Top 3 hottest OPM characters(male) in your opinion and why?
Hmmm, quite a difficult question! Mainly cause Murata's out here drawing everyone conventionally attractive, so narrowing down the choices to 3 from such a huge cast of pretty guys is almost unfair! ;o; Plus beyond playing favorites, what constitutes 'hot' varies subjectively from person to person according to taste. Just as a heads up, I'm ace-spectrum, but I still have eyes to discern what's up, so I'll try but may fail to tackle this as clinically as I can. š§
Anyway, if you've followed Murata's art evolution from his Eyeshield 21 days, then you might recognize that the character who most closely matches his default 'attractive male' face, aesthetically according to his style, is Glasses.
Meaning, this face is basically the base form from which you can add or subtract further spices of individuality to make an all-around more interesting and therefore attractive character (even better than this). How well we know the character, and their overall vibe/energy also count as distinguishing factors beyond surface level aesthetics too. So with all that said, I think I can narrow down the final contestants to be among these fine standout ikemen:Ā
(With my opinions given in no particular order.)
Flash: aka Mr. Legolas bishie sparkle personified. This guy is probably the most glamorous, stupidly gorgeous mf of the entire cast (even more so than some of Murataās girls!) and he knows it. Visually heās more striking to me than Sonic, because his eyes are always sharp, and he carries himself with a sense of poise and dignity (which Sonic often loses...oops). His air of self-importance and arrogance can be a bit off-putting though (giving me vibes of a himedere, especially when he orders Saitama around.) Also because heās soĀ ābeautifulā more on the effeminate side (he proudly even wears heels!) Iām not quite sure if that constitutesĀ āhotā either š¤ (ymmv on different types of spice/energy though), but since Flash is just so...flashy, itād be a crime not to mention him! Ā
Zombieman: visually his face is very easy on the eyes as one of Murataās most handsome dudes. His noir + vampire hunter theme also counts for style points but any more belt buckles + zippers and he starts parodying a T. Nomura character. Plus Murataās not shy about giving him cake when nude. :P He features short (simple) black hair spikes, dark-rimmed eyes, and extremely thin (almost non-existent?) eyebrows for some reason. His smoking, undead complexion, and the accidental guro of his fighting style can be turn-offs for some, but my main problem is that heās too calm/nice! Iād like to see him get angrier to show more fire & personality of what makes him tic - to further assert himself and delineate where he morally stands. Which is why I felt his best moments were when he got angry at Dr. Genus and when he began to tease/bicker with Sweet Mask. Now thatās more like it!
Sweet Mask: technically he is very pretty, like a perfectly manufactured kpop idol, which is probably The Point. I also much prefer his current clean-cut short hairstyle over his long hairdo from earlier in the series (that one didnāt quite fit him imo.) Knowing what he is though, his āmaskā can feel a bit uncanny valley (with good reason). Some of his over the top antics resemble Reigenās con-like and sweaty performances at times, which is amusing, but the other times when he swerves to his murderous impulses can be a big yikes! D: The narcissism traits and his cold asshole behavior can be seen as other negatives, but once you see his arc in the webcomic, the gravity of what heās internally fighting sheds light on his character in a whole new way (even for Murata, who likely draws him with much moreĀ ācareā and understanding now too.) Ā Ā
Saitama: yes, Iām 100% serious. His hard-boiled form has a strong nose, sharp but warm eyes, and a defined jawline. (His baldness doesnāt matter whatsoever.) Anyone knows heās sporting a greek god statue of a physique under his suit too (which feels a shame Murata doesnāt capitalize on drawing more pinups of him). He walks with imposing purpose yet his presence brings a sense of ease, relief and safety. We know he could basically kill anyone just by breathing, which is š;;;; but he wonāt because heās a good egg with fine control of his power. His appeal is understated but approachable, and this is very important!!! (Otherwise if heās a villain, he imbues the primal fear of being trapped in an alleyway with no escape & futile resistance, except spread over the entire world...noooo!!!) Because even as the most powerful man in existence, you could simply just run up to him to ask for a handshake and heād be bashfully delighted to. :3 His soft egge form is also very moe (and dopey...though a bit absent-minded), while he himself likes cutesy cheap household paraphernalia as well. Bottom line, a Saitama whoās alert, serious, and impassioned (even angry enough to snarl) is very handsome and I will die on this hill.Ā š¤Ā
