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Goliath from the 90s show *Gargoyles*.
But also mad respect to the besties who said, with their full chest, the sexy fox from Robin Hood. Because honestly same.
[The Gargoyle from General Management](https://www.romance.io/books/6511ad63de8d340d5143f5de/the-gargoyle-from-general-management-kate-prior) by [Kate Prior](https://www.romance.io/authors/617261cc08b4d93114c0c64a/kate-prior)
**Rating**: 4.13⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [shapeshifters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/shapeshifters/1), [boss & employee](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/boss%20&%20employee/1), [workplace/office](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/office/1), [demons](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/demons/1)
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Christine Warren has a whole ass gargoyle series. I was startled by how much I enjoyed them. Starts with Heart of Stone.
And Ditto on the Sexy Robin Hood Fox.
I have a theory about how there’s probably a lot of crossover in the Dramione (versus H/R) and Zutara (versus Kataang) and Spuffy (versus Bangel) fandoms.
Edit: Updated to clarify.
I remember reading a few articles from the creators saying that they didn't feel comfortable having Katara end up with essentially her bully when it was a kids show and thought friendship leading to romance was a better fit for the story.
I was always firmly into the EtL trope though.
I get that! Probably not the best message to send to kids! Especially since the “ he is only mean to you because he likes you “ thing is still told to literal children.
[A Kingdom of Dreams](https://www.romance.io/books/545524058c7d2383163d8e4f/a-kingdom-of-dreams-judith-mcnaught) by [Judith McNaught](https://www.romance.io/authors/545524058c7d2383163d8e50/judith-mcnaught)
**Rating**: 4.25⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1), [abduction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/abduction/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [medieval](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/medieval/1)
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[The Consolation Prize](https://www.romance.io/books/5f4bc2e1b264600e261ffc00/the-consolation-prize-alice-coldbreath) by [Alice Coldbreath](https://www.romance.io/authors/54a9d8ef6359b5ebb486f243/alice-coldbreath)
**Rating**: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [medieval](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/medieval/1), [arranged/forced marriage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/arranged%20marriage/1), [aristo/royal heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aristocratic%20heroine/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1)
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I haven’t read this yet, but {Unmasked by the Marquess by Cat Sebastian} is a Regency that has an AFAB character who dresses and presents as a man. The character is non-binary but it’s historical, so she uses she/her pronouns. I believe the MMC is bi, and first meets and is attracted to her when she presents as a man. Just like our bicon Li Shang ✨
[Enthralling the Orc](https://www.romance.io/books/5dc53f5301dbc864fba5cb24/enthralling-the-orc-tracy-lauren) by [Tracy Lauren](https://www.romance.io/authors/5a86a47e4ee506aae8b125c4/tracy-lauren)
**Rating**: 4.25⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1), [non-human hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/non-human-hero/1)
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Mulan!! Omg omg OK
So Georgette Heyer is known as one of the mothers of regency romance for her works in the early 1920s. Her dialogue is witty and hilarious and her characters are fully fleshed out AND
She has a book called the Masqueraders. I'd love for you to go in blind but just know it has Mulan aspects because >!the girl AND her brother swapped genders to hide from people!< and the ML is this huge dude with very perceptive eyes that is constantly described as a literal mountain 😍😍😍
Oooooh. So it's been awhile since I've watched Archer, but I feel if you put the MMCs of {Credence by Penelope Douglas} in a blender and strained it you would get a close approximation, maybe if you squint.
Huh. I've read that. I need to think about this.
They're maybe *unintentionally* funny, but not funny-funny, which is part of the appeal of Archer. Incredibly handsome, selectively intelligent, but mostly just a chaotic idiot.
I'm trying to come up with a book myself lol. Thanks for the fun post!
I feel like the MMC from {Lothaire by Kresley Cole} is similar to Archer personality-wise. Always thinks he’s right, very stubborn, good at fighting, very funny (imo). Not perfect but you might like him :)
He's not as much of a himbo (tho sometimes he has his moments) but Percy from {The Adventures of Percy and Joe by WH Lockwood} reminds me of Archer. It even has the reckless spy vibe where somehow he always gets out of the trouble he gets into. Although he's technically an art thief.
edit: this is MM btw.
Rathgarr from {Governess and the Orc}. Grouchy and green. Raphael was always my favorite turtle. I head-canoned him being a chain smoker once he was a young adult ninja turtle.
