the process by which a fictional character is portrayed and transformed throughout a story
キャラクター開発
someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person
典型
the way in which a character's personality, beliefs, attitudes, and emotions are expressed through their speech and thoughts
音声
the main character in a movie, book, etc. who lacks heroic qualities such as being morally good
反英雄
the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins
バックストーリー
the transformation or development of a fictional character over the course of a story
キャラクターアーク
a negative trait or quality of a fictional character that leads to their downfall or contributes to their struggles or conflicts throughout the story
ハマルティア
a negative trait or quality of a fictional character that leads to their downfall or contributes to their struggles or conflicts throughout the story
性格上の欠陥
the way in which characters in a movie, book, etc. are created and represented by a writer
特性評価
the main male character in a story, book, movie, etc., often known for his bravery and other great qualities
ヒーロー
the psychological struggle that takes place within a character's mind or emotions
内部抗争
a fictional character, especially one who plays a significant role in a story or narrative
人物
the attribution of human traits and feelings to objects, animals or natural phenomena in art and literature
情けない誤謬
a situation when a character in a story acknowledges and directly addresses the audience or reader, thereby breaking the imaginary "fourth wall" that separates the fictional world from the real world
第四の壁を打ち破る
a character in a work of fiction who is thought to represent the author's personal beliefs, experiences, or opinions
著者代理
a character in a work of fiction who is used to help the audience understand and relate to the story
視聴者代理
a narrative technique in which the credibility and truthfulness of the narrator are called into question
信頼できない語り手
a narrative technique in which the narrator is all-knowing and has access to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of all the characters in the story
全知の語り手
a fictional character, often portrayed as an angelic being, who represents a character's conscience or moral compass
ショルダーエンジェル
a fictional character that represents a person's inner voice of temptation and often appears as a small devil perched on one shoulder
ショルダーデビル
a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse
説明
the moment when previously hidden or unknown information is unveiled or disclosed to the reader or audience
口外
an event or situation that creates a problem or obstacle for the protagonist or other characters in a story
複雑
a feeling of release or relaxation that comes after a period of tension or suspense in a story
救済
a character in a story who undergoes significant internal changes and growth over the course of the narrative
ダイナミックなキャラクター
a character in a story who is not highly developed, and typically has only one or two distinguishing traits or characteristics
フラットなキャラクター
a character in a story who contrasts with another character, typically the protagonist, in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character
敵対するキャラクターまたは役割
a young, innocent, and naive character, often a young woman, in a story or play
独創的
a complex and multidimensional character in a story, who often undergoes significant growth and change throughout the narrative
丸い文字
a character in a work of fiction who remains the same from the beginning of the story to the end, without undergoing significant personal development or change
静的文字
a stereotype or cliché character that is easily recognizable and often used in literature or other forms of media
ストックキャラクター
a point of view in which the story is told from the perspective of a character using "I" or "we"
一人称の物語
a point of view in which the story is told using "you" as the pronoun for the protagonist or narrator, making the reader or audience feel more involved in the story
a mode of storytelling where the narrator refers to characters using pronouns like "he" and "she" and is not a character in the story
a person who is romantically or emotionally involved with another person, often a central character in a story or narrative
恋愛感情
a close companion or assistant to the protagonist of a work of fiction, who provides support, advice, or comic relief
相棒
a character who plays the role of a father, mentor, protector or guide to a younger character
親的存在
a character, usually female, who functions as a nurturing or guiding influence over the other characters, often acting in a maternal role
母親の姿
a character who serves as a trusted friend or advisor to the protagonist and with whom they share their innermost thoughts and feelings
腹心
the second most important character after the protagonist, and often plays a key role in the story's development
a character who appears in a supporting role and has minimal impact on the story
a character in literature who represents an idea or a concept beyond their literal meaning and functions as a symbol to convey deeper meanings and themes
the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities
ヒロイン
a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist
セージ
a performer or entertainer in a royal court or other setting who is known for their humorous or nonsensical performances
馬鹿
a literary or dramatic character representing the ordinary individual, often placed in extraordinary circumstances and often used to evoke empathy in the audience
みんな
a fictional character archetype who, despite engaging in criminal activities, is sophisticated, charming, and often possesses a strong moral code that sets them apart from other criminals
a type of character archetype often used in storytelling, representing a wholesome and relatable male love interest who typically has a close connection to the protagonist
a character archetype that is often described as wholesome, down-to-earth, and relatable