oh you know sunday has a SHIT TON of religious trauma that left him with a gigantic sister complex as a coping mechanism, he is your therapist sweetest case study and someone so broken i dont see him in any kind of relationship until late adulthood
@@ludwigrockott4755 I think Gallagher ins't literally 13 years old... The tarot card number 13 is death, destruction, and after that scene we saw him "murder" Sunday. Plus he is an enigmata, he could lie about anything. ;)
My Trailblazer got a message from Dan Heng this morning, asking if I slept well or if I had any nightmares. So random but so sweet. I get why he's your nr 1. The writers found the perfect combination of outwardly stoic and secretly caring to hook and reel us in.
I love how incredibly grounded your arguments are! Not just "he is hot and in a bathtub" , but with actual thought put into it. Also "I don't care how old they are, they are child-shaped" is just perfect!
Love seeing Gallagher high on the list, fell for him the moment I seen his leaks because I have a thing for older men . He's an underrated pick in my opinion, he'd be the one to hold your hand when you're opening up your emotions because as lowkey as he is, he'll be the most caring. This might just be me headcannoning.... because we'll never see Gallagher again T_T
@@Leein3DONT SAY THAT WITHOUT CONTEXT 😭 He used the number “13” as a metaphor/reference but I won’t speak ab anything further to prevent spoiling tree
Idk if this is a spoiler but just in case, 2.1 spoiler: Dr. Ratio told Aventurine to stay alive and that cemented my love for him lol. Ever since he said "Even a life marked by failure is a life worth living" i got so positively affected and he's the type of guy i wouldnt be able to stop myself from falling in love with, so he's no. 1 in my heart
Boothill and Argenti being so low, hurts me on a spiritual level. They're both so fun in different ways and, honestly, with how much each of them has been through? It's amazing either of them can still smile. Also, yes, Argenti's language is flowery but I don't think I could ever get tired of it. Truth be told, I wouldn't be able to handle his sincerity in his compliments. He's so Genuine, I think I'd have to die. About Sunday, I'm into him like that, but I do love his devotion to Robin. Well, let's be real, he's a familial yandere or he's dangerously towing the line. He wants to protect the person closest to him, which would include his SO I'm sure. It's just that Robin would come first. I love Sampo, it feels like I'm in the minority that does, lmao. I'm fine with that though. Also, I think being his partner in crime would be fun! Like you know it would last, but it'd be fun while it did!
Also cmiiw, but Dr Ratio doesn't even have a superiority complex, no? He certainly comes off as condescending but I don't think he's ever thought of himself as better than other people. 🤔 He just loathes "geniuses" and their complacency (as well as perceptions of commonfolks towards them), and willful ignorance.
@@kiel127 Yeah a lot of his superiority is also an act to cover up his self deprecation. The things he hates most is willful ignorance and when people don't want to better themselves (Which can usually be tied to willful ignorance). I just don't really care to go around to people and cry "Mischaracterization" on every video that gets Ratio wrong because if I did I wouldn't have time in the day to do literally anything else. 😅
@@WelfareWaifu exactly this, a lot of people don't understand how ratio works, i get that he may not be someone cup of tea, but the mischaracterization the man gets is....insane.
Ratio at the very bottom hurts me, but completely understandable. He's rough around the edges but a good man once you get to know him. He's my HSR husbando for a reason. I think this speaks to the men of HSR being really good in general since i know people who would rank any of them as number one, and yours is a good, good pick.
11:40 about Jing Yuan, because I can't. You know... he's raising a child that isn't his? And that child loves him more than anything and doesn't complain about the lack of attention? So believe me, if Jing Yuan was in love with you, he'd give you his heart on a golden platter. 13:05 about Aventurine. He's a character who needs commitment. He needs to be shown that he no longer has to fight for survival, now he can focus on the relationship. This is a person you have to work with, probably with therapist. But this is totally the type of person who, once he loves you, will spoil you and give his life for you.
3:24 His name is actually Veritas Ratio 💀 I can get why you rated him so low but I personally love the idea of him wanting for everyone to be better essentially, it's pretty endearing.
Yeah... But very unlikely... Being General is a huge responsibility and sacrifice. I'm not in the military but I grew up around military veterans. Military service members spend a lot of time away from their families. Sometimes they also have to make decisions like order a solder to his/her death in order to save lives.
I think there's some mischaracterization/misinterpretations of character traits here. Could be due to not being up to date with the full lore.... Hope you make another when you learn more about them rather than just their surface level personalities and tropes you believe they embody. ☺️ /pos
Yeah cmiiw but I think Dr. Ratio doesn't have a superiority complex. He can be condescending, for sure, but he never thinks of himself as better than everyone else.
So many things about this video actually made me so happy. Firstly, the fact that you considered putting the kids into an Untouchable rank is an immediate green flag, coming from someone who gets extremely uncomfortable when Yanqing is sexualized in any way. Second, the fact that you genuinely looked into their characters and didn’t water them down to your everyday puddle is satisfying; it really isn’t often I see people not mischaracterize characters I like. Thirdly, your voice is ticking my brain lmao
Brother you understand the Luka appeal, I feel so seen 😭 Have I found my people, at long last? (he’s such a wise, noble soul but he’s still such a fucking idiot- he’s so dreamy I love him sm, my precious puppy of a husband ueueueue)
YES hes my fav luka is so underrated bro 😭😭 luminary wardance was so great for me i liked seeing them lean into his insecurities and him overcoming it he’s just so warm 🥲
Aventurine is mine biggest confusion in whole hsr.... I have his acrylic stand, i even saved 240 pulls for his first banner, but honestly I ABSOLUTELY agree with you. He is very charming indeed, but he isn't that type of person who would catch me at all... Like I would go absolutely for someone as Ratio or Welt. I don't even remember how i started fangirling for him... Like 50% of Aven fans in my experience randomly fell in love with him. 😭
For me, as a gay man, Boothill and Gallagher are the only ones I see as men i'd ride in HSR. They're both the epitome of a classic positive manly man. I like them looks and personality-wise. Luca is getting there but his aura is giving younger brother for now which puts it off. Luca's ancestor thoooooo... hooo!!
