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best boy
What does best boy mean?
The male counterpart to best girl: the male character a fan considers the best in a series. As with best girl, the character's sex is largely aesthetic and it functions as 'best overall'.
"Everyone agrees the dog is best boy this season."
Origin
English anime-fandom coinage, modelled on 'best girl'.
Frequently asked questions
What does best boy mean?
It's a fan's pick for the best male character in a series, the male counterpart to 'best girl'.
Does best boy have to be male or human?
Not strictly; the label is mostly aesthetic and often just means 'best overall', so it can even go to a pet or non-human character.
Where does the term come from?
It's an English anime-fandom coinage modelled on the earlier 'best girl'.
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