Anime has always given fans great characters to like, love, and even hate. In this post, we’re talking about some of the best characters known in anime. Note: this list isn’t in any particular order (though some are more favorable than others).
20. Laxus Dreyar (Fairy Tail)
Quote: “I ain’t got a clue what your goal is, but I’ll hold you responsible for hurting my friends! My family is Fairy Tail! I will crush my family’s enemies!“
Abilities: Lightning manipulation, enhances strength, durability, reflexes, endurance, immense magic power
He is the grandson of Fairy Tail’s Guild Master, Makarov Dreyar, and the son of Raven Tail’s Master, Ivan Dreyar, he is an S-Class Mage of the Fairy Tail Guild. If there is one Mage that is totally badass in Fairy Tail, it is definitely Laxus. Even though he comes off as cold, arrogant, and uncaring he is a deep character who undergoes strong character development.
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19. Zatch Bell (Zatch Bell!)
Quote: “Sorry I didn’t tell you sooner Kiyo, but I’ve been busy all day. My favorite soap opera ran a special wedding episode.”
Abilities: lightning manipulation
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Kenpachi Zaraki (Bleach)
Quote: “Death and pain are just a small price to pay for the enjoyment of battle!”
Abilities: Supernatural strength, speed, durability, endurance, master swordsman, immense spiritual power
The current captain of the 11th Division in the Gotei 13. He is the eleventh Kenpachi to hold the position. Kenpachi is without a doubt the most fierce, most badass, most reckless warrior in Bleach. He often uses his brute strength to kick all kinds of tail in battle, even while sustaining serious injuries which he merely shrugs off.
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17. Roger Smith (The Big O)
Quote: “No matter how human your piano playing sounds, you’re simply imitating us. That’s why no matter what you play, it has no effect on anyone and becomes pointless.”
16. Himura Kenshin (Ruruoni Kenshin)
Quote: “Whatever you lose, you’ll find it again, but what you throw away you’ll never get it back.”
Abilities: Enhances speed, agility, and reflexes, master swordsman
15. Faye Valentine (Cowboy Bebop)
Quote: “They say humans are social animals, they can’t live alone. But you can live pretty well by yourself. I tell ya…instead of feeling alone in a group, It’s better to have real solitude all by yourself.“
14. Erza Scarlet (Fairy Tail)
Quote: “If you truly desire greatness, you must first know what makes you weak!”
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13. Krillin (DragonBall, DragonBall Z, DragonBall GT, DragonBall Super)
Quote: “That’s Krillin with two L’s and I do accept personal checks.”
Abilities: Super strength, speed, durability, ki manipulation, flight, energy projection
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12. Rin Asogi (Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne)
Quote: “I can’t promise you that good things will come to your life, but I do know that no one but you have the power to give meaning to your life in this world.”
Abilities: Immortality, regeneration, eidetic memory, enhanced adaptability, speed, strength, reflexes, senses, dexterity, flexibility, agility, durability, stamina, endurance, memory, balance, tolerance, self-control
11. Roy Mustang (Fullmetal Alchemist, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
Quote: “I’m not chasing you because I was commanded to. I’m doing it because I’m pissed.”
Abilities: fire generation
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10. Rock Lee (Naruto, Naruto: Shipudden)
Quote: “My motto is to be stronger than yesterday, if I have to I’ll be stronger than half a day ago, even a minute ago!”
Abilities: Super strength, super speed, super endurance
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9. Joey Wheeler (Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters)
Quote: “I’m the Godfather of Games. Capsice?”
8. Vash the Stampede (Trigun)
Quote: “Doesn’t seem to matter how far I travel, my destiny is always followed by blood and gunsmoke. The result is always the same every time, mountains of death and debris.”
Abilities: superhuman agility, strength, reflexes, eyesight,intelligence, complete muscle control
7. Bulma (DragonBall, DragonBall Z, DragonBall GT, DragonBall Super)
Quote: “If I get my hand on that Dragonball, the first thing I’m going to do is throw it at Yamcha’s head!”
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6. Duo Maxwell (Mobile Suit Gundam Wing)
Quote: “I am the God of Death!”
5. Yusuke Urameshi (Yu Yu Hakusho)
Quote: “There are two things I hate: waiting and being rushed, and – whadda ya know – that’s all I’ve been doing lately.”
Abilities: supernatural strength, durability, stamina, speed, spiritual energy manipulation
4. Gene Starwind (Outlaw Star)
Quote: “Have faith in me guys, enjoy the ride—you’re in good hands. I can handle this. I can do it!”
3. Jubei Kibagami (Ninja Scroll, Ninja Scroll: The Series)
Quote: “Gemma, where are you hiding? When I die, I’ll take you to Hell with me.”
Abilities: Enhances speed, agility, and reflexes, master swordsman
2. Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach)
Quote: “The difference in strength…what about it? Do you think I should give up just because you’re stronger than me? I’ve always known you were strong. Nothing I see now will change my mind.“
Abilities: Supernatural strength, speed, durability, endurance, master swordsman, immense spiritual power
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1. Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)
Quote: “If you don’t risk your life, you can’t create a future. Right?”
Abilities: Super strength, speed, and durability, elasticity
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