Swordz9's Top 50 Anime Characters

obviously posing off superangelo128, Zea, Mac Arrowny, edwardsdv. swordz9 apparently couldn't be left out so he decided to do one of these ranking topics as well.

The List
'''#50 Ritsu Tainaka (K-ON!) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/5/48630.jpg

I couldn't resist following in the footsteps of the "excellent" users who made their lists before me by having a bad #50. What better representative than somebody from K-ON? I've only seen the first season, but it seems like Ritsu is easily the best character in the series. She bullies Mio so that gets her some points. She kind of reminds me of Tomo from Azumanga Daioh too since both are energetic and tend to forget important stuff relating to school. There's really not much to say about K-ON characters since they're just kind of there and nothing really ever happens.

Fun Fact - I think Ritsu's voice actress has the best singing voice out of the main K-ON voice actresses. She probably never gets any solo singing time in the series though since Mio hogs it all. I haven't seen the 2nd season though so maybe she does get to sing solo.

Favorite Moment - The times she bullies Mio I guess.

'''#49 Rei Ayanami (Neon Genesis Evangelion) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/6/29050.jpg

Literally the only good female character in the series. I base this on the original series since I haven't seen the movies or anything. NGE was one of my first anime so at one point Rei was one of my favorite female anime characters. There's not much I can say about her since mostly everything about her is a major spoiler for the series. I like her interactions with Shinji and the time(s) she ignores Asuka. The big spoiler reveal with her character was pretty bizarre to me too, but made for a pretty great scene.

'''#48 Minatsuki Takami (Deadman Wonderland) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/4/78026.jpg

Minatsuki is violent, vulgar and sadistic, but I actually like her. I'm sure this is very surprising considering I almost always hate those types of female characters. Minatsuki pulls it off pretty well though. Deadman Wonderland is still a pretty new series so it isn't very long yet, but Minatsuki made the strongest first impression in the series. I don't want to say much since the anime airs next season, but I'm sure most of you will enjoy her since she's so crazy.

'''#47 Road Kamelot (D.Gray-Man) http://myanimelist.net/character/780/Road_Kamelot/pictures

Road probably has the most radically changed designs of any female character I've seen. She starts off looking really unflattering and almost like a guy in the manga, but then DGM went through a massive art overhaul when it switched to monthly and now Road looks amazingly different. Road is also a sadistic and violent female character, but she can be pretty kind and lately she seems to have lost her sadistic/violent side. Her powers are pretty interesting. She impales people with candles, controls her own alternate dimension and even has some telekinetic powers. She's technically a villain, but it's hard to tell who the villains are in DGM these days. Road's loyalty lies with the Noah, but she actually cares about Allen a lot too and even helps him out sometimes. Overall she's a fun character with some interesting powers and her interactions with Allen and the Noahs are pretty good.

Favorite Moment - Showing off her powers and her interactions with Allen.

'''#46 Levy McGarden (Fairy Tail) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/16/82423.jpg

Ya go my side characters in shounen series. They're usually pretty great and often better than the main characters. Fairy Tail has a really great cast of characters so even supporting characters like Levy are fun and get to stand out once in a while. She uses support magic that makes her words take solid form and she can also bypass magical barriers. She's pretty different from most of Fairy Tail's members since she doesn't enjoy fighting for fun like most of them do. She's kind, smart, cheerful and overall just a fun character.

Favorite Moment - Her first real battle.

'''#45 Kallen Stadtfeld (Code Geass) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/8/31533.jpg

Best female character in Code Geass by far. I'll never understand why Kallen doesn't get more love. She arguably has the most badass robot in the show and she crushes people like a champion. Kallen is really great in battles and that's demonstrated pretty well in the series. I like the mix between her personality at school and on the battlefield. She's an awesome character that deserves way more love than terrible characters like C.C. I think Suzaku might even be more popular than her which is just sad.

Favorite Moment - Crushing nobody characters in battle.

'''#44 Akari Mizunashi (Aria series) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/10/102699.jpg

I've only seen 1 season so far, but Akari is a pretty good character. She's kind, helpful and seems to contribute a lot to the happy/peaceful atmosphere the series has. She always seems to enjoy even the boring everyday moments of life. She also makes friends pretty easily since people seem to enjoy her personality. Her interactions with Aika and Alice are pretty fun too. Once I see the other two seasons maybe I'll be able to say more about her other than her being a nice character.

Favorite Moment - I can't think of one, but I like how she finds enjoyment out of pretty much anything.

'''#43 Misuzu Sotomura (Ichigo 100%) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/6/26642.jpg

One of my favorite characters in my favorite shounen/romance/harem series. She doesn't have a large role, but still manages to make an impact on the main character Junpei. She's often harsh and not afraid to voice her opinions even if they hurt someone's feelings. She loves movies and is very critical about them. This is something she has in common with Junpei so she takes a small interest in him when they first meet. She joins his movie club at school and uses her knowledge to help the club make better movies. She can't stand how indecisive Junpei is with women, but despite that she still gives him helpful advice. I think she's a really great character and I'm glad she got her own special after story.

