An Introduction to All 27 Enneagram Subtypes (Instinctual Variants) Using Character Examples - Part 5

Part 5 of 6

Part 1: (A Guide to This Guide - A (Long) Word on “Contradictions”):

https://hellowallyguides.substack.com/p/an-introduction-to-all-27-enneagram

Part 2: (Caveats/Characters I am Unsure About - Enneagram 1 Subtypes):

https://hellowallyguides.substack.com/p/an-introduction-to-all-27-enneagram-8cd

Part 3: (Enneagram 2 Subtypes - Enneagram 4 Subtypes):

https://hellowallyguides.substack.com/p/an-introduction-to-all-27-enneagram-c43

Part 4: (Enneagram 5 Subtypes - Enneagram 6 Subtypes):

https://hellowallyguides.substack.com/p/an-introduction-to-all-27-enneagram-e87

[Part 5: (Enneagram 7 Subtypes - Enneagram 8 Subtypes)]

Part 6: (Enneagram 9 Subtypes - Final Words and Thoughts):

https://hellowallyguides.substack.com/p/an-introduction-to-all-27-enneagram-48f

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********//// OVERVIEW ///////***********

[Table of Contents]:

• A Guide to This Guide (PART 1)

  • Purpose | How to use this guide | Important Abbreviations (Please Read) | Where are you getting your information from? | Methods | List of Resources | If You Disagree

• A (Long) Word on “Contradictions”

• Caveats/Characters I am Unsure About (PART 2)

  • My Biases | Common Biases of Other People | Unsure Enneatypes | Unsure MBTI Types

• The Basics

  • Instinctual Variants | Triads | Core Type | Wings | Vices/Passions | Countertypes | Integration and Disintegration

• Enneagram 1 Subtypes

• Enneagram 2 Subtypes (PART 3)

• Enneagram 3 Subtypes

• Enneagram 4 Subtypes

• Enneagram 5 Subtypes (PART 4)

• Enneagram 6 Subtypes

• Enneagram 7 Subtypes (PART 5)

• Enneagram 8 Subtypes

• Enneagram 9 Subtypes (PART 6)

• Character Examples Organized By MBTI

• Final Words and Thoughts

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7********//// ENNEAGRAM 7 SUBTYPES /////***********7

[Collection Part 1]: https://www.personality-database.com/collection/280524/e7-collection-part-12

[Collection Part 2]: https://www.personality-database.com/collection/301011/e7-collection-part-22

[E7 Wiki Page]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/enneagram-type-7-the-enthusiast

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/// SELF-PRESERVATION (SP) 7///

[Sp 7 Wiki]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/self-preservation-7-in-detail

[Textbook examples]:

• Cecil (7w6 INFJ|Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kanasatsu Kiroku)

• Haru (7w8 ExTP|Trillion Game) {S}

• Khun (7w8 INTJ|Kami no Tou)

• Sakura (7w8 ENFP|Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai)

(Note 1: Cecil is one of the very few sp 7w6 protagonists out there, and he was the first character that helped me realize how fear can manifest in this type. Many sp 7w6 characters are written in a similar manner to Cecil, while many sp 7w8 characters are written in a similar manner to Haru, Khun, or Sakura. Watching/reading all four will give you a decent grasp on this subtype. Alpha Manga has the first chapter of Cecil’s manga on their Youtube channel:

. | Additionally, sp 7s can be extremely kind and caring, an example of this would be Yuuri from “Gakkougurashi”).

(Note 2: Some songs that remind me of sp 7 are: “Life is Good” by Angelbaby & Jagwar Twin:

, “My Ordinary Life” by The Living Tombstone:

[Note: I think this song can suit so/sp 7 characters as well], “Zero One” by The Living Tombstone:

, “Happy Face” by Jagwar Twin:

,“Drunk” by The Living Tombstone:

[Note: cursing], and “Me and The Boys” by The Living Tombstone:

.)

[Other Characters]:

• Baku (7w8 xxxx|Usogui) {S}

• Raphiel (7w6 ENFJ|Gabriel DropOut)

• Suji (7w6 INFJ|Trash Belongs in the Trash Can)

• Utsugi (7w6 ENTP|Boku no Tonari ni Ankoku Hakaishin ga Imasu)

• Pariston (7w6 xxxx|HxH)

• Yuki (7w6 xxxx|Tsurezure Children) {S}

• Lupin (7w8 ENTP|Lupin III Franchise) [M]

• Mei Mei (7w8 xxxx|JJK)

• Matsuri (7w8 xSTP|Citrus) {S} (+)

• Kirishima (7w6 ESTP|Raise wa Tanin ga Ii) {S}

• Souma (7w6 ENTP|Working!!)

• Suwa (7wX ENTP|Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi) {S}

• Lai (7w6 xxxx|Bishounen Tanteidan) {S}

• Riri (7w6 ENTP|Romantic Killer)

• Yuuri (7w6 ENFJ|Gakkougurashi)

• Louie (7wX xxxx|DuckTales)

• Zylith (7w8 ENFP|Freaking Romance) {S} (+)

• Twelve (7w8 ENFP|Zankyou no Terror)

• Shigure (7w8 ENTP|Fruits Basket)

• Sakyo (7w8 INxJ|Yuyu Hakusho) [Note: This is a minor supporting character]

• Lloyd (7w8 xxxx|The Greatest Estate Developer)

• Renon (7w8 xxxx|Ano Natsu de Matteru)

• Facilier (7w8 xxxx|The Princess and the Frog)

[Hellowally SP7 Phrase(s)]:

• “What I’m looking for is entertainment and a profit.”

• “Family and friendships are a two-way street that can make both parties feel more happy and fulfilled.” [Note: not to be confused with so 8]

• “Others are my strength.” [Note: not to be confused with so 9]

• “Life is so boring, isn’t there anything interesting around? Well, if life is going to be boring, the very least I can do is make alliances and money.” [Note: not to be confused with sp 8]

• “I *hate* boredom and would rather not go through negative emotions. Let’s raise the stakes a little more and find something interesting to do (without putting myself or my finances in harm’s way, of course).”

• “The solution to boredom is having fun with family and friends.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 7 or so 7]

• “You know, those people seem like they’re having fun and a relationship with them seems like it would be beneficial. Let me drag them into my life, hang out with them, and see if we can help achieve each other’s goals.” [Note: not to be confused with sp 8]

[What to look for]: A character who bands together with others for a common goal, particularly if that goal includes making a profit or entertainment [Note: not to be confused with E8 subtypes]. A sarcastic character who often makes fun of themselves or others [Note: not exclusive to sp 7s, but seen in many sp 7 characters]. A character who might appreciate a mental challenge. A character who might keep a "smiling poker face” to prevent others from reading them [Note: not to be confused with sp 1 or so 7]. A character who might raise the stakes to obtain a profit or entertainment, but usually not at the risk of their physical or financial security (unless unhealthy or to protect someone they really care about). A character who hates the monotonicity of everyday life and looks to band together with others to avoid it.

[Anime Archetype/Catchphrase]:

• The vast majority of characters with a “fox face smile” (an example would be this character: https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/7/441492.jpg ) are sp 7s. A few of them are also sp 1s and so/sp 7s.

• Many “sly businessman/woman” or “sly salesman/woman” characters are sp 7s

[Common mistypes]: Sp 7 characters are *commonly* mistyped as sx 2, so 2 (H), sp 3 (H), sx 3 (H), so 3 (H), so 6, so 7, sx 7 (H), sp 8 (H). sx 8, and so 8 (H)

(Note: Sp 7 characters are very often mistyped as an E3 subtype. Be on the lookout for sp 7 traits when considering E3 for a character!)

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/// SEXUAL (SX) 7 ///

[Sx 7 Wiki]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/sexual-7-in-detail

[Textbook examples]:

• Taiga (7w6 ESFJ|Boy Meets Maria) {S} (+)

• Anne-Sophia (7w8 ENTP|Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou no Mahou Kakumei) {S} (+)

• Manabu (7w8 ENFP|Bishounen Tanteidan) {S}

• Takeya (7w6 ENFP|Gakkougurashi)

• Ariel (7w8 ExFP|The Little Mermaid)

(Note 1: These textbook examples only consist of sx/so 7s. Be on the lookout for sx/sp 7 characters, like Sherlock from “Moriarty the Patriot,” who often get confused as sp 7s | Additionally, Takeya from “Gakkougurashi” is a great deconstruction of the sx 7 enneatype)