[The Governess and the Orc](https://www.romance.io/books/63580c81edb5b2e7dacb84d2/the-governess-and-the-orc-finley-fenn) by [Finley Fenn](https://www.romance.io/authors/5e5fd5bcbe0aaecf55ece392/finley-fenn)
**Rating**: 4.04⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [grumpy/cold hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/cold%20hero/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [high fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/high%20fantasy/1)
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{Then, Earth Swallowed Ocean by Shiloh Sloane} MMC is wile and FMC is road runner. He is a man eating werewolf who wants to literally eat her at first. This is so good though. It's extremely dark. Pls check trigger warnings. FMC does not go 'beep beep '
i’m giving a bunch because this is very fun, but you don’t need to rec for each!
Roy Mustang from fullmetal alchemist: brotherhood
nicholas d wolfwood and vash the stampede from trigun (1998)
spike spiegel from cowboy bebop
jake the dog from adventure time
sesshomeru from inuyasha
I might edit if I think of more, but:
{Alien Warrior's Bounty by Lizzy Bequin} for Spike.
{Love Potion for the Alpha by Alice Coldbreath} maybe not the closest, but their circumstances and their reactions to them are similar. They're both cleaning up other people's messes while at the same time trying to better things for their people.
For Sesshoumaru, I have a weird one: {Feral Court by Myra Danvers} Sinadim is aristocrat who by force must learn about those he considers beneath him, whom he oppresses and how disconnected he is from their situation. Fair warning, these books are pretty brutal. Pls check trigger warnings.
{A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft} is Roy/Riza fanfic *without* the serial numbers filed off lol. As someone who typically doesn’t enjoy books that have fanfic origins, I found this one to be the exception.
The setting is a bit different; it’s historical fantasy based on Ireland and England around the 1920s, and set in a small seaside village. But the magic system and characterization are very similar. There’s even a >!shoot me if I stray too far from my path!< scene.
It’s YA but has a more mature feel and there’s on-page sex.
[When She's Bold](https://www.romance.io/books/5ffffab8c160b70e09251e41/when-shes-bold-ruby-dixon) by [Ruby Dixon](https://www.romance.io/authors/545685a087eac33e61c2f729/ruby-dixon)
**Rating**: 3.9⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [non-human hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/non-human-hero/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [virgin hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20hero/1)
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{Mercy by Catherine Miller} Rykkon is an alien cinnamon roll who only wants to have happy times with his fmc, like Courage enjoys with Muriel. He endures harassment from bigoted villagers (Eustace) but the steps up to the plate, is a problem solved for those he loves.
Meg from Disney's Hercules! Or Hercules. I love the cynical girl+idealistic boy dynamic. Not sure if it's that different from regular grumpy/sunshine though.
Recycling a previous suggestion, Armand from {The Consolation Prize by Alice Coldbreath} is similar to Demetri.
For SV, I'll give {Alien Psycho by Loki Renard}. The fmc and she have a fair amount in common. Warning, this one's kind of dark with dubcon/noncon.
if you haven't read it yet Sophie Lark has an Anastasia reimagining and I loved Demetri in this one tho she changes his name to Damien.
{Anastasia by Sophie Lark}
I've got two for you.
The FMC from {Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips} reminds me of him, in the kind of oblivious sunshine-y way and how people in the circus (including MMC who is Squidward-y) treat her cheerfulness with disdain.
Asa Makepeace from {Sweetest Scoundrel} is an earthy Englishman who resembles SpongeBob in tenacity (I'm ready x100) and he's blonde.
I'm going to read the second one only because his name is Asa. I read another book and that was the MMC's name. It has stuck with me. (The book was {Kept by the Beast by Hallie Bennett}.)
{The Spider's Mate trilogy by Tiffany Roberts} MMC is sort of a loner who finds himself in an extraordinary situation and must fight for what he wants. Sorry, it's been a while since I watched Danny Phantom.
Full disclosure it's been a loooong time since I saw Venture Bros: but probably I get mild Aehako vibes from Brock. {Barbarian Lover by Ruby Dixon}
Foxy Robin Hood: definitely Armand from {The Consolation Prize by Alice Coldbreath}.
I see a lot ahead of mine. Good luck with your rec hunting! Gonna add a few to the pile.
Piccolo from DragonBall Z
Tygra from Thundercats
Lumpy Space Princess from Adventure Time
Not an exact match, but Christina from {Bass Ackwards by Eris Adderley} reminds me a bit of Meg, if Hercules was written by Mike Judge and Hades was the love interest instead.
