Stock character
Instances
Gentleman detective
Type of fictional character
trap
stock character and internet slang describing a male character in anime and manga who is often mistaken for a female, whether intentionally or not
Otokonoko
Japanese men who cross-dress as women
bifauxnen
stock character and internet slang describing a female character in anime and manga who is often mistaken for a male, whether intentionally or not
cutaway gag character
class of characters in the animated television series Family Guy who appears in cutaway gags but are otherwise not considered canon