An Introduction to All 27 Enneagram Subtypes (Instinctual Variants) Using Character Examples - Part 4
Part 4 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)]
Part 5: (Enneagram 7 Subtypes - Enneagram 8 Subtypes):
https://hellowallyguides.substack.com/p/an-introduction-to-all-27-enneagram-70b
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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[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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5********//// ENNEAGRAM 5 SUBTYPES ///////***********5
[Collection]: https://www.personality-database.com/collection/281099/e5-collection
[More Enneagram Examples]: https://www.personality-database.com/collection/200598/more-enneagram-examples
[E5 Wiki Page]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/enneagram-type-5-the-investigator
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/// SELF-PRESERVATION (SP) 5 ///
[Sp 5 Wiki]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/self-preservation-5-in-detail
[Textbook characters]:
Oreki (5w4 INTP|Hyouka)
Dam (5w4 ISFP|Dam of the Forest)
Nagara (5wX IxFP|Sonny Boy)
Smile (5w4 ISTJ|Ping Pong the Animation)
(Note 1: As an extroverted person, “Dam of the Forest” was the story that finally helped me better understand sp 5s and why they might be the way they are. This is because Dam’s withdrawal from the outside world manifests *physically* rather than just mentally (i.e., Dam physically leaves his town into his own enclave in the forest). I recommend reading this story first if you struggle with understanding the sp 5 perspective. | Additionally, while not listed as a textbook example, I believe Ahreum from “Night of Shadows” is a decent and healthy example of an sp 5 integrating to E8).
(Note 2: it was extremely difficult to find songs that could describe sp 5s. But I think songs by Aliah Sheffield could give some type of indication. These songs include: “Earth is Ghetto” -
, “I Don’t Like People” -
, and “River” -
[Note: no lyrics available yet] | “Look at Me Now” by Caroline Polachek also reminds me of sp 5:
).
[Other characters]:
Miyamura (5w4 IxFP|Horimiya) {S}
Valletta (5w6 IxTP|I Failed to Throw the Villain Away)
Mori (5w4 INFP|Kokou no Hito) {S}
Shimamura (5wX xxxx|Adachi to Shimamura) {S} (+)
Haruki (5w6 INTJ|Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai)
Majime (5w6 INTP|Fune wo Amu)
Taki (5w6 INxJ|Hibike! Euphonium)
Rei (5wX xxxx|Sangatsu no Lion)
Ahreum (5w6 xxxx|Night of Shadows)
Frieren (5w6 IxTP|Sousou no Frieren)
Lisa (5w4 ISFP|Zankyou no Terror)
[Hellowally SP5 Phrase(s)]:
“I want relationships, but I know the demands and expectations from them will be too much for me. I’ll be better off just keeping to myself.”
“There’s nothing I can do about it. It’s better just to give in, leave it alone, and hope for the best.” [Note: Not to be confused with so 4 or sp 6].
“Not wasting energy is my motto.”
“The world is too much for me. It’s so much easier to drown myself in knowledge or observe the world from my mind’s allegorical cave.”
“Everything just takes a toll on me. I want to escape someplace far away from here.”
“I want to be somewhere safe and quiet without people. A place where I can finally be at ease. A place without the intrusive demands or expectations that drown me.” [Note: Not to be confused with sp 9].
“There are too many expectations in the world. If I try to meet them, I’d just fail and lose what little I have left of myself. It’s better to just keep my distance.”
[What to look for]: A character who minimizes their needs and easily gives in to external demands. A character who feels the world takes a toll on them and prefers to keep a distance from others. A character who deep down might want relationships, but is afraid of the expectations and demands that might stem from them, so they give up on the possibility of attaining them and keep to themselves. A character who is worried about the world invading them and being left defenseless because they are not competent enough to deal with that invasion [Note: not to be confused with sx 6].
[Anime Archetype/Catchphrase]:
For whatever reason, a character metaphorically drowning underwater to describe how they feel about relationships is almost always an sp 5.
A character who says something along the lines of, “it would be just a waste of energy anyway.”
A character who is written like a living zombie. [Note: this is no offense to sp 5 people]
[Common mistypes]: Sp 5 characters are commonly mistyped as so 4, sp 4 (H), sx 5, so 5, sp 6 (H), sx 9, and sp 9 (H)
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/// SEXUAL (SX) 5 ///
[Sx 5 Wiki]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/sexual-5-in-detail
[Textbook examples]:
Ichikawa (5w4 INTP|Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) {S}
Kaoru (5w6 ISTJ|Sakamichi no Apollon)
(Note 1: Ichikawa and Kaoru are both THE sx 5 archetype. Watching both of them will give you a good idea of sx 5s overall).
(Note 2: Some songs that remind me of sx 5 are “Something I Can Never Have” by Nine Inch Nails:
, “Only” by Nine Inch Nails:
[Note: cursing], “Wish” by Nine Inch Nails:
[Note: cursing], and “Door” by Caroline Polachek:
)
[Other characters]:
Koito (5wX INTP|Yagate Kimi ni Naru) (+)
Hanabi (5w4 IxFP|Kuzu no Honkai) {S} (+) [Note: All three of the main characters, Hanabi, Mugi, and Eechan are sx 5s imo, but only added Hanabi due to word constraints]
Haruki (5w4 ENFP|Miniamaru Kareshi) {S}
Saki (5w4 xxxx|Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai)
Jieum Ban (5w4 INTJ|See You in My 19th Life)
Beatrice (5w4 xxxx|Re:Zero)
Hachiman (5w4 INTP|Oregairu) {S}
Killua (5w4 ISTP|HxH)
Riz (5w4 ENFJ|Beastars) {S} [Note: this is a supporting character that appears in Season 2]
Adachi (5w4 INFP|Adachi to Shimamura) {S} (+)
Dosung (5w4 INTJ|340 Days) {S}
[Hellowally SX5 Phrase(s)]:
“I want someone I can genuinely share all my secrets, analysis, and knowledge with. I want a special relationship that can act as my refuge, my safe haven.”
“I want someone who will put me first, someone I can completely trust, someone who will act as my refuge from fear. But I know people aren’t trustworthy, so I need to observe them and test them first before I take such a great risk.” [Note: Not to be confused with sx 9]
“My internal world is so intense that it scares even me. Will you be able to accept it? If you can’t, I’ll never appear before you unmasked/unveiled again.”
“In this crazy world that drains me, I want true love.” [Note: Not to be confused with sx 2 or so 4].
[What to look for]: A character who is generally withdrawn from relationships, but has a strong romantic side. A character who is generally withdrawn from relationships but idealizes the concept of trust and/or the perfect relationship in which they can fully share themselves and their secrets. A generally withdrawn/distrustful character who tests others before letting them know about their romantic side or intense mental thoughts. A withdrawn character who might believe they lack the capacity or attractiveness to be equally desired by their “special someone.” A generally withdrawn character who might lament that they might never meet their “special someone” in their lives because they believe their standards are so high and it would be impossible for a normal person to reach those standards.
[Anime Archetype/Catchphrase]:
Character with a very strong “on/off” switch (in regards to being kind and caring) depending on whether they are dating someone or not (e.g., Saki, Haruki)
Withdrawn character with a very romantic side (e.g., Koito, Hanabi, Adachi, Kaoru)
A character that looks cold and withdrawn on the outside, but is super romantic on the inside (e.g., Koito, Hanabi, Adachi, Kaoru).
[Common mistypes]: Sx 5 characters are commonly mistyped as sx 2 (H), sp 4 (H), sx 4 (H), so 4 (H), sp 5, sp 6, sx 6, and sx 9 (H).
