Whats your opinion on poster boys / Favorite poster boy LI?

[nerim-w]

So most otomes have a poster boy that you see in marketing - Akaza from OS, Yanagi from CxM, Yves from Shuuen no Virche, Alan from CupiPara...

I think a common sentiment is that some people find poster boys annoying because it feels like the LI is constantly being shoved down your throat, kind of like he's the "destined" one for MC. And I mean, I kinda agree with this lol (looking at you Akaza...)

Some games that don't have poster boys like Birushuana also do very well because it feels like each LI gets equal attention. I guess Yoritomo is kind of the vaguely the poster boy but he doesnt get special treatment like other poster boys do

Soo with that said - do you have a favourite poster boy or do you not like them at all?

 

[rorudesu]

lmao poor Akaza getting called out www Though to be fair, he might've been a little too special setting-wise (with that Amaterasu - Susanoo story lol)

I usually treat the "fated prince" route as canon since I enjoy the journey towards the true ending.
Here's my fav, by pairing: Hayato & Tsugumi from NilAd
And by plot: Yukimura & Nanao from Harukanaru7 (still not over it) ( ;ᯅ; )

That said, there are way too many boys who feel like they'd spend the rest of their lives alone if they don't end up with MC, and I can't help feeling bad for them too...

 

[Foxgloves]

I understand why poster boys exist from a marketing perspective, but it's not something I really think about while playing or choosing my routes. I think most poster boys come off as kinda boring, but that's also just my preference.