Ikemen

that the concept of ikemen and older, masculine men may have stemmed from a stylized transformation of the wakashu aesthetic of a beautiful boy-like nobleman during the Edo period in kabuki plays.

[6] Ikemen in Korean and Japanese dramas are showcased as having patience, gentleness, and the ability to self-sacrifice for the woman they love while being able to express a wide range of human emotion.

These traits are seen as desirable, as Japanese culture finds clever, self-centered, and larger than life figures to be both intimidating and appealing.

[6] Ikemen characters are seen in various genres of anime and manga, especially in dating simulations and visual novels for women (also known as otome games).

Professional wrestler Jiro Kuroshio portrays an Ikemen character, reflected in his ring attire, hair, wrestling style and mannerisms.