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/// SOCIAL (SO) 5 ///
[So 5 Wiki]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/social-5-in-detail
[Textbook examples]:
Keima (5w4 INTJ|Kaminomi) {S}
Yang (5w4 INTJ|The Flower that was Bloomed by a Cloud)
Rajdhani (5w6 INTP|Sonny Boy)
Kotoko (5w4 ENTP|Kyokou Suiri) {S}
(Note 1: While not in this collection, the character Dexter from the Western cartoon, “Dexter’s Laboratory” is a quintessential albeit unhealthy so 5. Here is a scene compilation of Dexter:
)
(Note 2: I couldn’t for the life of me come up with a song for so 5s, so my so 5 friend recommended the following: “What I’m Made Of..” by Crush 40:
)
[Other Characters]:
Aki (5w4 ENFP|Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata) {S}
Yuuji (5w4 ESTJ|Yugami-kun ni wa Tomodachi ga Inai)
Fumiya (5w4 INTP|Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun) {S}
Dr. Frost (5w4 INTJ|Dr. Frost)
Aoyama (5w4 INTP|Penguin Highway)
Kujou (5w4 ENTJ|Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru) {S}
Maomao (5w4 INTP|Kusuriya no Hitorigoto)
Rafal (5w6 ESTP|Chi: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite)
Alchemist (5w6 INFP|SSS-Class Suicide Hunter)
Akira (5w6 INTP|Deatte 5 Byou De Battle) {S}
Jean (5wX INTP|Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) {S}
Ken (5w4 IxFJ|DandaDan) {S}
Migi (5w6 INTP|Kiseijuu) {S}
Yuzu (5w4 ENTP|Naka no Hito Genome) {S}
Jibril (5w6 ENTP|No Game No Life) {S}
Milo (5w4 xxxx|Atlantis: The Lost Empire)
[Hellowally SO5 Phrase(s)]:
“I’ll use my niche knowledge to rise up the social hierarchy. People will know me as *the* person to come to for intellectual advice.”
“I am tired of this boring world that isn’t deserving of me. I want something intellectual and grand to grab my interest–something that is an intellectual challenge.” [Note: not to be confused with sx 4 or sx 7]
“Those who aren't on my level of intellect are not worth forming a real relationship with.”
“This (insert niche intellectual hobby or profession) is so much better than interacting with low-intellect people.”
“Oh, that girl/boy/nonbinary person over there is cute. Let me try to impress them by telling them all about my niche specialized knowledge. I’m sure that will go over smoothly!”
“I hate that people won’t recognize my niche knowledge. This hierarchy is messed up. Well, at least in (insert niche hobby or profession) I’ll always be #1.”
[What to look for]: An “introverted” [Note: might not seem like it at first glance; also being cognitively introverted in MBTI is not necessarily a requirement to be an so 5] character who has a type of niche knowledge they get extremely excited about (to the point people might confuse them as an sx 7). A character who might come across as arrogant and believe their niche knowledge should allow them to be high on the social hierarchy and be appreciated by others. A character who might try to devalue social hierarchies because they feel their “genius” and/or niche knowledge is not sufficiently appreciated. A character who tries to use niche knowledge to try to impress others and/or give advice to others. A character who seems to prefer being with the subject of their niche knowledge over people. A character who might desperately try to show others that they are reliable and competent in their field of niche knowledge. A character who might be competitive in their area of niche knowledge/expertise. A character who uses their niche knowledge to advise others.
[Anime Archetype/Catchphrase]:
The anime otaku “that denounces 3D” stereotype is almost always an so 5 (e.g, Aki, Keima).
The otaku stereotype that shares niche specialized knowledge (e.g, Aki, Keima, Yuuji, Ken).
A male character who says “life is just a sh***y game” or something similar is usually (but not always) a so 5 (e.g, Fumiya, Akira).
An arrogant character that is into an academic field and ends up giving people advice (e.g. Dr. Frost, Kujou, Alchemist, Aoyama)
Youthful and friendly character that is super into an academic field and gives advice about it (e.g., Radjhani, Jean, Alchemist, Milo) [Note: Not to be confused with sx 7]
Arrogant intellectual who manipulates others from the shadows (e.g., Yang, Kotoko)
[Common mistypes]: so 5s are commonly mistyped as so 1, so 3 (H), sp 4, sx 4, so 4, sp 5 (H), sx 5 (H), sp 6, sx 6 (H), sx 7 (H), sp 7 (H), sp 8
(Note: so 5s are the E5 subtype most similar to sx 7 when it comes to the things they are passionate about. Many so 5 characters can easily be mistaken for sx 7 if not carefully analyzed).
