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SABER MARIONETTE J

Individuals

LIME
Gender:
Female
Focus Level: 2

Lime is innocence itself. She understands very little about the world - "death" was a foreign concept until Otaru explained it to her. Her cute, simple wishes and inability to be cunning are fun to watch.

   

HANAGATA
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 2

Bwa ha ha ha! Hanagata wears flowery clothes and is in love with the main character, Otaru. Too bad Otaru is horribly straight. His efforts to win Otaru's love are some of the best parts of the series.

Couples

OTARU / LIME
Genders:
Male / Female
Focus Level: 3

Otaru has his pick of beautiful marionette dolls around him - cute, dainty Cherry, and athletic, busty Bloodberry. The doll he seems to favor above all others, though, is innocent Lime. Since Otaru is surrounded by scheming, cunning females all trying to get in his pants, Lime's innocence and her simple wish to be happy with Otaru makes me like that pairing best.

SAILOR MOON

Individuals

SAILOR MOON
Gender:
Female
Focus Level: 5

Okay, I admit... I began my love of anime when I first saw Sailor Moon. At the time, Sailor Moon was a unique heroine - clumsy, whiny, and a crybaby, she was far from a perfect, model human being. She worried about normal things, had normal parents, did badly at school, and just happened to be a magical girl on the side. I'd never encountered a main character like her.

Sailor Moon was a focus of mine for a very long time, and even now, I can happily re-watch any season of the series and fall in love all over again.

   

CHIBIUSA
(ie, Rini)
Gender:
Female
Focus Level: 4

I hate her! No... well, many she's okay. Well... nope, I definitely hate her! Or... maybe not? Actually... she's kinda amusing. *giggles* Man, I really like her character!

These are roughly my reactions to her over time. She's wavered from hate to indifference to amusement to actually liking the spore. All I can say is that, for whatever reason, she amuses me, and leave it at that.

   

TUXEDO MASK
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 5

He's the classic, romantic hero who sweeps the heroine off her feet and rescues her whenever she's in trouble, but acts like a jerk to her in real life. With his protective streak and his tendency towards romantic gestures, I couldn't help but like him.

   
Pegasus

PEGASUS
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 5

Pegasus lives in the beautiful dreams of children. He's kind, gentle, sweet, caring, and surprisingly powerful. He's very wise, and teaches Chibiusa valuable lessons that help turn her just a little less bratty. Oh, and he turns into a cute human boy named Helios, which is his true form.

*sigh* I want my own Pegasus-in-a-snow-globe, darn it!! Especially since he can turn human. *starry eyed*

Couples

SAILOR MOON / TUXEDO MASK
Genders:
Female / Male
Focus Level: 5

Long ago, Princess Serenity was in love with Prince Endymion. However, the two were killed when the moon was destroyed by evil invading forces. Now, reborn on Earth, the two meet again...

They were the first anime couple I liked, and even now, many years later, I still can get very nostalgic when I think about them. The story of their hardships and their love for each other was a big reason I liked the series Sailor Moon.

   
Pegasus / Chibiusa

CHIBIUSA / PEGASUS
Genders:
Female / Male
Focus Level: 4

This pairing grew on me over time. Just like most people I know, I hated the pairing at first. Eventually, I became indifferent, then amused, and finally actually liked it. *shrug* If you can't see it, I don't blame you.

Ahem, this pairing only works because Pegasus is actually a human boy (or at least human-looking). No bestiality here, thanks!

   

SAILOR NEPTUNE / SAILOR URANUS
Genders:
Female / Female
Focus Level: 3

Okay, first things first.  They're not cousins; they're not related at all.

Haruka (ie, Sailor Uranus) dresses like a guy (even wearing a male school uniform), and lives to race. Neptune is extremely feminine and a genius violin player. They can often be seen in each other's company. They're much more willing to make sacrifices to achieve desired results than the inner sailors, both of innocent lives and of themselves.

The classic yuri pairing in Sailor Moon. Uranus and Neptune are close friends who it's strongly hinted at are more.