First of all, your model is so pretty and I love the way it moves! Whoever made the model truly outdid themselves! I have to agree with most of this list, especially Luka. I didn't really see the appeal for him even after his story event quest, and I kept losing all my 50/50 to him so I kinda had it out for him. However, the War Dance event made me fall hard for him and it makes me feel bad for sleeping on him because he's such a sweetie. Fully agree on your stance with Dan Heng, he too is the reason I caved and finally played the game. Kinda disappointed Mr Reca isn't on this list, even tho he isn't playable I would have loved to see where he'd place
At first I was a little shocked with how characters like our favorite general was placed but then the more you talked about it I can’t help but agree, and I was thinking “who is number 1” by the end and when it was my man I couldn’t help but smile, this was a good list in my opinion even if I disagree on some
13:13 is very true 😅 I love Aventurine don’t get me wrong, his flashy design just caught my eye immediately. But as a partner? No thanks, pass. He would be the kind of partner who‘d come home and tell you that you‘ll have to move out because he gambled everything away. Yes even with his luck 😶 And I just wanna go to bed at night knowing my partner comes home without causing us huge trouble.
this video was fun to watch!! even though your bottom three men were actually my top three men 😭😭😭 i enjoy hearing your reasoning! and the luka and arlan appreciation ❤️❤️
Nooo, seeing your thumbnail, I thought I finally found another Veritas appreciator 😭 At least there's some Luka love! It's so hard to find people who genuinely appreciate him. And redhead?? Someone else who likes redheads??? Unbelievable. HSR men for me are mostly platonic, but yeah here's my top five. Veritas Ratio is the only one that's romantically inclined. (Mild spoilers for anyone who hasn't gotten to the Yaoqing Trio) 1. Dr. Veritas Ratio (Not platonic whatsoever omg I wanna give him a hug, the poor man needs it) 2. Aventurine He's the closest character I've ever found to myself, water symbolism included. I share his bizarrely tragic good luck, and ugh, another character I'd want to hug 3. Dan Heng. He's a lot like my late lover, so he's kinda in a ranking on his own. But Dan Heng's such a sweet guy, and... if you haven't caught the pattern yet, I'd love to give him a hug. 4. Luka. He's such a sweet guy and I can relate to the survivor's guilt/desperation he's got going on. If Aventurine had the chance to be genuine with people, I feel like those two would get along. 5. Jiaoqiu. I haven't done the story yet, but from what I've heard, anyone so self-sacrificing and loving over everyone else is someone I adore. Yet another character that I feel is incredibly close to Aventurine. However, Jiaoqiu is more passively self-sacrificing, while Aventurine is constantly putting his life on the line. Anyway yeah, 1am ramblings. Great tier list! Only suggestion I'd give is maybe choosing a more readable font for the numbers. I struggled to discern what each meant.
Argenti, I can see being that guy that, everyone you speak to that's been on a date with him, says it was "probably the best date [they've] ever had". But just couldn't do that/deal with that EVERY day. Luka screams that guy people dated back in high school, that they just separated cuz of choosing different paths. And they look back on very fondly, maybe even get back together with him after seeing him at the high school reunion.
You know what? Despite my intense disagreement at Jing Yuan cause I am ✨delusional✨ and think he'd be the absolutely perfect partner once retired... I 100% agree with your top 3 and it's nice to finally see a relationship instead of thirst ranking. Gallagher is so captivating, but in such a humble way. He doesn't demand attention, but he has it anyways. And his (for hoyo standards) bear-ish vibe is so gdjvdjsns 😳 the slight scruff??? His deep, raspy voice?? (i use jp audio, dunno if eng matches) Also, I would date both Luka and Dan Heng in a heartbeat. Dan Heng was the reason why I started playing this game and he's such a sweet character, but also so fiercely protective and loyal. In the quest part after the War Dance when he went "but I'm not bound by your rules" and throws the spear???? GDJDVSJS I was swooning And LUKA??? That entire event made me fall in love with him all over. First his story quest back in Belebog leaving me sobbing with how sweet he is and now this event... Not to mention how he is so incredibly attractive and protective and cute and handsome and I bet he doesn't even notice. I love him to death, he is my absolute favourite best boy
Love the list! But as a heads up. I think Arlan is an adult, he's just short. Kind of how like Fu Xuan is short. I'm not entirely sure about that though.
Arlan is in his early 20s, he just looks like he hasn't hit puberty yet unfortunately. As much as I love and adore him, his model makes him look like a teen instead of a young adult
i used to be an aventurine hater (personality over looks). Then when his story first released, yeah no. Would. Same with Ratio. Started off with hate ended up with *cosmic profanity* The men in this game do be men'ing.
To be fair, you could've just put the boy beans on a new tier (cook them a meal and sent them to bed) 😆 Also put Gallagher in that tier since hes 13 hahahaha 😂
I completely agree with you. My own top three are (from 1-3) Dan Heng,Aventurine and Ratio. But that’s not considering the last two as an actual partner. Dan Heng would be a great partner through and through; He’s someone you would want in your life,and you know he’d actually treat you right. Sure,he’s a little more on the closed off side,but he tries (even in-game you see him opening up more as time goes on). He’s sweet and caring,he would never do anything you wouldn’t want. In the sexual way he’s probably never touched a woman (or,a man for that matter) that way,but we’ve all been there before; It’s never too late to get more experienced. Aventurine is someone you would consider more of a friend,and a chaotic one at that. As you said,he’s more like someone you’d want to spend a night with,just hanging out in a bar/casino,etc. Aventurine is not really someone you’d consider in a romantic sense; The relationship just wouldn’t last too long with his line of work,the adventurous (No,this is not a pun) and risky way he lives his life. He wouldn’t probably cheat on you because he was drunk and come home saying something like: “Babe,it was nothing! I still love you more than anyone!” He wouldn’t exactly do it on purpose, but you know how it goes. Sure,he’s traumatised as heck,but you wouldn’t really know that until you get under his quartzite bravado. And Ratio… he’s just there. He’d hit you with a book if you would do as much as just say a word to him. P.S: I might be a bit biased,but I tried to tone down the bias as much as I could LMAO. P.P.S: I like your vibe very much. I think I’ll subscribe.
