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Chouchou · 13th Nov 2011, 08:38 AM

The last thread on this topic was posted about four years ago, so I figured that rather than resurrecting that long-dead thread, I'd start a new one.

I have developed strong affections for two female anime characters: Major Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Balsa from Seirei no Moribito (the woman in my avatar). Both are women who had horrific events happen in their childhoods, but overcame adversity to become the absolute best at what they do--Motoko as an elite law enforcement officer for the Japanese government, and Balsa as a female bodyguard who is skilled with spears. They are easily the equals of the most capable men in their professions, but they know how to use good old feminine wiles and stereotypes of women to their advantage in achieving their ends. They are proud, but never excessively so, and generally perform their duties with honor and integrity (these are challenged at times). Beneath their tough and reticent facades lie deep-seated insecurities related to those tragic events in their childhoods, and both are as capable of acts of sentimentality and tenderness as acts of brutal violence.

Other female characters I have crushes on include Riza Hawkeye from Fullmetal Alchemist, Megara from Disney's Hercules, Jane from Disney's Tarzan, Aurora from Disney's Sleeping Beauty, Princess Zelda, and Terra and Celes from Final Fantasy VI.Terra, Celes, and Hawkeye are on the list for the same or similar reasons as the Major and Balsa. Jane, Aurora, and Megara are on the list because I love the way they're drawn in their films, though Jane and Megara gain more brownie points for showing courage at critical times. Princess Zelda has amazing ears, and would be just another damsel in distress if not for her magical skills and a**-kicking alter egos.

Who are your fictional character crushes, and why?

**Owen** · 13th Nov 2011, 10:23 AM

Gargoyles came into my life in ninth grade, and for reasons I still don't understand, it really struck a chord with me; many chords in fact. One of those chords was lusty in nature, for I developed a mini obsession for the character Broadway.

I've always liked bigger guys, so it's not all that surprising that I took a liking to him, but looking back, I still can't believe how into him I got. It might have been because Gargoyles was the first arguably adult cartoon I ever saw (it was made for kids, but a lot of people compared it to the batman cartoon as far as potential for adults to like it goes), and even when I was young, I was attracted to "older" people (my first memories of finding guys hot were all having those feelings towards people my parents' age), so the chubby characters in kids cartoons usually weren't of any interest to me. Granted, I think it's supposed to be implied that Broadway is in the older side of being a teenager, but it's not like you can really tell the difference.

DarkClarity · 13th Nov 2011, 11:05 AM

Male fictional characters I've had a crush on at some point: L (Death Note), Colonel Mustang (FullMetalAlchemist), Prince Zuko (Avatar:Legend of Aang) and Prince Schneizel (Code Geass). I can relate to Zuko the most. He was conflict, he had to struggle , he was unsure about who he was. L and Mustang are in their own way kind and hilarious. As for Schneizel I just thought he was hot.

Female fictional characters: Bulma (DBZ), Kallen (Code Geass), Nina Liebert (Monster) and Lust(FullMetalAlchemist). They're all smart, talented, independent and take no shit from anyone. I find that attractive in women for some reason.

**Mogget** · 13th Nov 2011, 11:12 AM

I had a crush on one of the rats from Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Lirael from Lirael, Will Perry from His Dark Materials, and I think that's it. Nothing recent.

Rooni321 · 13th Nov 2011, 11:41 AM

When I was little I had a huge crush on Tinkerbell (:

Doctor Faustus · 13th Nov 2011, 12:04 PM

Mike Doyle, who played Ryan O'Halloran on "Law & Order: SVU".
OHMIGOD. <3

**Lexington** · 13th Nov 2011, 12:31 PM

Since Owen's link isn't working, here's a picture (hopefully) of Broadway with his younger clanmate Lexington.

As for me, yes. It took a rather bizarre crush on a cartoon character to help me come to grips with my sexuality. To this day, I'm quite fond of him, and have pleasant memories of my rather unorthodox crush.

