| “ | Yippee-ki-yay, motherf**ker! | „ |
| ~ John McClane's famous catchphrase. |
| “ | Thanks for the advice. | „ |
| ~ John McClane |
He is an Irish American NYPD detective lieutenant who has the gift to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, getting involved in many terrorist attacks, that he often has to stop by himself. He also worked with the Los Angeles Police Department for a year.
He was portrayed by Bruce Willis.
What Makes Him a Seinen Hero?[]
- Heroic/Anti-Heroic: Saves countless people from terrorists.
- Cynical: John is an extreme jerk.
- Stoical: Is always a jerk to everyone but is ready to save people.
- Sophisticated/Mature: Never shows unnecessary emotions.
- Realistic: Is definitely a realistic person.
- Strong Sense of Willpower: No matter how dangerous are the criminals whom he fights, he will defeat them.
- Has Killer Instinct And Bloodlust: He kills his enemies in brutal ways. For example, he set fire to a plane with escaping criminals, and although they deserved it, they were fleeing and were no longer a threat to him.
- Hard-Boiled: He's an iconic Bald Head of Toughness.