Anime characters can be just as interesting and engaging when they’re flawed and human. These are the characters that make us root for them, even when they make mistakes. They’re the ones that remind us that we’re all just trying to figure things out, and sometimes we don’t get it right the first time. ..
With the rise of morally flexible characters in anime, we can now satisfy our thirst for relatable (albeit more dark and realistic) characters pretty easily.
The answer is, unsurprisingly, one of the most popular anime characters: Naruto.
Who among these anti-heroes stands out above the rest?
Some well-known anti-heroes are characters who are not entirely good or bad. They may have some redeeming qualities, but they also have some dark sides that make them difficult to like or trust. ..
20. Sesshomaru
Blood is thicker than water when it comes to relationships between family members. Demons and half-demons can cause havoc in families, as they are often drawn to conflict and chaos. ..
Sesshomaru, the half-brother of Inuyasha, has harbored a deep-seated hatred for him since childhood, believing that his mother and Inuyasha were responsible for his father’s death. ..
The hatred that developed between the brothers eventually led to a desire to kill their own brother for the Tessaiga, the blade he desired from his father but didn’t.
The feud between the two groups of students continued to escalate. ..
Inuyasha is a proud demon and he often chides Inuyasha for not being a pure-blooded demon like him. ..
As the series went on, we were able to see that he’s so much more than his hatred for his brother. ..
A human girl broke through the emotional shell of a teenage boy, and it eventually changed him for the better. ..
19. Sinbad
Political leaders often rely on personal relationships to get things done. This is especially true in countries where the government is not directly controlled by the people. This means that leaders often have to resort to bribery or other forms of corruption to get what they want. ..
Sinbad is the most powerful man in the world.
The cost of the change was that many people lost their jobs.
As a young hopeful youth, he traveled the world and experienced many different cultures. However, as he grew older, it was revealed that he was quite manipulative and arrogant. He would often use underhanded tactics and methods that he himself hated as a child. ..
18. Yagami Light
Kira’s crusade against the dark criminal underbelly of society was a good idea at first. But after a few months of hard work, he realized that he was only making things worse.
The police had been called to the scene of a fight between two groups of teenagers. One group was led by a young man, while the other group was made up of older teenagers. The fight had started when one of the older teenagers, who was larger and stronger, became angered at the smaller group and began to attack them. The smaller group fought back, but eventually lost. The young man then ran to help them, and the fight continued between the two groups.
The man who started out as a crusader for good eventually became a destroyer of everything, costing countless lives in the process. He seemed to care little for them. ..
Was it really worth it? ..
After the long and arduous journey, the group of adventurers finally reach their destination. After weeks of walking and fighting through dangerous terrain, they finally reach their destination: a dark and foreboding castle. The group is excited to explore the castle and find out what secrets it may hold. However, after only a few minutes inside, they realize that it was not worth it. The castle is dark, dirty, and full of cobwebs; there is nothing interesting or exciting to be found. The group decides to leave and never return. ..
17. Yuno Gasai
In the name of love, what would you do?
Rick and Morty team up with a new friend in order to take on their past selves in an all out battle for the future. Will they be able to outsmart their opponents or will they succumb to them?
Yuno, a young woman, has committed an act of vandalism that is both morally reprehensible and legally punishable.
She finds few things morally reprehensible about being with her soulmate, Yuki.
The yandere protagonist is a manipulative and violent woman who is not a generic “sweet pink-haired anime girl.” She is instead a dangerous and manipulative woman who you would not want to mess with.
16. Lelouch Vi Britannia
People who change their appearance often do not feel any different on the inside. In fact, they may even feel more like themselves when they are disguised. ..
Lelouch’s goal is to bring peace to the world by killing all of the people who have caused conflict. He obtained his Geass in order to do this. ..
It was difficult for him to find a home, but he found one in the form of an abandoned child. He was always drawn to the children who were left behind, and he would often go into their homes to play. It wasn’t until he met Nunnally that he realized how much of a connection he had with her. She was also abandoned, and she had also been through a lot of pain and suffering. Together, they formed a bond that lasted throughout their lives.
At the end of his journey, you can see the essence of Rick Grimes, who was responsible for much of the tragedy that happened on The Walking Dead.
A man who believed that a world without war would be a better place.