Lex

Gravity · 13th Nov 2011, 12:42 PM

Colossus, from X-Men.

crazyhead · 13th Nov 2011, 02:30 PM

Samwise Gamgee from LOTR. He's an adorable obedient little puppy dog like boy. Who's chubby.

GhostDog · 13th Nov 2011, 03:26 PM

Angua from Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. Not only do I have a crush on her, I am jealous of her equally-fictional boyfriend. (I mean, I love Carrot. I think they are fantastic together. Still jealous.) Number one fictional crush!

I also have a crush on... several of the characters from Doctor Who. The Doctor (especially no's 10 and 8), River Song, Amy Pond, Rose Tyler, Ace, Leela, Romana, Nyssa... Sarah Jane Smith in the classic series, but in the new series, every time I see her I'm filled with the overwhelming urge to just run up and hug her. I want Older!Sarah Jane Smith to be my grandma and I am just so sad that Elisabeth Sladen passed. ;_;

Death from The Sandman series. Unf. And while we're talking comics, Rose Red from Fables.

I had a crush on the rat guy from the Secret of Nimh, too, as a kid. (Justin?) I think he was my only actual cartoon crush. All the other cartoon dudes I liked, I wanted to be. I'd pretend I was Robin Hood or Balto or Simba all day long. But, let's be honest, a lot of the girls in cartoons were kinda lame. Nala and Mulan were cool, but they were about it until I was older. Jane from Daria was great, though. I kept wanting her and Daria to get together. >:|

I also love Tonks from Harry Potter, though I am at least 90% sure that's because I think Natalia Tena is cute as hell.

Mercy · 13th Nov 2011, 03:40 PM

anne shirley from anne of green gables

Allegro molto · 13th Nov 2011, 03:42 PM

My biggest crush on a fictional character was probably Detective Goren from Law and Order: Criminal Intent. He was just really quirky and different, which led to my crush the character...plus, his actor has really nice hands...

Heyitsme · 13th Nov 2011, 04:07 PM

What I can remember off the top of my head (I know there are alot more): Robin Hood (from the Disney version of the movie), Jack Skellington (Nightmare Before Christmas), Balto, Hercules, Darkwing Duck, Tod (The Fox and the Hound), Simba
And I also had one random lady crush on Starfire from Teen Titans :P

Pilgrim is hot · 13th Nov 2011, 04:56 PM

probably not hard to guess my main one Mr Pilgrim

but also Spike from Cowboy Bebop soooo damn cool:

Doctor Faustus · 13th Nov 2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Allegro molto

My biggest crush on a fictional character was probably Detective Goren from Law and Order: Criminal Intent. He was just really quirky and different, which led to my crush the character...plus, his actor has really nice hands...

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Oh I adored Goren. Didn't have the hots for him, just loved his interrogation technique. I always wanted to BE him. Vince D'Onofrio is a smart actor. Hats off to Rene Balcer too, the writer who created the character.

I have a thing for Hamlet and Marc Anthony.

Chouchou · 13th Nov 2011, 05:24 PM

Er, I forgot to mention the only male fictional character that I really like and that's Cid Highwind from Final Fantasy VII. He's a scruffy, foul-mouthed pilot with a heart of gold, a dream of going into space, and an abiding love for science. Cid's the type of guy I'd go for if I were straight...that lucky Shera.

xblacklightsx · 13th Nov 2011, 05:45 PM

Does this come as much of a surprise?

Yuya · 13th Nov 2011, 10:32 PM

Captain Jack and his space butler Ianto Jones of course

RedKnight · 14th Nov 2011, 01:58 AM

My main 2 are Roxas from Kingdom Hearts and Kiba from Naruto.

