Kyouichi Saionji MBTI Personality Type
Personality
What personality type is Kyouichi Saionji? Kyouichi Saionji is an ESFP personality type in MBTI, 4w3 - sx/so - 468 in Enneagram, SLUEN in Big 5, SEE in Socionics.
Archetypical SX4 While the show unravels, it becomes clear that his abusive behavior comes from a place of inferiority, a constant comparison to Touga since the time he was unable to offer Utena eternity at his childhood. At the same time, while both him and Touga are generally liked and popular by most in the school, he always feels "second" to him, creating thus rivarly between the two. His distorted version of reality comes from this sense of lacking, which matches the concept of enneagram 4 perfectly. Enneagram 8 has been said to lack the internal judgment found in SX heart types, I don't think I need to explain where Saionji falls under that aspect. Most ironic addition to this mistype is that green as a color in rgu symbolizes relation issues and envy towards others, major character defined by the color green being Saionji. Quick edit in order to more directly counter both 8 and 3 core: Enneagram 3 is supposed to be an extremely chameleon-like type that adapts to ideals (of a partner, of society), thus creating a persona that lacks any inwards qualities but sacrifices them to maintain a public image and conform. A character that in my mind represents this mindset greatly is Touga, who lacks any connection to himself but simply abides by the ideal of a prince. A confusion develops between the image that is presented and the actual self due to this conformity. Opposed to this, Saionji is thoroughly connected with his insecurities, feels lacking and envies others; here there is a clear differentiation between himself and the image he attempts to adapt to, while the central themes of enneagram 4 (being lacking compared to the idealised image, in this case person) are presented. Furthermore, he lacks the adaptable, sociable nature of the 3 core in general. Enneagram 8, moreover, is not only a type generally not concerned with validation from others in any way but also generates an entirely anti-authoritarian character in every way. They release their anger the moment it arises by sensory means while they seek intensity combined with insensitivity. Saionji is not driven by his need for more stimuli, while there's an absence of the confidence that comes with the complete denial of weakness of 8 core. As a heart type, Saionji's character revolves around approval and validation, claiming he needs to develop an image to receive love, which matches the aspect of his character that reflects toxic masculinity.
Biography
Saionji is the Vice-President of the Student Council and Touga's closest (only) friend. The head of the school's kendo club and a talented swordsman, he rarely finds himself in the good graces of the other students; his violent temper and melodramatic ways make him both a bogeyman and comic relief. He adheres to what's portrayed as archaic Japanese values, where women should be timid, he should be obeyed, and status means everything. He claims to love Anthy, who coincidentally fulfills all his expectations for subservience and passivity. His obsession with recapturing the innocent past, rather than a glorious future with his obedient little wife, however, gives lie to his own belief system.
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