feminine energy and tends to attract those of a completely opposite, traditionally-masculine energy. The Siren lures you with the promise of infinite adventure and pleasure. Forgetting past and future, men follow her far out to sea, where they drown.
Devilman's Sirene is a demoness with a seductive and alluring appearance, using her charm and beauty to manipulate others. She possesses a captivating and enchanting presence, drawing people into her influence.
Seductive, manipulative, alluring, captivating, fearless... Erotic energy in its purest, most tantalizing form. The Siren is of highly charged traditionally-feminine energy and tends to attract those of a completely opposite, traditionally-masculine energy. The Siren lures you with the promise of infinite adventure and pleasure. Forgetting past and future, men follow her far out to sea, where they drown.
Devilman's Sirene is a demoness with a seductive and alluring appearance, using her charm and beauty to manipulate others. She possesses a captivating and enchanting presence, drawing people into her influence.
TV, 2010,
26 eps
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=The Rake=
Hedonistic, charismatic, and a master of the dating game. A seducer who catches their target's fancy by incessantly pursuing her. Just like the siren has an effect on men due to her physical presence, a rake has an effect on women due to his ability to show an ardent devotion to her, Burns with a desire that inflames the woman he is seducing. It can be extreme, uncontrollable, and dangerous.
Maid-sama's Takumi Usui incessantly pursues Misaki and openly expresses his affection for her, while maintaining an air of mystery and danger by keeping aspects of his true self hidden. His reputation as a ladies man adds to his allure, making him irresistible to Misaki and other girls in the series.
Hedonistic, charismatic, and a master of the dating game. A seducer who catches their target's fancy by incessantly pursuing her. Just like the siren has an effect on men due to her physical presence, a rake has an effect on women due to his ability to show an ardent devotion to her, Burns with a desire that inflames the woman he is seducing. It can be extreme, uncontrollable, and dangerous.
Maid-sama's Takumi Usui incessantly pursues Misaki and openly expresses his affection for her, while maintaining an air of mystery and danger by keeping aspects of his true self hidden. His reputation as a ladies man adds to his allure, making him irresistible to Misaki and other girls in the series.
TV, 2016,
13 eps
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=The Dandy=
Sophisticated, refined, and elegant, using style and charm. Offers the kind of forbidden freedom that most people can only dream of but never hope to achieve. A male dandy is not an aggressive male seducer but rather a sophisticated and graceful one. Can be male/female with their ability to break conventions and represent almost forbidden freedom.
Hero Academia's Gentle Criminal is a villain with a dandy- like appearance, characterized by his refined manners, charming demeanor, and love for theatrics. He exudes sophistication and charisma, making him a fitting example.
Sophisticated, refined, and elegant, using style and charm. Offers the kind of forbidden freedom that most people can only dream of but never hope to achieve. A male dandy is not an aggressive male seducer but rather a sophisticated and graceful one. Can be male/female with their ability to break conventions and represent almost forbidden freedom.
Hero Academia's Gentle Criminal is a villain with a dandy- like appearance, characterized by his refined manners, charming demeanor, and love for theatrics. He exudes sophistication and charisma, making him a fitting example.
TV, 2007,
500 eps
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Author:7
=The Natural=
Genuine, spontaneous, and uninhibited, using authenticity. Has somehow retained the childhood traits. They have an innocent quality about them which makes them irresistible. Like a child they are impish, vulnerable and defenseless, open and spontaneous. They make their audience lower their guards because they appear so gulieless and fresh. People are attracted to them because they represent a refreshing experience in contrast to the daily seriousness of adult life.
Genuine, spontaneous, and uninhibited, using authenticity. Has somehow retained the childhood traits. They have an innocent quality about them which makes them irresistible. Like a child they are impish, vulnerable and defenseless, open and spontaneous. They make their audience lower their guards because they appear so gulieless and fresh. People are attracted to them because they represent a refreshing experience in contrast to the daily seriousness of adult life.
TV, 2008,
24 eps
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=The Ideal Lover=
Romantic, attentive, and fulfills romantic ideals. Represents a fantasy lover who makes the beloved feel lofty, great, cherished and adored. They are attentive, empathetic, and skilled at creating an illusion or projecting an image of perfection. They make themselves irresistible by giving their target what seemed missing in their lives. Fulfills their target's fantasies, providing them with emotional fulfillment and escapism
Sebastian Michaelis from Black Butler fits this archetype with his flawless appearance, unwavering loyalty, and ability to fulfill any desire of his master.
