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libba · 2011-02-24, 10:57

You know this villainous type, where the guy often has this kind of smile ^__^ and sweet manners but it turns out he's actually tough, dangerous, and edgy.
I'd like to see this type on the 'good guys' side. "Good guys" is relative, he can be an anti-hero. He can also be a prominent romantic interest of the heroine, or he can be a reformed villain -- but he shouldn't be the actual villain of the story, and he shouldn't be a mere supporting character who appears for a short time.
Thanks in advance! I accept both anime and manga recs.

And a few examples:
- Sebastian from Kuroshitsuji, it can be argued whether he's an anti-hero or a future antagonist, but he isn't the story's villain.
- Kurama from Yu Yu Hakusho, I won't tell more because it's a spoiler.
- Lucille from The Royal Doll Orchestra (this one is a manga).

germanturkey · 2011-02-24, 11:27

watch or read (preferably read) Vampire Knight. you get two with Zero and Kaname.

kitten320 · 2011-02-24, 11:35

How about Okita from Hakuouki? He is all nice and stuff but he has that fox like smile sometimes and loves to threaten "If something, I'll kill yah". The problem is that eventually his screen time will drop but whenever he appears in action, it is always epic... like a real demon!

Then there is Vino from Baccano who makes his appearance somewhere in the middle of series and in 3 special episodes, once he is properly introduced he plays quiet huge role and is seriously epic but very twisted. Anti-hero would suit him the best and belieave me... he is very dangerouse and scary when he wants to be.

wefadetogray · 2011-02-24, 11:37

i totally agree with germanturkey. i totally fell for both zero and kaname, gorgeous characters, well mannered, lovely smiles and oh so dangerous.

i forgot to mention black cat, he is the hero indeed but quite complex and hot

Yui Is My Wife · 2011-02-24, 11:57

Son Gohan of Dragonball Z, hands down.

FUCK is this "sweet and kind hearted angel" fucking nasty if you are dumb enough to enrage him. Just ask Cell.

Last Sinner · 2011-02-25, 09:55

Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstances) - 21 volume high school romance/drama manga. Male lead looks nice, academic + sports ace and super popular in most situations, but he does have a dark, tormented side to him that gradually overtakes him as the manga goes on. His girlfriend takes it upon herself to prevent it from becoming the prominent part of him.

MeoTwister5 · 2011-02-25, 10:36

Well the most prominent example would have to be Himura Kenshin of Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X in the West). He's a bumbling and bouncy "oro?!?!?" kind of guy, but piss him off and he'll make you realize why he's called Battousai (manslayer),

SuzushinaYuriko · 2011-02-25, 17:29

There's Break from Pandora Hearts and several characters from Durarara!!

Seconding Baccano! (I'd recommend the excellent English dub).

kitten320 · 2011-02-25, 23:15

Yeh Break does work.

Guardian Enzo · 2011-02-26, 12:25

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Originally Posted by Last Sinner

Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstances) - 21 volume high school romance/drama manga. Male lead looks nice, academic + sports ace and super popular in most situations, but he does have a dark, tormented side to him that gradually overtakes him as the manga goes on. His girlfriend takes it upon herself to prevent it from becoming the prominent part of him.

Continuing this train of thought, I think Yano from Bokura ga Ita fits the bill as well. He's popular, good-looking, smart and can be very sweet - but he has a troubled past and can be incredibly insensitive. He's also the male romantic lead.

Kleo Scanti · 2011-02-26, 14:39

Fai from Tsubasa Chronicles?

ninja_pintu · 2011-03-02, 07:00

Kaze no stigma? I think the main hero kinda fits the description

matrixdutch · 2011-03-03, 18:58

I second Kaze no stigma

Destinyblade · 2011-03-03, 19:14

Would Lelouch from Code Geass and Hei from Darker than BLACK count? They act nice towards people when they're civilians but become dangerous and anti-hero under their alias (Zero, BK201). I'm not sure if you're looking just for ones that really mean to be nice.

Technically, Light from Death Note would fall under this category too, though that depends on who you view as the villain in that series.

NoemiChan · 2011-03-03, 21:31

TAtSuki? That FireFan of Fushigi Yuugi, he tried to rape Miyaka once.

Nemuru · 2011-03-04, 02:40

lol, seems like everyone is adding in their favourites ^^,

Since we might as well take the long winded road. I vote for 'Skip Beat!!' Tsuraga Ren

Kafriel · 2011-03-04, 04:52

Akabara Strauss from Record of a fallen vampire (manga), acts nice to everyone but his enemies, but his power is overwhelming.
Also Sougo Okita from Gintama, although he often breaks character because he is a parody of the requested type

libba · 2011-03-04, 18:37

Thanks! I've seen some of those (Pandora Hearts, Kaze no Stigma, and Death Note) but not others, adding them to my list.

