Personal Pronouns
In English, nearly every speaker uses the first person pronouns “I/me/my” when talking about themselves. Japan, however, has options, and there are certain connotations when used.
| Pronoun | Character(s) | Note |
| Boku | Day2: Muneuji Ev3ns: Kuguri L4mps: Netaro, Toi Others: Yachiyo | Formal/Informal ♂ Used by all ages, can be perceived as humble |
| Chii | Chihiro (sometimes) | Informal ♀ + Children Typically considered cute and childish (variation of chan or tan); Chihiro does this when he’s unfamiliar with someone or performing in front of a camera/as an idol. |
| Ore | R1ze: Liguang, Renga, Ten, Yukikaze Day2: Akuta, Kiroku, Nanaki, Ushio Ev3ns: Chihiro, Raito, Tao L4mps: Nagi, Ryui Others: Daniel, Nayuki | Informal ♂ Used by men, usually to establish a sense of masculinity (or familiarity if among friends/family) |
| Ore-sama | Renga (sometimes) | Informal ♂ Only used in fiction or humorously to refer to oneself in extremely high regard, i.e. “my esteemed self” |
| Jibun | Kinari | Neutral ♂ (mainly) Literally “oneself”; conveys a sense of distance. Not a common first-person pronoun for oneself |
| Watakushi | Sakujiro | Very Formal ♀/♂ Considered a bit outdated |
| Watashi | L4mps: Yodaka Others: MC | Formal/Informal ♀/♂ Typically only used by women informally; when used by men informally, it can be considered feminine |