SAINT BEAST

Couples

YUDA / SHIN
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 1

Yuda and Shin are from a short anime series with only six episodes.  Yuda is the villain, trying to take over heaven by any means necessary.  Shin is on the team to stop him.  But... they were good friends (possibly more?) in the past.  And Yuda is still very protective of Shin...

Shin appears boring at first, but he can hold his own in a fight, uses time magic, is one of the most level headed and intelligent, and he looks looks hot with his hair down.  =3 Yuda has red hair, wears purple, and has Xellos's voice actor, Ishida Akira - three huge points in his favor.  *sob, sob*  Damn it, give me more!

SAINT TAIL

Couples

MEIMI / ASUKA JR.
Genders:
Female / Male
Focus Level: 3

Meimi is a thief named Saint Tail who steals things from other thieves, as the police often learn. Asuka Jr. is the son of the chief of police, and due to how close he always seems to get to capturing the mysterious Saint Tail, is granted a special badge from the mayor to lead the investigation.

Their relationship quickly becomes complicated. Asuka Jr. knows Saint Tail isn't bad, but she's still breaking the law and is determined to capture her... but he refuses to let anyone else capture her, either. They save each other on occasion, and will even work together to rout the true bad guys.

SAIYUKI

Individuals

HAKKAI
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 3

Hakkai's life has never been very easy, and he hides his past behind his smile. He was once human, but after his sister/lover is kidnapped (and later commits suicide because she's pregnant after being raped by one of the youkai), he kills every single member of the youkai gang and turns into a youkai himself, because he's "bathed in the blood of a 1000 youkai). Most of the time, Hakkai is quite cheerful, but he can become depressed given the right provocation. He's a powerful, deadly fighter who is often underestimated in battle.

Couples

GOJYO / HAKKAI
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 3

Gojyo finds a wounded, dying Hakkai on the street, and takes him home. They become roommates and companions, and the two are quite comfortable with each other.

They're a cute pair, and I like how they interact with each other on-screen and in the past. While an undeniable playboy, Gojyo doesn't form meaningful, lasting relationships with women, and Hakkai is the only person Gojyo seems to be able to live with for any length of time.

   

SANZO / GOKU
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 3

It's hard to describe what type of relationship Sanzo and Goku have in the series. At time, it's a father/son type, at other times, a master/disciple, at other times a tentative friendship, and in some cases, it's just impossible to classify.

I like these two as a pair because no one else in the world could stand Sanzo's moods. Despite what Sanzo and Goku sometimes say, Sanzo cares deeply for Goku, and vice versa. There is no one else in the series who Sanzo shows such caring towards. ^_^

SAMURAI DEEPER KYO

Individuals

KYO
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 3

Kyo has a major split personality. Originally he was two separate people - two swordsmen on opposite sides of a war. (Kyo himself was ruthless, with long, wild red hair.) But after a freak accident, the two end up meshed together in the same body.

Years later, a medicine man with a perverted streak wanders the country side... until one day, Kyo's personality, deeply buried, is pulled to the surface. Is Kyo good, bad, evil, kind? And what about the other man? A mysterious character with complicated motives.

SCRYED

Individuals

RYUHO
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 2

When you first see Ryuho, he's so cold you're surprised he doesn't ice over. He has no compassion for those "lower" than him, and has embraced the ideals of the organization he works for, even knowing he's not being told everything.

Later, after a slight bout of amnesia and wandering aimlessly around the desert, he begins to come back to himself. His code of justice is unchanged, and he realizes that it wasn't because of the organization he worked for, but because that's what he himself believed in and followed.

So now he's somewhere in-between -he isn't as cold as before, but neither is he as smiley as he was during amnesia. His code of justice is tied to himself and not the questionable ethics of an organization, and boy does he kick butt in battle...

Couples

RYUHO
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 2

Cold, ice prince Ryuho and hot-headed, passionate Kazuma. They meet in battle, where Ryuho thoroughly trounces Kazuma. Kazuma isn't about to give up lightly, though, and they become rivals, Kazuma growing by leaps and bounds so he can beat Ryuho.

Their rivalry eventually grows into respect and a strange understanding. When Ryuho leaves the organization, he starts to realize what exactly Kazuma has been protecting all this time.

I would love to see the sparks between these two transform into sparks of another nature altogether!