Rinto · 14th Nov 2011, 05:19 AM

My male fictional crushes are Watanuki Kimihiro (xxxholic), Uchiha Sasuke from Naruto and a little bit to Kinomoto Touya (Cardcaptor Sakura), Kurogane and Tsubasa Li (Syaoran look-alike, both from Tsubasa Chronicles.) My most favorite, Seisshirou of TRC, became my biggest crush that he even composed most of my own fictional character, Xantil.

My female crushes is only one which is of my own derivation, Elise. I have no other crushes.

One may notice that almost all came from CLAMP works. It's because I only watch most of their anime^^

13th Nov 2011, 08:38 AM	#1
Chouchou Warrior Goddess Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Homosexual (asexual?) and mostly homoromantic Out Status: To some friends, but not to family Location: Wisconsin, USA Age: 26 Posts: 1,109 Join Date: Oct 2011	Crushes on fictional characters? The last thread on this topic was posted about four years ago, so I figured that rather than resurrecting that long-dead thread, I'd start a new one. I have developed strong affections for two female anime characters: Major Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Balsa from Seirei no Moribito (the woman in my avatar). Both are women who had horrific events happen in their childhoods, but overcame adversity to become the absolute best at what they do--Motoko as an elite law enforcement officer for the Japanese government, and Balsa as a female bodyguard who is skilled with spears. They are easily the equals of the most capable men in their professions, but they know how to use good old feminine wiles and stereotypes of women to their advantage in achieving their ends. They are proud, but never excessively so, and generally perform their duties with honor and integrity (these are challenged at times). Beneath their tough and reticent facades lie deep-seated insecurities related to those tragic events in their childhoods, and both are as capable of acts of sentimentality and tenderness as acts of brutal violence. Other female characters I have crushes on include Riza Hawkeye from Fullmetal Alchemist, Megara from Disney's Hercules, Jane from Disney's Tarzan, Aurora from Disney's Sleeping Beauty, Princess Zelda, and Terra and Celes from Final Fantasy VI.Terra, Celes, and Hawkeye are on the list for the same or similar reasons as the Major and Balsa. Jane, Aurora, and Megara are on the list because I love the way they're drawn in their films, though Jane and Megara gain more brownie points for showing courage at critical times. Princess Zelda has amazing ears, and would be just another damsel in distress if not for her magical skills and a*-kicking alter egos. Who are your fictional character crushes, and why? __________________ "The good neighbor looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human and, therefore, brothers." -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last edited by Chouchou; 13th Nov 2011 at 08:49 AM..*

13th Nov 2011, 10:23 AM	#2
Owen Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult EC Admin Gender: Agendered dude Orientation: Panromantic androsexual Out Status: Everyone and their mother Location: Massachusetts, USA Age: 21 Posts: 2,873 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? Gargoyles came into my life in ninth grade, and for reasons I still don't understand, it really struck a chord with me; many chords in fact. One of those chords was lusty in nature, for I developed a mini obsession for the character Broadway. I've always liked bigger guys, so it's not all that surprising that I took a liking to him, but looking back, I still can't believe how into him I got. It might have been because Gargoyles was the first arguably adult cartoon I ever saw (it was made for kids, but a lot of people compared it to the batman cartoon as far as potential for adults to like it goes), and even when I was young, I was attracted to "older" people (my first memories of finding guys hot were all having those feelings towards people my parents' age), so the chubby characters in kids cartoons usually weren't of any interest to me. Granted, I think it's supposed to be implied that Broadway is in the older side of being a teenager, but it's not like you can really tell the difference. __________________ "Stand firm for what you believe in, until and unless logic and experience prove you wrong. Remember, when the emperor looks naked, the emperor is naked. The truth and a lie are not sort of the same thing. And there is no aspect, no facet, no moment of life that can't be improved with pizza." -Daria Morgendorffer

