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* CharClone: TheRival crossed with the RedBaron, with a CoolMask to boot.
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* TheIdiotFromOsaka: A LowerClassLout from the Kansai region, Japan's rough equivalent to TheDeepSouth.

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* TheIdiotFromOsaka: A LowerClassLout stereotypical depiction of an Osakan (or even just someone from the Kansai region, Japan's rough equivalent to TheDeepSouth.region) as a [[JapaneseDelinquents delinquent]]/hooligan/LowerClassLout.
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* BeadyEyedLoser: An UnluckyEverydude with a gawky appearance to match. ([[GenericCuteness At least, that's]] [[HollywoodHomely what we're told]])

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* BeadyEyedLoser: An UnluckyEverydude with a gawky appearance to match. ([[GenericCuteness At least, that's]] [[HollywoodHomely what we're told]])told]].)

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* AloofDarkHairedGirl\\
Long raven hair adds to the allure of the IceQueen.
* AnimeChineseGirl\\
A cutesy Chinese girl, usually with a [[JustAStupidAccent variable accent]].
* BeadyEyedLoser\\
An UnluckyEverydude with a gawky appearance to match. ([[GenericCuteness At least, that's]] [[HollywoodHomely what we're told]])
* {{Bokukko}}\\
A girl who refers to herself with masculine UsefulNotes/JapanesePronouns.
* BustContrastDuo\\
An AlwaysFemale take on the RedOniBlueOni dictated by the notion of BuxomBeautyStandard.
* CharClone\\
TheRival crossed with the RedBaron, with a CoolMask to boot.
* CherryBlossomGirl\\
Japanese CherryBlossoms make for popular FlowerMotifs.
* TheChikan\\
Beware -- crowded subways provide the perfect opportunity to cop a feel...
* {{Chuunibyou}}\\
The typical Japanese EmoTeen and/or edgelord with delusions of grandeur. "It's ''not'' just a phase, Mom!!"
* ClassRepresentative\\
A.K.A. the "praepostor", they have peer authority over their classmates and are very keen on getting the most out of them.
* CosplayOtakuGirl\\
A RareFemaleExample of the {{otaku}} {{cosplay}}er.
* CreepyLonerGirl\\
She LooksLikeCesare, and has a gloomy disposition to boot.
* CuteSportsClubManager\\
The lovable TeamMom of the HighSchool Sports Club.
* DarkMagicalGirl\\
A MagicalGirl, or rival thereof, who is quite often a BrokenBird with a DarkAndTroubledPast.
* {{Dojikko}}\\
Lit. "clumsy child", a CuteClumsyGirl played for maximum {{moe}}.
* ElegantGothicLolita\\
UsefulNotes/LolitaFashion with a {{goth}}ic VictorianLondon aesthetic.
* FetishizedAbuser\\
Well... as long as it's SafeSaneAndConsensual, we don't kink-shame.
* {{Geisha}}\\
The traditional UsefulNotes/{{kimono}}-clad entertainer woman.
* GenkiGirl\\
Lit. "energetic" or "enthusiastic". Or in LaymansTerms, ''hyperhyperhyper!!!''
* GyaruGirl\\
A practicioner of [[UsefulNotes/SubculturesInJapan a popular Japanese]] UsefulNotes/{{subculture|s}} steeped in Western fashion and rebellion against traditional standards of beauty.
* GorgeousGaijin\\
A MsFanservice PhenotypeStereotype.
* HaremNanny\\
An UnflappableGuardian within the HaremGenre.
* HeirToTheDojo\\
So, ''that'' explains his BigFancyHouse and [[EverybodyWasKungFuFighting inexplicable martial arts skills!]]
* HerosSlaveHarem\\
What do you mean, "SlaveryIsASpecialKindOfEvil?" ''My'' ladies [[HappinessInSlavery don't mind one bit]]!
* {{Hikikomori}}\\
TheShutIn with a surprisingly complex from of agoraphobia.
* TheIdiotFromOsaka\\
A LowerClassLout from the Kansai region, Japan's rough equivalent to TheDeepSouth.
* IdolSinger\\
Japan's answer to the TeenIdol, often with a much greater focus on ContractualPurity.
* JapaneseBeetleBrothers\\
A {{tough|Beetles}} duo based on the Kabutomushi (rhino beetle) and the Kuwagatamushi (stag beetle).
* UsefulNotes/JapaneseChristian\\
The history behind them goes a lot further than AnimeCatholicism.
* JapaneseDelinquents\\
Much like the GreaserDelinquents of yore, they have their own unique style.
* {{Joshikousei}}\\
Lit. "a female high school student", identified by their SailorFuku.
* {{Kawaiiko}}\\
Lit. "cute child", and they take [[UsefulNotes/{{Kawaisa}} that title]] ''very'' seriously.
