Bishonen

Japanese word literally meaning 'pretty boy'. Now universally used by anime fans and Otaku to describe attractive males.

Look at his long hair and perfect nails, He's suck a Bishonen! *drool*

by Lejindarybunny September 20, 2004

Bishonen

Japanese for transexual.

See also: dickgirl.

I used to think Sephiroth was a chick, but now I know he is just a bishonen.

by Aerydrop February 19, 2007

angsty bishonen

A male character in an anime who is usually somewhat feminine looking and is always brooding in some way. Usually

"Heero Yuy is so awesome, he's the perfect angsty bishonen" - Rabid GW Fangirl

"Ikaru Shinji might actually be a decent character if he weren't such an angsty bishonen."

by Guy Blade November 6, 2003

Bishonen Jump Syndrome

Bishonen Jump Syndrome is what has most rampantly happened to Shonen Jump itself in the long run, having only grown bigger with the insane long term popularity of the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga anthology series.

It’s likely thanks to Masami Kurumada’s Saint Seiya that Bishonen Jump Syndrome has only become more obvious throughout the history of Shonen Jump, although it’s not always there until Kinnikuman slowly grew a queer following throughout its original run.

by Snapper2001 January 27, 2026