In a recent Twitter thread that quickly went viral, a well-known user shared a list of anime characters that captivated fans not only for his appearance and charisma, but also for his intriguing revelation: All of these characters, despite their feminine appearance, are actually heterosexual men.

This character archetype, commonly known as “traps” or “otokonoko” in anime slang, has gained popularity in the otaku community for a number of reasons. The duality in their presentation and the surprise they generate when revealing their true gender add a level of complexity and fascination to the plot of many series. Additionally, these characters often have charming personalities and attractive designs that defy traditional gender norms.

The characters in question are:

• “Tokiyuki Houjo”The Elusive Samurai“.
• Lily Hoshikawa from “Zombieland Saga“.
• Gasper Vlady from “High School DxD“.
• Nagisa Shiota from “Assassination Classroom“.
• Tan Otori from “Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!“.
• Saika Totsuka from “Oregairu: My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU“.
• Marulk of “Made in the Abyss“.
• Delete “SSSS.GRIDMAN“.
• Hideyoshi Kinoshita's “Baka & Test – Summon the Beasts“.

This phenomenon is not new, but the growing visibility and acceptance on platforms like Twitter allows fans to share and discuss their favorite characters more easily. The popularity of these characters not only reflects a shift in gender perceptions within otaku culture, but also a greater appreciation for diversity in character representations in anime.

• «Liking otokonoko/traps doesn't make you homosexual».
• «I wish they also included Felix Argyle from Re:ZERO».
• «As expected, Nagisa is the one who stands out the most in this type of subject.».
• «Are they all men? I don't believe it...».
• «Where is Ruka Urushibara from Steins;Gate?».
• «From Nagisa, I'm very happy to like these characters».
• «There must be people who have changed their sexuality by Yuta Tomonaga».
• «Wait, Borr was a boy??!!».
• «Hideyoshi… Baka to test in Shoukanjuu is very peculiar».
• «There's no way!».
• «I'm interested in Tan Otori, so I think I'll buy the original Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!».
• «Nagisa-kun, Totsuka-kun, Hideyoshi…🤤🤍 My three favorites…🥰 And also Lily…😳».
• «Tokiyuki and Nagisa have the same author, right?».
• «I like Marulk».

And you, who would you add to this list?

Source: Otakomu