What does Bishojo and Bijin mean?

Bishōjo ( ⁇ Λ) and Bijin ( ⁇ ⁇ ) are descriptions of the external attractiveness and beauty of female characters in anime and manga, and the age of such characters may vary depending on the context and genre of the work.

Bishojo (Bishōjo, ⁇ Λ) is a Japanese term that literally translates to "beautiful girl" or "magical girl". The term is used to describe young female characters from anime, manga, video games, and Japanese pop culture. Bishojo are noted for their youth, attractive appearance, and often cute anime-like facial and body features. They can have various characteristics, such as large eyes, delicate facial features, long hair, and often a distinct style of clothing that emphasizes their femininity. Bishojo are popular characters in anime, manga, and video games, especially in the genres of romance, school life, fantasy, magic, science fiction, and others. Their appeal and youth resonate with a wide audience, particularly among teenagers and sometimes adult fans of anime and manga. Usually, in works with a more childish or fantastic theme, the term "bishōjo" is used more, while in works for a more mature audience, you can find the term "bijin", which also means "beautiful woman".

In anime and manga, the term "Bijin" ( ⁇ ⁇ ) is used to describe a beautiful woman or girl. The word literally translates to "beauty" or "beautiful woman" and is often used to emphasize the attractiveness and elegance of female characters. Bijin is a more mature version of bishojo, and the term is usually applied to female characters who possess appeal and a harmonious face and body. They can have expressive facial features, beautiful eyes, an attractive posture and, in general, look more "mature" and "elegant" compared to younger characters. The term bijin can be applied to characters in a variety of genres, including romance, drama, history, fantasy, mystery, and more. Such characters can play different roles in the plot, and their beauty can be one of the key characteristics that attracts the attention of viewers or readers.

Age of bisijo characters can range from 12-13 years (school age) to middle age from 17 to 20 years. These are usually characters who represent the older years of school or student life. Age of bijin characters ranges from 20 years to old age. Maturity and beauty play the main role. Bijin can be represented in different professions, positions or roles, and it can be both main characters and side characters, depending on the plot and genre of the work. It is worth noting that there is a wide range of characters in anime and manga, and each of them has its own unique characteristics, including age, features, character and role in the plot. Beauty and age are just one aspect of creating interesting and diverse characters in the world of anime and manga.