Conversely, the Blue Oni, while usually stoic and thoughtful, may hide a volatile, angsty nature that may erupt if pushed too far.
Their more simplistic world-view may make them at least partially immune to angst and Wangst. The Red Oni, while usually the more passionate and emotion-driven, may also be the more easy-going and flexible of the two. While many expressions of this trope play it straight, it is also not uncommon for the Blue Oni and Red Oni to mix traits. Five-Man Band: The Leader, The Heart, or The Smart Guy.Four-Temperament Ensemble: Melancholic or Phlegmatic.Four-Philosophy Ensemble: Optimist, Apathetic, or Conflicted (Cynic in villainous cases).Freudian and Power Trios: The Superego or The Ego, may be The Spock or The Kirk (though not guaranteed).In terms of character alignment, the Blue Oni tends towards the Lawful alignments though this isn't always the case. Being more calculating, conniving and thorough (and if The Mole comes into play), Blue Oni tend to be more successful villains long-term than Red Oni. Villainous Blue Oni tend to be willing to sacrifice anything (and often anyone) for their goals, mostly only when their villainous goals are laden with true purpose (see Knight Templar and Well-Intentioned Extremist). It's worth noting that while blue types appear tremendously calm and composed, sometimes, this is just the surface, and scratching that façade may show that they are, if anything, wound far too tight beneath their calm and unemotional appearance. Personality subtypes include The Stoic, The Quiet One, Aloof Big Brother and Deadpan Snarker. Blue Oni personalities are often respected by others, but also likely to puzzle or confound their peers because they are difficult to read and have a mysterious quality to them. A Blue Oni is more intellectual, proud, traditional, introverted, and cultured (sometimes more spiritual, although that's not guaranteed). The Blue Oni is associated with serenity, control and observing authority.
If a Red Oni is indeed noticeably intelligent, they will still be much more wild and impetuous than the Blue Oni and/or with less sophisticated thoughts, feelings, or goals. Often an Idiot Hero or, in more mature pieces, a Boisterous Bruiser. They are also much more likely to break conventions and rules than their counterpart. A Red Oni character is often more brawny than brainy, extroverted, enthusiastic, determined, and filled with a zest for life. The Red Oni is associated with passion, wildness, and defiance.Their personalities usually run roughly along the following lines: