Topic: Anime Characters

They say the best defense is a good offense. Nope! For these anime characters, the best defense is their unbreakable fortitude!

Healers are frequently overlooked in anime. Here are some shining examples of anime healers who stand out!

Appearances are often deceiving. These anime characters are small in stature, but they pack a wallop so don't underestimate them!

Anime is full of people with supernatural powers, but the ability to see the future makes for some of the best characters we've seen.

Swords, guns, and spells are pretty awesome—but in anime, sometimes the strongest weapon is the power of words.

Shonen anime series often feature underdogs, which means useless and weak characters who grow in power against all odds.

Anime series are full of smart and cunning characters, and it's bad news when they start using their brains to manipulate others.

Some of the coolest characters in anime are demons—and that doesn't always mean they're evil. Here are our favorites of all time!

Vampire characters come in all shapes, forms, and personalities—especially in anime. Here are our favorites!

Some of the best anime characters are those who started off evil or unlikable but eventually grew and redeemed themselves.

Genius anime characters often become fan favorites as they impress us with their brilliance. Here are our favorites of all time.

Some of the coolest anime characters ever conceived were neglected by their creators and never got to reach their full potential.

Anime isn't all laughs and happy endings. These anime characters experienced terribly tragic love stories that are heartbreaking.

Some of the best anime hero characters are just one or two steps away from becoming villains—and that makes them more compelling.

For whatever reason, cat girls are a common character archetype in anime. Here are some of the best examples from over the years.

One of the worst things to happen in any anime series is when an interesting character fails to live up to the potential of their arc.

Anime protagonists are usually straight-edge heroes with heroic motives. But more recently, we've seen anti-heroes in the spotlight.

Anime tends to be pretty good at setting up and executing betrayals. Here are some of the worst anime traitors we've seen.

Psychotic personality, overwhelming power, and a higher-than-average intelligence level? These anime villains have it all, and we love to hate them for it.