As someone who has been playing for a while now, here are my thoughts: 16: As great as he looks... i don't disagree with the placement. He's way too condescending. 15: Not happy with this, i do love boothill, but I understand the reasoning. 14: Argenti... i don't see the appeal. My gripe comes from having to fight him multiple times. He looks amazing, yes, and his battle theme is nice... i just hate dealing with him and his shield friends... 13: Moze's not exactly the most interesting to me, his outfit needs work. 12: Gepard is kinda basic, don't blame you for that. It's a safe choice, but we've seen the blond knight enough times. 11: Blade... i understand the intention, but he feels dull, pun intended. It works as a foil to his fellow Stellaron Hunters, but i'm not a fan. The whole death motif is interesting at least... 10: God i hate this man with a burning passion! From the moment we met until now, i've never trusted him. He's not loyal to anything or anyone, fitting for a Masked Fool. 9: Luocha's a pretty man with a lot of secrets. I'm a bit more on the fence with him, though... 8: Welt is a good father figure, he's always ready to listen and even help out when need be. Also, nothing wrong with a man in glasses. 7: Sunday... I do think his design is nice and I can't wait for him to be playable, but considering everything that happens later on in the plot, i'm conflicted. 6: Jing Yuan is smart, but his decision making skills leaves a lot to be desired. The fact that he's also practically worshipped as a god doesn't help, but he is at least humble about it. 5: i didn't initially like Jiao Qiu. Sure, he's a chef, and he's so good looking... but the very disarming smile with closed eyes threw me off a lot. Later on, however? I feel bad for suspecting him, due to certain events. 4: God i love this man. I don't usually even like thrill seekers, but Aventurine makes it feel like a simple game. He's quite charming, all the same. 3: Gallagher just hits different. He's got a charm about him that's also quite comforting. Also, love that he can bartend too. 2: Luka is amazing. He's driven, really sweet with kids too. And though he might fall into that shonen protagonist vibe, that adds to his charm. He's a certified himbo. 1: Dan Heng's just this interesting character, and knowing him from the start makes it all the better. He's smart, considerate, and awesome in his own way.
For argenti, I completely understand but I found argenti to be quite a funny guy especially in his quest where we meet him and see his interaction with an IPC male NPC, haha this honestly makes me ship them together. Because they’re interactions honestly makes them look like a couple, probably the only one where I didn’t skipped because I found myself smiling like an idiot.
That was such a good way to make a ranking, filled the void from not having time to have those types of convo with my sister lmaoooo Loved the quiet vibe and deep explanations for each, I don't even know if I agree with the ranking in itself, I just like the way you did it and the reasons you stated felt right. I'm curious what you would have had to say about Mr. Reca though
well ratio wont mind being last bc he wont fight in this kind of category knowing his personality but he is a lot more than you spoke about , hope after you see more stuff with him you will like him a little bit more, (to be honest im surprised you put someone as sunday and blade so much higher than him when he is much better man than them) outside that i think we all can agree jing yuan and dan heng are husband material, they deserve to be always on top, i respect your opinions but you still miss so much information about all of the characters thats the only reason im commenting so much, have a nice day and enjoy the rest of the game
Dan Heng as Number one. Totally agree.^^ I personally would have changed the ranking a bit. Some higher, some lower. But all in all..... First time watching one of your Videos as it got recommended to me and just had to subscribe to you as well. ^^ See you in the next Videos Comment Section. ^^
Dan heng is my favourite. and why i started the game after i saw imbibitor lunae online so i agree with him being first. March became my frenenemie after she stopped the dan heng kiss i mean oxygen share . 😂Sunday is second favourite
Yeeeeeees I was super happy to see Gallagher so high up on the list :D Fun fact, he has basically NO proper plushie available :( I've been searching and they did him just as poorly as Welt. They just don't translate well into the standard chibi style. :( I'm a huge fan of Moze though. :D Btw new viewer here, your VTuber model is gorgeous my goodness!! * - *
I really enjoy your realistic approach that doesnt entirely rely on hotness. While I would probably put Ratio higher and Luka lower, I love hearing your rationale as to why each character would be good (or not so good) in a healthy relationship. It's a very refreshing take.
“Steady Gallagher” made me laugh so much. Dude is the emanator of Enigmata, he is anything but steady and reliable. Also I made same list with my friends not so long ago, and it was 180 flip from that in this video (except Aventurine). Veritas is #1 I personally blame all fics about Severus Snape for this. Boothill #2 because he is genuinely nice guy behind that revenge and grief. He even had an adopted daughter at some point before his world was destroyed.
Okay boothill being that low is crazy now I need you to play the recent uh story patch with rappa cause that's crazy like ratio I understand cause he's a well d#*#[ a high mighty one but like come on lol
As someone who has both Gallagher and Boothill as #1s (for very different reasons), I'm conflicted. I'm happy 'cause not many people get Gallagher's appeal (there are so few fan arts of him, it hurts), but I'm also disappointed in Boothill being so low on the list. BUT I do think this is Hoyo's fault. To get more of Boothill's background you have to dig through the game like a madman, so not everyone knows about him. He's the kind of man that completely changed his own body, becoming an android, just so he could hunt down the NPC to take revenge for his beloved family. He had an adopted daughter. That man is A FATHER. His only purpose is avenging the people he loved so dearly. So YOU KNOW he would do anything for his partner. And while I agree that the shark teeth could be intimidating (or not ideal in an intimate setting), must I remind you he's an android and can most likely change parts about his body when and how he sees fit? lol Anyways... Just wanted to rant about Boothill. He's not everyone's cup of tea and you might dislike his look (which I won't say anything about, that's just personal preference), but I needed to bring more attention to his character. Also, I understand Dan Heng being on top... But I couldn't do it. I would have NO CONVERSATIONS with the man. He's so calm, collected and... quiet. I need someone that talks, that does something. All Dan Heng does is stay cooped up in his room. Actually, not even his room. He made the achieve room HIS BEDROOM. And that's why I think he would be a wonderful friend, but nothing more.