(Note 2: I’m not 100% sure of this, so feel free to ignore this note, but I think multiple Disney Princesses are sx 7s, including Ariel, Belle, and Pocahontas. Notice the similarities between their introductory songs. Ariel - Part of Your World:

; Belle - Belle:

; Pocahontas - Just Around the River Bend:

. Another song that reminds me of sx 7s is “Fly Away” by TheFatRat:

)

[Other examples]:

• Tamaki & Renge (7w6 ENFP & 7w8 ESFJ|Ouran Koukou Host Club) {S} (+)

• Midori (7w6 INTP|Eizouken ni wa te wo dasu na!)

• Chitanda (7w6 ENFP|Hyouka)

• Fuuko (7w6 ENFP|Clannad) {S}

• Yui (7w6 ENFP|K-On)

• Ruby (7w8 ENFP|Oshi no Ko) {S}

• Bachira (7w8 ExxP|Blue Lock)

• Sherlock (7w8 ISTP|Yuukoku no Moriarty)

• Aoi (7w6 ENFP|Working!!)

• Umino (7w6 ENFP|A Lollypop or a Bullet) [Note: Trigger Warning]

• Hazama (7w6 INFP|Samurai Flamenco) {S}

• Kida (7w6 ExFP|Durarara) {S}

• Jaeha (7w8 ENTP|Akatsuki no Yona)

• Kabuto (7w6 ENFP|Boku no Tonari ni Ankoku Hakaishin ga Imasu)

• Ed (7w8 xxxx|Cowboy Bebop) {S}

• Su (7w8 xxxx|Love Hina) {S}

• Sarasa (7w8 ENFP|Kageki Shoujo) {S} [Note: Trigger Warning]

• Yumeko (7w8 ExTP|Kakeguri) {S}

• Hisoka (7w8 ExTP|HxH)

[Hellowally SX7 Phrase(s)]:

• “I want something to distract me from this boring and painful world. It can be an ideal, fantasy, or some other intensity. But I want something that completely captivates me- something worth striving for. And when I find it, I will move towards it relentlessly.”

• “I want to feel an intensity like no other.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 2 or sx 8]

• “Reality is painful and boring.. what can I do to make it more exciting!”

• “I should try to experience as many things as possible.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 2]

• “I don’t want to be scared or hurt anymore, so I’m going to look for something better than my current reality.”

• “What I want is just around the corner–I know it!”

[What to look for]: A character that could be described as a dreamer. A character looking to escape their current reality for something grander–something out of this world–something that can captivate them or can beautify their reality so they aren’t left with feelings of boredom, pain, loneliness, and/or fear. A character relentlessly chasing after an intensity so they aren’t filled with feelings or boredom. A character constantly chasing after a high or some type of state of euphoria. A somewhat jubilant character that is always looking for something grander and believes it to be right around the corner [Note: not to be confused with sx 4].

[Anime Archetype/Catchphrase]:

• “Chunnibyou” characters are usually (but not always) sx 7 characters

• Characters with “starry eyes” (e.g., see Sarada at 1:14 of the opening theme of Kageki Shoujo:

• ) are usually (but not always) sx 7 (e.g., Kabuto)

• Characters that use a delusion to protect themselves from pain are usually (but not always) sx 7 (e.g., Umino)

• Characters that really get into people’s personal space without thinking twice are usually (but not always) sx 7, sx 2, or an E8 subtype (and sometimes so 5s).. (e.g., Sarada, Chitanda)

• Characters that “zone out” into a complete state of euphoria are usually (but not always) sx 7 or so 5s. (e.g., Fuuko, Hisoka, Yumeko)

[Common mistypes]: Sx 7 characters are commonly mistyped as sp 2 (H), sx 2 (H), so 2 (H), sx 4 (H), so 7 (H), sp 7 (H), sp 9, and so 9 (H)

(Note: More characters are likely to be mistyped as an sx 7, than an sx 7 is likely to be mistyped. | Additionally, many people often mistake Ne dominance for being an sx 7. This often leads Ne-dom characters to being mistyped as sx 7s when it doesn’t suit their motivations. | Finally, be on the lookout for heart triad characters that use the appearance of an sx 7 to fulfill their own heart triad motivation (e.g., Haruhi Suzumiya from “Haruhi no Yuuutsu” who is an sx 4 imo, but can come off as an sx 7 at first glance))

