The Very Best Anime Characters
Top 25 Most Powerful Anime Characters Of All-Time, Ranked
Top 10 Coolest Anime Characters Ever
What is the best anime character so far?
20 Most Popular Characters in Anime History (According to My...1 Lelouch Lamperouge Earned 153,744 Favorites (Code Geass)2 Levi Ackerman Earned 129, 382 Favorites (Attack On Titan) ... 3 L Lawliet Earned 117,735 Favorites (Death Note) ... 4 Luffy Earned 117,166 Favorites (One Piece) ... More items...•
The main character is supposed to be the protagonist of the anime. But sometimes, it just so happens that supporting characters become more popular. The main character of an anime is, naturally, the center of the series. The entire plot revolves around them.
Here are some of the most perfect characters in the world of anime.7 Alphonse Elric — Fullmetal Alchemist. ... 6 All Might — My Hero Academia. ... 5 Saitama — One Punch Man. ... 4 Miki Makimura — Devilman Crybaby. ... 3 Yu Narukami — Persona 4: The Animation. ... 2 Daisuke Kambe — Balance: Unlimited. ... 1 Sakamoto — Haven't You Heard?
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10 Most Loyal Sidekicks In Anime1 Krillin – Dragon Ball.2 Riza Hawkeye – Fullmetal Alchemist. ... 3 Joey Wheeler – Yu-Gi-Oh! ... 4 Kazuma Kuwabara – Yu Yu Hakusho. ... 5 Armin Arlert – Attack On Titan. ... 6 Seras Victoria – Hellsing. ... 7 Genos – One Punch Man. ... 8 Pikachu – Pokemon. ... More items...•
Aoi Todo (IQ 530000) Don't be surprised, but Aoi Todo is indeed the smartest anime character of all time. And he is way ahead of his opponents by an unbelievable IQ of 530,000.
He is often not in complete control of his body movements when using Godspeed. It is still quite effective during combat. Killua can move at speeds of over 550 mph, which is much higher than the speed of sound. He is also the fastest character in the anime.
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Starting off this list is the class clown of anime who can make anyone laugh or even cry at the drop of a hat. Gintama alone is a series known as the king of anime comedy, infamous for its surreal humor, loveable characters, and insurmountable amount of pop culture references that even put Family Guy to shame.
Acting as the protagonist to one of the greatest Shounen anime of all time, the "Fullmetal Alchemist" Edward Elric has brought fans equal parts spunky, underdog passion and morally conflicted human drama that most, if any, other Shounen protagonists don't achieve.
And while the studios may compete for a share of their audience, anime characters themselves also indirectly compete for attention, with the faces of the industry constantly changing within the fans' eyes.
Appropriately entering in at #3 is the leader of Shounen Jump's "Big Three," the Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Monkey D. Luffy. The son of an infamous revolutionary and the grandson of a beloved marine, Luffy surprisingly had humble beginnings as just a little kid looking up to his pirate hero, "Red Haired" Shanks. After eating the Gum Gum fruit and being raised by bandits, Luff would go on to lead his own journey to become King of the Pirates, leading a loveable crew of misfits and outcasts that have ingrained the series with tons of personality.
Sasuke Uchiha is one of the most famous edge lords in all of anime, but he wouldn't be what he is today without the older brother that he probably stole mixtapes and t-shirts from.
Hunter x Hunter is far from being a one-character show. Even now, the series has pivoted across an entirely different perspective, giving fans awe to how versatile and complex this spectacular Shonen can be. If there was ever a character to define how cool and varied this series can be, it would be none other than Killua Zoldyck.
Since his introduction, Levi has earned more than just the fans' love, as he's absolutely taken their respect, as his role as the cold, stern faced captain scares to near Fullmetal Jacket levels but is mitigated by his tactful nature and genuine concern for his mission and team.
One Punch Man is an action-packed anime that tells the story of an ordinary man with colossal strength. He is seeking powerful opponents that he can take on.
Magic was once believed to be a fairytale element but is now a science-based technology. Students attend a magic school and learn to use it as a supplementary technological skill. Schools divide students according to their results of entrance tests.
