What is husbando?

Husbando: A Digital Darling

A "husbando" is a term originating from anime and manga fandom, referring to a fictional male character that someone is attracted to and/or considers their ideal partner. It's essentially the male equivalent of a "waifu".

Key Characteristics:

• Fictionality: Husbands are exclusively fictional characters, typically from anime, manga, video games, or visual novels.
• Attraction: The term implies a strong emotional or physical attraction to the character. This can range from admiration and respect to romantic love and sexual desire.
• Personal Ideal: A husbando often embodies traits and qualities that the individual finds desirable in a partner, reflecting their personal preferences and fantasies about "relationships".
• Beyond Simple Crushes: While a regular crush is fleeting, husbandoism implies a deeper, more invested connection with the character. This can involve collecting merchandise, writing fanfiction, creating fanart, or simply thinking about the character frequently.
• Subjectivity: Who someone considers their husbando is entirely subjective and based on their individual tastes. There are no universal "best" husbandos. It's all about personal preference and connection with the "character".

Related Concepts:

• Waifu: The female equivalent of a husbando. The term originated similarly within anime culture.
• Otaku Culture: Husbandoism is deeply rooted in otaku culture, where intense fandom and dedication to specific interests are common.
• Fandom: The phenomenon reflects the wider trend of emotional investment in fictional characters within fandoms.