What physical character design traits make you love an LI before you even know them?

[imonusi]

At first glance, I tend to be drawn to characters who wear glasses, have narrow eyes, and seem to harbor some inner shadows.
Often, I continue to like them even as the story progresses.
I also love it when a character looks slender in a suit but turns out to be muscular underneath!
Conversely, even if a character's appearance doesn't initially appeal to me, I might grow to like them if the story reveals a fascinatingly intense or wild side to their personality.

I've read everyone's comments, and it makes me happy to see so many people who love the "black hair and glasses" look!

 

[totallyamanda]

My radar goes wiiiiild for feminine men, so any pretty and cute faces,
doe eyes, long lashes and hair, and I'm sold. ૮₍ ´ ꒳ `₎ა

tiny slutty waists. who said that? ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀ཀˉ͈́ )✧

I also love fangs or snaggletooths.

Also, those really pretty beauty marks/moles, like around the eyes (under the corner of the eye or under the brow) or the ones around the mouth/chin. (⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝)

clothingwise, chokers, harnesses or garters on any love interests. ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ yes, please.

these traits usually fall into certain tropes that i enjoy immensely so they wind up being my favorites overall.

 

[Flowerr]

Omgg i really like designs with glasses tooo (just like many people here lol)
But especially with dark hair though...

 

[judahslove]

Having long hair…or looking like the cheerful ganki character or in the opposite A TSUNDERE…but in general what makes me love a li before i EVEN play the game is their seiyuus…im so into voices that just hearing a pleasant voice can make me go for a character more than another…even if they aren't my usual type of character- i remember before i started 9rip i wasnt even into the game- but then i listened to those trailers and i heard hibiki's voice and noticed it was toki shunichi and ran to DIRECTLY buy the game and play his route…( because toki shunichi is my favourite character…) but in general it really depends alot sometimes i'm into the tsundere look character another time into the kind of childish character ( yukimaro i love u )

 

[Liiiii]

It is a little bit hard to pinpoint for me, but beautiful, not to feminine, mysterious and a bit distant looking LIs. It is more of a combination of traits, that evoke these feelings in me. If that makes sense?

 

[gaysian]

Beauty mark near the eyes really elevate the character for me. Makes the character looks 100 times more pretty, soft, elegant, and sometimes even sinister (which I like).

 

[Sphyixz]

Beauty mark near the eyes really elevate the character for me. Makes the character looks 100 times more pretty, soft, elegant, and sometimes even sinister (which I like).

I came here to write exactly this.

 

[yuriia]

I personally prefer silver-haired characters, or ones that are a bit crazy. My favorite are those carefree characters who also have a knightly vibe. But in games, I usually go after whoever I meet first and don't change the order based on my preferences. Even though I really like him, he shows up way too late!

 

[Fussi141925]

Whenever I come across a long-haired character, I simply can't help but check the official website. Long hair cascading over the shoulders, a tall stature, and a lean, muscular build—a character possessing all these traits instantly captures my heart. Ultimately, by the time I finish playing the game, that character almost always ends up being my absolute favorite.

 

[藍色水珠]

Aside from voice acting, I like characters with Japanese or European backgrounds, such as blonde, black, or silver hair—long or short, straight, naturally curly, or highlighted—I can accept any of them.

Skin color, whether black, tan, or fair, gives a different first impression, which is quite fresh and interesting
The storyline is the most important thing. Even if the appearance matches my needs, a selfish, awful, unreasonable, and violent character is unlikely to make the game complete.

除了遊戲配音聲優，我喜歡日式風格或歐洲背景角色，例如金髮、黑髮、銀髮、無論長短、直髮、自然卷、挑染,我都可以接受。
皮膚顏色無論是黑色，小麥色或是白色，給人的第一印象也不同，十分新鮮有趣
劇本路線才是重點,外表再符合我的需求,個性自私糟糕又不講道理的粗暴者,很難讓人通關.

 

[Pancito]

I'm usually drawn to characters who have a playful or slightly rebellious vibe. Things like piercings, a mischievous smile, or an expression that makes them look like they enjoy teasing people immediately catch my attention.

 

[Vanemoon]

Feminine/androgenous man is generally a must in otomeges for me. The less manly they look, the better I consider they
There's also an extra charm if they come with a natural gentle expression (like Yves, Mathis and Lucas... Virche cast is so perfect).

Aside from it, I also pursue games with a colorful haired cast. No (very) specific colors, just need to be an non natural hair ones.
To my it gives an extra lair of fantasy that I crave

 

[Rosellia]

Characters drawn with sharp/mature features and gives off a cold vibe. For example in Cupid Parasite, I instantly wanted to play Shelby's route due to his character design and the same goes for Natsuhiko in Norn9. I like the chaotic vibe characters too cause I was super interested in Yori from Uchronia on first look. Also a big fan of contrasting features like red eyes with silver or black hair

 

[xaioblack]

I like character with chin beard, red hair, and a muscular build well not too build

 

[pawyk]

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Melanin.

Its the source of my love, generally. LOOK AT ALL THESE CHOCOLATE FLAVOURED BOYS!

Full agree on this!! This is why I am also so so excited for Cronoll's route in Crazy chain!!

In terms of other traits, I also really like any long hair LIs or maybe those who are also very feminine as well >3< I'm also quite a fan of those LIs who look super arrogant or the oresama types

 

[Kyouri]

longer hair, crazy eyes/dark circles.

 

[ibakaya]

tbh when i read the question, i started to ponder what is my fav type of looks of LIs.. and i came to realised,it actually changed from time to time. I used to love flashy golden haired prince type (lmao) thats why Matheus from beast master and prince used to be the template of my fav LIs, then it shifted into silver/white haired one. But lately, i keep fell in love with long haired LIs.

 

[Welllrin]

Having unusual pupils catches my attention a lot.

 

[24ku]

I also tend to be drawn to characters with black hair and sharp eyes (or glasses).
It seems a lot of people share the same taste.

 

[Fluffyarachnid]

Long hair always gets me, or some accessory that covers one or both eyes. Scars too! Or dark skin. Or femme boys with smirks?! I'm all over the place but I have specific examples in mind.

 

[deluluscious]

usually, black hair gets me first! but lately, i feel like my taste has changed because i'm starting to like light-haired characters too. i used to not like them at all back then (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶) ♡

 

[O cha]

I tend to be drawn to androgynous-looking LIs (not necessarily shota types), as well as LIs who have a gentle, soft, kind, and somewhat delicate appearance.

 

[Erille]

I prefer character with black hair and black/red eyes type. It's a popular trope but honestly I didn't get bored of it.

 

[Hinamori Amu]

My type when I was younger was shotas, especially blondes, and while I still like them, I think what I'm drawn to most now is teen/young adult pretty boys with trauma, dark hair, and an emo-ish/edgy aesthetic. I'd die for Kaize.

 

[ryohazuki]

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Melanin.

Its the source of my love, generally. LOOK AT ALL THESE CHOCOLATE FLAVOURED BOYS!

Me toooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To add to that; when the character are arabesque; like are supposed to be arabian or indian type!!! I loooved and still love Bilal from Wand of Fortune!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (and all the sequels and FDs!~ ) Lizaru from Jakou no Lyla, Amir from Money Parasite too! I wish otome games had more of these LIs! Hee hee, not otome but Nadi was my husband forever in Story of Seasons 3ds~ If those LIs not available; I love long hair!, long eyelashes, EYELINER!!!!!!, LOTS of accesories...like chokers, earrings....interesting dressing not like suits and ties....and not shota at all; haha I love Minnete's design from Shiro to Kuro no Alice! Taller as well~