Genos: the boy whose spirit is too much for his frame to contain. :ā) But Murata, ahem, Kusenoās really outdone himself to perfect a face that balances both sharp & rounded features in all the right places; heās a very striking but finely sanded work of art. (My favorite: when he glows.) He gets everything that accentuates āprettyā: from lashes, earrings, to a defined upper lip (the only character whoās consistently drawn with one). And yet, heās still very masculine from his strong brows, defined jawline, wide shoulders, and solid dorito figure. He also volunteers doing the housework and looks great in pink. Any man whoās responsible, dutiful, & confident in his identity like that (without ever stooping to self-absorbed vanity either) is a big plus. From his overall earnest intensity to his trigger-happy aggression, he surprisingly doesnāt express the extremes of his anger very often on his face. Giving more an air of blunt/rude aloofness thatās a bit coldly standoffish and unapproachable (brooding/repressed almost like Cloud Strife), which makes Genos feel more similar to a kuudere in temperament. However if you earn his respect, heāll demonstrate unwavering loyalty and a fierce, unshakable overprotectiveness that rivals no other. You can securely trust him to be there for you when it absolutely counts. What a good lad!Ā
Garou: feral wolf boy whoās thematically all sharp, chiseled edges but for his softer, compassionate heart. :ā3 (Just donāt tell him that as heās not yet ready to face the truth~) In true temperamental tsundere fashion, he may dishonestly be in denial about his feelings, and often has difficulty navigating them, but oh does he care; he cares a LOT. No one swerves from 0 to 100 in the extreme expressions quite like him. No one sports impressive back muscles quite like his either. He also has the prettiest hands out of anyone in the cast; youād be surprised (and entertained) to see just how elegantly he turns fighting into an artform. Gap moe also works to great effect, cause despite how he looks and tries to present himself, heās still a huge dork and a nerd. :P (Which makes me laugh cause heās a bit of a dummy about it - thatās a charm point.) I like his facial scar for more rugged spice. I also prefer when his hair is short(er) though, because once theĀ āwolf earsā start growing too long, they begin to look a little ridiculous on the goofy side, heh. (But ONEās post-arc solves this.) His extremely toned (Bruce Lee inspired) body is also quite uniquely proportioned, which it seems even merch teams cannot accurately replicate, as beefy ones like Suiryuās are too big, while Garouās still built for dexterous speed. Murataās not blind to whatās heās designed either, as he happily thirsts in the fanservicey Garou pinups just as much as Fubukiās. (They are his poster boy & girl, literally.) :P But beyond that, what gets my attention is when he seethes in righteous fury after witnessing injustice, and gives his all to violently protect the weak & innocent (whoaa, protectiveness is hot š³). And when he snarls in the face of would-be manipulators who might order him what to do by telling them no. Firmly asserting himself where he morally stands, such that his pure heart core canāt be swayed or corrupted (edit: except when heās forcibly violated against his will by cosmic injustice), enough to tenaciously fight & risk his life on it even, is a big yes!! 8ā²D Oho, now thatās some good impressive stuff right there!
Ahem, anyway if you were to point a gun at my head to force me to decide, Iād probably default to Saitama as the most solid, āanchorā option. ...But that also doesnāt seem very fair. š¤ Logically, I also know that Genos is probably the most well-rounded in an effortlessly attractive way...but he was also technically designed to be that way anyway from the start. (Like, heās supposed to be eye-catching and gorgeous, which Murata does splendidly to capture his charms!) But, but then....if you go by gut feeling also consider whose presence sparks joy and immediately gets you hyped/energized to see more of him prevail and be himself (as an entire package, including looking forward to the person he becomes post-arc), then that would have to be...Garou. ;o; Ahhh!!! So many good opm guys to enjoy!Ā Ā
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