Find out all about the hit online Japanese Love Type test, from its philosophy to how to snag one of those adorable LINE mascot stickers for yourself.

Japan has recently released a “love diagnostic” test called Love Character 64, aimed at uncovering your “love type”, which can help you deepen your romantic connections. It is also available in English, so you can leave polishing your Japanese reading skills for another day and focus on matters of the heart. In this post, we’ll explore this test, which sorts love types into cute LINE characters, in detail below! 

• Love Types: The Basics
• The Six Dimensions
• The 16 Love Types

Love Types: The Basics

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](https://cdn.savvytokyo.com/app/uploads/2026/02/iStock-1331001687.jpg)Gain valuable insight into your values concerning romance and emotions. 

Do you know your Love Type? A Japanese team, supervised by the Japan Romance Studies Association, devised the  “Love Characters 64”  to help you discover your tendencies in love. By completing a series of 18 questions, the test reveals which of the 16 love types you are, as well as your compatibility with others and your ideal partner type. 

The 16 types are also broken down into four subtypes based on the new dimensions of how independent you are in a relationship and how much you prioritize building a future together. 

The point of the test is not just to find your character type. Its creators intended it to be a step towards a journey of understanding that can deepen your relationship with yourself and your partner. So, even if you don’t have a partner, you can gain valuable insight into your values concerning romance and emotions. 

The Six Dimensions

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](https://cdn.savvytokyo.com/app/uploads/2026/02/iStock-1293010417.jpg)Based on how you score on six dimensions.

The Love Types are based on how you score on six dimensions. Each type and character is created using a combination of the first four dimensions and then further divided via the last two. 

For example, the “Capable Manager” is a combination of FARE (following/accepting/realistic/earnest) as well as VD (visionary dependent), VI (visionary independent), ND (natural dependent) or NI (natural independent). 

Since terms like “natural” have specific meanings in the test, check out the brief explanation below to get a sense of it. 

Lead/Follow 

Are you the leader and decision-maker in the relationship or do you follow your partner’s pace?

Cuddly/Accepting 

Are you happiest being taken care of or would you rather be the protector?  

Realistic/Passionate 

Are you looking for a stable and long-term relationship or one based mostly on passion?

Optimistic/Earnest 

Are you interested in a love based on freedom or on being serious about each other?

Visionary/Natural 

Are you someone who is seeking marriage and long-term commitment or who lives for the joy of the present moment? 

Devoted/Independent 

Are you interested in a relationship where you spend most of your time together or where you respect each other’s separate time and hobbies?

The 16 Love Types

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](https://cdn.savvytokyo.com/app/uploads/2026/02/iStock-1677543835.jpg)Here’s a simple breakdown of the different types.

Read on for our very short introduction to the 16 love types if you’re curious about yourself or want to decode someone’s dating profile. 

Boss Cat (LCRO) 

This type is a free-spirited leader with a soft side looking for a stable partner. 

Hidden Baby (LCRE)

This type likes to lead in relationships and appears reliable, but also wants to be taken care of. 

Protagonist (LCPO) 

This type is a leader, drawing many suitors with their charm and falling in love based on passion. 

Tsundere Yankee (LCPE)

This type leads with intensity and passion and faces relationships head-on.

Admired Senior (LARO)

This type is a leader desiring their own space while also wanting to be relied on. 

Charisma Balancer (LARE)

This type is a steady leader who faces relationships seriously and wants to be relied on by their partner. 

Perfect Chameleon (LAPO)

This type leads with passion and spontaneity and is also able to shift into a reliable partner when needed. 

Captain Lion (LAPE)

This type is a natural leader, facing relationships earnestly and with intensity. 

Romance Magician (FCRO)

This type is very skilled at reading people and wants a long-term love who respects their freedom and desires. 

Clever Rabbit (FCRE) 

This type is both affectionate and gentle and has the ability to carefully evaluate who will make them happy in a relationship.

Love Monster (FCPO)

This type falls in love quickly and deeply, passionately adoring their partner and bringing much joy and energy to any relationship. 

Loyal Hachiko (FCPE)

This type is honest and committed to their partner, embracing them wholeheartedly while bringing warmth and sincerity to all relationships.  

Mysterious Creature (FARO)

This type, despite some difficulties expressing themselves in love, possesses a unique charm that draws people in. 

Capable Manager (FARE)

This type is great at adapting to their partner and supporting them while prioritizing a steady long-term commitment.

Devil/Angel (FAPO) 

This type adapts to their partner and enjoys being the protector, but also needs freedom in a relationship. 

The Last Lover (FAPE)

This type falls passionately in love and seeks to protect and care for their partner forever. 

Have you taken the Japanese 16 Love Types test? Let us know your type and how accurate you think it is below!