15. Rebecca Lee (Revy)
This is a character who is both powerful and badass. She is a skilled fighter and has a lot of attitude, which makes her one of the most popular and well-known anime characters.
Revy is the bulk of the Lagoon Company’s destructive force.
In her life, she focuses on achieving financial and power goals through various means. She has a history of childhood trauma that has led her to use money and power as coping mechanisms.
She’s a ruthless killer that can fly off the handle at any moment. She’s perfect for a criminal lifestyle because she can get away with anything.
Rock’s influence on the character is evident as the show progresses, as we see glimpses of a more compassionate side to her. ..
I was going to say that I wasn’t too sure about it at first, but now I’m not so sure.
Yes, it is.
14. Dr. Bofoi (Metal Knight)
One Punch Man is an anime series that follows the adventures of a young man named Goku who is forced to fight in a tournament to save his home country from destruction.
Metal Knight has been a major player in the Hero Association, helping to make it a better place.
The president of a major company is a key player in the economy and his job is to make sure that the company’s products and services are top-of-the-line. He oversees all aspects of the company’s operations, from R&D to infrastructure repair.
The cities that don’t have proper names because of how often they get destroyed are a bit of a safer place to live in because they’re not constantly under attack.
There are complexities to everything, and sometimes those complexities can make things difficult.
He’s often missing or pulled out of dire situations whenever he pleases, but strangely enough he’s often missing.
He salvages technology with no restraint for his personal use, and it’s somewhat obvious that his true motivations aren’t exactly altruistic in nature. He is motivated by the desire to improve the quality of life for himself and others.
The Metal Knight is still a mystery to many, even after all these years.
13. Seto Kaiba
Every Shounen’s main character is only as good as their opponents.
Yugi Muto, who was once rivals with the ultimate rich boy himself, Seto Kaiba, has had a successful career in card playing. ..
But even as the show begins to explore the darker side of Yugi’s character, there are still moments of light that will make you smile. From his interactions with his friends and family, to his interactions with the monsters that populate the world, there’s something for everyone in this anime.
The main point of this article is that the main character, Yugi Muto, has a strong love for his brother and improvement as a character after being crush by Yugi.
12. Hei
Anime is a dark and suspenseful genre that often deals with themes of violence, gore, and suspense. Darker than Black is an anime that follows the story of a group of criminals who are sent to Japan’s most notorious prison for punishment.
The Black Reaper is known for his brutal and efficient methods of execution. ..
Hei is a highly skilled mercenary-assassin who is known even by the most adept of Contractors. He has killed many enemies in his career, and is considered one of the best in the business.
John Wick is a mercenary who has killed many people in the past, but he’s never hesitated to do so if it means saving others. Hei is a very skilled assassin, and he’s known for his quick thinking and reflexes.
As his story unfolds, it is shown that he does not mind taking risks if it means achieving his goals.
11. Guts
Guts is a tragic main character who has a deep-seated anger and hatred for the world. He is also very brave and has a great sense of self-preservation.
The badassery of the UFC is unrivaled. ..
Despite all the tragedies and messed up things he had gone through ever since he was a child, the fact that he is still standing is testament to his character. He is an oft-callous, yet hot-blooded man with a nigh-unbreakable will. ..
In a world where demons and humans are equal, Jotaro Kujo would slaughter any and all of them without a second thought. However, his love for Casca keeps him from being evil like so many others. This makes him one of the most complex characters in the game, as he is both good and bad, but at the heart of it all he is just a human who loves someone.
Miura’s complex and well-written character, Guts, was a joy to behold for all of us fans. ..
10. Vegeta
This show is unique in that it can turn someone who was once narcissistic, sadistic, and borderline homicidal into a likable character.
Dragon Ball was a huge success, and it’s clear that the series will continue to be popular for years to come.
While Vegeta still shows a sliver of his old callous and arrogant self in the later seasons of the anime, his overall behavior and character definitely saw a massive improvement compared to what he once was. This change can be largely attributed to the influence of his new friend, Goku. ..
The Namekian people were terrorized by a powerful alien race that was known for blowing up planets and wiping out entire tribes. But after one of their own, Goku, defeated the aliens, the people of Namek began to trust him. They started to look up to him as their new leader.
