The best anime duds according to Japan

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

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

The characters in question are:

Tokiyuki Houjo from “ The Elusive Samurai ”.
Lily Hoshikawa from “ Zombieland Saga ”.
Gasper Vladi 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 from “ Made in Abyss ”.
Delete “ SSSS.GRIDMAN ”.
Hideyoshi Kinoshita from “ 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 does not make you homosexual ».
" I wish they would also include Felix Argyle from Re:ZERO ."
" As expected, Nagisa is the most prominent in these types of topics ."
« Are they all men? I can't believe it… ".
« Where is Ruka Urushibara from Steins;Gate? ».
« From Nagisa, I am very happy with liking these characters ».
" There must be people who changed their sexuality for Yuta Tomonaga ."
« Wait, Borr was a boy? ?!! ».
" Hideyoshi... Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu is too peculiar ."
" It can not be helped! ».
« I became interested in Tan Otori, so I think I will buy the original material of 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 ."