* KendoTeamCaptain\\
UsefulNotes/{{Kendo}} is highly ubiquitous in Japan, and so the Kendo ClubPresident must hold a lot of clout.
* {{Kichiku}}\\
Literally "brutal" or "demonic", he's an AlwaysMale LoveInterest who's stock-in-trade is RomanticizedAbuse.
** KichikuMegane\\
A SubTrope of the above with SexySpectacles.
* KidSamurai\\
EverythingsBetterWithSamurai, but even they gotta start somewhere.
* MagicalGirl\\
FrillsOfJustice, {{Mentor Mascot}}s, and SuperCuteSuperpowers -- The progenitor of which might just leave you... Series/{{Bewitched}}.
** MagicalGirlWarrior\\
[[FeministFantasy Never running from a real fight]], indeed.
** MagicIdolSinger\\
Two great tastes that go great together.
* MaouTheDemonKing\\
Only ATrueHero can stand a chance against him.
* {{Miko}}\\
The traditional UsefulNotes/{{Shinto}} shrine maiden. Don't get them mixed up with {{nuns|AreMikos}}, though.
* {{Mukokuseki}}\\
People in AnimeLand appear to be TheStateless.
* {{Ninja}}\\
''The'' masters of stealth. Incredibly flashy stealth.
** NinjaMaid\\
You might say that they're ''{{maid}} of whoop-ass''.
* OccidentalOtaku\\
[[ComicStrip/ThePerryBibleFellowship Did someone just say "weeaboo"?]]
* OfficeLady\\
Japanese GirlFriday. Likely HiredForTheirLooks for a few years before QuittingToGetMarried.
* {{Ojou}}\\
A wealthy, high-class lady who may as well be an HonoraryPrincess.
* OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent\\
A likely starting point for TheProtagonist before the CallToAdventure.
* {{Otaku}}\\
Stereotypical "neckbeard" with NoSocialSkills and a borderline unhealthy obsession with their interest of choice.
* OtakuSurrogate\\
She's the ideal GeekyTurnOn girlfriend!
* PantyThief\\
Ooo, [[GoofyPrintUnderwear floral print]]...
* PatientChildhoodLoveInterest\\
When the {{Love Interest}}s are ChildhoodFriends awaiting the right time for a RelationshipUpgrade even though EveryoneCanSeeIt.
* ReiAyanamiExpy\\
A fair-colored NotQuiteHuman MysteriousWaif prone to {{defrosting|IceQueen}}.
* {{Ronin}}\\
A Samurai with no master WalkingTheEarth.
* {{Salaryman}}\\
The typical overworked WhiteCollarWorker.
* {{Samurai}}\\
[[WebVideo/HistoryOfJapan Rich important people hired samurai. Poor people who could not afford to hire samurai did not hire samurai.]]
** SamuraiShinobi\\
For Westerners, try to imagine a knight and a rogue combined into one.
* SchoolIdol\\
The tiptop of the PopularityFoodChain.
* {{Seme}}\\
The... erm... "pitcher" in a YaoiGenre couple.
* SenseiChan\\
An unmarried schoolteacher who is practically OneOfTheKids.
* UsefulNotes/TheShinsengumi\\
SecretPolice in service of the Tokugawa Shogunate and SpiritualSuccessor to UsefulNotes/The47Ronin and UsefulNotes/TheKnightsTemplar.
* StockLightNovelCalamityPrincess\\
Prestigious and powerful LoveInterest with something to prove against social stigma.
* StockLightNovelEveryman\\
A (somewhat) more mundane take on the archetype below.
* StockLightNovelHero\\
{{Unfazed|Everyman}} GeniusBruiser ChickMagnet who aquires NewPowersAsThePlotDemands.
* StockShonenHero\\
An IdiotHero with an endless amount of JapaneseSpirit.
* StockShonenRival\\
TheHero's eternal rival, often a brooding lone wolf.
* StockShoujoHeroine\\
A relatably awkward and clumsy NaiveEverygirl who ThinksLikeARomanceNovel and wins the day with ThePowerOfLove.
* StringyHairedGhostGirl\\
AKA the onryō, a VengefulGhost girl in an EtherealWhiteDress.
* SumoWrestling\\
The age-old sport of StoutStrength. Let's see you try to RingOut the gigantic diaper warrior!
* TokenMiniMoe\\
IsThatCuteKidYours? If not, ImTakingHerHomeWithMe!
* {{Uke}}\\
The... erm... "catcher" in a YaoiGenre couple.
* UnknownRival\\
Uh, what do you mean by "WeMeetAgain"?
* VampireLolitaArchetype\\
OurVampiresAreDifferent, being elegantly-dressed Really700YearsOld girls and all.
* {{Yakuza}}\\
Japan's organized crime outlet, emphasis on "organized".
* YaoiFangirl\\
A FanGirl of the YaoiGenre. [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Who'da thunk it?]]
* YamatoNadeshiko\\
The Japanese ProperLady. Expect SilkHidingSteel.
* YuriFan\\
Because {{Girl on Girl is|Hot}} {{shipping}} gold!

