History MyersBriggs / ExamplesOfIdealistPersonalitiesInStories

* Riko from ''Manga/MadeInAbyss'' is also a perfect portrayal of an ENFP. Very inquisitive, cheerful and idealistic, she's a kind and good-natured kid with a curiosity that never dies, and is also surprisingly levelheaded and rational despite her emotional nature that makes her TheHeart of the group.

** Qui-Gon Jinn from ''Film/ThePhantomMenace'' is an unorthodox Jedi Master, unafraid to bend the rules of the Jedi in order to do what is right. Obi-Wan Kenobi notes that if he wasn't so unconventional, he'd probably be offered a place in the Jedi Council. Despite this, Qui-Gon tries to bring out the best in everyone around him, from Obi-Wan to Anakin Skywalker, as others seemed skeptical about the latter's inner goodness. One would imagine that if he'd lived, Anakin would have been less likely to fall to the Dark Side.

Idealists long for [[TheHeart meaningful communication and relationships]]. They search for profound truths hidden beneath the surface, often expressing themselves in metaphor. Focused on the future, they are enthusiastic about possibilities, and they continually strive for [[PuritySue self-renewal and personal growth]]. Idealists strive to discover who they are and how they can become their best possible selves -- always this quest for self-knowledge and self-improvement driving their imagination - and they yearn to [[GoodSamaritan help others make the journey too]].They are influenced more by action than by thought, as they are not felt as much by the external world. Also try to occupy space, be full of energy, and give solutions and proposals for everything. Another trait is diplomacy, empathy, and benevolence. In addition, they gain self-confidence for being autonomous and altruism for believing in a better future, being guided by intuition.

Idealists long for [[TheHeart meaningful communication and relationships]]. They search for profound truths hidden beneath the surface, often expressing themselves in metaphor. Focused on the future, they are enthusiastic about possibilities, and they continually strive for [[PuritySue self-renewal and personal growth]]. Idealists strive to discover who they are and how they can become their best possible selves -- always this quest for self-knowledge and self-improvement driving their imagination - and they yearn to [[GoodSamaritan help others make the journey too]].

** Tamayo is a centuries-old Doctor, who joined the Demon Slayer Corp to get revenge on her former master, Muzan.Curiously instead of succumbing to her Demonic instincts, she became intrigued by it and how different Demons develop. She helped Tanjiro understand Nezuko's physiology, but also warned him of the dangers they can cause.

* Kotoha Hanaori from ''Series/SamuraiSentaiShinkenger'' is TheChick and ThePollyanna, even though she is always faced with misery and trouble due to her clumsiness. She always tries to be positive and optimistic, yet she is quite [[ShrinkingViolet shy and even doubts her skill]]. She is the one who understands and can compromise with [[TheSmartGuy the rebellious and free yet sarcastic Chiaki]]. She also usually sees people very positively.

%%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample* ''Film/OfficeSpace'' has Peter Gibbons, a computer programmer at Initech whose main task is to convert units in file dates to the 2000 switch.

* Kotoha Hanaori from ''LiveActionTV/{{Samurai Sentai Shinkenger}}'' is TheChick and ThePollyanna, even though she is always faced with misery and trouble due to her clumsiness. She always tries to be positive and optimistic, yet she is quite [[ShrinkingViolet shy and even doubts her skill]]. She is the one who understands and can compromise with [[TheSmartGuy the rebellious and free yet sarcastic Chiaki]]. She also usually sees people very positively.

* Fox Mulder from ''Series/{{The X Files}}'' is "spooky", reclusive, and a believer in the paranormal. He is also self-absorbed and abrasive. He focuses on the paranormal and the supernatural to the exclusion of most else. He cares deeply for his loved ones, however, and is able to make connections with people over time. According to Scully, his communication skills could use some work.

