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Animatesexual, also known as (formerly) animesexual, mangasexual or eminafictic, is an ace-spec identity and a form of fictisexuality where one is exclusively or almost exclusively attracted to anime/manga characters.

Many a-spec individuals only feel attraction towards those who they know could never possibly be in a relationship with, such as fictional characters. While it is normal to occasionally have a crush on fictional characters, if one is animatesexual they might feel like it is difficult or impossible to be attracted towards someone in real life. If the attraction is not exclusive, animatesexual individuals may feel as though they are more frequently attracted to anime/manga characters than they are to individuals in real life.

The term can be used to on its own or it can be used in combination with other terms. The romantic counterpart is animateromantic.