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Also Sougo Okita from Gintama, although he often breaks character because he is a parody of the requested type

Haha yes. It's a pity Kamui isn't on the good guys' side, no matter how much you stretch the thought, because he is the pure perfect walking smiling killing example of this type.

2011-02-24, 10:57	Link #1
libba nepenthes rajah Join Date: Jan 2007	male character who is sweet but dangerous (and not a villain) You know this villainous type, where the guy often has this kind of smile ^__^ and sweet manners but it turns out he's actually tough, dangerous, and edgy. I'd like to see this type on the 'good guys' side. "Good guys" is relative, he can be an anti-hero. He can also be a prominent romantic interest of the heroine, or he can be a reformed villain -- but he shouldn't be the actual villain of the story, and he shouldn't be a mere supporting character who appears for a short time. Thanks in advance! I accept both anime and manga recs. And a few examples: - Sebastian from Kuroshitsuji, it can be argued whether he's an anti-hero or a future antagonist, but he isn't the story's villain. - Kurama from Yu Yu Hakusho, I won't tell more because it's a spoiler. - Lucille from The Royal Doll Orchestra (this one is a manga). Last edited by libba; 2011-03-04 at 18:31.

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2011-02-24, 11:35	Link #3
kitten320 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007	How about Okita from Hakuouki? He is all nice and stuff but he has that fox like smile sometimes and loves to threaten "If something, I'll kill yah". The problem is that eventually his screen time will drop but whenever he appears in action, it is always epic... like a real demon! Then there is Vino from Baccano who makes his appearance somewhere in the middle of series and in 3 special episodes, once he is properly introduced he plays quiet huge role and is seriously epic but very twisted. Anti-hero would suit him the best and belieave me... he is very dangerouse and scary when he wants to be. __________________ My anime list

2011-02-24, 11:37	Link #4
wefadetogray darker than a black cat Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: the big rotten apple	i totally agree with germanturkey. i totally fell for both zero and kaname, gorgeous characters, well mannered, lovely smiles and oh so dangerous. i forgot to mention black cat, he is the hero indeed but quite complex and hot Last edited by Pellissier; 2011-02-26 at 12:59. Reason: please use the edit button instead of double posting

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Yui Is My Wife Paper-Fan of DOOM!! Join Date: Jul 2010	Son Gohan of Dragonball Z, hands down. FUCK is this "sweet and kind hearted angel" fucking nasty if you are dumb enough to enrage him. Just ask Cell. __________________

2011-02-25, 09:55	Link #6
Last Sinner You're Hot, Cupcake Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 42	Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstances) - 21 volume high school romance/drama manga. Male lead looks nice, academic + sports ace and super popular in most situations, but he does have a dark, tormented side to him that gradually overtakes him as the manga goes on. His girlfriend takes it upon herself to prevent it from becoming the prominent part of him. __________________

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MeoTwister5 Komrades of Kitamura Kou Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 39	Well the most prominent example would have to be Himura Kenshin of Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X in the West). He's a bumbling and bouncy "oro?!?!?" kind of guy, but piss him off and he'll make you realize why he's called Battousai (manslayer), __________________ Medical Student vs. Anime Last Exile - Fam the Silver Wing -

2011-02-25, 17:29	Link #8
SuzushinaYuriko SHSL Lurker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Academy City	There's Break from Pandora Hearts and several characters from Durarara!! Seconding Baccano! (I'd recommend the excellent English dub). __________________

2011-02-25, 23:15	Link #9
kitten320 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007	Yeh Break does work. __________________ My anime list

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2011-03-02, 07:00	Link #12
ninja_pintu Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Age: 33	Kaze no stigma? I think the main hero kinda fits the description __________________

2011-03-03, 18:58	Link #13
matrixdutch Member Join Date: Nov 2010	I second Kaze no stigma __________________ Things derive their being and nature by mutual dependence and are nothing in themselves - Nagarjuna

2011-03-03, 19:14	Link #14
Destinyblade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007	Would Lelouch from Code Geass and Hei from Darker than BLACK count? They act nice towards people when they're civilians but become dangerous and anti-hero under their alias (Zero, BK201). I'm not sure if you're looking just for ones that really mean to be nice. Technically, Light from Death Note would fall under this category too, though that depends on who you view as the villain in that series.

2011-03-03, 21:31	Link #15
NoemiChan Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philippines Age: 36	TAtSuki? That FireFan of Fushigi Yuugi, he tried to rape Miyaka once.

2011-03-04, 02:40	Link #16
Nemuru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006	lol, seems like everyone is adding in their favourites ^^, Since we might as well take the long winded road. I vote for 'Skip Beat!!' Tsuraga Ren

2011-03-04, 04:52	Link #17
Kafriel Senior Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens (GMT+2) Age: 35	Akabara Strauss from Record of a fallen vampire (manga), acts nice to everyone but his enemies, but his power is overwhelming. Also Sougo Okita from Gintama, although he often breaks character because he is a parody of the requested type