I was so shocked seeing the two greenest green flags that I’ve ever seen (JY and jiaoqiu; they fit into my type, don’t come at me) be lower that AVENTURINE. This man screams trust issues & trauma. Then I realised that you probably haven’t done penacony yet and doesn’t know his backstory… (That also explains how my guy sunday is so high; with all that knowledge about him from 2.2, I expected him to be way much lower)
Jing yuan is definitely my no.1. The man is so willing to put other's happiness before his own, you just know he'd do his very best to make you happy. Aventurine's backstory had me down soooo bad for him, so he's my number 2. Dan heng was the one who caught my eye when i initially heard about the game, he's reliable, smart and i just wish he'd show us more expressions since he has such a pretty smile. Dr. Ratio last is criminal though 😂. He's not my top 5 but he would be around middle of the list. You just know he's a softie on the inside, kinda tsundere like? Luka though.....i did not enjoy the event we had with him on the Luofu. The wardance just made me feel weird about him in the end and I guess he has the "too earnest" vibes that I'm not too big of a fan of.😅
Slight spoiler Misha is technically dead. He is made up of Mikhail Char Legwork aka The Watch Maker's memories and consciousness. He is a former Nameless and he also basically built Penacony . He wanted to pass on his powers and legacy before he died . So he uploaded his memories and consciousness to the dreamscape and created Misha. Misha was supposed to guide the Trailblazer through the process of getting the Harmony powers. And since he's kinda dead that also makes him untouchable. You know... necrophilia.. is a sin.
Misha is more a memory, than technically dead. Although, it would actually be more accurate to say he's closer to being like Gallagher than anything else.
You're so real for putting Ratio in last place, he has a beautiful visual design but I find him so damn annoying and condescending I cringe every time I see him on my screen
Omg, I absolutely adore this and defo agree with Jiaoqiu lmao, I love him and his story! (though he definitely wouldn’t be into me..😭) Would love for you to also rank the Honkai Impact guys, because I’m so down bad for them all 🫡 (only if you’re able to and like the game lol)
Oh, Sampo will be gone by morning, and you also might find your wallet filled with IOUs instead of bills...
….pffffft, well the things that bumped in the night better have bumped good LOL
@ShaSha-zq3my I love him because he's slimy. He's a funny little guy and I can't wait to learn more about his lore
@@ShaSha-zq3my That’s exactly why people like him. His slimy-ness and goofiness just makes his character fun. And his voice acting is top tier.
oh you know sunday has a SHIT TON of religious trauma that left him with a gigantic sister complex as a coping mechanism, he is your therapist sweetest case study and someone so broken i dont see him in any kind of relationship until late adulthood
Excluding the children made you instantly likeable.
Putting Jiaoqiu high on the list, and Dan Heng on the top, perfect. :)
I think you forgot that Gallagher is 13😅
@@ludwigrockott4755 I think Gallagher ins't literally 13 years old... The tarot card number 13 is death, destruction, and after that scene we saw him "murder" Sunday. Plus he is an enigmata, he could lie about anything. ;)
Came expecting a thirst ranking, stayed for a deep character analysis of realistic relationships. Incredible.
My Trailblazer got a message from Dan Heng this morning, asking if I slept well or if I had any nightmares. So random but so sweet. I get why he's your nr 1. The writers found the perfect combination of outwardly stoic and secretly caring to hook and reel us in.
I love how incredibly grounded your arguments are!
Not just "he is hot and in a bathtub" , but with actual thought put into it.
Also "I don't care how old they are, they are child-shaped" is just perfect!
Love seeing Gallagher high on the list, fell for him the moment I seen his leaks because I have a thing for older men . He's an underrated pick in my opinion, he'd be the one to hold your hand when you're opening up your emotions because as lowkey as he is, he'll be the most caring.
This might just be me headcannoning.... because we'll never see Gallagher again T_T
WAIT WHAT HAPPENS TO MY BOY GALLAGHER??? I need to do Penacony so bad LOL
he's not old, he's """13"""
@treejpgttv (context-free spoilers)
They sent him to Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary.
@@Leein3DONT SAY THAT WITHOUT CONTEXT 😭 He used the number “13” as a metaphor/reference but I won’t speak ab anything further to prevent spoiling tree
@@boothillceo that's why I put three quotation marks, to make sure people knew it wasn't really his age.
Idk if this is a spoiler but just in case, 2.1 spoiler:
Dr. Ratio told Aventurine to stay alive and that cemented my love for him lol. Ever since he said "Even a life marked by failure is a life worth living" i got so positively affected and he's the type of guy i wouldnt be able to stop myself from falling in love with, so he's no. 1 in my heart
their interactions did a lot to make him more likeable to me, for sure. I think their dynamic was one of my fav parts of that story.
Boothill and Argenti being so low, hurts me on a spiritual level. They're both so fun in different ways and, honestly, with how much each of them has been through? It's amazing either of them can still smile.
Also, yes, Argenti's language is flowery but I don't think I could ever get tired of it. Truth be told, I wouldn't be able to handle his sincerity in his compliments. He's so Genuine, I think I'd have to die.
About Sunday, I'm into him like that, but I do love his devotion to Robin. Well, let's be real, he's a familial yandere or he's dangerously towing the line. He wants to protect the person closest to him, which would include his SO I'm sure. It's just that Robin would come first.
I love Sampo, it feels like I'm in the minority that does, lmao. I'm fine with that though. Also, I think being his partner in crime would be fun! Like you know it would last, but it'd be fun while it did!