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* AloofDarkHairedGirl\\
AloofDarkHairedGirl: Long raven hair adds to the allure of the IceQueen.
* AnimeChineseGirl\\
AnimeChineseGirl: A cutesy Chinese girl, usually with a [[JustAStupidAccent variable accent]].
* BeadyEyedLoser\\
BeadyEyedLoser: An UnluckyEverydude with a gawky appearance to match. ([[GenericCuteness At least, that's]] [[HollywoodHomely what we're told]])
* {{Bokukko}}\\
{{Bokukko}}: A girl who refers to herself with masculine UsefulNotes/JapanesePronouns.
* BustContrastDuo\\
BustContrastDuo: An AlwaysFemale take on the RedOniBlueOni dictated by the notion of BuxomBeautyStandard.
* CharClone\\
CharClone: TheRival crossed with the RedBaron, with a CoolMask to boot.
* CherryBlossomGirl\\
CherryBlossomGirl: Japanese CherryBlossoms make for popular FlowerMotifs.
* TheChikan\\
TheChikan: Beware -- crowded subways provide the perfect opportunity to cop a feel...
* {{Chuunibyou}}\\
{{Chuunibyou}}: The typical Japanese EmoTeen and/or edgelord with delusions of grandeur. "It's ''not'' just a phase, Mom!!"
* ClassRepresentative\\
ClassRepresentative: A.K.A. the "praepostor", they have peer authority over their classmates and are very keen on getting the most out of them.
* CosplayOtakuGirl\\
CosplayOtakuGirl: A RareFemaleExample of the {{otaku}} {{cosplay}}er.
* CreepyLonerGirl\\
CreepyLonerGirl: She LooksLikeCesare, and has a gloomy disposition to boot.
* CuteSportsClubManager\\
CuteSportsClubManager: The lovable TeamMom of the HighSchool Sports Club.
* DarkMagicalGirl\\
DarkMagicalGirl: A MagicalGirl, or rival thereof, who is quite often a BrokenBird with a DarkAndTroubledPast.
* {{Dojikko}}\\
{{Dojikko}}: Lit. "clumsy child", a CuteClumsyGirl played for maximum {{moe}}.
* ElegantGothicLolita\\
ElegantGothicLolita: UsefulNotes/LolitaFashion with a {{goth}}ic VictorianLondon aesthetic.
* FetishizedAbuser\\
FetishizedAbuser: Well... as long as it's SafeSaneAndConsensual, we don't kink-shame.
* {{Geisha}}\\
{{Geisha}}: The traditional UsefulNotes/{{kimono}}-clad entertainer woman.
* GenkiGirl\\
GenkiGirl: Lit. "energetic" or "enthusiastic". Or in LaymansTerms, ''hyperhyperhyper!!!''
* GyaruGirl\\
GyaruGirl: A practicioner of [[UsefulNotes/SubculturesInJapan a popular Japanese]] UsefulNotes/{{subculture|s}} steeped in Western fashion and rebellion against traditional standards of beauty.
* GorgeousGaijin\\
GorgeousGaijin: A MsFanservice PhenotypeStereotype.
* HaremNanny\\
HaremNanny: An UnflappableGuardian within the HaremGenre.
* HeirToTheDojo\\
HeirToTheDojo: So, ''that'' explains his BigFancyHouse and [[EverybodyWasKungFuFighting inexplicable martial arts skills!]]
* HerosSlaveHarem\\
HerosSlaveHarem: What do you mean, "SlaveryIsASpecialKindOfEvil?" ''My'' ladies [[HappinessInSlavery don't mind one bit]]!
* {{Hikikomori}}\\
{{Hikikomori}}: TheShutIn with a surprisingly complex from of agoraphobia.
* TheIdiotFromOsaka\\
TheIdiotFromOsaka: A LowerClassLout from the Kansai region, Japan's rough equivalent to TheDeepSouth.
* IdolSinger\\
IdolSinger: Japan's answer to the TeenIdol, often with a much greater focus on ContractualPurity.
* JapaneseBeetleBrothers\\
JapaneseBeetleBrothers: A {{tough|Beetles}} duo based on the Kabutomushi (rhino beetle) and the Kuwagatamushi (stag beetle).
* UsefulNotes/JapaneseChristian\\
UsefulNotes/JapaneseChristian: The history behind them goes a lot further than AnimeCatholicism.
* JapaneseDelinquents\\