* Lucina of ''VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening'' is a seemingly aloof individual at first, and is generally calm. However, she is extremely passionate about whatever she puts her mind to, to an almost unhealthy extent, and would take any steps necessary to ensure the world doesn't go to hell, no matter what it costs her personally. She also values the bonds between her and her comrades very highly, and while she is a SociallyAwkwardHero, she genuinely wants to understand others.

* Yasu, from ''VisualNovel/UminekoWhenTheyCry'' is an introverted with a vivid imagination who is fond of using [[spoiler:magic]] to reflect her inner conflicts and sometimes help others. Due to a shattered sense of self, she projects the different aspects of her personality through her personas, [[spoiler:Shanon, Kanon and Beatrice]]. Her downfall comes after a TraumaCongaLine forces her to realize her dreams and hopes are far from possible, leading her to a mental breakdown and [[spoiler:committing suicide]]. As a trademark of an INFP, she has a detailed, rich inner world, more specifically called [[spoiler:The Golden Land]].

* ''WesternAnimation/ReadyJetGo'': Sydney isn't all that introverted, but she's still a kind and caring girl who always helps her friends feel better when they're upset. Sydney serves as the TeamMom of Team Propulsion, looking out for the gang and pushing them to be the best that they can be. Sydney is serene and mellow, rarely getting angry or upset. Despite her accomplishments (like directing a film, getting her fanfic published in an official comic, building a robot, and being an AcePilot), she is humble about them.

* Marin Kitagawa from ''Manga/MyDressUpDarling'' fits here perfectly. Kind, good-natured, creative and somewhat eccentric, she's a loyal and selfless friend who's always there to support Gojo. She's also extremely passionate about her {{otaku}} interests, which she follows along with her values, without any fear of being judged by others.

* No fewer than three of [[Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon Disney Animation]]'s heroines are [=ENFP=]s:
** Ariel from ''WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989'' is a distinct ENFP. The main force driving her character is a dream to find a better world than the one she lives in, to lead a romantic, unique and independent life with her one true love. She disobeys her father's wishes, and sets out to make her dream come true on he own. Her optimistic, romantic nature goes against her as she falls for Ursula's tricks, but she remains optimistic and believing in the power of love while facing adversities.
** Rapunzel from ''{{WesternAnimation/Tangled}}'' is an even more extreme version, as she is over-flowing with energy and enthusiasm. Not only she is fully willing to overcome any obstacle to make her dream come true, a dream that has a lot to do with her true identity - a huge issue for any ENFP, she inspires others to pursue their dreams. Her lively demeanor is so contagious she is able to make friends with the toughest criminals and helps them open up their heart to the possibilities the world holds for them, ''while bursting in song''.
** Anna from ''WesternAnimation/{{Frozen|2013}}'' is another example. The main force driving her is her faith in her sister, and she encourages Elsa's creative talents and eagerly offers her support. She dreams of living together as true friends, with Elsa free to be who she is. She is also deeply romantic, and bravely stands for the people dear to her.

* Ryuunosuke Ikenami from ''LiveActionTV/{{Samurai Sentai Shinkenger}}'' is TheLancer but tends to be [[LargeHam overacting, ridiculous and even annoys the team with his reckless and carefree attitude]] but he also can be good leader in [[{{TheLeader}} Takeru]] absence. And he is the most Drama King of the team which makes people think he is quite hyperactive and indeed actually he is.

* Junko Enoshima and Makoto Naegi from ''Franchise/{{Danganronpa}}''. Junko with the eternal boredom causing her to seek out despair (Ne-Fi). Makoto with his everlasting belief in hope, even when all the others had given up.
* Hu Tao from ''VideoGame/{{Genshin Impact}}''. Hu Tao is a very obvious ENFP, she gets bored extremely easily and has very, VERY strong ideals and her own concept of morality, which all points to Ne-Fi. Her enthusiasm and energy is regarded as annoying by many characters, since she's mostly expected to be serious due to her position as a mortician.