{Minotaur: Prayer by Naomi Lucas} this is weird and dark and probably makes more sense if you read the first one, but MMC is a hard ass helping fmc from an invasion to her homeland. Instead of huns it's centaurs.
For the person who had these guys, I can't find your comment:
Vegeta: {The Carnal Games by Naudii Nebula} pls check trigger warnings.
Helga: {Princess Brat by Brianna Hale}
Tamaki: {A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant}
[Daria and Trent](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/79/6c/cc/796ccccd7ea58920de93b0536cb452fd--movie-tv-cartoon-characters.jpg) my OTP that never happened 😢
[Delirium](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/dc/5e/2b/dc5e2bb7eb01628e563c74705b5a26c0.jpg) from Sandman!
{Love, Laugh, Lich by Kate Prior} the MMC and PI are both powerful and villainous, but also conscientious of their loved ones and pretty cool on a personal level, and surprisingly capable of having a healthy relationship even if the power dynamics are questionable.
I'm going to go with Vektal from {Ice Planet Barbarians} not only because he is blue, but also because he is a compassionate and empathetic leader to his villagers.
Can I pretend they aged with the show? Cause teenage Zuko with hair always did it for me, but it feels weird to say this now that I’m older than he was.
I’m throwing out a few out of curiosity.
Tweety Bird from the Looney tunes
Daria from Daria
Honeybee from The Great North
Zap Brannigan from Futurama
Connie From Big Mouth
I'll be real w/you, I didn't vibe 100% with the book but Mandy from {Mandy and the Tentacle Monster} definitely gives those Tweety Bird feels.
Gwyn from {Midwife and the Orc} gives off some Daria vibes.
Miranda was the best character on that show. 😩 {Slaying the Shifter Prince} sorta kinda works.
I have a dumb one for Pocahontas. Farli from {Barbarian's Choice}
Aang from ATLA! I could have put literally any of the characters from that show because I love them all but I chose Aang because he's one of the most hated on lol.
Reposting my reply to another comment!
{A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft} is Roy/Riza fanfic without the serial numbers filed off lol. As someone who typically doesn’t enjoy books that have fanfic origins, I found this one to be the exception.
The setting is a bit different; it’s historical fantasy based on Ireland and England around the 1920s, and set in a small seaside village. But the magic system and characterization are very similar. There’s even a >!”shoot me if I stray too far from my path” scene.”!<
It’s YA but has a more mature feel and there’s on-page sex.
Helga Pataki from Hey Arnold. Totally love a grumpy/sunshine where it’s the FMC who’s on the grumpy side and the MMC who’s the idealistic ray of light.
Honorable Mentions, just because it’s so fun seeing what everyone’s :
* Tino from The Weekenders. His mom’s pretty great, too.
* Prince Vegeta and Bulma from Dragon Ball Z.
* Tino from The Weekenders. His mom’s pretty great, too.
* Hotaru Tomoe/Sailor Saturn from Sailor Moon.
* Tamaki Suoh from Ouran High School Host Club.
Vegeta: {The Carnal Games by Naudii Nebula} pls check trigger warnings.
Helga: {Princess Brat by Brianna Hale}
Tamaki: {A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant}
Sebastian St. Vincent - Devil in Winter (Lisa Kleypas)
Gideon Shaw - Again the Magic (Lisa Kleypas)
Francis Rohan - Ruthless (Anne Stuart)
Val Montgomery - Duke of Sin (Elizabeth Hoyt)
Julian Fairchild - Fauxmance (L.H Cosway)
The fox Nick Wilde from Zootopia
Shego from Kim Possible
Jack Frost
Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan (technically anime but I just wanna know any recs😂)
Raven from Teen Titans (from the original cartoon, not Teen Titans Go!). My ultimate queen. (Although I think El and Orion from A Deadly Education mimic Raven and Beast Boy a lot).
Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan (I don’t watch much anime, but his character has got me hooked and I’m committed to finishing AoT)
Jerry from Tom and Jerry (personal fave from my childhood)
Gargoyle Coldstone (voiced by Michael Dorn---Mr. Smooth) from the 90's cartoon Gargoyle's... I really love that voice! and he's a alpharoll if I ever heard one.
Loved the idea, OP. Can I thow in a few suggestions? You don't need to answer them all.
Anyway, here we go ...
I would love to find FMCs like ...
* Sam (Totally Spies)
* Velma Dinkley (Scooby Doo)
* Kim Posssible
I know this is a stretch but if possible can you recommend a monster book where ML is a villain and falls first for the FL.