JapaneseDelinquents: Much like the GreaserDelinquents of yore, they have their own unique style.
* {{Joshikousei}}\\
{{Joshikousei}}: Lit. "a female high school student", identified by their SailorFuku.
* {{Kawaiiko}}\\
{{Kawaiiko}}: Lit. "cute child", and they take [[UsefulNotes/{{Kawaisa}} that title]] ''very'' seriously.
* KendoTeamCaptain\\
KendoTeamCaptain: UsefulNotes/{{Kendo}} is highly ubiquitous in Japan, and so the Kendo ClubPresident must hold a lot of clout.
* {{Kichiku}}\\
{{Kichiku}}: Literally "brutal" or "demonic", he's an AlwaysMale LoveInterest who's stock-in-trade is RomanticizedAbuse.
** KichikuMegane\\
KichikuMegane: A SubTrope of the above with SexySpectacles.
* KidSamurai\\
KidSamurai: EverythingsBetterWithSamurai, but even they gotta start somewhere.
* MagicalGirl\\
MagicalGirl: FrillsOfJustice, {{Mentor Mascot}}s, and SuperCuteSuperpowers -- The progenitor of which might just leave you... Series/{{Bewitched}}.
** MagicalGirlWarrior\\
MagicalGirlWarrior: [[FeministFantasy Never running from a real fight]], indeed.
** MagicIdolSinger\\
MagicIdolSinger: Two great tastes that go great together.
* MaouTheDemonKing\\
MaouTheDemonKing: Only ATrueHero can stand a chance against him.
* {{Miko}}\\
{{Miko}}: The traditional UsefulNotes/{{Shinto}} shrine maiden. Don't get them mixed up with {{nuns|AreMikos}}, though.
* {{Mukokuseki}}\\
{{Mukokuseki}}: People in AnimeLand appear to be TheStateless.
* {{Ninja}}\\
{{Ninja}}: ''The'' masters of stealth. Incredibly flashy stealth.
** NinjaMaid\\
NinjaMaid: You might say that they're ''{{maid}} of whoop-ass''.
* OccidentalOtaku\\
OccidentalOtaku: [[ComicStrip/ThePerryBibleFellowship Did someone just say "weeaboo"?]]
* OfficeLady\\
OfficeLady: Japanese GirlFriday. Likely HiredForTheirLooks for a few years before QuittingToGetMarried.
* {{Ojou}}\\
{{Ojou}}: A wealthy, high-class lady who may as well be an HonoraryPrincess.
* OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent\\
OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent: A likely starting point for TheProtagonist before the CallToAdventure.
* {{Otaku}}\\
{{Otaku}}: Stereotypical "neckbeard" with NoSocialSkills and a borderline unhealthy obsession with their interest of choice.
* OtakuSurrogate\\
OtakuSurrogate: She's the ideal GeekyTurnOn girlfriend!
* PantyThief\\
PantyThief: Ooo, [[GoofyPrintUnderwear floral print]]...
* PatientChildhoodLoveInterest\\
PatientChildhoodLoveInterest: When the {{Love Interest}}s are ChildhoodFriends awaiting the right time for a RelationshipUpgrade even though EveryoneCanSeeIt.
* ReiAyanamiExpy\\
ReiAyanamiExpy: A fair-colored NotQuiteHuman MysteriousWaif prone to {{defrosting|IceQueen}}.
* {{Ronin}}\\
{{Ronin}}: A Samurai with no master WalkingTheEarth.
* {{Salaryman}}\\
{{Salaryman}}: The typical overworked WhiteCollarWorker.
* {{Samurai}}\\
{{Samurai}}: [[WebVideo/HistoryOfJapan Rich important people hired samurai. Poor people who could not afford to hire samurai did not hire samurai.]]
** SamuraiShinobi\\
SamuraiShinobi: For Westerners, try to imagine a knight and a rogue combined into one.
* SchoolIdol\\
SchoolIdol: The tiptop of the PopularityFoodChain.
* {{Seme}}\\
{{Seme}}: The... erm... "pitcher" in a YaoiGenre couple.
* SenseiChan\\
SenseiChan: An unmarried schoolteacher who is practically OneOfTheKids.
* UsefulNotes/TheShinsengumi\\
UsefulNotes/TheShinsengumi: SecretPolice in service of the Tokugawa Shogunate and SpiritualSuccessor to UsefulNotes/The47Ronin and UsefulNotes/TheKnightsTemplar.
