MOST POPULAR ANIME CHARACTERS OF ALL TIME

By: Animes Photo , Time Now digital

Jul 29, 2024

EREN YEAGER

EREN YEAGER

Eren Yeager swiftly became one of anime's most popular characters, thanks to his unique personality and evolving morals. Although he begins as an unremarkable figure in Attack on Titan, he transforms into a formidable anti-hero upon uncovering his Titan-shifting abilities.

SAITAMA

SAITAMA

Saitama, an ordinary and relatable individual with extraordinary strength, quickly became one of anime's most beloved characters. Known as the titular "One-Punch Man" (a title never used in the series), his effortless ability

SATORU GOJO

SATORU GOJO

A recurring theme in shonen anime is the new generation of heroes surpassing their predecessors, and while this is a key aspect of Jujutsu Kaisen, Gojo's popularity far outshines that of his students.

DEKU

DEKU

While a character's coolness can certainly enhance their appeal, it isn't the primary factor for Deku. His honesty, sincerity, and kindness are what truly define him as the heart of My Hero Academia. That said, Deku can certainly display impressive coolness when needed.

TANJIRO KAMADO

TANJIRO KAMADO

Demon Slayer stands out as one of the most popular modern anime franchises, largely due to the appeal of Tanjiro. His popularity is immense, to the point where a poll revealed that Japanese children consider him more trustworthy than their own mothers.

ANYA FORGER

ANYA FORGER

While many anime characters are cute and funny, few have achieved the level of popularity that Anya Forger from Spy x Family has. Her expressive, meme-worthy faces, psychic abilities, and cheerful demeanor endear her to fans.

NARUTO UZUMAKI

NARUTO UZUMAKI

Ranked as the best Shonen Jump anime of all time by Ranker, Naruto frequently emerges in discussions about the most popular anime characters. Fans are drawn to Naruto Uzumaki, the series' protagonist, for his unwavering determination and magnetic personality.

MONKEY D. LUFFY

MONKEY D. LUFFY

One Piece has been on the air for over 23 years, making it one of the longest-running anime series ever. Throughout nearly all of this time, Monkey D. Luffy, the hero of One Piece, has remained one of the most beloved anime characters.

ASH & PIKACHU

ASH & PIKACHU

Undoubtedly one of the most iconic and popular anime characters ever, Ash Ketchum starred in Pokémon for an impressive 25 years, meaning several generations of kids grew up with him.

GOKU

GOKU

Goku is unquestionably the most iconic anime character of all time. As the central protagonist of the Dragon Ball series for 32 years, he has captivated audiences with his charisma, charm, innocence, and immense power.