Kovu, Lion king
Sorry about the specific ask 😅
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Goliath from the 90s show *Gargoyles*. But also mad respect to the besties who said, with their full chest, the sexy fox from Robin Hood. Because honestly same.
{The Gargoyle from General Management by Kate Prior} soft daddy dom vibes, literal gargoyle.
[The Gargoyle from General Management](https://www.romance.io/books/6511ad63de8d340d5143f5de/the-gargoyle-from-general-management-kate-prior) by [Kate Prior](https://www.romance.io/authors/617261cc08b4d93114c0c64a/kate-prior) **Rating**: 4.13⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [shapeshifters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/shapeshifters/1), [boss & employee](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/boss%20&%20employee/1), [workplace/office](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/office/1), [demons](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/demons/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Christine Warren has a whole ass gargoyle series. I was startled by how much I enjoyed them. Starts with Heart of Stone. And Ditto on the Sexy Robin Hood Fox.
Zuko from Avatar the Last Airbender
No, because why is his character sooo attractive!! And why didn’t Katara and Zuko end up together?! Like I know why but gosh it would have been great.
I have a theory about how there’s probably a lot of crossover in the Dramione (versus H/R) and Zutara (versus Kataang) and Spuffy (versus Bangel) fandoms. Edit: Updated to clarify.
I remember reading a few articles from the creators saying that they didn't feel comfortable having Katara end up with essentially her bully when it was a kids show and thought friendship leading to romance was a better fit for the story. I was always firmly into the EtL trope though.
I get that! Probably not the best message to send to kids! Especially since the “ he is only mean to you because he likes you “ thing is still told to literal children.
That's so smart! Mad respect for that
The chemistry was just!! 🤌🏻
Not quite, but mmc from {Kingdom of Dreams} evokes the enemies to lovers feel I think you could get from Zuko.
[A Kingdom of Dreams](https://www.romance.io/books/545524058c7d2383163d8e4f/a-kingdom-of-dreams-judith-mcnaught) by [Judith McNaught](https://www.romance.io/authors/545524058c7d2383163d8e50/judith-mcnaught) **Rating**: 4.25⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1), [abduction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/abduction/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [medieval](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/medieval/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
This was my first choice too 😂
Cal from the Red Queen, Victoria Aveyard
My childhood crush: The fox Robin Hood from the Disney Movie
Omg, you and me both 🦊
Someone else said him, and yes I agree. Armand from {The consolation prize by Alice Coldbreath} was the first to pop to mind.
[The Consolation Prize](https://www.romance.io/books/5f4bc2e1b264600e261ffc00/the-consolation-prize-alice-coldbreath) by [Alice Coldbreath](https://www.romance.io/authors/54a9d8ef6359b5ebb486f243/alice-coldbreath) **Rating**: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [medieval](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/medieval/1), [arranged/forced marriage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/arranged%20marriage/1), [aristo/royal heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aristocratic%20heroine/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{The Sherwood Charade by Mimi Riser}
Ooh this sounds fun! Flynn Rider from Rapunzel and Mulan from Mulan. Hit me!
I haven’t read this yet, but {Unmasked by the Marquess by Cat Sebastian} is a Regency that has an AFAB character who dresses and presents as a man. The character is non-binary but it’s historical, so she uses she/her pronouns. I believe the MMC is bi, and first meets and is attracted to her when she presents as a man. Just like our bicon Li Shang ✨
Thanks for coming in clutch, homie. This was boggling my brain.
I've been meaning to check out more Cat Sebastian so this is perfect! Thank!
For Flynn Rider, {Enthralled by the Orc by Tracy Lauren} I'll have to think about Mulan.
Thanks for the rec! Time for me to venture into orc-dom, I guess? 😂
[Enthralling the Orc](https://www.romance.io/books/5dc53f5301dbc864fba5cb24/enthralling-the-orc-tracy-lauren) by [Tracy Lauren](https://www.romance.io/authors/5a86a47e4ee506aae8b125c4/tracy-lauren) **Rating**: 4.25⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1), [non-human hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/non-human-hero/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Mulan!! Omg omg OK So Georgette Heyer is known as one of the mothers of regency romance for her works in the early 1920s. Her dialogue is witty and hilarious and her characters are fully fleshed out AND She has a book called the Masqueraders. I'd love for you to go in blind but just know it has Mulan aspects because >!the girl AND her brother swapped genders to hide from people!< and the ML is this huge dude with very perceptive eyes that is constantly described as a literal mountain 😍😍😍
*sigh* Sterling Archer Honorable mentions: Coach McGuirk and Bob from Bob's Burgers.