Romantic, attentive, and fulfills romantic ideals. Represents a fantasy lover who makes the beloved feel lofty, great, cherished and adored. They are attentive, empathetic, and skilled at creating an illusion or projecting an image of perfection. They make themselves irresistible by giving their target what seemed missing in their lives. Fulfills their target's fantasies, providing them with emotional fulfillment and escapism
Sebastian Michaelis from Black Butler fits this archetype with his flawless appearance, unwavering loyalty, and ability to fulfill any desire of his master.
TV, 2006,
25 eps
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=The Coquette=
Playful, teasing, and elusive, using flirtation and ambiguity. Leads a person on without offering instant gratification.
Their modus operandi is to delay satisfaction alternating between unexplained warmth and coldness so that the victim stays in a state of anticipation not knowing what is coming next. They play on the human psychology knowing that anything that is easily available to humans is not necessarily valued. Hence, they create a persona of being unavailable and this generates excitement.
Lelouch Lamperouge from Code Geass.
Playful, teasing, and elusive, using flirtation and ambiguity. Leads a person on without offering instant gratification.
Their modus operandi is to delay satisfaction alternating between unexplained warmth and coldness so that the victim stays in a state of anticipation not knowing what is coming next. They play on the human psychology knowing that anything that is easily available to humans is not necessarily valued. Hence, they create a persona of being unavailable and this generates excitement.
Lelouch Lamperouge from Code Geass.
TV, 2006,
26 eps
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=The Charmer=
Suave, persuasive, and socially adept.
Seduce by making their targets the center of attention. They don't highlight their own selves, but rather their entire focus is on bringing comfort and pleasure to their targets. They avoid all sorts of conflict and appeal to a person's vanity by making them talk about themselves.
Tamaki Suoh from Ouran High school Host Club is charming. charismatic, and effortlessly wins over others with his suave demeanor and infectious personality. A natural ability to charm and enchant those around him, making not only himself but his interest also the center of attention.
Suave, persuasive, and socially adept.
Seduce by making their targets the center of attention. They don't highlight their own selves, but rather their entire focus is on bringing comfort and pleasure to their targets. They avoid all sorts of conflict and appeal to a person's vanity by making them talk about themselves.
Tamaki Suoh from Ouran High school Host Club is charming. charismatic, and effortlessly wins over others with his suave demeanor and infectious personality. A natural ability to charm and enchant those around him, making not only himself but his interest also the center of attention.
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
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=The Star=
The Star is almost (or completely is) of celebrity status. They, like the Natural, poses the powers of the uncanny -- specifically mixing reality and myth. The star is a dream come true. Physically present, but almost legendary and mythic in essence. They are almost too dream-like to picture in front of us. We imagine them too far out of our league, and that is what makes them so attractive.
They have a strong reputation as something surreal and superior to our understanding of day-to-day life. They attract us with their Hollywood-esque aura, but also with their down-to-earth ability to relate to us. They're up there with the stars, but close enough to come in contact with. Not too out of our reaches.
To most, having a crush on a star-like individual may seem natural and obvious. But digging deeper, we can attribute this attraction to our own seemingly-boring, too-natural, banal and too real of a life. Like all the other archetypal lovers, we're attracted to them because we lack what they have. And they have out-of-this-world type lives. Or at least portray it.
Kisaragi Louis; Is Like This.
The Star is almost (or completely is) of celebrity status. They, like the Natural, poses the powers of the uncanny -- specifically mixing reality and myth. The star is a dream come true. Physically present, but almost legendary and mythic in essence. They are almost too dream-like to picture in front of us. We imagine them too far out of our league, and that is what makes them so attractive.
They have a strong reputation as something surreal and superior to our understanding of day-to-day life. They attract us with their Hollywood-esque aura, but also with their down-to-earth ability to relate to us. They're up there with the stars, but close enough to come in contact with. Not too out of our reaches.
To most, having a crush on a star-like individual may seem natural and obvious. But digging deeper, we can attribute this attraction to our own seemingly-boring, too-natural, banal and too real of a life. Like all the other archetypal lovers, we're attracted to them because we lack what they have. And they have out-of-this-world type lives. Or at least portray it.
Kisaragi Louis; Is Like This.
