How about sadist and masochist types, like Dr. Linda Nada and Ikumi Mitarai(otearai???) .
I think you covered most of the memorable types, Kumiko.
How about the Foreigners? I know a couple of series in which there are foreigners who act like no one else. Yet, somehow, they speak Japanese, heh heh. Sometimes they’re impulsive, and other times, they just speak funny.
Don’t forget mutant girls too ! Like these girls .
http://www.dlsite.com/data/cg/gs0193.html
Looking closely at these girls, don’t they look like Sakura and Madison, huh !
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Originally posted by Kumiko Kamiyama:
In answer to a question asked elsewhere, here is a list of some of the standard bishoujo work character stereotypes:
- Childlike / "lolicon"
Usally has pink/pastel hair and a cutsey high pitched voice. The type who's room is littered with stuffed animals and other cute trinkets. Looks 16 (vaguely) but acts like a six-year old. The girl you can take home to mother (if they had a high cute tolarance).
- Intellectual / brainy
ALWAYS wears glasses. Can be conceited at times. Absent-minded. Would blow herself up in the pursuit of science. Either desires to help humanity or conquer it. Somewhat insane.
- Introverted / quiet
Also might be seen wearing glasses. Keeps to herself and rarely shows emotions. Some are just shy.
- Sports / tomboyish
Wild and free. Usally seen cussing out the male lead. Has something to prove due to gender. She also has a "feminine" side (cries to herself, likes dresses, etc. See Misa Tanaka).
- Extroverted / boorish
Keeps talking and won't shut up. Bubbly. Almost always hangs out with like minded friends (see bridge bunnies in most sci-fi anime).
- Debutante' / "ojousama"
Conceited. LOVES to put down those she deems inferior. Acts like she's God. Respected and despised at the same time.
- Aristocratic / "oujo-sama" (queen)
Classy. Loves the arts. Not as bitchy as the "ojousama". Can be seen as a ruler of a country or class president.
- Motherly / protective
Babies and pampers men. Acts like a housewife. Somewhat dense (see Belldandy and Ramna 1/2's Kasumi).
- Motherly / dominating
Acts like a screaming "bitch-queen". Pushy. Tries to get their kids into good schools. Always complains about their husbands (see Chi-Chi and Mrs. Moriborshi).
- Idol / energetic
Cute and bubbly. Always optimistic. Well loved by most people (see Minmei)
- Schoolgirl / "average"
Has no standout features. Boring. See Mai, End of Summer.
- Mechanically adept / reserved
- Professional / OL ("office lady")
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Okay... Kumiko decided she'd stop here, but this obviously is just the beginning... [img]http://princess.cybrmall.net/ubb/tongue.gif[/img]
Yep. [img]http://princess.cybrmall.net/ubb/wink.gif[/img] To add to the list.
Respected and loved by all female classmates. Classy and intelligent (see Kasumi from Gunbuster and Naomi from Escalation (though she's a long shot).
perhaps archetype is a better term than stereotype
I want to apologize to Kumiko. The descriptions I posted to her list were mine. I’m still trying to get the hang of posting on a BBS.
Interesting to see what happens from a chance comment…
I think stereotype is still the correct term in this case. An archetype is usually an ideal classification of something. A stereotype is more of a general categorization, with some preconcieved notion of attributes.