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- Monkey D. Luffy – One Piece
- Ichigo Kurosaki – Bleach
- Naruto Uzumaki – Naruto
- Lelouch Lamperouge – Code Geass
- Levi Ackerman – Attack on Titan
- Saitama – One Punch Man
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Running from 1963-1966 in both Japanese and English-dubbed versions,Astro Boywas the first popular anime series on U.S. television. As such, the titular character is one of the most famous anime characters of all time. Grieving scientist Dr. Tenma creates Astro Boy after losing his son in a car accident. However, he sells Astro Boy to a robot circu...
One Piece is the best-selling manga of all time (over half a billion copies sold), so, unsurprisingly, the lead character is one of the most famous anime characters. Monkey D. Luffy, known generally as just Luffy, is the charismatic leader of the Straw Hat Pirates, seeking out the One Piece to eventually become the Pirate King. After accidentally c...
Another of the “big 3” shounen titles is Bleach. Ichigo Kurosaki is the main protagonist, who begins the series as a teenager who can see spirits, and gains the powers of a Shinigami (Soul Reaper). His role as a Soul Reaper requires him to protect people from Hollows which are evil spirits, and to escort good spirits, also known as Wholes, to the S...
The final “big 3” shounen is Naruto. Naruto Uzumaki is the titular character and one of the most famous anime characters. He was orphaned as a baby and shunned by his village for having the chakra of the Kurama, the nine-tailed demon fox within him. Rising from this rough start, he’s a beloved character that works hard to find his place in life as ...
In a classic tale of a fallen hero, LeLouch Lamperouge, the leader of the Order of the Black Knights, is a charming villain unable to overcome the moral challenges he faced. He is gifted with Geass, a supernatural ability, which manifests as the “Power of Absolute Obedience.” However, after renouncing the throne and swearing to avenge his assassina...
Considered humanity’s strongest soldier, Levi Ackerman is one of the most popular and famous anime characters. Attack on Titanis a dark fantasy where humans live in a post-apocalyptic world behind Walls that protect them from the Titans. The manga it’s based on was written by Hajime Isayama and quickly gained a cult following after airing in 2013. ...
Created by the manga artist One, One Punch Manfollows Saitama, the most powerful being in the universe – something he trained very hard to become. In the beginning, he was a hero just for fun, though he eventually sought recognition through the Hero Association. However, because he is the most powerful person with magnified abilities and can elimin...
Of all the famous anime characters, the cast from Pokémon is one of the most well-known. This is thanks to the popularity of both the trading card gameand the anime series. Ash Ketchem is the main protagonist, as he chases his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master. Of course, you can’t think of Ash without thinking of his yellow sidekick and iconic Po...
The will to do good can easily corrupt in the face of too much power, as the main protagonist of Death Note,Light Yagami, discovers. After taking possession of a book that can kill people from the shinigami Ryuk, Light turns judge, jury, and executioner as he seeks to remake the world into a happier, safer place. In doing so, he designates himself ...
Studio Ghibli is one of the most renowned Japanese animation studios. It boasts a unique aesthetic and a whimsical Disney-esque feel to the storytelling. These factors mean some fans consider it a genre of its own, rather than strict anime; however, some famous characters are still worth noting. Perhaps the most well-known is the rotund and fuzzy T...
Learn about the most famous anime characters from popular shows like One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, and more. Discover their origins, personalities, powers, and stories in this comprehensive list.
- Son Goku. Franchise: Dragon Ball. Living alone in the mountains far from the city, he inherits a four-star ball known as the Dragon Ball, which he keeps as a memento of his grandfather Son Gohan.
- Naruto Uzumaki. Franchise: Naruto. In the universe of the series, Naruto is a young ninja from the village of Konoha. Host to the nine-tailed fox demon, a creature that has previously attacked the village, he is rejected by the other villagers.
- Ash Ketchum. Franchise: Pokémon. Ash is a ten-year-old boy living in Pallet Town with his mother. He only wants to become a Pokémon Master, “the best Pokémon trainer in the world.”
- Monkey D. Luffy. Franchise: One Piece. Monkey D. Luffy is a pirate and the main protagonist of the One Piece manga and anime. Luffy is the son of the leader of the Revolutionary Army, Monkey D. Dragon, the grandson of the famous Navy hero, Monkey D. Garp, the adopted son of a mountain bandit, Curly Dadan, as well as the adopted brother.
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