In anime and manga, especially shounen-ai, yaoi and hentai, uke is a general term for a partner in a relationship who is predominantly femme, a bottom, and/or a submissive. The equivalent for top is seme (攻め, seme?). There are may different "styles" of ukes that are used in anime and manga: 1.) Ukes are usually seen as a younger characters who are shorter, younger, or otherwise have an appearance slightly more 'cuddly' than handsome. Shuichi from Gravitation is a typical example of a character with uke overtones. 2.) Another uke style is the depressing uke. They are usually dark and short, and prone to having to worst luck in life. They cry, and are usually antisocial from large groups of people. They might even resort to cutting their own wrists or other forms of self harm to 'let out emotion'. In fan writings and other fandoms, "Fruits Basket's" Yuki and Kyo are often paired with either being placed as the uke. But both can be classified as a depressing uke. 3.) A popular uke "style" is the rebellious uke. They are slightly taller and more mature than the above placed uke, and usually have a fiery temper. When in involved in a relationship, their seme makes it clear who's in charge and this doesn't sit well with this particular uke. They rave and protest, demanding to be the seme and not the uke. They refuse to admit that they are sometimes adorable, or have a soft spot for something a little less 'manly'. Although similarities appear in yuri fandom, the term is generally not used to refer to female characters.

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