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/// SOCIAL (SO) 7 ///

[So 7 WIki]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/social-7-in-detail

[Textbook examples]:

• Yuusuke (7w6 ESFJ|Akuma to Love Song)

• Leo (7w6 xxxx|Yuusha,Yamemasu) {S}

• Kisaragi (7w6 ESFJ|Oresuki) {S}

• Emilico (7w6 ENFP|Shadows House)

• Sana (7w8 ENFP|Kodocha) {S}

• Minori (7w8 ENFP|Toradora) {S}

(Note 1: Yuusuke was the first character to help me finally understand so 7 motivations. If you struggle with understanding this type, then I think he is the best example to start with. Ayano’s songs from Kagerou project are also in line with so 7 motivations: “Ayano’s Theory of Happiness” -

and “Additional Memory” -

.)

(Note 2: Additionally, some songs I think could describe the multiple sides of this type are “Inside Out” by Scotty Sire:

[Note: lyrics unavailable], “Make Me Pure” by Robbie Williams:

, “I’m a Saint” by Lecrae Rebel:

, and “Tears of a Clown” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles:

, and “The Impossible Dream” by Frank Sinastra:

)

[Other examples]:

• Ayano (7w6 ESFJ|Kagerou Project) [Note: Kagerou Project was the Youtube song-series that inspired the anime Mekakucity Actors]

• Koro-sensei (7w6 ENTP|Ansatsu Kyoushitsu)

• Yotsuba (7w6 ExFP|Gotoubun no Hanayome) {S}

• Yuki (7w6 xxxx|Horimiya) {S}

• Uru (7w8 ISFP|Shiawase Kissa Sanchoume)

• Gojo (7w8 ENTP|JJK)

• All Might (7w6 ExFJ|MHA) {S}

• Rei (7w6 ENTP|I’m in Love With the Villainess) (+)

• Douma (7w6 ESFJ|KnY)

• Asagi (7w6 ESFP|Goukon ni Ittara Onna ga Inakatta Hanashi) (+)

• Zelan (7w6 INFJ|Freaking Romance) {S)

• Issac & Miria (7w6 ENTP & ESTP|Baccano) {S}

• Dan (7w6 ESFJ|Brutal: Satsujin Kanatsukan no Kokuhaku)

• Mikado (7w6 IxFJ|Durarara) {S}

• Yuichi (7w6 INTJ|Tomodachi Game) {S}

• Jiwaoo (7w6 ISFP|Eleceed)

• Yukiya (7wX ExTP|Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai)

• Luz (7wX ENFP|The Owl House) (+)

• Wei (7w8 ENTP|Mo Dao Zu Shi) (+)

• Hojo (7w8 ENFJ|Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi) {S}

[Hellowally SO7 Phrase(s)]:

• “I want to be the hero of this story.”

• “Maybe if I make things beautiful and happy for other people, it’ll absolve me of my own sins and gluttony. Maybe it’ll make them accept and love me. Maybe they’ll notice my sacrifices and praise me for it. Maybe when they accept me, I’ll finally be happy, too.” [Note: Not to be confused with sp 3]

• “Everything should be as pure as possible.”

• “Of course I can get rid of all the impure and negative things in life for you.”

• “I need to be more than others, I need to be beyond anyone else to receive love. I need to be more than the average human. I can do this by temporarily sacrificing my desires and becoming something pure and/or by working towards services that benefit humanity. That way, I will finally be accepted by others.”

• “I have a smiling mask, but I want to be understood.”

[What to look for]: A character that smiles/laughs a lot, is energetic, and seems to always be happy, but behind the smile they might be spiteful or simply lament that no one truly understands them [Note: not to be confused with sp 2 or so 2]. A character that takes on multiple jobs to distract themselves from negative emotions [Note: not to be confused with sp 3]. A character who tries to be “pure,” “good,” and/or “saintly” to gain social ease and acceptance. A character who tries to sacrifice their own temporary desires and impulses to reach a more grander and saintly, internal ideal. A character who sacrifices their own ambition and/or acts like a non-threatening fool on purpose so they can be loved by others. A character who is always trying to help others in order to get rid of their own guilt or to be accepted by others. A character always smiling or laughing, but just wants to be understood.

[Anime Archetype/Catchphrase]:

• Jekyll/Hyde characters are *often* (but not always) so 7w6s (e.g., Kisaragi, Zelan, Yuuichi)

  • Note: While E2 subtype characters also have an “image” and “real” self that can also be jarringly different, there’s a subtle difference. So 7 characters with the Jekyll/Hyde archetype have this layer of “innocence” or “purity” that make even the most skeptical people let their guard down. This is why so 7w6 characters make some of the best twist antagonists imo.

• “Yuusha”/”Hero” characters are almost always so 7s (e.g., Leo, All Might)

• Character that acts like a non-ambitious, non-threatening fool on purpose so others will finally accept and/or love them (e.g., Kisaragi, Hojo, Yukiya, Wei)

• “I just wanted to be understood!” (or something similar) is the catchphrase of the so 7s (Luz, Gojo)

• “Cinnamon roll” characters are often (but not always) so 7 or so 9.

[Common mistype]: so 7 characters are *commonly* mistyped as sp 2 (H), sx 2, so 2 (H), sp 3 (H), sx 3 (H), so 3 (H), sp 4, so 4, sx 5, sp 6, sx 7 (H), sp 7 (H), so 8, sp 9 (H), so 9 (H).

• So 7w8 characters are *commonly* mistyped as their auxiliary subtype (e.g., so/sx 7w8s are usually mistype as sx 7s and so/sp 7w8s are usually mistyped as sp 7s)

• Many so 7 characters are mistyped as an E3 subtype, especially sp 3.

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8********//// ENNEAGRAM 8 SUBTYPES /////***********8

[Collection]: https://www.personality-database.com/collection/280723/e8-collection

[More Enneagram Examples]: https://www.personality-database.com/collection/200598/more-enneagram-examples

[E8 Wiki Page]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/enneatype-8-the-challenger

[Edit]: Previously I have a list of “sp/sx 8 character in a cute package.” I have come to realize they are sx/sp 8s > sp/sx 8s and have moved them to the sx 8 section accordingly, along with the characer Power from CSM.

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/// SELF-PRESERVATION (SP) 8 ///

[Sp 8 Wiki]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/self-preservation-8-in-detail

[Textbook examples]:

• Sayaka (8w7 ESTJ|Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na!)

• Livius I (8w7 ENTJ|Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii) {S}

• Genba (8w7 ESxP|Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi) {S}

• Kaoru (8w9 ISTP|Yamikin Ushijima-kun) [M]

(Note: Three songs I think of when thinking of sp 8s are “Gangster’s Paradise” by Coolio:

, “County Line” by Coolio:

[Note: cursing], and “It Takes a Thief” by Coolio:

[Note: cursing + lyrics in description]. | Also, Scylla from “EPIC: The Musical” has a song that is very reminiscent of how unhealthy sp 8s are often portrayed:

)

[Other Characters]:

• Ryuuen (8w7 xxxx|COTE) {S}

• Mizuho (8w7 ISFP|Sonny Boy) {S}

• Melissa (8w7 ENTP|Beware of the Villainess)

• Toji (8wX ESTP|JJK)

• Ichiko (8w7 ESFJ|Binbougami ga) {S}

• Dobu (8w9 ESTP|Odd Taxi)

• Arnold (8w9 INTJ|Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa)

• Meruem (8w9 INTJ|Hunter x Hunter) [Note: This is a supporting character that gets introduced in the fourth arc of the series]

[Hellowally SP8 Phrase(s)]:

• “Nothing will stop me from surviving or getting what I want.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 6, sx 8, or so 8]

• “I am NEVER going to let anyone take advantage of me, and I’m going to do what I want to the fullest extent. Being taken advantage of is for fools who’ve allowed themselves to be tricked. To solidify my power, I need to be rich and make millions and I need to immediately take care of anyone who gets in my way. I also can’t forget that everything is a bargaining chip, including people. At the end of the day, I’m going to get everything I want.” [Note: not to be confused with so 3 or sx 8]

• “In this world, there’s only the strong and the weak–and I am strong. Rules are nothing more than suggestions. Take what you want and leave nothing behind! It doesn’t matter what you need for survival, just do it.” [Note: not to be confused with so 3, sx 6, or sx 8]

• “If someone gets in your way, just mow them down.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 8 or so 8]

• “Pay back people who are stupid enough to mess with you 10-fold.”

