The best anime rags 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 with their looks and charisma, but also with their intriguing revelation: all of these characters, despite their feminine appearance, are actually straight 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 by revealing their true genre adds a level of complexity and fascination to the plot of many series. In addition, these characters often have charming personalities and attractive designs that defy 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 from "SSSS. GRIDMAN".
Hideyoshi Kinoshita from "Baka & Test – Summon the Beasts".

This phenomenon is not new, but the growing visibility and acceptance on platforms such as 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 portrayals in anime.

«Liking otokonoko/traps doesn't make you gay."
«I'd like them to include Felix Argyle from Re:ZERO as well."
«As expected, Nagisa is the most outstanding in this type of subject."
«Are they all men? I can'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 changed their sexuality for Yuta Tomonaga."
«Wait, Borr was a boy? ?!!?"
«Hideyoshi... Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu is too peculiar."
«It can't be helped!"
«I became interested in Tan Otori, so I think I'll buy the original material from Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!"
«Nagisa-kun, Totsuka-kun, Hideyoshi... My three favorites... And so did Lily... ».
«Tokiyuki and Nagisa have the same author, right?"
«I like Marulk."