SHADOW OF DESTINY

Individuals

HOMUNCULUS
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 4

Homunculus is a djinn - something like a genie, only not quite. He's clever, manipulative, and powerful, but has little physical strength - carrying a baby exhausts him to the point of near-death. His reasons for doing things are his own, and he rarely gives his secrets away.

Couples

EIKE / HOMUNCULUS
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 4

Eike meets Homunculus when he dies. Homunculus isn't an angel of death, though - he comes to offer Eike a way to live. He gives Eike the means to go to the past and change it so whatever killed him in the present won't work. But why is Homunculus being so generous...?

Eike is clueless and rather dense, actually, but is a genuinely good guy. Homunculus... erm, well he's anything but clueless, and he's not really a good guy. I fell for the couple because of a fanfic. (In fact, the fanfic is the only reason I played the game.)

SHAMAN KING

Individuals

HAO
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 4

Hao is the twin brother of the main character, Yoh, and is ungodly powerful. He's the reincarnation of an ancient spirit who wants to build a nation of shamans. He hates humanity in general, and anyone who stands in his way is just a bug to be swatted.

What first caught my attention about Hao was how pretty he was. (What?!  I'm shallow!!)  Then he did something I couldn't forgive him for, and I hated him for a long time, until his prettiness won me over again.  XD

   

YOH
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 2

Yoh is lazy. He prefers to sit and look at the sky than working. In fact, the entire reason he wants to become the Shaman King is so he can live an easy, lazy life. -_-;;

Despite first appearances, Yoh cares deeply for his loved ones, and would do anything to help them out. Nothing will make him angrier than seeing innocents or those close to him being hurt.

   

REN
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 4

Ren has trained all his life to become a shaman. He's cold, serious, and utterly dedicated to becoming the next Shaman King. He's never had friends, and relies only on himself.

He relaxes a little after becoming friends with Yoh and company, and can actually be seen smiling and joking every once in awhile.

Couples

YOH / HAO
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 4

Yoh never knew he had a twin... until Hao shows up again. Then their father is forced to admit the truth.

Yoh believes no one who can see spirits is evil, but he may be willing to make an exception for his brother. Hao is very protective of his twin, and pushes him to get better. Of course, it's just so he can kill/absorb Yoh later, but we'll ignore that little detail... ~.O

   

YOH / HAO
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 4

Ren is a deadly enemy at first, who believes spirits are things to be used and dominated - they aren't friends. He's arrogant, proud... and deeply unhappy. Yoh slowly begins breaking down his walls, and even goes to China to rescue Ren from the wrath of his father.

Ren respects Yoh for showing him friendship and for being a tough opponent. He wants to fight Yoh again, but is waiting for the right opportunity to do so.

   

LIZERG / RYU
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 3

"LI-ZE-RU-GUUUUUU...."

Bwa ha ha ha! Ah... this is what Ryu says whenever he thinks about Lizerg (or rather, Lizerg not being there). He's even ignored women in favor of angsting over Lizerg. *cackle*

That said, the pairing scares me. Lizerg is really young and small for his age, and Ryu is older and really tall for his age. So... hopefully Ryu will wait a few years. =P

SILVER CHAOS

Individuals

ADONIS
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 2

Adonis is the childhood friend of the main character, and from the very beginning, his feelings may be more than just friendship. Adonis sacrifices himself to the evil god Hardeus to save Might's life. Is there any way to save Adonis?

   

RAGSIEL
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 2

Ragsiel is a god who's in direct opposition to Hardeus, and who's power can defeat the evil god. He's flirty and rather perverted, though, when given a chance. -_-;;

   

REIKA
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 2

Reika is a mercenary who runs an orphanage, can sing, and likes to flirt and tease the main character. He's a lot of fun. XD

Couples

ADONIS / MIGHT
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 2

Adonis and Might are childhood friends. When Adonis sacrifices himself to save Might, Might vows to get him back (or at least stop Hardeus).

The relationship between Adonis and Might is both wonderful and tragic. They're devoted to each other, and love each other, but there is no good way to release Adonis from Hardeus's evil.

