There's also 'Fruits Basket'. Kyo Sohma is a strong - built character. His love story with Tohru Honda is complex. With the added element of the Sohma family curse, their relationship develops gradually. Kyo has to overcome his own insecurities and the curse to be with Tohru.
I found some anime and novel recommendations about handsome guys. You can try the following works:
1. " NANA ": This is an anime recommended by Wall Crack. The male lead is very handsome and the plot is very attractive.
2. " The CEO's Wife Is Too Arrogant ": This is a modern, handsome CEO novel. It tells the story of the female and male leads. The male lead is very powerful and charming.
3. " Concubine Wants to Divorce Her Husband: The Daily Life of a Farmer's Daughter to Support Her Family " and " Arrogant Doctor: The Mountain Man's Insatiable Pampering ": These were two novels about ugly men becoming handsome men, and the plot could be very interesting.
I hope these recommendations will meet your needs!
Often, there's a story where the male nerd is a super - fan of a really niche or complex anime that the jock doesn't understand at first. But as the jock spends more time with the nerd, he gets drawn into that world. They might then go on adventures to find rare anime merchandise together, and through shared experiences, their relationship develops. It could also be that the jock is actually a secret anime fan but is afraid to show it because of his jock image, and the nerd helps him come out of his shell.
Well, the characters. The anime guys in these visual novels usually have distinct looks, from spiky hair to cool outfits. And their personalities range from shy to bold.
There was an anime guy named Kai. He was a popular and confident character. Once, he got injured and had to be on bed rest for a long time. With limited movement and a diet full of comfort foods his friends brought him, he gradually started to gain weight. His once - chiseled jawline became a bit rounder, and his abs were replaced by a soft belly. But as he recovered and worked hard to get back in shape, he learned a lot about self - acceptance and the importance of health.
One common theme is self - discovery. In many such stories, the guy discovers more about himself through his relationship with the girl. For example, in 'Your Lie in April', Kousei rediscovers his love for music and his own self - worth while falling in love with Kaori.
Nerd fiction is a genre that often caters to the interests of self - described 'nerds'. It typically includes elements like science - fiction, fantasy, complex technology, and often features characters who are highly intelligent or into niche hobbies.
Well, 'nerd fanfiction' is basically fanfiction written by self - proclaimed nerds. They might be really into a certain geeky franchise, say Star Trek or Lord of the Rings. And they write stories that are set in those worlds. It could be something as simple as a love story between two minor characters that the official story didn't explore, or it could be a big, epic adventure that changes the whole course of the fictional universe.
The contrast is appealing. It goes against the traditional gender roles. In normal stories, guys are often seen as the dominant ones. So, when an anime girl is in the dominant role, it's fresh and interesting.
A theme could be unexpected love. In 'Toradora!', Ryuuji never expected to fall in love with Taiga. They were so different and had other initial goals. But love just happened in an unexpected way. Also, friendship turning into love is a common theme. In many of these anime, the characters start as friends or at least friendly acquaintances, and then gradually develop deeper feelings for each other.