Favorite Moment - Bullying some fat clumsy guy and making him cry.

'''#42 Tamaki Kawazoe (Bamboo Blade) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/6/80386.jpg

Tamaki is my favorite character in the series, but all of the characters are pretty great. Tamaki's somewhat shy, likes anime and is really good at kendo. I like her kendo matches because she's practically a completely different person during them. She's strong, confident and focused. She's skilled enough to beat other kendo experts and even grown men despite being so small. Her interactions with the other club members are fun and usually involve them asking Tamaki for kendo advice or praising her skills. I mainly like her because she's strong, kind and part of a great cast in a great series.

Favorite Moment - All of her kendo matches.

'''#41 & 40 Nadeko Sengoku & Suruga Kanbaru (Bakemonogatari) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/12/76903.jpg http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/13/66833.jpg

Both of their arcs are my favorites in the series. Nadeko's mainly a nice typical childhood friend type. I usually like those types of characters though as long as they aren't annoying. I like her interactions with Araragi even though she doesn't get as much screen time as I would've liked. I can't really say much about her due to her limited screen time and stuff, but I just liked her character. Suruga is another fun character, but she's kind of bizarre too. She's a tomboy and that's another character type I like. She has some really weird fetishes though. Like Nadeko I also liked her interactions with Araragi. They're both fun characters and I'm looking forward to seeing more arcs of them assuming more of the series animated.

Favorite Nadeko Moment - Her infectiously catchy OP.

Favorite Suruga Moment - The AMAZING deal she offered Araragi.

'''#39 Takuto Tsunashi (Star Driver) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/10/101583.jpg

Probably one of, if not the most "fabulous" pilots in anime. Seriously, he almost looks like a fashion model or something. I like his personality. He's pretty laid back and just a genuinely nice guy. He goes out of his way to protect/help others and even avoids hurting his enemies while using flashy attacks. His interactions with Wako, Mizuno and Sugata are pretty great and I like his interactions with the nobodies he owns on a weekly basis too. I just like the spirit and energy his character has. It's what makes both the show and himself worth watching.

Favorite Moment - When he uses the Tau Missile attack.

'''#38 Ayane Yano (Kimi ni Todoke) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/15/74107.jpg

I really like Yano's personality. Her friendship with Chizu and Sawako is really great and offers a lot of fun moments. The three of them get along really well and probably have the best friendship I've seen in a shoujo series. Yano's pretty perceptive and can easily tell what's going on in the romance department and even tries to get things going. That's actually probably one of the best things about her. She actually tries to get the romance developed in the series and pretty quickly at that. Yano's just a great female bro. What more can I say?

Favorite Moment - Her interactions with Sawako and Chizu. I can't really pick one.

'''#37 Action Bastard (Crayon Shin-chan) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/10/12525.jpg

Yes, that's his real name. He'll probably be considered a joke character, but I think he's really hilarious and that's why he's here. His attacks, the villains, and his dialogue are full of innuendo. His show is kind of like Power Rangers with 1 Ranger and a bunch of dirty humor. It's silly and often bizarre, but manages to be pretty damn funny. I wish he had his own spinoff series.

Favorite Moment - Everything. He almost always makes me laugh.

'''#36 Kyon (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/11/75410.jpg

The narrator and sarcasm king of the series. I actually really like Kyon's sarcastic humor and his narration is great too. He's pretty cynical and acts like everything Haruhi wants to do is a pain, but part of him likes the excitement hanging around her provides. Thanks to Haruhi he gets to experience all kinds of unique and crazy stuff. I like his conversations with the other characters in the series since they can be pretty interesting sometimes.

Favorite Moment - The time he almost punched Haruhi.

'''#35 Aoi Kunieda (Beelzebub) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/10/111020.jpg

Aoi's the leader of a delinquent group of girls called the Red Tails. Her nickname is Queen and she protects all of the girls at the all delinquent school she attends. She's respected by the girls and feared by mostly everybody else including some of the strongest delinquents. I like the mix her personality has. In battles she's strong and determined with a serious attitude and outside of them she's more relaxed, kind and even sometimes shy. She won't hesitate to beat the hell out of anybody that hurts the girls at the school. She's really skilled with a wooden sword and is also pretty strong physically too. She has a great balance in character which makes me really like her.

Favorite Moment - She's great all the time. I guess I'll go with her fight with Hilda.

'''#34 Riza Hawkeye (Fullmetal Alchemist) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/3/83615.jpg

Hawkeye is pretty awesome. Hawkeye and Mustang make a pretty great team for comedy, military actions and character interactions. I like the various roles she plays in the series. She's Mustang's underling and does some tasks he doesn't want to do or is just too lazy to do. She serves as an emotional control device for Mustang by helping him get his emotions under control. She's also an expert with pretty much any type of firearm and provides support in some fights in the series. She's pretty awesome really and even funny sometimes.

Favorite Moment - Talking to Ed about her past in the war.

