Some of the character archetypes that I noticed I really liked after going through my favorite characters.
Cold Realists
These are characters who don't show blind or indulgent empathy for others just because they are in a tough situation or they have an awful past. This isn't to say that these characters are incapable of showing kindness; instead they refuse to coddle others because they know that life isn't as forgiving as others seem to think, and that struggle forms character.
Ex. Askeladd (Vinland Saga), Rin Tohsaka (Fate/Heaven's Feel), Yato-gami (Noragami)
Lanky Mfers
Goofy-looking boyos who based on their appearance have no business being as influential to their show as they are, yet nevertheless leave a lasting impression for me. To put it another way, I struggle to take them seriously because their designs are comical to me, yet at the same time I find myself rooting for them.
Ex. Kamina (Gurren Lagann), Gin Ichimaru (Bleach), Leorio Paladiknight (HunterxHunter)
The Classic Princess Archetype
I would absolutely despise these type of girls in real life, but for some reason in the anime form I find these characters very endearing (typically because they often have notable character development). They act as though the entire universe is destined to revolve around them while caving to their earthly desires, and somehow as the series progresses that twisted logic is seemingly justified in my eyes. Aka. these are the queens of gaslighting.
Ex. Holo the Wise Wolf (Spice and Wolf), Eri Sawachika (School Rumble), Kokomi Teruhashi (Saiki K.)
Smol & Resting Bitch Face (RBF)
One of my weaknesses are small and angry characters, simply put. Even if they aren't actually angry or bored, their physical design in the show makes them come across as insanely adorable to me. They also tend to have a serious yet laid-back attitude to life, which I find interesting.
Ex. Beatrice "Beako" (Re:Zero), Ruri Miyamoto (Nisekoi), Rin Shima (Yuru Camp)
Chaos is Subjective
These characters are known for doing crazy stuff or for simply acting bizarre from the perspective of their fellow characters, when in reality they are simply interacting with the universe using their own set of logical reasoning. Occasionally they are shunned or called out for this kind of behavior by their peers, but I personally am all for it because it is incredibly amusing to me to see the trouble they get into.
Ex. Kagura (Gintama), Eru Chitanda (Hyouka), Sosuke Sagara (Full Metal Panic!),
Antagonist to Sidekick
This is a common archetype that many are a fan of. Basically, a situation that is only possible in longer shows (because you need multiple arcs/seasons) where the "bad guy" of an earlier part of the story later joins the protagonist to either fight for "good" or atleast rectify their past wrongdoings in some form. I enjoy seeing these characters redeem themselves in their own eyes as multi-dimensional characters are always a plus in my eyes.
Ex. Scar (Fullmetal Alchemist), Aleister "Krory" Crowley III (D.Gray-Man), Jeremiah "Orange" Gottwald (Code Geass)
Objectively Precious
Perhaps it is my bias speaking, but there are certain characters that just radiate "good" and constantly uplift others around them, whether intentionally or not. Even if they do not end up becoming your favorite characters, you'd have to try really hard to pinpoint something that is wrong with them (assuming you yourself are not morally flawed, or just petty I guess). Personally, I look forward to seeing these characters on the screen because they simply make the overall watching experience so much better, and put a smile on my face.
Ex. Tohru Honda (Fruits Basket), Tuka Luna Marceau (GATE), Yui Yuigahama (Snafu)
Max Flamboyance
Characters that are extremely "extra" and feel the need to put on an elaborate performance even in their everyday interactions. While they are naturally self-centered by nature, they do not come across as arrogant or "douchey," and instead cause others to gravitate towards their overwhelming charisma. True to their intentions, these characters always leave a permanent imprint on whatever show they are apart of.