%%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample* Akane Tsnumeori from ''Anime/PsychoPass''.

* Sakaki from ''Manga/AzumangaDaioh'' is a perfect example of an INFJ. She's [[ShrinkingViolet shy]] and very often contemplating things to herself. Even if she's unaware of how people view her, she's not [[GentleGiant purposely intimidating]]. Always she ponders on how to get animals to like her, trying to gain some form of unspoken bond with them. Deep down, she adores cute things but often struggles to express this without freaking out her friends.

* While Blaze the Cat, of ''VideoGame/SonicRush'', seems unattached, this is a result of her rather aloof demeanor and preference for OneWomanArmy operation. Beneath this, she has an extremely, if mostly unchecked, emotional core and a genuine desire to help others.

* Krystal from ''VideoGame/StarFox'' started out as an interstellar drifter who prioritizes answering distress calls with her psychic powers over her search for answers over her destroyed home world. After a twist of fate she joins Fox's team for saving her life and sharing her good intentions. She is a kind and brave young woman who looks after the rest of the mercenary team, particularly with her crush Fox. However, her stubbornness and tendency to bear grudges can land her in hot water.

* Komaeda Nagito from ''VisualNovel/Danganronpa2GoodbyeDespair''. He is an extreme idealist and attempts to force his ideal of Hope on the rest of the students. Though technically a "Mastermind" like an INTJ, Komaeda lacks the cold objectivity that usually accompanies a Thinking type, but his attempts to sacrifice others and martyr himself in the name of his ideal are classically unhealthy INFJ. He is particularly drawn to Hinata and makes repeated attempts to get under his skin. This seems malicious and is hard to discern underneath his overbearing and rude behavior, but is really likely just Komaeda's attempt to make friends and be close to Hinata as he is a lonesome and damaged individual.

* John Keating from ''Film/DeadPoetsSociety'' is the ideal teacher, trying to bring out the best in all his pupils, espousing "CarpeDiem". Unlike the other teachers at Welton Academy, who are all [=ISTJs=], Keating tries to teach not just how poetry matters, but ''why'' it matters.

* Mako Shiraishi from ''Series/{{Samurai Sentai Shinkenger}}'' is very calm and sensitive TeamMom in the bunch. Yet even she is sensitive, she is also can be direct but not as Takeru. She is very unable to resist when seeing people in trouble and she is also wants the best among the team. Yet she is the [[CoolBigSis for Kotoha and Chiaki and even inspire her to be better girl and even Chiaki very respect her]]. She is even sensitive to Takeru and very aware of his feelings when he is actually happy to see [[SixthRanger his old friends back]] despite that he [[{{Tsundere}} may try to deny it]].

* ''Film/DeadPoetsSociety'': [[ShrinkingViolet Todd Anderson]] is a soft-spoken, introverted student, newly transferred to Welton Academy, where his brother was valedictorian. He starts out having trouble speaking up for himself, but thanks to his roommate Neil and professor John Keating, he gradually starts to open up. And after [[spoiler:Neil's death]], [[DecoyProtagonist we see that Todd was the true protagonist all along]] and the plot was actually about his growth and development, and the movie ends with him [[GrewASpine literally standing up to the school's decision to fire Mr. Keating]].

* Kaori Miyazono from ''Manga/YourLieInApril'' is a textbook example. Somewhat of a {{Cloudcuckoolander}}, she's a free spirit to the bone, energetic, passionate, and cheerful, with her dominant Ne-Fi she first follows her imagination, creativity and values. She never feels bound to rules, is individualistic and does things in her own way.

* Mako Shiraishi from ''LiveActionTv/{{Samurai Sentai Shinkenger}}'' is very calm and sensitive TeamMom in the bunch. Yet even she is sensitive, she is also can be direct but not as Takeru. She is very unable to resist when seeing people in trouble and she is also wants the best among the team. Yet she is the [[CoolBigSis for Kotoha and Chiaki and even inspire her to be better girl and even Chiaki very respect her]]. She is even sensitive to Takeru and very aware of his feelings when he is actually happy to see [[SixthRanger his old friends back]] despite that he [[{{Tsundere}} may try to deny it]].