13th Nov 2011, 11:05 AM	#3
DarkClarity Just a miserable pile of secrets. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Kinsey 4 Bisexual. Out Status: Not out at all Location: England, UK Age: 17 Posts: 1,025 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? Male fictional characters I've had a crush on at some point: L (Death Note), Colonel Mustang (FullMetalAlchemist), Prince Zuko (Avatar:Legend of Aang) and Prince Schneizel (Code Geass). I can relate to Zuko the most. He was conflict, he had to struggle , he was unsure about who he was. L and Mustang are in their own way kind and hilarious. As for Schneizel I just thought he was hot. Female fictional characters: Bulma (DBZ), Kallen (Code Geass), Nina Liebert (Monster) and Lust(FullMetalAlchemist). They're all smart, talented, independent and take no shit from anyone. I find that attractive in women for some reason. __________________ I'm not a human being. I am merely a product of capital. I solely exist to carry out the will of capital. I will work, comsume and die all in order to preserve the status quo, to preserve inequality, famine, poverty and injustice, to preserve individualism and materialism, to preserve Capitalism.

13th Nov 2011, 11:12 AM	#4
Mogget Mad and dead as nails EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Kinsey 5 or 6. It varies Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Alaska Age: 22 Posts: 2,026 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? I had a crush on one of the rats from Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Lirael from Lirael, Will Perry from His Dark Materials, and I think that's it. Nothing recent. __________________ "As to what I am, I once was many things but now I am only several." - Mogget in Sabriel by Garth Nix "The world is quiet here." - VFD

13th Nov 2011, 11:41 AM	#5
Rooni321 EC's Hopeless Romantic Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: gay, str8, bi Out Status: Out to everyone Location: San Francisco, California <3 Age: 17 Posts: 1,321 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? When I was little I had a huge crush on Tinkerbell (: __________________ "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially." Ernest Hemingway

13th Nov 2011, 12:04 PM	#6
Doctor Faustus EC's resident Philosopher at Large Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Not straight. But only interested in men. xD Out Status: People who ask me. People whom I trust. Location: Basingstoke Posts: 1,610 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? Mike Doyle, who played Ryan O'Halloran on "Law & Order: SVU". OHMIGOD. <3 __________________ "I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love." - Mother Teresa.

13th Nov 2011, 12:31 PM	#7
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,372 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? Since Owen's link isn't working, here's a picture (hopefully) of Broadway with his younger clanmate Lexington. As for me, yes. It took a rather bizarre crush on a cartoon character to help me come to grips with my sexuality. To this day, I'm quite fond of him, and have pleasant memories of my rather unorthodox crush. Lex

13th Nov 2011, 12:42 PM	#8
Gravity EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Arizona Age: 31 Posts: 642 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? Colossus, from X-Men. __________________ "If you didn't think it would hurt your reputation, what would you choose?"

13th Nov 2011, 02:30 PM	#9
crazyhead flying away Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Texas Age: 22 Posts: 247 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? Samwise Gamgee from LOTR. He's an adorable obedient little puppy dog like boy. Who's chubby. __________________ "Dyin' is the day worth livin' for"

13th Nov 2011, 03:26 PM	#10
GhostDog is Spartacus. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: MAGICAL. Out Status: The hiiills are aliiive with the sound of muuusic! Location: DFW area, Texas Age: 24 Posts: 2,503 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? Angua from Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. Not only do I have a crush on her, I am jealous of her equally-fictional boyfriend. (I mean, I love Carrot. I think they are fantastic together. Still jealous.) Number one fictional crush! I also have a crush on... several of the characters from Doctor Who. The Doctor (especially no's 10 and 8), River Song, Amy Pond, Rose Tyler, Ace, Leela, Romana, Nyssa... Sarah Jane Smith in the classic series, but in the new series, every time I see her I'm filled with the overwhelming urge to just run up and hug her. I want Older!Sarah Jane Smith to be my grandma and I am just so sad that Elisabeth Sladen passed. ;_; Death from The Sandman series. Unf. And while we're talking comics, Rose Red from Fables. I had a crush on the rat guy from the Secret of Nimh, too, as a kid. (Justin?) I think he was my only actual cartoon crush. All the other cartoon dudes I liked, I wanted to be. I'd pretend I was Robin Hood or Balto or Simba all day long. But, let's be honest, a lot of the girls in cartoons were kinda lame. Nala and Mulan were cool, but they were about it until I was older. Jane from Daria was great, though. I kept wanting her and Daria to get together. >:\| I also love Tonks from Harry Potter, though I am at least 90% sure that's because I think Natalia Tena is cute as hell. __________________ <3 Kirah, who may or may not be made of delicious candy (and the lesbians)