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[Collection]: https://www.personality-database.com/collection/281063/e6-colllection
[More Enneagram Examples]: https://www.personality-database.com/collection/200598/more-enneagram-examples
[E6 Wiki Page]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/enneagram-type-6-the-loyalist
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/// SELF-PRESERVATION (SP) 6 ///
[Sp 6 Wiki]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/self-preservation-6-in-detail
[Textbook examples]:
Ren (6w7 IxFP|Ookiku Furikabutte)
Jaeha (6w7 ISFP|An Uncomfortable Truth) {S} [Note: Trigger warning]
Uka (6w5 INFP|Honey Lemon Soda)
(Note 1: While not listed as a textbook example, Yuta’s song from Jujutsu Kaisen (JJK), Sakayume, is an example of an sp 6 having to let go of someone they love [or at least, that’s how I interpret it]. A YouTuber made a beautiful English cover of the song that you can see here:
)
(Note 2: Some other songs that remind me of sp 6s are “This is Home” by Cavetown:
, “Swing Lynn” by Harmless (aka Twin Cabins):
, “I Promise I’m Trying” by Cavetown:
, “Meteor Shower” by Cavetown:
, and “Pulling Teeth” by Green Day:
)
[Other Characters]:
Youko (6w5 IxFJ|Juuni Kokuki)
Yuta (6w5 ISFJ|JJK)
Momose (6w5 ISFJ|Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen)
Bocchi (6w5 INFP|Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu) [Note: not to be confused with Bocchi from Bocchi the Rock]
Mio (6w5 ISTJ|K-On)
Kenta (6w7 ISFJ|A Rare Marriage: How to Grill Our Love)
Qi (6w7 ESFP|She is Still Cute Today) (+)
Nirei (6w7 xxxx|Wind Breaker)
Mew (6w7 ENFP|Nice to Meet You)
Abe (6w7 INFP|Youkai Gakkou no Sensei Hajimemashita!)
Jacuzzi (6w7 ISFP|Baccano) {S}
[Hellowally SP6 Phrase(s)]:
“Don’t hurt me, I’m harmless!”
“I feel like.. I can’t trust anyone around me. Maybe if I use warmth and kindness, they won’t hurt me and things will be safer.”
“I can avoid some of the damage if I submit early. If I apologize sincerely, they’ll forgive me.”
“Everything's my fault. It has to be. That’s the only way I can take responsibility and do something about it.”
“I’m useless and pathetic.. of course no one would take interest in me.” [Note: not to be confused with so 4 or an E5 subtype]
“Oh no, what if X happens? What if Y happens? What if Z happens? Oh my gosh what do I do?!” [Note: X, Y, and Z are worst case scenarios]
“This (insert bad thing) will definitely happen, and there’s no way I can avoid it.”
[What to look for]: A character that apologizes often. A character who is fearful of those around them, and apologies and/or acts submissive to avoid conflict. A character whose first thought during conflict might be to capitulate [Note: not to be confused with sp 5]. A character who uses warmth to smooth over conflict with those they fear. A character who prefers to rely on others during times of stress. A character who might use many lies to prevent themselves from getting scolded or in trouble, but then feels awful about it and tries telling the truth anyway [Note: not exclusive to sp 6s, but common in sp 6 characters]. A character who constantly worries they are going to be abandoned and left alone [Note: not to be confused with sp 2]. A fearful character who often considers the worst case scenario or considers multiple ways things could go wrong.
[Anime Archetype/Catchphase]:
A character that repeatedly apologizes: “I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry” (e.g., Bocchi, Ren, Momose).
A character that often hides from other people (e.g., Bocchi) [Note: not to be confused with social anxiety]
A character that often speaks poorly about themselves and refers to themselves “useless” or “pathetic” (e.g., Qi, Yuta, Youko) [Note: not to be confused as so 4 or E5 subtypes]
A shy character that often folds under pressure (e.g, Mio, Uka, Bocchi) [Note: note to be confused with sp 5].