   

RAGSIEL / MIGHT
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 2

No matter how the story goes, Ragsiel always make out once with Might. ^_^ And Ragsiel amuses the heck out of me.

   

ADONIS / RAGSIEL
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 2

Depending on the storyline, Adonis doesn't die, but ends up as Ragsiel's newest toy. It's funny seeing a blushing Adonis being groped by a smirking Ragsiel.

   

ADONIS / RAGSIEL / MIGHT
Genders:
Male / Male / Male
Focus Level: 2

Ragsiel is a god. He's allowed to have two pretty boys at once. XD

   

MIGHT / REIKA
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 2

Having lost a loved one in the past (causing the loss of one eye and an arm), I felt keenly that Reika deserved someone new in his life, especially since most of the time he's funny, sweet, and is obviously striving to continue with his life. Well, that and I like seeing what embarrassing thing he'll do to Might next. =3

SILVER CHAOS 2: ARTIFICIAL MERMAID

Individuals

YURI
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 2

Yuri is the newest recruit at LWC. His femininely pretty, kind, and always tries his hardest. But there's more to him than meets the eye. What are the pills he takes? And who's the person he dreams of every night? What in his memories is real, and what is fake?

   

RAGSIEL
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 2

Ha ha ha! The god from Silver Chaos is back, and he still gets to kiss the main character in every story line. ^___^

   

BRAD
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 2

He displays a caring, concerned face to the world, which hides the festering evil underneath. But is there something more underneath the evil, and what is the true face of this doctor?

   

RION
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 2

Rion is a brat with an attitude problem. Is there a reason for him to be that way, and what happens if you get underneath the initial layer?

   

JEIRU
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 2

Jeiru is the jokester and flirt of the LWC team. However, he'll turn serious if the situation warrants it. A good person to watch your back... although he may pinch your butt. ^_^

Couples

IBUKI / YURI
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 2

Yuri and Ibuki have been friends since childhood... maybe. Ibuki is protective of his friend, and Yuri looks up to Ibuki.

But what does Ibuki have to do with the strange dreams Yuri's been having lately? (And no, they haven't been perverted dreams.)

   

YURI / BRAD
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 2

....Wow, is Brad perverted.

Really, really perverted.

Didn't know you could do that with a test tube... O.o;;

   

RION / YURI
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 2

It takes a lot to get through Rion's defenses, but worth it. He can be a good partner if given a chance.

   

RAGSIEL / YURI
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 2

Ragsiel's a god and Yuri is just showing his god some... er, devotion... yeah...

   

JEIRU / YURI
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 2

Jeiru's more of a playboy than he was in the first game, but still as funny as ever. I like seeing Jeiru make Yuri blush. ^_^

SLAM DUNK

Individuals

RUKAWA KAEDE
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 1

Rukawa is cold, calm, and a star basketball player. He displays no interest in anyone, beyond whether they're good or bad opponents. For Slam Dunk standards, he's pretty darn hot.

Couples

RUKAWA / HANAMICHI
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 1

Because Rukawa holds the affections of the girl he likes, he immediately starts thinking of Rukawa as his rival. It'll take awhile before Hanamichi actually gets good enough to compete with Rukawa...

What can I say? They're rivals! Of course I like the pairing!


SLAYERS

See also

Favorite 5 anime, manga & game guys for Xellos & Zelgadis
Favorite 5 anime, manga & game girls for Lina
Favorite 5 yaoi couples for Xellos / Zelgadis
Favorite 10 anime/manga for Slayers

Individuals

AMELIA
Gender:
Female
Focus Level: 3

Amelia is one of the few Slayers characters who changes. She begins as an idealistic justice freak with no common sense. By the end, she's begun to realize the world isn't black and white, gained some common sense, and makes a valuable ally in battle. She has a strong responsibility to her country, and doesn't go running off on adventure all the time anymore (unless pushed into it).

Amelia annoyed me for a long, long time. Somewhere along the way, I made peace with her and actually started to like her. (That said, I still can't pair her with Zelgadis.)

Couples

ZELGADIS / LINA
Genders:
Male / Female
Focus Level: 5

When I first began watching Slayers, I rented the first VHS tape from a local movie place and watched it. Amused, I rented the second, third, and fourth VHS. I ended up watching the second tape a million times, where Zelgadis and Lina are traveling together - without Gourry or other such hindrances.