Ex. Lelouch vi Britannia (Code Geass), Rintarou Okabe (Steins;Gate), Ryuusei (Dr. Stone)
Apathetic Protagonists
Many anime try to keep the protagonist "generic-looking" in order to make them relatable to their target demographic, and this is one of the most effective archetypes (in my opinion) that gets that point across. You don't neccesarily need to be emotionless (or intelligent, as they also tend to be) to resonate with these types of characters; you just need to understand them from their own perspective and consequently you will figure out where the story is headed. In that sense, shows with these characters at the helm tend to have a solid foundation.
Ex. Kiyotaka Ayanokouji (Classroom of the Elite), Hikigaya Hachiman (Snafu), Houtarou Oreki (Hyouka)
Smug Silver Hairs
It simply never fails. A physically beautiful character with an arrogant attitude. Whether they act like a gremlin to other characters in the story, or they are simply pompous by nature, this total package of a character always catches my attention. I have yet to find one that is done poorly. Some are more likable than others, but regardless they are always a staple to whatever show they are apart of.
Ex. Echidna (ReZero), Elaina (Wandering Witch), Arisu Sakayanagi (Classroom of the Elite)
Absolute Dad Energy
Typically these are characters who look after the protagonist, either literally or through some form of indirect mentorship. What separates them from other mentors, however, is the bulky middle-aged "dad" vibes that they give off. Their testosterone is typically off the charts, and while they are without a doubt "Chads" they usually are not surrounded by women, for better or for worse.
Ex. Yami Sukehiro (Black Clover), Rider (Fate/Zero), Jiraiya (Naruto)
1. Trina Nishimura // Makise Kurisu from Steins;Gate // Natsume from Deca-Dence
2. Amber Lee Connors // Satowa Houzukii from Sounds of Life! // Elaina "The Ashen Witch" from Wandering Witch
3. Liam O'Brien // Gaara from Naruto // Juushirou from Bleach
4. Brina Palencia // Holo the Wise Wolf from Spice and Wolf // Isuzu from Fruits Basket (2019)
5. John Michael Tatum // Rintarou Okabe from Steins;Gate // Kraft Lawrence from Spice and Wolf
6. David Lodge // Jiraiya from Naruto // Kenpachi Zaraki from Bleach
7. Christina Valenzuela // Mio Akiyama from K-On! // Vivy from Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
8. Johnny Yong Bosch // Ichigo Kurasaki from Bleach // Lelouch vi Britannia from Code Geass
9. Jason Liebrecht // Yato-gami from Noragami // Hiroto Suwa from Orange
10. Bryn Apprill // Hiyori Iki from Noragami // Mimosa from Black Clover
11. Jeannie Tirado // Chiziru Hishiro from Re:LIFE // Yume from Grimgar A&I
12. Kayli Mills // Hinata Kawomoto from March Comes In Like A Lion // Emilia from Re:Zero
13. Robert McCollum // Shinya Kougami from Psycho-Pass // Julius Novachrono from Black Clover
14. Leah Clark // Eri Sawachika from School Rumble // Norah Arendt from Spice and Wolf
15. Travis Willingham // Yuu Kanda from D.GrayMan // Masakazu Tougou from School Rumble
Honorable Mentions (There's A Lot):
Laura Bailey (Tooru Honda from Fruits Basket (2019))
Kira Buckland (Beatrice "Beako" from Re:Zero)
Caitlin Glass (Winry from Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood)
Erika Harlecher (Violet Evergarden from Violet Evergarden)
Jill Harris (Noelle Silva from Black Clover)
Jerry Jewell (Kyou Souma from Fruits Basket (2019))
Brianna Knickerbocker (Chisaki Hiradaira from A Lull in the Sea)
Vic Mignogna (Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood)
Max Mittelman (Matsumoto from Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song)
Bryce Papenbrook (Gugu from To Your Eternity)
Chris Patton (Sosuke Sagara from Full Metal Panic!)