"You just feel like you're being quizzed and Who wants that?"
Me. I want that. I know I have a problem. Thank you.
Also cmiiw, but Dr Ratio doesn't even have a superiority complex, no? He certainly comes off as condescending but I don't think he's ever thought of himself as better than other people. 🤔 He just loathes "geniuses" and their complacency (as well as perceptions of commonfolks towards them), and willful ignorance.
@@kiel127 Yeah a lot of his superiority is also an act to cover up his self deprecation.
The things he hates most is willful ignorance and when people don't want to better themselves (Which can usually be tied to willful ignorance). I just don't really care to go around to people and cry "Mischaracterization" on every video that gets Ratio wrong because if I did I wouldn't have time in the day to do literally anything else. 😅
@@WelfareWaifu exactly this, a lot of people don't understand how ratio works, i get that he may not be someone cup of tea, but the mischaracterization the man gets is....insane.
That's so me fr
Like okay, tell me I'm bad at things and I'll do anything to be better for myself.
He's like a tough kind of motivation I need.
Ratio at the very bottom hurts me, but completely understandable. He's rough around the edges but a good man once you get to know him. He's my HSR husbando for a reason.
I think this speaks to the men of HSR being really good in general since i know people who would rank any of them as number one, and yours is a good, good pick.
It’s cuz he’s an ass 😂
11:40 about Jing Yuan, because I can't. You know... he's raising a child that isn't his? And that child loves him more than anything and doesn't complain about the lack of attention? So believe me, if Jing Yuan was in love with you, he'd give you his heart on a golden platter.
13:05 about Aventurine. He's a character who needs commitment. He needs to be shown that he no longer has to fight for survival, now he can focus on the relationship. This is a person you have to work with, probably with therapist. But this is totally the type of person who, once he loves you, will spoil you and give his life for you.
those are good arguments for aven I've never considered. I think you made him a bit more likeable to me, even if he's not for me.
3:24 His name is actually Veritas Ratio 💀
I can get why you rated him so low but I personally love the idea of him wanting for everyone to be better essentially, it's pretty endearing.
I saw Boothill at 15th and was like
it's the teeth isn't it..
and YOU SAID EXACTLY THAT LMAO-
i mean whats to say that jing yuan wont immediately resign his position to fu xuan once he got into a relationship im just sayin
…You know, I never thought about being so hot he quits my bad 🫠
Yeah... But very unlikely... Being General is a huge responsibility and sacrifice. I'm not in the military but I grew up around military veterans. Military service members spend a lot of time away from their families. Sometimes they also have to make decisions like order a solder to his/her death in order to save lives.
He had me until he rated ratio last
I think there's some mischaracterization/misinterpretations of character traits here.
Could be due to not being up to date with the full lore.... Hope you make another when you learn more about them rather than just their surface level personalities and tropes you believe they embody. ☺️ /pos
Yeah cmiiw but I think Dr. Ratio doesn't have a superiority complex. He can be condescending, for sure, but he never thinks of himself as better than everyone else.
5:58 this kinda made me chuckle cuz he IS supposed to be the shadow guard and be in the bg XDD
So many things about this video actually made me so happy.
Firstly, the fact that you considered putting the kids into an Untouchable rank is an immediate green flag, coming from someone who gets extremely uncomfortable when Yanqing is sexualized in any way.
Second, the fact that you genuinely looked into their characters and didn’t water them down to your everyday puddle is satisfying; it really isn’t often I see people not mischaracterize characters I like.
Thirdly, your voice is ticking my brain lmao
Brother you understand the Luka appeal, I feel so seen 😭
Have I found my people, at long last?
(he’s such a wise, noble soul but he’s still such a fucking idiot- he’s so dreamy I love him sm, my precious puppy of a husband ueueueue)
YES Luka is so wholesome 🩷🩷
YES hes my fav luka is so underrated bro 😭😭 luminary wardance was so great for me i liked seeing them lean into his insecurities and him overcoming it he’s just so warm 🥲
Aventurine is mine biggest confusion in whole hsr.... I have his acrylic stand, i even saved 240 pulls for his first banner, but honestly I ABSOLUTELY agree with you. He is very charming indeed, but he isn't that type of person who would catch me at all... Like I would go absolutely for someone as Ratio or Welt. I don't even remember how i started fangirling for him... Like 50% of Aven fans in my experience randomly fell in love with him. 😭
For me, as a gay man, Boothill and Gallagher are the only ones I see as men i'd ride in HSR. They're both the epitome of a classic positive manly man. I like them looks and personality-wise. Luca is getting there but his aura is giving younger brother for now which puts it off. Luca's ancestor thoooooo... hooo!!
It's refreshing to see someone give Luka the praise he deserves!!!
First of all, your model is so pretty and I love the way it moves! Whoever made the model truly outdid themselves! I have to agree with most of this list, especially Luka. I didn't really see the appeal for him even after his story event quest, and I kept losing all my 50/50 to him so I kinda had it out for him. However, the War Dance event made me fall hard for him and it makes me feel bad for sleeping on him because he's such a sweetie. Fully agree on your stance with Dan Heng, he too is the reason I caved and finally played the game. Kinda disappointed Mr Reca isn't on this list, even tho he isn't playable I would have loved to see where he'd place
At first I was a little shocked with how characters like our favorite general was placed but then the more you talked about it I can’t help but agree, and I was thinking “who is number 1” by the end and when it was my man I couldn’t help but smile, this was a good list in my opinion even if I disagree on some
I can't wait until Sugilite comes into the game...
13:13 is very true 😅 I love Aventurine don’t get me wrong, his flashy design just caught my eye immediately. But as a partner? No thanks, pass. He would be the kind of partner who‘d come home and tell you that you‘ll have to move out because he gambled everything away. Yes even with his luck 😶 And I just wanna go to bed at night knowing my partner comes home without causing us huge trouble.
Agreed.