* StockLightNovelCalamityPrincess\\
StockLightNovelCalamityPrincess: Prestigious and powerful LoveInterest with something to prove against social stigma.
* StockLightNovelEveryman\\
StockLightNovelEveryman: A (somewhat) more mundane take on the archetype below.
* StockLightNovelHero\\
StockLightNovelHero: {{Unfazed|Everyman}} GeniusBruiser ChickMagnet who aquires NewPowersAsThePlotDemands.
* StockShonenHero\\
StockShonenHero: An IdiotHero with an endless amount of JapaneseSpirit.
* StockShonenRival\\
StockShonenRival: TheHero's eternal rival, often a brooding lone wolf.
* StockShoujoHeroine\\
StockShoujoHeroine: A relatably awkward and clumsy NaiveEverygirl who ThinksLikeARomanceNovel and wins the day with ThePowerOfLove.
* StringyHairedGhostGirl\\
StringyHairedGhostGirl: AKA the onryō, a VengefulGhost girl in an EtherealWhiteDress.
* SumoWrestling\\
SumoWrestling: The age-old sport of StoutStrength. Let's see you try to RingOut the gigantic diaper warrior!
* TokenMiniMoe\\
TokenMiniMoe: IsThatCuteKidYours? If not, ImTakingHerHomeWithMe!
* {{Uke}}\\
{{Uke}}: The... erm... "catcher" in a YaoiGenre couple.
* UnknownRival\\
UnknownRival: Uh, what do you mean by "WeMeetAgain"?
* VampireLolitaArchetype\\
VampireLolitaArchetype: OurVampiresAreDifferent, being elegantly-dressed Really700YearsOld girls and all.
* {{Yakuza}}\\
{{Yakuza}}: Japan's organized crime outlet, emphasis on "organized".
* YaoiFangirl\\
YaoiFangirl: A FanGirl of the YaoiGenre. [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Who'da thunk it?]]
* YamatoNadeshiko\\
YamatoNadeshiko: The Japanese ProperLady. Expect SilkHidingSteel.
* YuriFan\\
YuriFan: Because {{Girl on Girl is|Hot}} {{shipping}} gold!
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Stereotypical "neckbeard" with NoSocialSkills.

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Stereotypical "neckbeard" with NoSocialSkills.NoSocialSkills and a borderline unhealthy obsession with their interest of choice.
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* ShanaClone\\
The {{Tiny Tyrannical|Girl}} {{Tsundere}}. "Shut up! Shut up!! Shut up!!!"
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A ChristmasCake schoolteacher who is practically OneOfTheKids.

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A ChristmasCake An unmarried schoolteacher who is practically OneOfTheKids.
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An AlwaysFemale take on the RedOniBlueOni dictated by the notion that BuxomIsBetter.

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An AlwaysFemale take on the RedOniBlueOni dictated by the notion that BuxomIsBetter.of BuxomBeautyStandard.
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The typical Japanese EmoTeen and/or {{edgelord}} with delusions of grandeur. "It's ''not'' just a phase, Mom!!"

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The typical Japanese EmoTeen and/or {{edgelord}} edgelord with delusions of grandeur. "It's ''not'' just a phase, Mom!!"
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The age-old sport of StoutStrength Let's see you try to RingOut the gigantic diaper warrior!

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The age-old sport of StoutStrength StoutStrength. Let's see you try to RingOut the gigantic diaper warrior!

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