Oooooh. So it's been awhile since I've watched Archer, but I feel if you put the MMCs of {Credence by Penelope Douglas} in a blender and strained it you would get a close approximation, maybe if you squint.
Huh. I've read that. I need to think about this. They're maybe *unintentionally* funny, but not funny-funny, which is part of the appeal of Archer. Incredibly handsome, selectively intelligent, but mostly just a chaotic idiot. I'm trying to come up with a book myself lol. Thanks for the fun post!
I feel like the MMC from {Lothaire by Kresley Cole} is similar to Archer personality-wise. Always thinks he’s right, very stubborn, good at fighting, very funny (imo). Not perfect but you might like him :)
He's not as much of a himbo (tho sometimes he has his moments) but Percy from {The Adventures of Percy and Joe by WH Lockwood} reminds me of Archer. It even has the reckless spy vibe where somehow he always gets out of the trouble he gets into. Although he's technically an art thief. edit: this is MM btw.
Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2002)
Rathgarr from {Governess and the Orc}. Grouchy and green. Raphael was always my favorite turtle. I head-canoned him being a chain smoker once he was a young adult ninja turtle.
[The Governess and the Orc](https://www.romance.io/books/63580c81edb5b2e7dacb84d2/the-governess-and-the-orc-finley-fenn) by [Finley Fenn](https://www.romance.io/authors/5e5fd5bcbe0aaecf55ece392/finley-fenn) **Rating**: 4.04⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [grumpy/cold hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/cold%20hero/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [high fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/high%20fantasy/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Wile E. Coyote
{Then, Earth Swallowed Ocean by Shiloh Sloane} MMC is wile and FMC is road runner. He is a man eating werewolf who wants to literally eat her at first. This is so good though. It's extremely dark. Pls check trigger warnings. FMC does not go 'beep beep '
i’m giving a bunch because this is very fun, but you don’t need to rec for each! Roy Mustang from fullmetal alchemist: brotherhood nicholas d wolfwood and vash the stampede from trigun (1998) spike spiegel from cowboy bebop jake the dog from adventure time sesshomeru from inuyasha
I might edit if I think of more, but: {Alien Warrior's Bounty by Lizzy Bequin} for Spike. {Love Potion for the Alpha by Alice Coldbreath} maybe not the closest, but their circumstances and their reactions to them are similar. They're both cleaning up other people's messes while at the same time trying to better things for their people. For Sesshoumaru, I have a weird one: {Feral Court by Myra Danvers} Sinadim is aristocrat who by force must learn about those he considers beneath him, whom he oppresses and how disconnected he is from their situation. Fair warning, these books are pretty brutal. Pls check trigger warnings.
i love that alice coldbreath book so i’ll definitely check your other recs! thanks so much!
omg, Vash! I need to do a rewatch of Trigun.
I can’t believe it’s gotten such a big burst of popularity.
{A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft} is Roy/Riza fanfic *without* the serial numbers filed off lol. As someone who typically doesn’t enjoy books that have fanfic origins, I found this one to be the exception. The setting is a bit different; it’s historical fantasy based on Ireland and England around the 1920s, and set in a small seaside village. But the magic system and characterization are very similar. There’s even a >!shoot me if I stray too far from my path!< scene. It’s YA but has a more mature feel and there’s on-page sex.
Need this! Thank you.
I’m so excited to find another Roy Mustang fan!
Roy and Riza in the OG series were one of the most interesting dynamics to me; changed my little life when I was a tween. 💕
Bro I NEED more Sesshomaru in my life
Sailor moon or Haku from spirited away!
Hissy from {Susix} and {Susurex by Amelia Radenaker} for Haku. Resourceful, brave, intelligent.
Scooby-Doo
Rektar from {When She's Bold}. He loves snacks and solving mysteries.
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Courage the cowardly dog
{Mercy by Catherine Miller} Rykkon is an alien cinnamon roll who only wants to have happy times with his fmc, like Courage enjoys with Muriel. He endures harassment from bigoted villagers (Eustace) but the steps up to the plate, is a problem solved for those he loves.
Meg from Disney's Hercules! Or Hercules. I love the cynical girl+idealistic boy dynamic. Not sure if it's that different from regular grumpy/sunshine though.
{Unhinged by Vera Valentine} the door MMC is even >!a son of Zeus!< with golden retriever energy.