Tatsumi Oga, the Demon King of Ishiyama High School, is known as a bad guy. The school is known as being lawless. Violence has become a regular occurrence. Teachers are also in a state of fear of being too afraid to speak out against such students in their high schools.
Sistine’s most adored magic academy teacher retired unexpectedly, and the new instructor was a complete failure. He was once an infamous assassin and was also the person who helped save Rumia Tingel. He was once called “The Fool,” an incredible magician who killed Alzano Imperial Court Magicians.
In this anime series, you can see the creatures and weapons of the post-apocalyptic universe. Fighting scenes, both massive fights and one-on-ones with animals, there’s plenty to entertain anyone.
Trigun is a Japanese anime that falls within the most popular genres, including comedy, action, drama, and many more. The show focuses on Vash the Stampede’s exciting adventure that carries the world with him, a staggering $60 million worth of head bounties. In a sense, one would imagine having such bounty money at his disposal.
If you need, you might find an odd phone number written in red if you look in the right spot. If you dial this number, a young man will greet you, introducing himself as Yato God. Yato is considered a minor god and self-declared “Delivery God” with the dream of getting millions of worshippers.
Edward Elric is one of the best. This anime is the best I've seen and he's such a great protagonist. 3 L Lawliet - Death Note L Lawliet, exclusively known by the mononym L, is a fictional character in the manga series Death Note, created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata .
Will do anything to annihilate the city Marley and get revenge for his mother. 2 Edward Elric - Fullmetal Alchemist/Brotherhood Edward Elric, commonly nicknamed Ed, is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series and its adaptations created by Hiromu Arakawa.
14 Izuku Midoriya - My Hero Academia Izuku "Deku" Midoriya is a fictional character and the protagonist of My Hero Academia, a manga series written by Kohei Horikoshi. Deku is a great character. Yes, he may come across as a wimp who cries a lot, but has matured a lot and now learns the responsibilities of his quirk.
The Contenders. 11 Naruto Uzumaki - Naruto Naruto Uzumaki is a fictional character in the anime and manga franchise Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto. Naruto is a great protagonist. His character development has been great, as he has shown to mature as the series progress.
After Satan killed his foster father, Shiro Fujimoto, the strongest Paladin (highest-ranked Exorcist) of all time be killed right infront of his eyes, he swears to kill Satan and gain revenge. A certain Mephisto invites him to True cross Academy where he will be getting lessons on how to be an Exorcist.
9 Rin Okumura - Ao no Exorcist Rin Okumura is a fictional character in the manga and anime series Blue Exorcist created by Kazue Kato. He's known for being the son of satan and trying to kill him. He is the main Protagonist in Blue Exorcist. His notable feature is the blue sword in which he draws when in trouble.
S4 - He's a MONSTER. and his name is.. Eren Jaeger. Simply being one of the best characters of all time, Eren tops the Shingeki no Kyojin cast, along many other Anime characters, with his superb character development.
18 WHITEBEARD. In One Piece, Edward Newgate, aka Whitebeard, captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, is hailed as the strongest man in the world. The first time we saw him on screen, we knew he’d be a powerhouse. His stature is imposing and his scars tell a tale of the countless battles he survived.
Tetsuo Shima is the main antagonist in the 1988 Japanese cyberpunk anime film, Akira. Shotaro Kaneda and Tetsuo Shima are friends in a biker gang, until one night, Tetsuo is injured when he almost runs over a young boy on the street. While in the hospital recovering, government officials discover that Tetsuo possesses vast psychic capabilities, similar to the esper Akira, who’s power destroyed Japan 31 years earlier. After unlocking his abilities, Tetsuo has a vast array of telekinetic powers. He can fly, generate force fields so he can breathe in space, bend light, levitate objects and channel his telekinesis into powerful energy blasts.
He may be low on our list, but don’t underestimate this red haired, ex-hitokiri from the Rurouni Kenshin series. Despite his small stature, he is regarded as one of the most powerful and legendary swordsmen to ever exist. After slaughtering countless people during the Meiji Revolution, Kenshin hung up his blade, vowing to never kill again. He travels around Japan as a rurouni, a wandering, masterless samurai, seeking redemption for the lives he’s taken. Kenshin wields a Sakabato as his weapon of choice, a katana with the blade forged on the opposite side, making it a poor fit for killing.
