You might want to check out the term fictosexual (sexual attraction to fictional characters). Here is some cake as that is how we welcome new members: Welcome to AVEN! I agree with the other replies, what you've described would be Fictoromanticism and Fictosexuality.
There’s no definitive word for this character, at least among western fans, though they’re sometimes loosely grouped as ahoge characters, defined by the ahoge or “idiot hair” trope of antenna hair sticking up from their heads, signifying that they’re dumb and unkempt. Some famous idiots in anime are Aqua, Yoshiko Hanabatake, and Tomo Takino.
A sexual orientation that describes those who experience sexual, romantic, or emotional attractions to people of more than one gender. Also referred to as “bi,” bisexual typically includes individuals who are attracted to a variety of people, with genders that are similar to and different than their own.
Personally, I’d say that if you really want to, you could just call yourself an anime fan, but if that won’t suffice, then you could adopt the Japanese word otaku. However, if you were an otaku, you’d already know all this. Since you didn’t, that can only mean one of two thi What is the word for someone that likes to watch anime?
Waifu is a term for a fictional character, usually in anime or related media, that someone has great, and sometimes romantic, affection for.
It is normal to find animated characters attractive, especially when the characters are over sexualized and meant to play certain personas that are deemed "attractive". That's one of the selling points for anime is the "cute" factor of everything from the animation style to the dere archetype.
There is a word in Japanese for people who are obsessed with video games and anime - otaku. An increasing number of otaku now say they have fallen in love with anime characters and given up on the idea of real-world romance, reports the BBC's Stephanie Hegarty.
A paraphilia in which a person is sexually attracted to cartoon characters.
No. It's perfectly normal as long as you don't go past the line between appreciation and obsession. Finding anime characters attractive is just like finding anything in real life attractive.
Top 10 Biggest SIMPS In Anime#1: Bam. “Tower of God” (2020)#2: Subaru. “Re;Zero – Starting Life in Another World” (2016-) ... #3: Kazuya. “Rent-a-Girlfriend” (2020) ... #4: Sanji. “One Piece” (1999-) ... #5: Misa. “Death Note” (2006-07) ... #6: Slaine. “Aldnoah.Zero” (2014-15) ... #7: Zenitsu. “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” (2019) ... #8: Futoshi. ... More items...
What is a laifu? Laifu (ライフ) is another gairaigo word meaning “life.” In Japanese, it is used to refer to a life in video games. That said, in the expression “No Waifu No Laifu,” it simply means “life” in the typical English sense.
husbando (plural husbandos or husbandoes) (fandom slang) A fictional male character from non-live-action visual media (typically an anime, manga, or video game) to whom one is attracted and/or considers their significant other. quotations ▼ Levi will always be my husbando!
Nijikon (二次コン) or nijigen konpurekkusu (二次元コンプレックス), from the English "2D complex", is the affective perception that two-dimensional anime, manga, and light novel characters are more attractive visually, physically or emotionally than people from the real world.
Dendrophilia is a love of trees. In some cases, this presents as a sincere respect for trees or a desire to protect and care for them. Others may experience a sexual attraction to or feel aroused by trees. Trees may become symbolic of sexual stimulation, or an image of a tree may be seen as phallic and arousing.
And it turns out I was never alone. “Children having feelings toward a cartoon character is perfectly normal,” Dr. Kathryn Seifert, a psychologist who has studied and written extensively about child development and sexuality, explained to me when I called to ask her about my childhood lion attraction.
If you watch a television series or read a book regularly, you will grow a fondness for the characters and that's only natural … It is NOT weird to feel attracted (even sexually) to a fictional character if this character isn't too young or an animal (or something similar).
For western fans, translation is a big part of the hobby. When anime comes unsubtitled, or when manga is untranslated, this is often called raw.
Anime pilgrimages are when you visit the real-life locations featured in anime. Unlike western animation, much of anime is set in real world cities and towns in Japan and show specific landmarks, streets, train stations, and other locations.
When the mangaka is left out of the equation, or the final manga version ends up different, this ends up devaluing the anime as non-canon or filler heavy. One of the most famous examples of this was with Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 vs. its remake in 2009 that followed the finished manga.
Meaning young boy, the shonen anime and manga genre targets a teen male audience. The weekly manga magazine, Shonen Jump is of course the leader in shounen series, having produced countless classics since its first issue in 1968.
When referring to the Japanese voices in English speaking circles, seiyuu is used over the more general words voice actor or VA.
While English speakers usually use otaku as an anime-specific phrase, you can also be an idol otaku or train otaku.
