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*

Bishonen 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.

Bishonen by Aerydrop February 19, 2007

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.

Bishonen Jump Syndrome by Snapper2001 January 27, 2026

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."

angsty bishonen by Guy Blade November 6, 2003

bishounen

Literally means "pretty boy," as in an attractive member of the male gender. Also spelled "bishonen," and sometimes shortened to "bish" and "bishie/bishy." It is a Japanese word, adopted by female anime fans in the rest of the world to denote any male anime, manga, or video game character they happen to find good looking. Strictly speaking, "bishounen" should only refer to boys under age 20, since a "pretty man" would be "biseinen." However, most people prefer to use bishounen for men and boys of all ages, as it is so widely used.

Opinions on which males are bishounen and which are not vary according to personal tastes. The stereotypical bishounen generally has long hair, a slender, graceful figure, and lacks facial hair. Bishounen tend to appear androgynous or feminine. They are also likely to have certain personality traits, like sensitivity, secretiveness, moodiness, refinement, and a dark, tormented past.

This word is a noun, but is sometimes used as an adjective, as in the sentence "That guy is so bishounen." As an adjective, the word means "having or displaying the traits of a bishounen."

"You can tell Vincent is a bishounen because he's thin, he has long hair, and he's really angsty."

bishounen by Stephanie M. July 1, 2003

bishounen

A hot anime/manga guy that catches the eyes of the female readers or watches. But is mistaked to much by parents & non-anime/manga people to be female charaters. Usually the charater is either a sad one or has a hidden past which draws people to them. Also known as a charater they the watches or reader will never forget.

Vincent Final Fantasy VII was found in a weird place yet when seen he has long black hair, smoth face, and unknown past which makes him so bishounen.

Howl Howl's Moving Castle is seen with fairly long hair with a girlish face that dresses in fancy clothes.

bishounen by Redsun July 25, 2008

bishounen

An also femininely beautiful man. Usually appears in manga or anime, but can rarely be seen in real life (see Gackt).

Bishoooouuuunen.... *drool*

bishounen by umeko November 2, 2003