Chainsaw Man's Denji has quickly become one of the most iconic anime heroes of the new generation. With his straightforward attitude and positive energy, it's easy to see why so many fans love the character. What's most surprising about Denji, though, is that he's one of the few positive examples of a trope anime fans have grown increasingly tired of.

The heroic pervert is a character trope as old as time, but it's difficult to deny that some anime characters take the archetype too far. In particular, controversial characters like My Hero Academia's Mineta or Dragon Ball's Master Roshi can make some viewers uncomfortable, especially when they're lusting after characters who are underage. The distaste for this archetype isn't universal, of course, but it is quickly falling out of

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