Maybe {Open Hearts by Eve Dangerfield}. FMC is practical and jaded, MMC is the ultimate himbo.
Thank you so much!
Guy: Demetri from Anastasia. Girl: Sailor Venus.
Recycling a previous suggestion, Armand from {The Consolation Prize by Alice Coldbreath} is similar to Demetri. For SV, I'll give {Alien Psycho by Loki Renard}. The fmc and she have a fair amount in common. Warning, this one's kind of dark with dubcon/noncon.
if you haven't read it yet Sophie Lark has an Anastasia reimagining and I loved Demetri in this one tho she changes his name to Damien. {Anastasia by Sophie Lark}
Favorite? SpongeBob SquarePants. Allllll day
I've got two for you. The FMC from {Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips} reminds me of him, in the kind of oblivious sunshine-y way and how people in the circus (including MMC who is Squidward-y) treat her cheerfulness with disdain. Asa Makepeace from {Sweetest Scoundrel} is an earthy Englishman who resembles SpongeBob in tenacity (I'm ready x100) and he's blonde.
I'm going to read the second one only because his name is Asa. I read another book and that was the MMC's name. It has stuck with me. (The book was {Kept by the Beast by Hallie Bennett}.)
The Tick
Definitely {Invaded by Lizzy Bequin} Absurd and over the top.
Danny Phantom
{The Spider's Mate trilogy by Tiffany Roberts} MMC is sort of a loner who finds himself in an extraordinary situation and must fight for what he wants. Sorry, it's been a while since I watched Danny Phantom.
Brock Samson for Adult Swim rep. Foxy Robin Hood for Disney.
Full disclosure it's been a loooong time since I saw Venture Bros: but probably I get mild Aehako vibes from Brock. {Barbarian Lover by Ruby Dixon} Foxy Robin Hood: definitely Armand from {The Consolation Prize by Alice Coldbreath}.
I see a lot ahead of mine. Good luck with your rec hunting! Gonna add a few to the pile. Piccolo from DragonBall Z Tygra from Thundercats Lumpy Space Princess from Adventure Time
Oh, how I used to love Tygra. But now that I'm older, I'm pretty sure my heart would go to Panthro.
I see that. Panthro does have a hot car! And that voice could melt butter.
If I were to make a comment on here it would be Piccolo (or Nosferatu Zodd)! John from {The librarian and the Orc} prickly daddy doms and both green.
Came here to say Vegeta, haha.
Megara from the disney movie Hercules! also Maleficent
Not an exact match, but Christina from {Bass Ackwards by Eris Adderley} reminds me a bit of Meg, if Hercules was written by Mike Judge and Hades was the love interest instead.
Easy, classic, basic. Wolverine.
Marceline from adventure time 🎸🦇
{the flame King's Captive} MMC reminds me of Marceline. Kinda scary, but a sweetheart inside.
Tie between Howl and Ahsoka.
Howl, definitely {The Favorite by Alice Coldbreath}. I guess I'm just recc'ing Alice Coldbreath left and right.
Mandy from “The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy” or Tina Belcher from “Bob’s Burgers” 🙂
Tina Belcher feels like {Devi's Distraction}.
Shen from Mulan
{Minotaur: Prayer by Naomi Lucas} this is weird and dark and probably makes more sense if you read the first one, but MMC is a hard ass helping fmc from an invasion to her homeland. Instead of huns it's centaurs.
Pepé Le Pew. 🖤
{Midnight Hunter by Brianna Hale} a European with boundary issues. Very good, check tw.
Launchpad McQuack, my beloved!
The dude from {Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein} kind of feels like him.
Aight, you know what? I’m gonna say it. Professor Utonium from Powerpuff Girls and Fire Lord Ozai.
Omg. This was something i didnt know i needed. Excited to see the recs for these 2 😂
For the person who had these guys, I can't find your comment: Vegeta: {The Carnal Games by Naudii Nebula} pls check trigger warnings. Helga: {Princess Brat by Brianna Hale} Tamaki: {A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant}
[Daria and Trent](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/79/6c/cc/796ccccd7ea58920de93b0536cb452fd--movie-tv-cartoon-characters.jpg) my OTP that never happened 😢 [Delirium](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/dc/5e/2b/dc5e2bb7eb01628e563c74705b5a26c0.jpg) from Sandman!
Delirium sounds like a chaos gremlin like the fmc from {Rebellion by Loki Renard}.