• “I need more- more money, more entertainment, more opportunities to do whatever I want.” [Note: not to be confused with sp 7]

• “Blackmail would make this conversation go so much faster.”

• “Oh, please. It was his fault for being stupid enough to walk into my fist.”

• “Hmm.. I wonder how I can force this person to make me money.” [Note: not to be confused with sp 7]

• “This is mine. I have to have it.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 1 or sx 8]

• “Money and fear can get people to do anything.” [Note: not to be confused with so 3]

• “I’ll make it so no one dares to mess with me or someone I care about ever again.” [Note: not to be confused with so 3, sx 8, or so 8]

• “The world is mine for the taking, and mine alone.”

[What to look for]: A character that establishes dominance upon meeting new people [Note to be confused with sx 8 or so 3]. A character who may not be above using violence or threats of violence to get what they want [Note: not to be confused with sx 8]. A character who might prefer that others fear them to keep their power over them [Note: not to be confused with sx 8 or so 3]. A character who might use the excuse of survival to take the things they immediately need and want [Note: not to be confused with sx 8 or sx 6]. A character with a “hard” exterior that is focused on their own financial and material security, and might feel the only person in the world they can trust is themselves and perhaps their small circle [Note: not to be confused with sx 6 or sx 8]. A character who might believe the only guarantee in life is money [Note: not to be confused with sx 8 or sp 7].

[Anime Archetype/Catchphrase]:

Edit: previous phases have now been moved to sx 8

• “Mafia boss” or “King” type characters or often sp 8 or sx 1 (e.g., Ryuuen, Meruem, Dobu, Arnold).

• Older sibling character that bullies their younger sibling or smacks some sense into them is usually sp 8 (e.g., Melissa)

[Common mistypes]: Sp 8s characters often get mistyped as sx 1 (H), sp 2 (H), sp 3 (H), so 3, sx 4, sx 6 (H), sx 7, sp 7 (H), so 8 (H), and sx 8 (H).

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/// SEXUAL (SX) 8 ///

[Sx 8 Wiki]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/sexual-8-in-detail

[Textbook examples]:

• Ouya (8w9 INFJ|Koi to Dangan) [M]

• Ryouko (8w7 ENTP|Ryoko’s Case File) {S}

• Kaya (8w9 ESxP|Haru no Arashi to Monster) {S}

• Ladd (8w7 ESxP|Baccano) {S}

• The Collector (8w7 ExFP|The Owl House) (+) [Note: This is a supporting character that appears in season 2. You can see a compilation of their scenes here:

• ]

(Note 1: It is extremely difficult to find a non-{S} or non-[M] textbook example of an sx 8. Among the four {S}/[M] textbook examples, Ryouko from Ryoko’s Case file might be the least suggestive despite the opening theme. The Collector, despite his jubilance, is also a great textbook example. Additionally, while not listed as a textbook example, Kei from Special A could be another decent non-{S} example to see the power dynamics some sx 8s try to establish in their relationships)

(Note 2: The best song I can think of to describe sx 8s is “Ready or Not” by the Fugees:

. Frankly, I think the majority of the Fugees songs can match sx 8 motivations. I also recommend checking out “Fu-Gee-La”:

, “Zealots”:

, “The Score”:

, and “Killing Me Softly”:

)

[Other Characters]:

• Michiko (8w7 ESTP|Michiko to Hatchin) {S}

• Black☆ (8w7 ESFP|Soul Eater) {S}

• Taiga (8w7 xxxx|Kuroko no Basket)

• Hikaru (8w7 ENFP|Hikaru no Go)

• Revy (8w7 ESTP|Black Lagoon) [M]

• Power (8w7 ESFP|CSM) [M]

• Ryuko (8w7 ISFP|Kill la Kill) {S}

• Kwon (8w7 ENTP|Mad Dog) {S}/[M] (+) [Note: Main story is {S}, side stories are [M]]

• Kei (8w7 INTJ|Special A)

• Maria (8w9 ENTP|Akuma to Love Song)

