

At the end of episode 1, Klein tells Kirito that he looked cute, and was
totally his type
([script](https://www.springfieldspringfield.co.uk/view_episode_scripts.php?tv-
show=sword-art-online-2012&episode=s01e01)):

> You were actually pretty cute.
>
> That's my type.

Does this mean something different in Japanese? Was something lost in
translation? Or is Klein gay for Kirito? Or is Klein gay in general? I can't
recall another anime that I've watched that had similar dialogue, but I don't
watch anime where dudes are explicitly hot for each other either.

I'm re-watching SAO and I never noticed this the first two times through.


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Is Klein gay? Is he gay for Kirito?


I re-watched that episode because I also did not notice this. But it looks
more like a friendly joke to me, given the events in that episode. If I
remember correctly, Klein _does not show_ any hints that he has romantic
feelings to Kirito nor men in general throughout SAO.

**Why was I able to say it was a friendly joke?** Klein probably meant it as a
joke that Kirito's face looks like a girl's that's his type. Also, as stated
[here](http://swordartonline.wikia.com/wiki/Tsuboi_Ryoutarou#Personality),
'Klein is also a "bachelor" and is shown trying to get together with various
women in the series, such as Asuna, Freyja, and even Kazuto's sister, whom he
had yet to meet.' If he was gay, he would be going after men or would have at
least an episode or two to discuss his backstory as to why he felt that way.


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Klein is definitely straight or at least bi, given that he fell for Freyja
(ref: Calibur arc) and other girls.

My best guess is that Kirito's fairly delicate and 'definitely shows no sign
of masculinity' looks would make Klein (initially and at first glance) mistake
him as a girl. In addition, he entered the game at the age of 14, an age (at
least in Japan) when youthfulness still persist.


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yeah he meant it as a friendly banter, I know loads of straight guys who joke
around like that especially with younger or more fem guys, most gay men I know
don't because its more real for them when they say it. and most gay men are
into men not boys it kind of defeats the idea of being gay, and it be a very
short relationship.. ends at 18 lol?


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