I blame the fact that I watched the second tape so many times on my sudden love for this pairing. I am still very fond of it, even if my focus has shifted to other pairings in the years since then.
   

XELLOS / LINA
Genders:
Male / Female
Focus Level: 3

This one is totally the fault of fanfics. But there is a little evidence in the series - namely, he gives Lina an indirect kiss on the lips, and a direct one on her cheek. He also seems to have a strange respect for her.

   

LINA / GOURRY
Genders:
Female / Male
Focus Level: 2

The main pairing of the show... and I really, really, really didn't like it for a very long time, because I was such a huge Zelgadis x Lina fan. As my enthusiasm for the Zelgadis x Lina pairing died down, however, I was able to finally see and appreciate the Lina x Gourry pairing.

SORCERER HUNTERS
(ie, BAKURETSU HUNTERS)

Individuals

Marron

MARRON GLACE
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 5

Marron is femininely beautiful (having inherited his mother's looks), polite, capable, and responsible. He's good with eastern magic, and for the most part is calm and rational. The only way to get him really pissed off is to hurt his brother, and then he becomes a dangerous opponent.

I loved Marron's devotion to his brother, and his cool, calm personality.

   

MILLE FEUILLE
(ie, Milphy Yu)
(ie, Mirufi)
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 3

Mille is a Haz Knight, so don't let the fact he looks like a girl and acts like an flirty idiot fool you. When he puts on the armor of a Haz Knight, he becomes completely serious, and you want to pray you're not the target.

I'm afraid I was amused by how he constantly hit on Carrot. ^_^

Couples

CARROT / MARRON
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 5

When Marron was a small child, his feminine looks and tendency to cry made him a prime target for bullies. Carrot protected and cared for him. He grew up idolizing his big brother, and now the roles are mostly reversed; Marron protects a rather inept Carrot.

Marron obviously cares more for Carrot than as a brother. Nothing gets him pissed off like Carrot being hurt, and he displays jealous tendencies when he hits on women.

   

MARRON / MILLE
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 2

If Carrot marries Tira, it leaves Marron at loose ends. Who'll help him pick up his broken heart? Why, Mille of course! ^_^ While Mille flirts the most with Carrot, he cares about all the members of Carrot's group. I could easily see him stepping in and comforting Marron in his time of need.

SPIRAL

Individuals

EYES
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 2

Cold and ruthless, it's hard to get in Eyes' head and figure out his motives. But is there more to him than what's on the surface?

Hmm... I don't remember a lot about him, actually. Just that he had an expressionless face and was surprisingly hopeful for the future.

SPIRITED AWAY
(ie, SEN TO CHIHIRO NO KAMIKAKUSHI)

See also

Favorite 5 straight couples for Haku / Chihiro
Favorite 10 anime/manga for Spirited Away

Individuals

CHIHIRO
Gender:
Female
Focus Level: 5

Always true to herself and her friends, this spunky girl begins as a typical, scared, unhappy kid off to an unknown new house. But when her parents get lost and turned into pigs for eating things they shouldn't, she is forced to do her best to find a way to reverse the spell.

Chihiro was a delight to watch and learn with, and seeing her gradually grow is wonderful. She proves herself to be loyal, hard working, patient, and possessing an inate sense of right and wrong. She won't wait around to be rescued, and will give as good as she gets.

   
Haku

HAKU
Gender:
Male
Focus Level: 5

Haku is a complicated character. When alone with Chihiro, his caring and concern for the girl is obvious. But when he's in the company of anyone else, he becomes cold and dispassionate. At heart, he seems to be a boy/god who's simply looking for a new home.

I loved his protective nature and the fact that he's actually a dragon.

STREET FIGHTER

Couples

RYU / KEN
Genders:
Male / Male
Focus Level: 1

Ryu and Ken were taught by the same master, and as such, are close to the same for potential, although Ryu is perhaps considered a smidge higher. They also formed a lifelong friendship.

Unfortunately, I haven't seen as much of these two as I want to. From what little I have seen, I heartily approve of the pairing. ^_^



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