• Tooru (8w9 ESTP|Kumichou Musume to Sewagakari)

• Vanitas (8w7 xxxx|Vanitas no Carte) {S}

• Seo (8w7 ESTP|Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun)

• Haru (8w7 ESFP|Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun) {S}

• Mugen (8w7 ESTP|Samurai Champloo)

• Korra (8w7 ESFP|Legend of Korra) (+)

[Bonus]: There are a bunch of “sx/sp 8w7s in a cute package” characters that I would have loved to add to the collection, but alas ran out of space. It may be difficult to realize these characters as sp 8s as first, but if you compare them to a character like Power from Chainsawman, you will easily see the similarities. I would like to add a couple examples here with their scene compilations:

• Puppy cat from “Bee and Puppycat”:

• Frederica from “86”:

• Satanichia Kurumizawa McDowell:

• For reference, compare these compilations to this short compilation of Power from “Chainsawman”:

[Hellowally SX8 Phrase(s)]:

• “Ready or not, here I come! You can’t hide. I’m going to find you and make you want me.” [Note: from The Fugees | not to be confused with sx 2]

• “I like to dominate the room and make my presence known. I’m very passionate about my people, as they belong to me. Rules are for chumps and no one can control me.” [Note: not to be confused with so 8 or sp 8]”

• “I’m nothing like you idiots. I’m better, faster, stronger. I’m in a whole nother league. Your stupid ‘rules’ don’t hold me back either.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 2, sx 4, sx 6, or sp 8]

• “I love the feeling of controlling my people.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 2]

• “I like collecting things. People can be parts of those things. Let’s make a game to see how I can control and influence them.” [Note: not to be confused with sp 7]

• “You think I’m scary? That’s such a lovely compliment.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 6]

• “Nothing beats an actual fight/challenge to get stronger.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 6, sp 8].

• “This person is MINE, and my reputation should let everyone on Earth know who they’re messing with if they mess with them.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 2, sx 6, so 8, or sp 8]

• “I don’t care who they are. I won’t forgive anyone who tries to stand out more than me.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 2 or sx 4]

[What to look for]: Sx 8s are like the “Star” of the E8 subtypes. While still holding the core fear of being controlled or harmed, they are a rebellious character who likes to dominate the room [Note: not to be confused with sx 6 or sp 8]. Some sx 8s are childlike and seemingly innocent (e.g., The Collector, Haru), but still act as if they have a “right” to others and play with them [Note: not to be confused with sp 2 or sx 2]. Sx 8s like dominating the environment and finding people to “collect.” While they tend to establish power dynamics in their relationships, they also tend not to mind when the dynamic is switched from time to time (or even completely surrendering) with a person they truly trust [Note: not to be confused with sx 6].

[Anime Archetype/Catchphrase]:

• “Bow down to me, human!” is usually the catchphrase of sx 8s in a cute package [Note: not to be confused with sx 2 or sp 2]

• Whenever an sx 8 character thinks they are going to die, they say or think something along the lines of: “Well, I guess this is it,” or “How annoying,” or “I have no regrets.”

• Character who loudly and boldly announces themselves upon entering a room (e.g., Black Star, Ryuko) [Note: not to be confused with sx 6]

• A character that acts as if they own the person they are interested in or establishes power dynamics with them [Note: not to be confused with sx 1, sp 8, or E2 subtypes] (e.g., Ryouko, Kaya, Kei, Kwon, etc)

[Common mistypes]: Sx 8 characters are commonly mistyped as sp 2, sx 2, so 2, so 3 (H), sp 7 (H), sx 7 (H), so 7 (H), sp 8 (H), and so 8 (H)

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/// SOCIAL (SO) 8 ///

[So 8 Wiki]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/social-8-in-detail

[Textbook examples]:

• Anzu (8w7 ENFP|Romantic Killer)

• Utena (8w7 ESFP|Shoujo Kakumei Utena) {S}

• Kou (8w7 ESFP|Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun)

• Yuuri (8w7 ExFP|Deatte Byou De Battle) {S}

• Emma (8w7 ENFJ|Yakusoku no Neverland)

(Note: Some songs I think suit so 8 are “16 shots” by Stefflon Don:

and “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child:

, “Fight the Power” by Public Enemy:

, and “My Shot” from Hamilton the Musical:

)

[Other Characters]:

• Tomo (8w7 ESFP|Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko) {S}

• Balalaika (8w7 ENTJ|Black Lagoon)

• Lelouch (8w7 INTJ|Code Geass)

• Gon (8w7 ESFP|HxH)

• Suji (8wX ENTJ|Pyramid Game)

• Yona (8w9 ENFJ|Akatsuki no Yona)

• Kazehaya (8w9 ESFP|Kimi ni Todoke)

• Erin (8w9 ENFP|Kemono no Souja Erin)

• Yoshino (8w9 ISTP|Raise wa Tanin ga Ii) [M]

• Takeo (8w9 ESFJ|Ore Monogatari)

• Yan (8w9 xSFJ|Who Is The Prey) {S} [Note:Trigger warning]

• Marin (8w7 ENFP|Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru) {S}

• Han (8w7 ENFP|It Would Be Great If You Didn’t Exist) (+)

• Rishe (8w7 ENFJ|Loop 7-Kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa)

• Lena (8wX ENFJ|Regina Lena - To the Unforgivable) {S}

• Soma (8w7 ENTP|Shokugeki no Souma) {S}

• Wolfgang (8w9 ESFP|King’s Maker) [M] (+)

• Kumiko (8w9 ESTP|Gokusen) {S}

• Hak (8w9 ISxP|Akatsuki no Yona)

• Pauliana (8w9 ISTP|Emperor and the Female Knight) {S} [Note: Trigger warning]

[Hellowally SO8 Phrase(s)]:

• “It’s fine to be open-minded, friendly, and give most people a chance, but if you cross me, I’ll do everything I can to destroy you.”

• “The greatest punishment is losing me as a friend.”

• “I’ll always protect my friends no matter what, and I’ll always do my best to keep them happy.”

• “When fighting an enemy that has so much more resources than you, knowledge is a powerful asset. I need to learn as much as I can and communicate that knowledge, so I can protect my loved ones, myself, and any other oppressed groups from being taken advantage of.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 6]

• “Don’t think for one second you can tell me what to do just because I’m nice.”

• “Solidarity with the oppressed is the greatest weapon against powerful enemies.”

• “I’m not just fighting for me, I’m fighting for all of my friends and loved ones.” [Note: not to be confused with so 7]

• “I can’t ever let others see me cry. People have to know I’m strong enough to protect them. There’s no use in crying right now anyways.”

• “A world where no one has to struggle to survive doesn’t exist–I know that. But I still want to help create a world like that.”

• “No one has the right to say another person’s life doesn’t matter. And no one has the right to look down on another person.”

• “I will not bow down to unjust power. Rather, I’ll fight against it and distribute that power to others.”

[What to look for]: A friendly character who fiercely protects and defends their friends. A character who motivates others to stand up for themselves and also defends them. A friendly character who believes in solidarity with the oppressed. A friendly character who might use knowledge to defend the weak [Note: not to be confused with so 5]. A friendly character who might act before they think. A friendly character who hates being weak or allowing others to see them cry [Note: not to be confused with sx 6]. A friendly character who fights against any attempt to control them [Note: not to be confused with sx 6].

[Anime Archetype/Catchphrase]:

• “I won’t lose to you!” is THE so 8 catchphrase. 9 times out 10 if an anime character says this line, they are an so 8. (e.g., Utena, Yuuri, Gon, Emma, etc)

• A decent chunk of shounen anime protagonists are so 8 (though there are other types represented as well).

• A character who says they hate how weak they feel is usually (but not always) an so 8

• A character who hates other people seeing them cry is usually a so 8 [Note: not to be confused with sx 6] (Anzu, Yona, Pauliana)

• Strong/badass female anime characters are usually (but not always) so 8 (*broadly gestures to the female so 8 characters on the list*)

• For whatever reason, so 8 female characters are almost always paired with sp 7, sp 8, sx 8, or so 9 men. (Yoshino, He Yan [Note: kind of], Rishe, Marin)

[Common mistypes]: So 8 characters are *commonly* mistyped as so 1 (H), sp 2, sx 2, so 2 (H), sp 3, so 3, sx 6 (H), sp 7, sx 7 (H), so 7 (H), sp 8 (H), and sx 8 (H).