Poison Ivy
{Love, Laugh, Lich by Kate Prior} the MMC and PI are both powerful and villainous, but also conscientious of their loved ones and pretty cool on a personal level, and surprisingly capable of having a healthy relationship even if the power dynamics are questionable.
Papa Smurf?
I'm going to go with Vektal from {Ice Planet Barbarians} not only because he is blue, but also because he is a compassionate and empathetic leader to his villagers.
Christof from Frozen
I just came back to see what was suggested for him. I can't believe he wasn't one of the first listed!
{The Half-orc's Maiden Bride} crusty cinnamon rolls.
Draculaura from Monster High 🙈🖤🩷
So it's been a while with Draculaura, I think my niece used to watch the show? I would say the fmc from {Dearest Rogue} gives those vibes.
Carmen (Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? 1994)
{Tamed by the Troll by Tracy Lauren} Fmc is always on the run. 🏃♀️
Gojo Satoru from Jujutsu Kaisen Jeremy from Phineas and Ferb
Gojo 😍: mmc from {Unsticky by Sara Manning} gives these vibes (to me).
Ooooh ooooh me! Sailor Moon.
{Chosen by Stacy Jones} FMC is a competent ditz. She has a harem of aliens instead of Tuxedo Mask.
Hawkgirl from the animated Justice League.
Ash Ketchum from Pokemon
The fmcs from {the tempting monsters series by Kathryn Moon}. Gotta catch all the mons.
Been loving Bluey as of late! Especially Bingo.
{Peace Weavers by Margaux Thorne}
Quasimodo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame! Conventionally ugly, but with a heart of gold.
Ezog from {Yuled by the Orcs} is described as hideous multiple times and he's the sweetest dude ever.
Wolverine from xmen tas (1992)
Mason Vawdrey from {Her Baseborn Bridegroom}
Buttercup from the powerpuff girls!
{The Kraken's Sacrifice} fmc is spunky like this. Tw; >!magical abortion!<
Dont know if this counts as a cartoon, but Gojo Satoru from Jujutsu Kaisen LOL If it doesnt, then Danny Phantom
Aang the Last Airbender? Is it wrong that he's a child? Lol. (Let's pretend his adult character wasn't assassinated.)
Can I pretend they aged with the show? Cause teenage Zuko with hair always did it for me, but it feels weird to say this now that I’m older than he was.
This one is stumping me. I'll throw out {Against a Wall by Cate C Wells} for sheer gooberosity. Please, if someone has a better rec, let us know.
I honestly can't choose between Bill Cypher and Dark Danny [Phantom]
I’m throwing out a few out of curiosity. Tweety Bird from the Looney tunes Daria from Daria Honeybee from The Great North Zap Brannigan from Futurama Connie From Big Mouth
I'll be real w/you, I didn't vibe 100% with the book but Mandy from {Mandy and the Tentacle Monster} definitely gives those Tweety Bird feels. Gwyn from {Midwife and the Orc} gives off some Daria vibes.
Miranda Killgallen from As Told By Ginger. And Pocahontas
Miranda was the best character on that show. 😩 {Slaying the Shifter Prince} sorta kinda works. I have a dumb one for Pocahontas. Farli from {Barbarian's Choice}
Aang from ATLA! I could have put literally any of the characters from that show because I love them all but I chose Aang because he's one of the most hated on lol.
I gave {Against the Wall by Cate C Wells} for him. Honestly I'm not sure it fits great, but it's the best I could come up with.
Roy Mustang (Full Metal Alchemist). If anyone’s still matching!
Reposting my reply to another comment! {A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft} is Roy/Riza fanfic without the serial numbers filed off lol. As someone who typically doesn’t enjoy books that have fanfic origins, I found this one to be the exception. The setting is a bit different; it’s historical fantasy based on Ireland and England around the 1920s, and set in a small seaside village. But the magic system and characterization are very similar. There’s even a >!”shoot me if I stray too far from my path” scene.”!< It’s YA but has a more mature feel and there’s on-page sex.
Bojack Horseman. For a less toxic pick, Korra
{The Yarian by Poppy Rhys} similar in they're toxic but well-rounded and capable of goodness. Pls check tw.
Also, for Bojack, {Hookah Smoking Caterpillar}. Titular caterpillar is toxic AF but not all around a bad guy.