Nah u didn't did the doctor that dirty😭😭😭😭
gepard blushes in his idle animation after singing. hes a cutie patutie
this video was fun to watch!! even though your bottom three men were actually my top three men 😭😭😭 i enjoy hearing your reasoning! and the luka and arlan appreciation ❤️❤️
DSAKL;GHAKLS;DGHA ranking these guys was actually so hard because they were all just like??? they're all hot for their own reasons LOL
This was such an enjoyable tier list to watch, I loved your presentation and calm voice.
I got HSR bc of Boothill (he has a certain charm to me idk)
Now I’m on the mission to collect every HSR long hair men
4:34 Bold of your part assuming that will be Boothill who will do "that job"
Nooo, seeing your thumbnail, I thought I finally found another Veritas appreciator 😭
At least there's some Luka love! It's so hard to find people who genuinely appreciate him. And redhead?? Someone else who likes redheads??? Unbelievable.
HSR men for me are mostly platonic, but yeah here's my top five. Veritas Ratio is the only one that's romantically inclined. (Mild spoilers for anyone who hasn't gotten to the Yaoqing Trio)
1. Dr. Veritas Ratio (Not platonic whatsoever omg I wanna give him a hug, the poor man needs it)
2. Aventurine He's the closest character I've ever found to myself, water symbolism included. I share his bizarrely tragic good luck, and ugh, another character I'd want to hug
3. Dan Heng. He's a lot like my late lover, so he's kinda in a ranking on his own. But Dan Heng's such a sweet guy, and... if you haven't caught the pattern yet, I'd love to give him a hug.
4. Luka. He's such a sweet guy and I can relate to the survivor's guilt/desperation he's got going on. If Aventurine had the chance to be genuine with people, I feel like those two would get along.
5. Jiaoqiu. I haven't done the story yet, but from what I've heard, anyone so self-sacrificing and loving over everyone else is someone I adore. Yet another character that I feel is incredibly close to Aventurine. However, Jiaoqiu is more passively self-sacrificing, while Aventurine is constantly putting his life on the line.
Anyway yeah, 1am ramblings. Great tier list! Only suggestion I'd give is maybe choosing a more readable font for the numbers. I struggled to discern what each meant.
Please play through penacony, some of your opinions on some of the characters may change, for better or worse
truly, especialy ratio
Arlan getting the worst treatment yet again lmao Short men can't catch a break
Argenti, I can see being that guy that, everyone you speak to that's been on a date with him, says it was "probably the best date [they've] ever had". But just couldn't do that/deal with that EVERY day.
Luka screams that guy people dated back in high school, that they just separated cuz of choosing different paths. And they look back on very fondly, maybe even get back together with him after seeing him at the high school reunion.
You know what? Despite my intense disagreement at Jing Yuan cause I am ✨delusional✨ and think he'd be the absolutely perfect partner once retired... I 100% agree with your top 3 and it's nice to finally see a relationship instead of thirst ranking.
Gallagher is so captivating, but in such a humble way. He doesn't demand attention, but he has it anyways. And his (for hoyo standards) bear-ish vibe is so gdjvdjsns 😳 the slight scruff??? His deep, raspy voice?? (i use jp audio, dunno if eng matches)
Also, I would date both Luka and Dan Heng in a heartbeat.
Dan Heng was the reason why I started playing this game and he's such a sweet character, but also so fiercely protective and loyal. In the quest part after the War Dance when he went "but I'm not bound by your rules" and throws the spear???? GDJDVSJS I was swooning
And LUKA??? That entire event made me fall in love with him all over. First his story quest back in Belebog leaving me sobbing with how sweet he is and now this event... Not to mention how he is so incredibly attractive and protective and cute and handsome and I bet he doesn't even notice. I love him to death, he is my absolute favourite best boy
1:35 fr They're just cuties
Love the list! But as a heads up. I think Arlan is an adult, he's just short. Kind of how like Fu Xuan is short.
I'm not entirely sure about that though.
Arlan is in his early 20s, he just looks like he hasn't hit puberty yet unfortunately. As much as I love and adore him, his model makes him look like a teen instead of a young adult
@@_soapsuds_ The curse of looking younger then you are aka showing your ID up to being 25 year old. Shortness just adds to it 🥲
i used to be an aventurine hater (personality over looks).
Then when his story first released, yeah no. Would.
Same with Ratio. Started off with hate ended up with *cosmic profanity*
The men in this game do be men'ing.
Yes yes, Personality is extremely important.
Dan Heng being number one TASTE.
Dan Heng being #1., 100% agreed lmaoo (i love him)
Tbf I'm the kind of person to get a toxic boyfriend and be perfectly happy as long as I can look at him so I really shouldn't be able to judge
he's so real for putting dan heng at number 1
Moze is my bae if you don't want him I can keep him. Jiaoqiu and Dan Heng is based though
To be fair, you could've just put the boy beans on a new tier (cook them a meal and sent them to bed) 😆
Also put Gallagher in that tier since hes 13 hahahaha 😂
I completely agree with you. My own top three are (from 1-3) Dan Heng,Aventurine and Ratio. But that’s not considering the last two as an actual partner.
Dan Heng would be a great partner through and through; He’s someone you would want in your life,and you know he’d actually treat you right. Sure,he’s a little more on the closed off side,but he tries (even in-game you see him opening up more as time goes on). He’s sweet and caring,he would never do anything you wouldn’t want. In the sexual way he’s probably never touched a woman (or,a man for that matter) that way,but we’ve all been there before; It’s never too late to get more experienced.
Aventurine is someone you would consider more of a friend,and a chaotic one at that. As you said,he’s more like someone you’d want to spend a night with,just hanging out in a bar/casino,etc. Aventurine is not really someone you’d consider in a romantic sense; The relationship just wouldn’t last too long with his line of work,the adventurous (No,this is not a pun) and risky way he lives his life. He wouldn’t probably cheat on you because he was drunk and come home saying something like: “Babe,it was nothing! I still love you more than anyone!” He wouldn’t exactly do it on purpose, but you know how it goes. Sure,he’s traumatised as heck,but you wouldn’t really know that until you get under his quartzite bravado.