A character who puts their hands together like they’re about to be handcuffed as soon as they think they're caught doing something wrong (e.g., Mew).
A character who is often depicted with multiple sweat marks (depicting worry/anxiety) (e.g., Bocchi, Mio)
For whatever reason, a male manga/anime character that gets excited about the idea of camping tends to be (but not always) an sp 6 (e.g., Kenta)
[Common mistypes]: Sp 6 characters are commonly mistyped as sp 1 (H), sp 2 (H), sx 2, so 2, sp 5, sx 6 (H), so 6 (H), so 7, sp 9 (H), so 9 (H)
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/// SEXUAL (SX) 6 ///
[Sx 6 Wiki]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/sexual-6-in-detail
[Textbook examples]:
Ryoko (6w7 ISxP|Tsurezure Children) {S}
Ray (6w7 IxFP|My Ray of Hope)
Ciel (6w5 INTJ|Kuroshitsuji)
(Note 1: Ray from “My Ray of Hope” is probably the best character to start with to see how fear underlies his aggressiveness. | Additionally, while not a part of this collection, Till from the Youtube series “Alien Stage” is an extremely common portrayal of sx 6w7s in animation (and you will be able to see how similar he is to Ray). Here is Till’s introductory video:
.)
(Note 2: A couple of songs that remind me of sx 6 characters are “Natural” by Imagine Dragons:
, “Ready Aim Fire” by Imagine Dragons:
, and “Hunting for Witches” by Bloc Party:
[Note: another Redditor was the one who recommended this song! Thank you if you come across this.], and “Mad Dog” by Deep Purple:
[Note: lyrics are only for the first stanza])
[Other Characters]:
Ash (6w5 ISTP|Banana Fish) {S} (+)
Akiyama (6w5 INTJ|Liar Game)
Suburu (6w5 ISTJ|Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku)
Ray (6w5 xxxx|Yakusoku no Neverland)
Sakura (6w7 ISFP|Wind Breaker)
Kei (6w7 xSFP|COTE) {S}
Akari (6w7 ExFP|Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman) {S}
Eunyung & Haejoon (6w7 ESTP & 6w5 ISTJ|No Home)
Tong (6w7 ENFP|Salt Friend) (+)
Accelerator (6w7 INTJ|Toaru Kagaku no Railgun) {S} (~+)
Inda (6w7 ISFP|Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanoko) {S}
[Hellowally SX6 Phrase(s)]:
“I want to be so intimidating that no one would dare to challenge me!” [Note: not to be confused with E8 subtypes]
“Doubt and skepticism are the only things that can lead you to truth.”
“I bet they're looking down on me. I bet they think I’m worthless. I have to be tough to show them I‘m not someone to be messed around with!” [Note: not to be confused with E8 subtypes or sx 4]
“Offense is the best defense.” [Note: not to be confused with E8 subtypes]
[What to look for]: A character who becomes more aggressive as their anxiety increases. A character who puts on an intimidating front so people won’t mess with them. A character who might be overly suspicious of others’ intentions and find it difficult to trust others.
(Important note: You can be an sx 6 and still know how to fight!)
[Anime Archetype/Catchphrase]:
A character that says something along the lines of: “W-w-what are you going to do to me? I can fight you know!” or “W-w-what did you put in this drink?! How do I know I can trust you?!” (e.g., Ray, Sakura) [Note: Ray in these examples is referring to Ray from “My Ray of Hope”]
“Tsundere” characters are often sx 6 > so 1 > sp 1 > so 3 > sx 1 > so 8 > sx 4 > sx 5 (Note: the tsundere character might be an enneatype outside of these) (e.g., Inda, Akari, Ryoko, Sakura)
A character referred to as a “mad dog” is usually (but not always) either an sx 6 or sx 8.