13th Nov 2011, 03:40 PM	#11
Mercy EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: A few people Posts: 1,412 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? anne shirley from anne of green gables __________________ Some times the ones you least expect too whal in to your life and change it for the better

13th Nov 2011, 03:42 PM	#12
Allegro molto Kyoufu wo oshiete yarou. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Kinsey 6 (100% Gay) Out Status: Officially told 1 person! Posts: 2,334 Join Date: Apr 2011	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? My biggest crush on a fictional character was probably Detective Goren from Law and Order: Criminal Intent. He was just really quirky and different, which led to my crush the character...plus, his actor has really nice hands... __________________ In the end, I always end up alone.

13th Nov 2011, 04:07 PM	#13
Heyitsme EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Everybody Location: Cambridgeshire, England Age: 18 Posts: 278 Join Date: Jun 2010	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? What I can remember off the top of my head (I know there are alot more): Robin Hood (from the Disney version of the movie), Jack Skellington (Nightmare Before Christmas), Balto, Hercules, Darkwing Duck, Tod (The Fox and the Hound), Simba And I also had one random lady crush on Starfire from Teen Titans :P __________________ "I'm not even on drugs, I'm just weird." -Alex Gaskarth

13th Nov 2011, 04:56 PM	#14
Pilgrim is hot Gamer Guy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to 2 family members and 1 friend Location: England - Somewhere in the middle Age: 24 Posts: 225 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? probably not hard to guess my main one Mr Pilgrim but also Spike from Cowboy Bebop soooo damn cool: __________________ "Son, we want you, be elusive, but don't walk far" - David Bowie

13th Nov 2011, 05:24 PM	#16
Chouchou Warrior Goddess Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Homosexual (asexual?) and mostly homoromantic Out Status: To some friends, but not to family Location: Wisconsin, USA Age: 26 Posts: 1,109 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? Er, I forgot to mention the only male fictional character that I really like and that's Cid Highwind from Final Fantasy VII. He's a scruffy, foul-mouthed pilot with a heart of gold, a dream of going into space, and an abiding love for science. Cid's the type of guy I'd go for if I were straight...that lucky Shera. __________________ "The good neighbor looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human and, therefore, brothers." -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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RedKnight Random Guy #9 Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I Know I Like Guys Out Status: Mum and some friends Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand Age: 20 Posts: 850 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? My main 2 are Roxas from Kingdom Hearts and Kiba from Naruto. __________________ ________\o/______/l__________ Shark Attack!

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Rinto Balance Freak-ish Full Member Gender: Monsieur Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: My chosen people Location: Philippines Age: 16 Posts: 480 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Crushes on fictional characters? My male fictional crushes are Watanuki Kimihiro (xxxholic), Uchiha Sasuke from Naruto and a little bit to Kinomoto Touya (Cardcaptor Sakura), Kurogane and Tsubasa Li (Syaoran look-alike, both from Tsubasa Chronicles.) My most favorite, Seisshirou of TRC, became my biggest crush that he even composed most of my own fictional character, Xantil. My female crushes is only one which is of my own derivation, Elise. I have no other crushes. One may notice that almost all came from CLAMP works. It's because I only watch most of their anime^^ __________________ Be happy with who you are. When all else abandon you, at least, it's the being who'll love you the most more than yourself. So, never lose your smile.