And Ratio… he’s just there. He’d hit you with a book if you would do as much as just say a word to him.
P.S: I might be a bit biased,but I tried to tone down the bias as much as I could LMAO.
P.P.S: I like your vibe very much. I think I’ll subscribe.
I can’t fucking believe I was seriously thinking about this for 15 minutes,but there you go.
You put my fave Luka at No. 2, thank you for recognising, my boy deserves more appreciation (and YES RED HEADS)
As a lesbian, I enjoyed this list with accompanying reasoning~ 🏳🌈
Dan Heng is the reason I started playing HSR in the first place. He's literally perfect
Luka's a really great guy :D glad you also appreciate his fiery passion and gentle heart
Honestly, Dang Heng is Bae. Also characters like, Gallagher, Jiaoqiu and Aventurine are also good.
Love the list and I appreciate the analysis! Huge Luka W, the wardance event made me appreciate him a lot more, warm and fuzzy boy!
Luka has to be the biggest Power bottom ever, the tipe that acts tough and all but enjoys the domination
(Sorry not sorry)
As someone who has been playing for a while now, here are my thoughts:
16: As great as he looks... i don't disagree with the placement. He's way too condescending.
15: Not happy with this, i do love boothill, but I understand the reasoning.
14: Argenti... i don't see the appeal. My gripe comes from having to fight him multiple times. He looks amazing, yes, and his battle theme is nice... i just hate dealing with him and his shield friends...
13: Moze's not exactly the most interesting to me, his outfit needs work.
12: Gepard is kinda basic, don't blame you for that. It's a safe choice, but we've seen the blond knight enough times.
11: Blade... i understand the intention, but he feels dull, pun intended. It works as a foil to his fellow Stellaron Hunters, but i'm not a fan. The whole death motif is interesting at least...
10: God i hate this man with a burning passion! From the moment we met until now, i've never trusted him. He's not loyal to anything or anyone, fitting for a Masked Fool.
9: Luocha's a pretty man with a lot of secrets. I'm a bit more on the fence with him, though...
8: Welt is a good father figure, he's always ready to listen and even help out when need be. Also, nothing wrong with a man in glasses.
7: Sunday... I do think his design is nice and I can't wait for him to be playable, but considering everything that happens later on in the plot, i'm conflicted.
6: Jing Yuan is smart, but his decision making skills leaves a lot to be desired. The fact that he's also practically worshipped as a god doesn't help, but he is at least humble about it.
5: i didn't initially like Jiao Qiu. Sure, he's a chef, and he's so good looking... but the very disarming smile with closed eyes threw me off a lot. Later on, however? I feel bad for suspecting him, due to certain events.
4: God i love this man. I don't usually even like thrill seekers, but Aventurine makes it feel like a simple game. He's quite charming, all the same.
3: Gallagher just hits different. He's got a charm about him that's also quite comforting. Also, love that he can bartend too.
2: Luka is amazing. He's driven, really sweet with kids too. And though he might fall into that shonen protagonist vibe, that adds to his charm. He's a certified himbo.
1: Dan Heng's just this interesting character, and knowing him from the start makes it all the better. He's smart, considerate, and awesome in his own way.
Awww, thank you for sharing your thoughts on everyone!! 🥺 I really appreciate it!!
Blade was what got me to play Honkai. 160 pulls later, I got an edgy, slightly crazy husbando in my team
For argenti, I completely understand but I found argenti to be quite a funny guy especially in his quest where we meet him and see his interaction with an IPC male NPC, haha this honestly makes me ship them together. Because they’re interactions honestly makes them look like a couple, probably the only one where I didn’t skipped because I found myself smiling like an idiot.
That was such a good way to make a ranking, filled the void from not having time to have those types of convo with my sister lmaoooo Loved the quiet vibe and deep explanations for each, I don't even know if I agree with the ranking in itself, I just like the way you did it and the reasons you stated felt right.
I'm curious what you would have had to say about Mr. Reca though
Sunday is my fav hes #1 always 😂. I relate to some of his feeling and ideals so maybe I kind him a lil
well ratio wont mind being last bc he wont fight in this kind of category knowing his personality but he is a lot more than you spoke about , hope after you see more stuff with him you will like him a little bit more, (to be honest im surprised you put someone as sunday and blade so much higher than him when he is much better man than them) outside that i think we all can agree jing yuan and dan heng are husband material, they deserve to be always on top, i respect your opinions but you still miss so much information about all of the characters thats the only reason im commenting so much, have a nice day and enjoy the rest of the game
Dan Heng as Number one. Totally agree.^^
I personally would have changed the ranking a bit. Some higher, some lower. But all in all.....
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Dan heng is my favourite. and why i started the game after i saw imbibitor lunae online so i agree with him being first. March became my frenenemie after she stopped the dan heng kiss i mean oxygen share . 😂Sunday is second favourite
Yeeeeeees I was super happy to see Gallagher so high up on the list :D Fun fact, he has basically NO proper plushie available :( I've been searching and they did him just as poorly as Welt. They just don't translate well into the standard chibi style. :(
I'm a huge fan of Moze though. :D
Btw new viewer here, your VTuber model is gorgeous my goodness!! * - *
I really enjoy your realistic approach that doesnt entirely rely on hotness. While I would probably put Ratio higher and Luka lower, I love hearing your rationale as to why each character would be good (or not so good) in a healthy relationship. It's a very refreshing take.
“Steady Gallagher” made me laugh so much. Dude is the emanator of Enigmata, he is anything but steady and reliable.
Also I made same list with my friends not so long ago, and it was 180 flip from that in this video (except Aventurine).
Veritas is #1 I personally blame all fics about Severus Snape for this. Boothill #2 because he is genuinely nice guy behind that revenge and grief. He even had an adopted daughter at some point before his world was destroyed.