A character who puts on an intimidating front, but actually has fear and anxiety underlying that aggression (e.g., Sakura, Accelerator, Ray)
A character that acts tough, but folds under sustained pressure (e.g., Kei, Ryoko, Ash, Ray)
[Common mistypes]: Sx 6 characters are *commonly* mistyped as sp 2 (H, especially if female), so 3, sx 4 (H), sp 5 (H), sp 6, so 6, sp 7, sp 8 (H), sx 8 (H), and so 8 (H).
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/// SOCIAL (SO) 6 ///
[So 6 Wiki]: https://wiki.personality-database.com/books/enneagram/page/social-6-in-detail
[Textbook examples]:
Mei (6w5 ISTJ|Citrus) {S} (+)
Arima (6w5 ISFJ|Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso)
Yumiella (6w5 xxxx|Akuraku Reijou Level 99)
(Note: Yumiella and Arima are good places to start for so 6 examples. | Additionally, some songs that reminds me of so 6 characters are “Apres Moi” by Regina Spektor:
, “Two Birds” by Regina Spektor:
, and “Fidelity” by Regina Spektor:
)
[Other Characters]:
Sagiri (6w5 xxxx|Jigokuraku)
Cocona (6w5 xSFJ|Flip Flappers) (+)
Kyubey (6w5 ENTP|Mahou Shoujo Madoka) {S}
Doa (6w5 IxTJ|Pyramid Game)
Yuki (6w5 xxxx|Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuustsu) {S}
Yuito (6w5 INTJ|Tomodachi to Shite Daisuki) {S}
Shizuku (6w5 ISTJ|Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun) {S}
Seiya (6w5 xxxx|Shincou Yuusha) {S}
Sento (6wX ISTJ|Amagi Brilliant Park) {S}
Kurata (6wX ISFJ|Kono Oto Tomare!)
Nana (6w7 ExTP|Munou no Nana)
Choromatsu (6w7 ISTJ|Osomatsu-san) {S}
Judith (6w7 xxxx|A Red Knight Does Not Blindly Follow Money)
Sephiria Arks (6w5 ISTJ|Black Cat)
[Hellowally SO6 Phrase(s)]:
“I am part of something bigger than myself, so there is no need to be scared; I just need to fall in line and/or carry out my duty.”
“It makes me uncomfortable to do anything without permission.”
“I was just following orders.”
“We must follow the rules to stay safe.” [Note: not to be confused with so 1]
“I don’t want to be rejected. I need to do what everyone else is doing, so I can fit in. I don’t want to become a laughing stock.” [Note: not to be confused with E3 or E4 subtypes].
“Oh! It’s my chance to teach something; let me show them how to do this task in the most efficient way.”
[What to look for]: A character who obeys orders in order to feel safe or have peace of mind. A character who feels uncomfortable doing things without permission. A character who may seem stoic at first glance, but has a lot of underlying anxiety and uncertainty (especially if there is nothing external to guide them). A character who is worried about making a fool of themselves if they don’t follow proper decorum. A stoic character who dedicates themselves to something grander than themselves and does not stray from order [Note: not to be confused with sp 4].
[Anime Archetype/Catchphrase]:
Knight characters are usually (but not always) so 6. This is especially true for knight characters who are more loyal to the *position* rather than the *person* who has the position (e.g., Judith, Sento, Seiya).
Assassin characters, especially assassin characters who are betrayed by their company, are usually (but not always) so 6 or sp 9.
“Kuudere” characters are usually (but not always) so 6 or sx 9 (e.g., Yumiella, Mei, Yuki, Sento).
Robotic type characters that go: “That is not allowed.” or “Forbidden.” or “Understood.” are usually (but not always) so 6 (e.g., Yuki).
Characters who have a stoic appearance, but are really filled with anxiety or worry inside (e.g., Seiya, Cocona)
[Common mistypes]: So 6s are *commonly* mistyped as sp 1 (H), so 1 (H), sp 3, sp 4, sp 5 (H), so 5, sp 9 (H), and sx 9 (H).
(Note: sp 1, sp 5, and sx 9 are probably the biggest mistypes for so 6. Be careful of these common mistypes in particular.)