However, due to the fact he has a pure heart, Akira retains his human consciousness despite gaining a whole host of demonic powers. He uses these powers to protect humanity from hordes of demonic creatures who seek humanity’s destruction. How strong do you get when you’re possessed by a demon? Pretty strong apparently, and it’s nothing like Regan MacNeil from The Exorcist. No, Devilman doesn’t spew out litres of green bile.
It’s violent and utterly devastating. But terrible circumstances always lead to interesting heroes, and Shinichi Izumi is one of the most unique in anime history. In this series, human bodies are taken over by parasitic aliens that feast on human flesh.
Yusuke Urameshi is the half human/half demon protagonist in the series YuYu Hakusho. As a Spirit Detective, he protects the human world from supernatural threats like spirits and demons. His prowess with spiritual energy, plus his demonic ancestry, puts him leagues above his human companions. He has incredible endurance, shown when he fought for 60+ hours against Yomi, one of the rulers of the demon realm. A shockwave from his punch at one third of his power is enough to knock out a boxer.
His Devil Fruit, which turns his body into rubber, was initially thought to be one of the weaker ones in the series. However, after extensive training, he unlocked the massive potential of his power. He is incredibly strong and fast, and his rubber body makes him impervious to most attacks.
Akira Fudo, the protagonist of numerous Devilman anime and other works by Go Nagai, gains the power to transform into the powerful Devilman after conquering a demon spirit that tries to possess his body.
The half-demon Inuyasha is a warrior from feudal Japan who can slay any opponent who gets in his way, whether they are human or demon. The son of the most powerful demon in the world, Inuyasha is the most powerful half-demon and his strength only grows over the course of the anime as he gains new mystical transformations and techniques for his shape-shifting sword.
This oranged-haired Shinigami has a broad, and sometimes confusing, set of powers that allow him to defeat even the most overpowered of foes. His strength and swordsmanship allow him to take down all-powerful deities and reality-bending gods while he gains new powers from each set of foes he defeats.
In fact, in the sequel Clear Card series, Sakura's own magic is so great that she rewrites the cards over the course of the series. She can use the magic inside of her to augment the cards, make them stronger, or create her own. The use of the cards allow her the power of flight, super strength, speed, and more. She is, however, still one of the youngest Magical Girls in anime, ensuring that she lacks the same ruthlessness of some of her older counterparts.
With the increasing popularity of western anime series and the development of new fictional mythologies, there are always more heroes and villains coming to the screen. While some anime characters get their start on the pages of a manga, others come to the screen without audiences knowing anything about their journey.
Baki Hanma is a ridiculously muscular teenage boy with the sole goal of defeating his father, and the world’s strongest living creature, Yujiro Hanma. Baki constantly trains his body by placing himself in dangerous situations.
However, he doesn’t really have to fight anyone directly.
He is the main character of the story. Childhood “friend” of Katsuki Bakugo, whom he nicknames Katchan, he was born without Quirk. He wants to become the best superhero of his time, like his idol, the famous All Might: “To be able to save lives with a smile on your face”.
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Byakuya is a member of the Kuchiki clan and grew up in the villa of the same name in Seireitei. He spent countless hours training, preparing to take over the leadership of the Kuchiki family. Yoruichi Shihōin often visited Kuchiki Manor to play tag with Byakuya.
The big brother of Alphonse, their father left them when they were children, and as a result, he has few memories of him. The death of their mother a few years later will lead Edward to hate him above all else, seeing him as the cause of this death.
Meliodas is the Dragon of Wrath and Leader of the Seven Deadly Sins. He is the main protagonist of the series and was the owner of the Boar Hat Tavern. Her Sacred Treasure is the Lostvayne Demon Slicer and her Magical Ability is Full Counter.
Koro-sensei is the Head Teacher of Class 3-E at Kunugigaoka Middle School. His past is unclear, but we later learn that he was once a great assassin who had been given the title of Shinigami, which indicated his function as a powerful and formidable hitman in the whole world.