Anairis Quinones (Echidna from Re:Zero)
Michelle Ruff (Rukia Kuchiki from Bleach)
Christopher Sabat (Yami Sukehiro from Black Clover)
Ian Sinclair (Saichi Sugimoto from Golden Kamuy)
Jad Saxton (Saki Hanajima from Fruits Basket (2019))
Stephenie Sheh (Hinata Hyuuga from Naruto)
Alexis Tipton (Rena Kariu from ReLIFE)
David Wald (Tokushirou Tsurumi from Golden Kamuy)
"To defeat evil, I must become a greater evil" Lelouch Vi Britannia, Code Geass
"I am sorry, but I cannot be friends with a goddess, because I have signed a contract with a devil" Lelouch Vi Britannia, Code Geass
"As long as someone's still breathing, the fight isn't over" Kenpachi Zaraki, Bleach
"It's easier to crush a dream than realize one" Gin Ichimaru, Bleach
"I just wanted to make it clear there were people here. And make sure I don't forget" Fushi, To Your Eternity
"Ideals are only ideals because they are unattainable" Jérôme Karlstah, 86
"Humans were not ready to have freedom and equality" Jérôme Karlstahl, 86
"I'm burning. Everything I've done so far has sparked a flame that is now burning me up" Violet Evergarden, Violet Evergarden
"I will run as fast as I can to wherever my customer desires. I am the Auto Memories Doll, Violet Evergarden" Violet Evergarden, Violet Evergarden
"No letter that could be sent deserves to go undelivered" Violet Evergarden, Violet Evergarden
"It's not always easy to see the good in people... ...but if you can somehow, find a way of believe, sometimes that's all it takes to help someone" Kyouko Honda, Fruits Basket
"My silence doesn't mean that I quit, it simply means that I don't want to argue with people who just don't want to understand" Yato-gami, Noragami
"Your wish has been heard loud and clear! May our fates intertwine verily" Yato-gami, Noragami
"This is the Land of the Rising Sun. Your desecration shall not be allowed! Hear me! I am the god Yato. I now lay thee waste with the Sekki, and expel thy vast defilement! I cleanse thee!" Yato-gami, Noragami
Back in the day when my anime pool was very small, these were the characters (and their stories) that cultivated my love for the industry.
Yato, Noragami // Shikamaru, Naruto Shippuden // Sosuke, Full Metal Panic!
Glad to see another Frontier enjoyer :D it's a very underrated season, i actually started with Frontier as i was too young to remember when Adventure first aird
Hey, no worries same here sorry it took so long for me to reply.
You seem to like some of the same stuff i like so I thought why not send a friend request.
Yeah sure no worries ! Third part is basically the last and final arc that is ''Saga of the Three Kings'' it was very short
Everyone expected there will be chaos , and bloody war between 3 kingdoms (not telling the reason spoiler *) Like in "Naruto Shippuden" there was the 4th great-war..
It was expected it will be chaotic..But rather it was totally organized fighting no chaos (not telling how iit was organized i will spoil it). I'm not saying its bad , in fact it was fun to watch
They could have made it longer but i think its better the way it is..They did it to give a happy ending
I hope it helps , anyways thanks for reading my review it was my first !!
HOPE you will enjoy the show don't forget to tell me how you liked it , Sayonara :)
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Glad to see another Frontier enjoyer :D it's a very underrated season, i actually started with Frontier as i was too young to remember when Adventure first aird
Data Squad's great too
And cool you like Digimon too :3 Who your fav characters?
Did you make it from scratch or is there a template?
You seem to like some of the same stuff i like so I thought why not send a friend request.
:-)
Everyone expected there will be chaos , and bloody war between 3 kingdoms (not telling the reason spoiler *) Like in "Naruto Shippuden" there was the 4th great-war..
It was expected it will be chaotic..But rather it was totally organized fighting no chaos (not telling how iit was organized i will spoil it). I'm not saying its bad , in fact it was fun to watch
They could have made it longer but i think its better the way it is..They did it to give a happy ending
I hope it helps , anyways thanks for reading my review it was my first !!
HOPE you will enjoy the show don't forget to tell me how you liked it , Sayonara :)
And I don't care. I'm just true to myself.