It’s hard to say for sure, but it seems like maybe it was the power of friendship or the allure of a good challenge that finally got through to him. Whatever the case may be, Goku is now one of the most beloved and iconic characters in all of anime and manga. ..
9. Itachi and Sasuke Uchiha
The two brothers who reside in Konoha are the most edgelord-y people around. ..
Itachi killed his entire clan after discovering their secret plan to overthrow the village. Sasuke then betrayed his friends and joined Orochimaru in his quest for vengeance.
Is there a pattern to the data? ..
Despite all the jokes and memes made between these two, you could definitely feel the way their story ended was somewhat bittersweet.
The two soldiers were forced to walk a lonely path after their respective commanders ordered them to kill each other.
Sasuke had his friends by the end to help him get back on his feet.
Itachi finally had a family of his own after years of searching.
8. Eren Yeager
Anime fans around the world are anxiously awaiting the release of Attack on Titan, a new anime series that is set to premiere this fall. The show follows the story of a group of people who are forced to fight against an alien threat that has invaded Earth. The show is sure to be a hit, and its debut will no doubt leave viewers on the edge of their seats.
Some of the anime featured in this list are about young people who have to fight for their lives.
Eren is a young boy who has lost his father and sister in a tragic accident. He is now the only one left in his family. He is struggling to cope with the loss of his loved ones and the new responsibilities that come with being a teenager.
Many fans of the anime were caught off guard by the sudden change in the later episodes.
He became more brutal and analytical. ..
In the first few episodes, the protagonist’s decisions seem more random and unplanned. However, as the series goes on, it becomes more clear that his decisions are based on a plan. This is a far cry from what we would typically expect from a typical shounen MC.
In the final season, fans were finally shown what the changes were truly for – and what it cost Eren in the end. After years of being kept in the dark, they learned that the reason for all of the changes was to create a new Titan-free world. However, this came at a high price: Eren lost his memories and his humanity. ..
The ending of the anime had been met with a lot of criticism for its lack of closure and for what some saw as an abrupt end to the story.
7. Satou Kazuma
Anime fans around the world rejoice! KonoSuba, the popular anime series, is coming to an end! The last episode of the series aired on October 15th and we can’t wait to see what happens in the next few episodes.
I don’t think so.
The president can.
Satou Kazuma is a very unique person.
A NEET (not in education, employment, or training) man died after trying to save a girl from a slow-moving farm tractor. ..
Not exactly the typical origins of a brave and awe-inspiring hero. He was born into a humble family in a small town in central China. His father was a tailor and his mother was a seamstress. When he was just six years old, his family moved to Beijing, where he started school at the age of 11. He quickly became an excellent student and soon became interested in journalism. In 1992, when he was just 24 years old, he won the prestigious Overseas Press Club Award for his reporting on the Tiananmen Square protests. That same year, he also won the prestigious Overseas Press Club Award for his reporting on the Beijing Olympics.
He’s blunt and pessimistic when interacting with people in the Fantasy World. He often seems to have a negative outlook on life and is not very optimistic about the future.
He is known for being very strange and difficult to work with, especially towards his party members. All of whom are likely just as weird as he is. ..
Not only is he a powerful man, but he’s also shown to be shrewd and perceptive.
Some of the qualities that make Akira Toriyama’s adventures in anime so entertaining are his unique characters, as well as the quirks that each of them have. These include his love of adventure, as well as his friends who are always there to help him out.
6. Naofumi Iwatani
The Rising of the Shield Hero is a new anime series that tells the story of a young boy who is forced to fight in a war against an alien race. He must use his skills and training to protect his people and defeat the aliens.
Kazuma is the protagonist of the game, while Naofumi is the antagonist. They are both from stories without the hilarity and absurdity of KonoSuba. ..
Naofumi became cynical after being isekai’d and was betrayed almost immediately.
This experience made him distrust everyone he encountered, even those who truly meant him no harm. ..
He was a loner who mostly kept to himself, raising his stats in bizarre yet clever and practical ways until Raphtalia (his ever-faithful and compassionate demihuman waifu) came along.
Even then, he had already ingrained it within himself to be watchful. ..
Although he does go a tad too far with his newfound philosophy, he is a great thinker and has a lot of interesting ideas.