* Marth from the ''VideoGame/FireEmblemAkaneia'' games fits this, [[DependingOnTheWriter or at least]] in any game not Shadow Dragon. He is a natural leader and MagneticHero, and very definitely an idealist, who believes firmly that RousseauWasRight, to the point he could be considered to be quixotic; indeed, many consider him childish in-universe because of this. He is also completely willing to take the burdens of others upon himself, not wanting others to share his. However, he knows full well that he can't do it all alone and strongly values his friends and loved ones. He is self-sacrificing and cares about the well-being of his comrades and kingdom above all else, and his idealism is best shown by his wish to win a war while keeping everyone safe.

* While Blaze the Cat, of ''VideoGame/SonicRush'', seems unattached, this is a result of her rather aloof demeanor and preference for ArmyOfOne operation. Beneath this, she has an extremely, if mostly unchecked, emotional core and a genuine desire to help others.

'''Orientation:''' The lives of Idealists are guided by their [[TheFettered devotion to their personal ethics]]. They are altruistic, taking satisfaction in the well-being of others. They believe strongly in the basic goodness of the world and of the people in it. They take a holistic view toward [[DarkIsEvil suffering and misfortune]], regarding them as part of a larger, unknowable truth, a mystical cause-and-effect. With an eye toward the future, they view life as a journey toward a deeper spiritual knowledge.

* President Laura Roslin from ''BattlestarGalactica2003'' tends to rely on gut feelings and is constantly focused on humanity's future (dominant Ni); she knows how to appeal to people's emotions, and knows what to do to achieve desirable results in various social situations (auxiliary Fe), and can back up her conclusions with logical analysis (tertiary Ti); she finds it difficult to live in the moment (inferior Se).

* Itachi Uchiha from ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' is an incredibly complex example. Despite mimicking the [[MasterOfIllusion traits of an INTJ]] it is truth that he does care deeply for those close to him (not saying that INTJ can't). Itachi suffered a lifetime of lying and hiding the truth from Sasuke, just to keep him safe from corruption. Unfortunately Sasuke [[RevengeBeforeReason being who he was]] still chose to hunt his big brother down. Itachi was [[MiseryBuildsCharacter enlightened in both knowledge and skill]], becoming one of the best male INFJ in Anime around.

** Light Yagami is debately an INFJ (or INTJ) owing to his desire to make the world a better place and his relatively good social skills, his manipulative nature is also a common trait among more unhealthy INFJs.

* Lorelai Gilmore from ''Series/GilmoreGirls'' is very friendly, talkative, zany and energetic, but also very idealistic. She is fiercely independent, often to a fault, and undergoes great internal conflict whenever she feels she must compromise over her ideals. She is very loyal to her daughter and her friends. and will go to great lengths to support them and make them happy. She often spends great deals of effort coming up with creative ways to surprise them and make them happy. However, she has a hard time committing to romantic relationships, as her partners never stand up to her high standards of how a partner should act. She is very perceptive and intuitive of other people's behavior, and often noted for being people smart and very empathetic.

* Lorelai Gilmore from ''Series/GilmoreGirls'' is very friendly, talkative, zany and energetic, but also very idealistic. She is fiercely independent, often to a fault, and undergoes great internal conflict whenever she feels she must compromise over her ideals. She is very loyal to her daughter and her friends. and will go t great lengths to support them and make them happy. She often spends great deals of effort coming up with creative ways to surprise them and make them happy. However, she has a hard time committing to romantic relationships, as her partners never stand up to her high standards of how a partner should act. She is very perceptive and intuitive of other people's behavior, and often noted for being people smart and very empathetic.