My bother in thrist has the same top as me, but IN REVERSE!! LMAOOOO
Also welt has a family. We don’t see them since they’re from his original dimension
i can see why you choose dan hang. i also love him very much
For reference doctor ratio’s first name is veritas
Misha is not legal but damn mikhail tho 😂
Very cool video. I agree in the most cases. Very close to my personal list. And ofc the top pick 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Best taste 👌🏻
Luka as #2?! Didn’t see that coming lol. This ranking was surprisingly grounded and realistic without much thirst 😂
His last three are my top three lmao. And of course Aventurine. Mostly cuz I ship them with each other 😅
I was admiring your design more than the Star Rail Boys xD
i like how they look but personality meh
personality nice but meh looks
there i summarised the video
Lol forgot to metion hook in unranked section
IF I SEE BOOTHILL. He. Is. Mine.
Okay im happy hes lower BUT WHY THO 😭
HE'S STILL HOT HIS TEETH ARE JUST POINTY AND SCARY
@@treejpgttv My dude, that's actively the point. Biting.
Okay boothill being that low is crazy now I need you to play the recent uh story patch with rappa cause that's crazy like ratio I understand cause he's a well d#*#[ a high mighty one but like come on lol
As someone who has both Gallagher and Boothill as #1s (for very different reasons), I'm conflicted. I'm happy 'cause not many people get Gallagher's appeal (there are so few fan arts of him, it hurts), but I'm also disappointed in Boothill being so low on the list. BUT I do think this is Hoyo's fault. To get more of Boothill's background you have to dig through the game like a madman, so not everyone knows about him. He's the kind of man that completely changed his own body, becoming an android, just so he could hunt down the NPC to take revenge for his beloved family. He had an adopted daughter. That man is A FATHER. His only purpose is avenging the people he loved so dearly. So YOU KNOW he would do anything for his partner. And while I agree that the shark teeth could be intimidating (or not ideal in an intimate setting), must I remind you he's an android and can most likely change parts about his body when and how he sees fit? lol
Anyways... Just wanted to rant about Boothill. He's not everyone's cup of tea and you might dislike his look (which I won't say anything about, that's just personal preference), but I needed to bring more attention to his character.
Also, I understand Dan Heng being on top... But I couldn't do it. I would have NO CONVERSATIONS with the man. He's so calm, collected and... quiet. I need someone that talks, that does something. All Dan Heng does is stay cooped up in his room. Actually, not even his room. He made the achieve room HIS BEDROOM. And that's why I think he would be a wonderful friend, but nothing more.
AVENTURINE IN THE TOP 5 HELL YEAH ❤❤❤
ITS FINE IM FINE MY 3 FAVOURITE ARE ON THE LAST 5 BUT ITS FINE, MY WIFE IS LAST UT EVERYTHING IS FINE, IDC OKAY IDC WE'RE MARRIED
Same😭 my favorites are ratio boothill and Argenti and their dead last lol. At least aventurine is high as always
@larcade1329 SAME OMG RATIO, BOOTHILL AND ARGENTI ARE THE BESTTT
100% unrelated but you have a great voice
I was so shocked seeing the two greenest green flags that I’ve ever seen (JY and jiaoqiu; they fit into my type, don’t come at me) be lower that AVENTURINE. This man screams trust issues & trauma.
Then I realised that you probably haven’t done penacony yet and doesn’t know his backstory…
(That also explains how my guy sunday is so high; with all that knowledge about him from 2.2, I expected him to be way much lower)
Im actually surprised i see so many people every identity wanting Genti im crying 😭
someone correct me if i am wrong but i thought Arlan was an adult, just short.
I would not be able to survive with Jiaoqiu as a partner because I can’t handle spicy food 😭
tree is relatable ❤
Jing yuan is definitely my no.1. The man is so willing to put other's happiness before his own, you just know he'd do his very best to make you happy. Aventurine's backstory had me down soooo bad for him, so he's my number 2. Dan heng was the one who caught my eye when i initially heard about the game, he's reliable, smart and i just wish he'd show us more expressions since he has such a pretty smile. Dr. Ratio last is criminal though 😂. He's not my top 5 but he would be around middle of the list. You just know he's a softie on the inside, kinda tsundere like? Luka though.....i did not enjoy the event we had with him on the Luofu. The wardance just made me feel weird about him in the end and I guess he has the "too earnest" vibes that I'm not too big of a fan of.😅
Fully agrree with your top 2. Dan Heng is great, I but I love Luka slightly more. He just has that sweet charm
Slight spoiler
Misha is technically dead. He is made up of Mikhail Char Legwork aka The Watch Maker's memories and consciousness. He is a former Nameless and he also basically built Penacony . He wanted to pass on his powers and legacy before he died . So he uploaded his memories and consciousness to the dreamscape and created Misha. Misha was supposed to guide the Trailblazer through the process of getting the Harmony powers.
And since he's kinda dead that also makes him untouchable. You know... necrophilia.. is a sin.
Misha is more a memory, than technically dead. Although, it would actually be more accurate to say he's closer to being like Gallagher than anything else.
I miss misha, I lowkey would've loved to see more abt him
You're so real for putting Ratio in last place, he has a beautiful visual design but I find him so damn annoying and condescending I cringe every time I see him on my screen
Ok so this was my first vid of u but.. I Like your videos!! New subscriber! (^.^)
I got so much hate for putting Yanqing, Arlan and Misha in child category x.x😅
Your vtuber model is pretty
if you play cookie run kingdom. I would like you to rank cookie run kingdom males
I see HSR video i like comments and sub
Wait a video about husbando 😂
I totally agree
Omg, I absolutely adore this and defo agree with Jiaoqiu lmao, I love him and his story! (though he definitely wouldn’t be into me..😭) Would love for you to also rank the Honkai Impact guys, because I’m so down bad for them all 🫡 (only if you’re able to and like the game lol)
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ur taste is so similar to mine lmao