It can also have a strong jealousy aspect to it. Some famous yanderes are Yuno Gasai (responsible for the yandere face, yes, that one), Hitagi Senjougahara, and Katsura Kotonoha.
They aren’t well-versed in terminology (stuff like tsundere and yandere don’t make sense) and watching anime is just something they do to relax and chill.
1. Death Note (Must-watch psychology anime) Arguably one of the most popular anime of all time due to its compelling story and amazing characters. Every episode is intense, frightening, and bizarre and even without actual fight scenes, the mind games between Light and L seem like they are actually fighting.
An otaku is someone who, unlike a weeb, has less social credit.
You don’t need a word for this, that would be as silly as looking for a word to describe a person who likes watching films or playing games. Although, since some people do identify as “gamers,” I get why some may feel the same way about anime, even if it is unnecessary. Personally, I’d say that if you really want to, you could just call yourself an anime fan, but if that won’t suffice, then you could adopt the Japanese word otaku.
There’s nothing wrong with watching anime; your not disrespecting the culture you are simply engaging in an activity you enjoy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. There are so few things in life we get to enjoy, never feel ashamed for that. Now, onto the weaboo aspect.
THE GUY NEVER PICKS ANYBODY. Male harems with a female object have the girl pick someone like 90% of the time. I would be much more interested in female harems, if the dude at least picked someone, but they rarely ever do.
I'm aware this question was asked quite a few times already, but I find my situation more complex, so I'd appreciate hearing your opinions on this one.
Thank you for such a nice welcome (and cakes)! I didn't stumble upon fictosexuality, but that actually might be what's going on with me. Have a wonderful day, everyone!
Allosexism. This refers to norms, stereotypes, and practices in society that operate under the assumption that all human beings experience, or should experience, sexual attraction. Allosexism grants privilege to those who experience attraction and leads to prejudice against and erasure of asexual people.
Androsexual. A term used to communicate sexual or romantic attraction to men, males, or masculinity. This term intentionally includes attraction to those who identify as men, male, or masculine, regardless of biology, anatomy, or sex assigned at birth.
Asexual identity or orientation includes individuals who don’t experience sexual attraction to others of any gender. Also referred to as “aces,” some people who are asexual do experience romantic attraction to people of one or multiple genders.
Allosexual. A word and category describing those who experience sexual attraction. Use of this term helps to normalize the experience of being asexual and provides a more specific label to describe those who aren’t part of the asexual community.
Expanding the language you use to describe your sexuality can provide important guidance, validation, and access to community while on your journey of sexual self-discovery and satisfaction.
This romantic orientation describes individuals who experience romantic attraction only under specific circumstances, such as after building an emotional relationship with a person.
Many people who identify as gra yromantic do experience some romantic attraction, but perhaps not at the same level or frequency as those who identify their sexuality or romantic orientation as something other than asexual.
Aromantic is used to describe someone who doesn’t experience a romantic attraction to another person. This could look like someone who doesn’t want to go on dates, has no interest to ever be in a romantic relationship, and/or doesn’t need to get to know someone above and beyond a friendship.
Someone is hetero if they are attracted to their opposite gender. 7. Gay. While gay traditionally refers to men who are attracted to other men, as sexologist Timaree Leigh, PhD, explains, it also has an umbrella definition to describe anyone who dates their same gender.
On the flip side of aromantic is alloromantic. The term describes people who experience romantic feelings for one or more individuals. An alloromantic person can experience romantic feelings with someone from the opposite gender or the same gender, of two genders, or of various genders. This is a privileged identity since it’s often the (incorrectly) assumed romantic orientation.
Aromanticism is most often confused with asexuality. The difference is (to put it very simply) an asexual person may not want to sleep with you, while an aromantic person may not want a romantic relationship with you. But they might still decide to have one anyway.
While asexuality describes someone who feels little to no attraction to others, cupiosexuality describes someone who still desires a sexual relationship despite feeling little to no attraction. So basically they want to have a sexual relationship, but they don’t experience sexual attraction.
Greyromantic is a romantic orientation, meaning it describes someone’s romantic interests and patterns—not their gender or sexual orientation. It’s kinda like a flip-flop of sexuality in the sense that “greyromantic” is used to describe a person who rarely feels a romantic attraction to someone. A greyromantic individual will experience romantic attraction more often than someone who is aromantic but less often than someone who is alloromantic.
Biromanticism is a term that takes the sexuality out of bisexuality and, instead, places the focus on the emotional aspect. In other words, a biromantic person is capable of feeling a romantic connection with people of both similar and different genders from their own—there’s zero concept of sexual interest, says D’Allaird.