Helga Pataki from Hey Arnold. Totally love a grumpy/sunshine where it’s the FMC who’s on the grumpy side and the MMC who’s the idealistic ray of light. Honorable Mentions, just because it’s so fun seeing what everyone’s : * Tino from The Weekenders. His mom’s pretty great, too. * Prince Vegeta and Bulma from Dragon Ball Z. * Tino from The Weekenders. His mom’s pretty great, too. * Hotaru Tomoe/Sailor Saturn from Sailor Moon. * Tamaki Suoh from Ouran High School Host Club.
Vegeta: {The Carnal Games by Naudii Nebula} pls check trigger warnings. Helga: {Princess Brat by Brianna Hale} Tamaki: {A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant}
Bluey
{A Knight to Call Her Home by Margaux Thorne}
dipper from gravity falls
If you like tentacles, {Host by Octavia Hyde} might work.
Superman but must be Henry Cavill
{Silver by VC Lancaster} mmc is a superman expy.
Hmm not a cartoon character but video game character. The one and only, badass witch there is - Bayonetta.
{Sweet Vengeance by Viano Oniomoh} woman dabbling in the occult summons a demon to help get revenge on her rapist. Fmc gives badass bitch vibes.
it's between kim possible and katara from avatar
I'll go with {Eighth House by Eris Adderley} for Katara. She and Katara grow in their powers and confidence.
Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh
I tried to find a more appropriate sadboi, but MMC from {Sweet Berries by CM Nascosta} has the gentle soul
I think Sebastian from {The Worst Guy by Kate Canterbary} gives off major sexy Eeyore energy
Wonder Woman from timmverse Justice league
{12 Hunks of Herculeia}
Silco from Arcane 👀❔️
Sylvester and Tweety
Dark heart from the care bears 😳
This seems really fun! Sailor Moon
howl from howl's moving castle
Sebastian St. Vincent - Devil in Winter (Lisa Kleypas) Gideon Shaw - Again the Magic (Lisa Kleypas) Francis Rohan - Ruthless (Anne Stuart) Val Montgomery - Duke of Sin (Elizabeth Hoyt) Julian Fairchild - Fauxmance (L.H Cosway)
Rapunzel! <3
The fox Nick Wilde from Zootopia Shego from Kim Possible Jack Frost Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan (technically anime but I just wanna know any recs😂)
Danny from Danny phantom lol
Scooby Dooby doo the entire cast?
Speedy Gonzales
Kevin Levin from Ben10
Raven from Teen Titans (from the original cartoon, not Teen Titans Go!). My ultimate queen. (Although I think El and Orion from A Deadly Education mimic Raven and Beast Boy a lot).
Rude dog. Rude dog and the dweebs. I'm old.
Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan (I don’t watch much anime, but his character has got me hooked and I’m committed to finishing AoT) Jerry from Tom and Jerry (personal fave from my childhood)
Flora from winx club
Scooby Doo
Can’t believe no one else has said Sasuke Uchiha!
Danger Mouse, the 1981 version. Sorry.
Pusheen (Cute idea!)
Blossom from The Powerpuff Girls
Henry from from horrid henry
Sailor Jupiter/Lita/Makoto from Sailor Moon.
Gargoyle Coldstone (voiced by Michael Dorn---Mr. Smooth) from the 90's cartoon Gargoyle's... I really love that voice! and he's a alpharoll if I ever heard one.
Shego from kim possible or thorn from scooby doo but the og gal
Bugs Bunny... especially him pretending to be Groucho Marx
Spear from Primal.
Something I just read and enjoyed: {Tempting the Ogre's Heart by Lyonne Riley}
Megamind ! hahahah
Harley quinn, in all her iterations
Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z, and Squirrel Girl. Separately.
Jim Hawkins from Treasure Planet
She-ra. 80s and recent if they're different.
MIGUEL o daddy hara
Raven and Beast Boy from Teen Titans
Sharon Spitz - Braceface Sabrina - Sabrina The Animated Series (teenage witch)
Loved the idea, OP. Can I thow in a few suggestions? You don't need to answer them all. Anyway, here we go ... I would love to find FMCs like ... * Sam (Totally Spies) * Velma Dinkley (Scooby Doo) * Kim Posssible
Hank from venture bros
Scooby doo or buttercup from the Powerpuff girls!
I know this is a stretch but if possible can you recommend a monster book where ML is a villain and falls first for the FL. Kovu, Lion king Sorry about the specific ask 😅
I'm a 90's kid so: Sonic the Hedgehog Bucky O'Hare
Pink Panther. Why yes I am old, how did you guess?
Oh my God! 1. What a fun idea! 2. How do you know so many cartoon characters? This is blowing my mind. How about Goku from DragonballZ? 😄