As hard as it may be to admit, an anime's score doesn't always depend on the quality of its lines or animation. As is often the case, those who are most popular stand at the top, and this is no different from anime and its characters.
This list will decide who is actually the coolest of the cool.
15. Kazuto Kirigaya (40,164 Votes)
Anime: Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online became a giant in the anime world both for its impact on the isekai boom that fans know about today, and for becoming one of the most successful franchises in anime history. And while every member of its eclectic cast has played a part in defining the series, its main man will always be the pro player himself, Kirito.
Whether fans relate to his quiet attitude or simply love his various adventures in video games and novels, Kirito fills the heart vessels everywhere with his charisma.
14. Kurisu Makise (42,666 Votes)
Anime: Steins Gate
Steins; Gate has been a pivotal and influential anime in many ways, but the area that really matters is the creation of one of the most famous tsunders in anime. Kurisu "Christina" Makise is a reluctant accomplice of crime and science starring in the series (more on him later). Her biting tongue created a great rapport, and her sweet side helped compliment the series' main cast's famed cuteness.
While they are good in their own right, these qualities lend some weight to the twist at the beginning that she could very well die on the show. As the series went on, fans became more and more fond of and worried about their sweetheart Christina.
13. Hachiman Hikigaya (42,723 Votes)
Anime: My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected
The anime industry has been hit hard by the current crisis, and one of the most infamous delays has been the long-awaited comeback.My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU . Perhaps the biggest concern for fans is the fact that they will have to wait a little longer for the king of anime self-deprecation, Hachiman Hikigaya.
A realist who still selflessly serves for the benefit of his fellow students, Hachiman is a strong take on the high school protagonist that fans just can't help but intrigue, and people who actually take the time to get to know him just can't help. but fall in love with him.
12. Itachi Uchiha (43,223 Votes)
Anime: Naruto
Sasuke Uchiha is one of the most famous extreme lords in all of anime, but he wouldn't be where he is today without his older brother, whom he probably stole mixtapes and t-shirts from.
Itachi Uchiha is an anti-hero that fans never thought was bad when they looked into his dreamy, Sharingan-filled eyes. Whether it's his iconic design, mysterious story, or cool moves, Itachi has made millions of fans everywhere wonder why he's not the Uchiha that the series focuses on.
11. Killua Zoldyck (48,832 Votes)
Anime: Hunter x Hunter
"Hunter x Hunter" It's far from a one-man show. Even now, the series has completely changed, leaving fans in awe of just how versatile and complex this exciting Shonen can be. If there was a character who defined how cool and varied this series could be, it would be none other than Killua Zoldyck.
Although the show tries to relegate him as Gon Frixx's sidekick, Killua has managed to garner a lot of attention for his mysterious family history, deadly talent, and constant reflection on purpose and morality.
10. Gintoki Sakata (51,200 Votes)
Anime: Gintama
Starting this list is a cool anime clown who can make anyone laugh or even cry without hesitation. Only "Gintama" is a series known as the king of anime comedy, infamous for its surreal humor, endearing characters, and an overwhelming amount of pop culture references that evenshame the Griffins .
Leading the show's motley clown team is "White Demon" Sakata Gintoki himself. Once a revolutionary during Japan's alien version of the Edo period, Gin now does "odd jobs" around town to make ends meet, whether it's helping out at the sushi shop, solving local detective cases, or fighting aliens. What helps elevate Jin to this list is his ability to pull off straight-faced jokes, straight-faced ecstatic customs, and sweet, stoic lines, playing cool-headedly as a humble fool and badass badass with a skill that Jin truly sees himself as unmatched in his industry. .
9. Naruto Uzumaki (58,366 Votes)
Anime: Naruto
Sitting in #9 is one of the protagonists of the infamous Big Three, the Nine-Tailed Fox of the Hidden Leaf Village, Naruto Uzamaki. Naruto defines the very essence of "started from the bottom" as he began his journey as an incompetent outcast of his ninja school, only to have fans cheer and cry as they watch him work and get to the top, training with the most perverted. sages, fighting off the most powerful ninja, and still finding time to take care of his friends.
Knucklehead #1 became #1 in the hearts of several anime fans as it delivered some of the best anime fights, character drama, and underdog stories. And just a couple of years ago, Naruto achieved that rare breed of shounen protagonists that can truly fulfill their dreams as he finally became the 7th Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village, making readers and viewers who have followed him along the way feel a sense of pride. . parents.
8. Roronoa Zoro (62,906 Votes)
Anime: One Piece. big jackpot
Proving that secondary characters and their sidekicks can be loved individually, "Pirate Hunter" and the Straw Hat Pirates' first sidekick, Roronoa Zoro, makes this list. In the beginning, Zoro was just a loud kid who thought that having more swords meant he was stronger. However, through hard training and the torment of losing rivalries, he continued to master the famous Three Sword Style and developed into the staunch badass that fans love to this day.
On his journey to become the world's best swordsmen, Zoro has cut (in most cases, cut) a path of destruction, leaving behind buildings, robots, and some of the best antagonists.one piece . He is a cold-blooded foundation who has supported and guided Luffy as the Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and a reliable companion who has proved to fans time and again what loyalty really means.
7. Rintaro Okabe (64,901 Votes)
Anime: Gate;Stein
Moving away from the more action-heavy series, this list enters the sci-fi/suspense/visual novel realm as it takes a look at anime's favorite mad scientist and Future Gadget Research Establishment leader, Rintaru Okabe. Rin embodies everything any struggling college/STEM student should strive for.
He is a freshman at Tokyo Denki University and decides to move his activities to Akihabara and open his own time travel research lab, leading a group of engineers who look more like otaku than scientists. Rin draws fans in with his eccentric and over the top demeanor, but absolutely grabs the viewer's attention with his hidden levels of sincerity and intrigue as the series dives deeper into its own mysteries, presenting Rin with many lofty concepts, moral dilemmas that make for an already interesting character to deal with. work.
6.Light Yagami (68,258 Votes)
Anime: Death Note
On a similar note of high conception, moral questions and obscurity is the young savior of mankind and the punisher of all evil, Light Yagami "Kira". Once a handsome high school prodigy, Light's pressure from society and family only made him more and more distant from the mundane elements of everyday life, until life's opportunity literally fell at his feet and he set out on a journey. world salvation and mass murder.
Having discovered the Death Note and entered into an alliance with the death god Ryuk, Light now has the ability to kill anyone, anywhere, indicating his name and even the cause of death in the Death Note. Assuming the identity of "Kira", Light uses his newfound ability to kill all of the world's worst criminals, showing closure to some and revealing a worldwide conspiracy/mystery to others. With a genius intellect and an eccentric passion, Light has led fans on one of the greatest cat and mouse chases in anime.
5. Edward Elric (69,513 Votes)
Anime: Fullmetal Alchemist
As the protagonist of one of the greatest Shounen anime of all time, Fullmetal Alchemist Edward Elric gave fans an equal measure of bold, understated passion and morally conflicted human drama that most other Shounen heroes, if any, don't achieve.
After a failed alchemy experiment that left him without an arm and trapped his brother's soul in a suit of armor, Ed took fans on an absolutely amazing journey full of existential and religious drama, political intrigue, heartfelt friendship and epic high-concept alchemy. battles. Despite his arrogant and vociferous nature, Edward Elric became the face of an adventure that anime fans ironically prayed for a happy ending.
4. Levi Ackerman (71,809 Votes)
Anime: Attack on Titan
The strongest soldier of mankind, as well as the captain of the division of the reconnaissance legion and the special operations detachment, Levi Ackerman, goes to the master of blades of another breed. Since his introduction, Levy has earned more than just the love of the fans as he has absolutely earned their respect as his role as the cold, hard-faced captain scares almost the levels.steel armor, but is softened by his tactful nature and sincere concern for himself.
Apart from the leadership that even grabs the attention of the viewers, Levy is also an incredible fighter on the battlefield as he has shown some of the most intense momentsattack on titan, fighting titans and other soldiers. Anyone who misjudges this man because of his short stature may soon find himself on the wrong end of the blade.
3. Monkey D. Luffy (77,532 Votes)
Anime: One Piece. big jackpot
Accordingly, the entrance to #3 is the leader of the "Big Three" Shounen Jump, the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Monkey D. Luffy. The son of a notorious revolutionary and the grandson of a beloved marine, Luffy oddly had a humble beginning, being a small child indifferent to his pirate hero, "Red" Shanks. After eating the fruit of gum and being raised by bandits, Luff went on his own journey to become the king of the pirates, leading a likable team of misfits and outcasts who rooted the series with tons of personality.
And no other member of this team has more personality than the captain himself, as the cheerful, simple rubber man makes fans laugh, cry and tremble, as Luffy's personal brand of justice and freedom is as provocative as they are. cute. Luffy is just a guy who is hard to hate, which fits the role of the protagonist of Shounen, but his personal taste encourages acceptance and dreams that other Shounen protagonists have not done.
2. Al Lowlight (92,662 Votes)
Anime: Death Note
Surpassing its protagonist - the foil of Light Yagami and the world's greatest detective, L. Lawlit. It's no surprise that L got as many votes as he did since he's just an aesthetically distinct character. Whether it's his high IQ, eccentric personality, poor posture or sweet tooth, L simply leaves an impression in the viewer's mind that certainly adds to the intrigue of an already captivating series.
Beyond simply matching Light in intelligence, L is an ideal backdrop only in aesthetics, as his social incapacity and strange aura allows him to bypass Light's more complex strategic and social reasoning. In the battle of the kid everyone loves versus the outcast who's just hard to look away from, L surprisingly wins the big popularity contest.
1. Lelouch Lamperouge (112,860 Votes)
Anime: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
In the first place is a complex character, leading complex characters in one of the most structured and multifaceted anime series. Lelouch Lamperouge was once the seventeenth prince in line to the throne, who renounced his status after killing his mother and maiming his sister. As a political hostage in exile in Japan as a student, Lelouch found an opportunity for revenge and redemption when he stumbled upon CC, a mysterious girl who gives him the power of Geass, a strange ability that allows him to dictate the actions of any person. once.
With his newfound gift, Lelouch continues on a path of redemption and destruction as he becomes the leader of a revolutionary group, the Order of the Black Knights, lies and betrays his friends, and kills hundreds and thousands of people. Seeing the kind of person he becomes when he emerges from the other side is just ticklish enough to encourage fans to do some deep moral analysis and human drama.
