would fall for him if I was the main character
(AKA the bar is underground but these guys are not complete trashbags)
list inspired by a recent string of nice MLs
eligibility requirements:
must be nice to their love interest
must be nice to other characters
bonus points if he has friends and/or is well liked by others
preferable personality - calm/gentle or funny/outgoing
secondary desirable characteristics - considerate, understanding, supportive
there are a lot more out there that get my seal of approval but I wouldn't necessarily fall for
also not gonna list every dude who helped a granny cross the street once
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![Afeto Profundo]()
1. Afeto Profundo
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Daiki - unf
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![É amor! Yankee-kun e a Garota da Bengala Branca]()
2. É amor! Yankee-kun e a Garota da Bengala Branca
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Morio - ruined me for other men
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![HiGH&LOW THE WORST]()
3. HiGH&LOW THE WORST
Japanese Movie - 2019
Fujio - nice, outgoing, goofy, handsome, strong, supportive, forgiving.
Checks off all my boxes, there is no FL but he's nice to all the girl characters.
Really did help a granny once. -
![Switched]()
4. Switched
Japanese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes
Kaga
#1 bestboi -
![De Mim para Você]()
5. De Mim para Você
Japanese Movie - 2010
Kazehaya - one of the nicest shoujo male leads
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![O Jogo do Mentiroso]()
6. O Jogo do Mentiroso
Japanese Drama - 2007, 11 episodes
Akiyama - I simp for Akiyama 24/7
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![HiGH&LOW The Movie 2: END OF SKY]()
7. HiGH&LOW The Movie 2: END OF SKY
Japanese Movie - 2017
Cobra - made me swoon a lot. Murayama has great taste
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![Horimiya]()
8. Horimiya
Japanese Drama - 2021, 7 episodes
Miyamura - actual real life cinnamon roll
Toru - he's sweet too -
![Uma Floricultura sem Rosas]()
9. Uma Floricultura sem Rosas
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
Eiji - sweet, gentle and a good dad ~swoon
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![Buzzer Beat]()
10. Buzzer Beat
Japanese Drama - 2009, 11 episodes
Naoki - first jdrama crush
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11. Waiting For Spring
Japanese Movie - 2018
Asakura - checks off all requirements. (not Kitamura Takumi monopolizing all the softboi male lead roles)
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![O Conto de Nokdu]()
12. O Conto de Nokdu
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
Nokdu - token kdrama but he was sweet and very attractive
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![Tori Girl]()
13. Tori Girl
Japanese Movie - 2017
Sakaba - rough around the edges but totally appealing
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![MARS]()
14. MARS
Taiwanese Drama - 2004, 13 episodes
Ling - was kind of irresistible
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![O Amor é Profundo]()
15. O Amor é Profundo
Japanese Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
Rintaro - the cold male lead tag is doing him grave injustice. he is soft and gentle and loving
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![Long Vacation]()
16. Long Vacation
Japanese Drama - 1996, 11 episodes
Sena - who wouldn't fall for young KimuTaku
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![Eu Não Te Amo Ainda]()
17. Eu Não Te Amo Ainda
Japanese Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Ren - the best friend turned lover you wish you had
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![Minha Tão Esperada História de Amor]()
18. Minha Tão Esperada História de Amor
Japanese Special - 2016, 1 episode
Kurokawa - ok he doesn't start nice but Takahashi Issei too fucking charming
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![Jinx!!!]()
19. Jinx!!!
Japanese Movie - 2013
Yusuke - awkward cutie YamaKen
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![Zenkai Girl]()
20. Zenkai Girl
Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes
Sota - he's a sweetie
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![Querido]()
21. Querido
Japanese Movie - 2018
Taiga - sweet like honey, voice like honey, I see why the title is Honey
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22. Orange Days
Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes
Kai - there's something about Satoshi as Kai
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![A Superprotegida Kahoko]()
23. A Superprotegida Kahoko
Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
Hajime - very boyfriend material
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![Koe Koi]()
24. Koe Koi
Japanese Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
Matsubara (such a wholesome paper bag boy!) and Makoto (his crush was so adorable)
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![Amigos de Uma Semana]()
25. Amigos de Uma Semana
Japanese Movie - 2017
Yuki - cute and friendly YamaKen
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![Ashi Girl]()
26. Ashi Girl
Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
Wakagimi - I get why she wanted to stay back, you think she's find a modern guy like wakagimi-sama? hell no
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![Ao no Jidai]()
27. Ao no Jidai
Japanese Drama - 1998, 11 episodes
Ryu - he rescues cats uwu
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![Gomenne Seishun!]()
28. Gomenne Seishun!
Japanese Drama - 2014, 10 episodes
Heisuke - Ryo fits these soft characters better
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![Library Wars]()
29. Library Wars
Japanese Movie - 2013
Dojo - strict but not mean, also badass
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![Uma bela vida]()
30. Uma bela vida
Chinese Movie - 2011
Fang Zheng Dong - such a good man!!!
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![Color Me True]()
31. Color Me True
Japanese Movie - 2018
Kenji - get you man like Kenji he'll love you forever
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![A História da Minha Família!!!]()
32. A História da Minha Família!!!
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Juichi - my rules don't apply to Nagase fucking Tomoya, pls carry me bandit style
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33. Cherry Magic!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Kurosawa is one of the bestest man out there, and Adachi a very lovable and thoughtful bean
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34. Produzindo Nobuta
Japanese Drama - 2005, 10 episodes
Akira - Akira is precious. A ball of positive energy
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35. Chasuke's Journey
Japanese Movie - 2015
Chasuke - will try to change destiny for you
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![Amanhã Vou Namorar Com o Seu Eu de Ontem]()
36. Amanhã Vou Namorar Com o Seu Eu de Ontem
Japanese Movie - 2016
Takatoshi - awkward turtle but endearing
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![Mondai no Aru Restaurant]()
37. Mondai no Aru Restaurant
Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
Shin - Satsuki's fiancée, men like him are an endangered species