5. Ken Kaneki
Kaneki’s story should serve as a warning to many, as we have to remember that his pain and suffering started because of the simple fact that he chose the wrong girl to simp for. ..
Kaneki’s journey is one of pain and suffering. He meets many challenges on his way, but they all break him, leaving him deeply detached and with a fractured identity.
Further down the story, he developed ruthless and borderline sadistic tendencies that mirror those of the nastiest ghouls. This turned him into a fallen hero of sorts. ..
The more sensible side of him is still there, but it’s not completely gone.
The man who had been through so much pain and suffering was revealed to have retained some of his old personality despite all the injustices that he had faced.
4. Spike Spiegel
The man who has inspired generations of space enthusiasts, Neil Armstrong. ..
Spike, although usually presented as a laid-back and happy-go-lucky guy, has a history of criminal activity and questionable deeds. ..
He is a professional thief, con artist, retired hitman, and experienced outlaw.
That was all before he faked his own death and settled down as a bounty hunter with his friends.
After his heroic deeds throughout the show, some of the shifty actions he took even after his do-over overshadow his past. ..
3. Tanya Degurechaff
Tanya The Evil, a popular anime series, is filled with dark and twisted content that could be harmful to young viewers. The anime series, which is based on a manga by Naoki Urasawa, is known for its graphic violence and disturbing scenes. Some of the more disturbing scenes include Tanya torturing and killing her victims. Parents should be aware of the dark and violent content in this anime series before allowing their children to watch it. ..
If Guts is the embodiment of badassery, then Tanya is the embodiment of pure chaos and insanity.
The woman who had been Isekai’d into the war-torn nation called ‘The Empire’ was a ruthless and cold-blooded killer.
Despite being a gifted soldier and commander, she’s also a full-blown sociopath that would never think twice about using other people to her liking – and putting them in their place if need be.
That, and her lack of empathy, are some of her many flaws.
Some people see her callousness and utter disregard for human life and emotion as a blessing, because it allows her to do her job effectively. Others curse her for the same reason, because she often puts herself and others in danger. ..
In a world where learning how to put herself in other people’s shoes could mean the difference between life and death, it is important for everyone to learn how to do this so that they can be their best selves.
2. Team Rocket (Jessie, James, and Meowth)
Why is the city of Chicago so dangerous? The answer is simple: It’s because of the gangs.
The main character of the anime, Yuki, is a young girl who has been living in Japan for many years. She has a strong interest in anime and its characters, and has been trying to find out more about them. One day, she comes across an article about an anime that is being aired on TV. The article says that the main character, Yuki, is from Japan and she can be watched on TV.
The answer is because they should.
The three characters in question are the evil masterminds who run the Pokémon company, Professor Oak, and his two assistants, May and Brock. They’re always up to no good, but they’re also pretty darn funny.
The villains of the Pokémon world are often one-dimensional and commit crimes such as kidnapping, theft, and fraud. ..
Anime fans have noticed that the characters in many popular anime series have sad backstories. Some of these stories date back to when the characters were children, while others are recent developments. Regardless of when they occurred, these stories reveal something about the characters and their motivations. ..
The three workers at Giovanni’s factory have been longing for something more since Giovanni took over the business. ..
The group of friends that Ash and his friends help out a lot have formed a strong bond together, much like Ash and his friends do. They help each other out when they’re in difficult situations and the group has developed a close relationship over time.
The Pokémon scenes in the show were more emotional than the ones Ash had with his Pokémon.
Did Ash ever visit that Pidgeot he promised he’d visit way back then?
1. Emiya Kiritsugu
Sometimes the anti-hero you’re looking for (among an anime filled to the brim with anti-heroes) isn’t a waifu at all. ..
Kiritsugu is one of those enigmatic and complex characters whose actions we can never fully understand, but who we can’t help but feel sorry for. ..
He is one of the most notorious killers in American history. ..
This tragedy then became the driving force behind his unshakable conviction that eventually led him down the vicious and unforgiving path of sacrifice.
The greater good is what he sees as the best way to achieve his goals.
He’s a self-righteous, radical utilitarian who is willing to sacrifice even his loved ones for his goals and beliefs.
He’s a loner who doesn’t take kindly to anyone trying to tell him what to do, and he’s not afraid to stand up for what he believes in. He’s also one of the most determined people on the show, and he never gives up on his goals.