'''#33 Yusuke "Bossun" Fujisaki (Sket Dance) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/2/77697.jpg

This guy has the most hilarious facial expressions I've ever seen. Unfortunately I couldn't find any good images of them. Bossun is the leader of the Sket Dan, a club at school that does all kinds of odd jobs. Bossun has some pretty unique talents for a protagonist. He's an expert at mimicking others and a highly talented artist as well. His "superpower" is concentration. In his concentration mode his hearing becomes very sharp enabling him to hear faint sounds and figure out the location of them. He can also recall several memories/various things and the goggles increase his accuracy with his slingshot too. Bossun's hilarious, but also has a pretty complex past. The arc that covers his past really stands out in the series because it's serious and even rather sad. That's pretty unusual in a random comedy series. Bossun's a really entertaining guy, but all of the Sket Dan are great.

Favorite Moment - His hilarious facial expressions and the time he explained why tsunderes are awful.

'''#32 Firo Prochainezo (Baccano!) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/5/78582.jpg

Firo's the protagonist of Baccano! and somehow gets less screen time than a lot of the cast. I think Firo manages to make a great impression despite that though. He's a skilled and stylish fighter and I like his interactions with Ennis. He's a fun character so it's a shame he doesn't have more screen time. He gets some great scenes to make up for that though.

Favorite Moment - Beating up 4 guys in a stylish way with no effort.

'''#31 Kyosuke Nanbu (Super Robot Wars: OG series) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/11/101294.jpg

This guy is a total badass. He blows up nobodies with his robot and sometimes even pierces right through them. His attacks are awesome and manly like the Ultimate Gespenst Kick. He's a skilled fighter and prefers close combat like all men. He seems pretty quiet outside of battles, but makes up for it with his fighting spirit in battles so who cares.

Favorite Moment - Ultimate Gespenst Kick in SRW OG: The Inspector.

'''#30 Keima Katsuragi (The World God Only Knows) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/4/101405.jpg

The Capturing God of the game world and real world. Keima's role is to make girls fall in love with him so the runaway spirits hiding in their hearts can be removed, but all he wants to do is play date-sim games. He's addicted to games and plays them almost constantly. With his God Mode he's even able to play multiple games at once, but only for a limited time because it drains his stamina.

Keima is a really entertaining character. Whenever he has to conquer a girl he'll give some type of game lecture or mention how he's seen that type of character hundreds of times in game. He's a strategic genius, but something almost always goes wrong with the routes he makes so he has to improvise. He's a great comedic character.

Favorite Moment - He has a ton of great moments so I'll just go with all of his capturing events.

'''#29 Hinako Aikawa (Bitter Virgin) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/6/15339.jpg

Hinako is a really great character from a great manga. She's afraid of men, but unlike the lame excuses most series come up with her reason is actually good. Unfortunately I can't say much about her because it spoils a lot of the manga. She's a really endearing character and I like watching her try to overcome her hardships.

Favorite Moment - I can't think of any in particular since it's been a long time since I read it. I'll go with the church scene in the beginning.

'''#28 Train Heartnet (Black Cat) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/5/29831.jpg

Train is a pretty cool guy. For most of the series he's a pretty lazy and comical protagonist. He doesn't seem to take much seriously and likes sleeping all the time. He used to be an assassin, but a chance encounter changed his life. After that he eventually becomes a sweeper with a man named Sven. They're basically bounty hunters and capture criminals for cash. Train has a serious side to him when he's not up against nobodies. He's an incredibly skilled shooter with his trademark gun Hades and he's also very agile. He fights all kinds of enemies ranging from martial arts experts, people with supernatural powers and even a T-rex. I'm still hoping Yabuki will make Black Cat 2 like he said he wanted to.

Favorite Moment - Battle with Creed.

'''#27 Mugen (Samurai Champloo) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/5/51569.jpg

Mugen's fighting style is really awesome. I like how he mixes sword attacks, martial arts and break dancing into his own unique fighting style. He also really stands out in the series due to his unusual character design. He's mostly a selfish and rude loner and basically does whatever he wants. He still cares for Jin and Fuu though and travels together with them for most of the series. He's a badass with a pretty mysterious past so that gives him a lot of appeal. Combine that with his awesome fighting style and attitude and you get a really great character.

Favorite Moment - First fight with Jin

'''#26 Daizaemon "Muscle Rider" Kaze (Gantz) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/8/71633.jpg

Gantz has a lot of manly moments, but I give Muscle Rider the edge over everybody for one main reason. This guy literally beats the living hell out of enemies with his own body instead of using the fancy advanced weaponry like everybody else. His signature move is the "back attack" where he rams his muscular back into people and blows them away with sheer force. I'm pretty sure he blew some enemies into pieces with that attack too. He gets the nickname Muscle Rider from a small boy named Takeshi and even sort of becomes an adoptive father to him. This guy is ridiculously badass and manly.

Favorite Moment - All of his fights.

'''#25 Akio Furukawa (Clannad) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/14/34730.jpg

Probably one of the best dads I've seen in a series. He's usually kind of tough on Tomoya, but always gives him some pretty solid advice. Akio can play a comedic role and serious role pretty well. I liked getting to see his past and how certain events changed his future. The bread gag with his wife is ok too, but kind of used too much. He has some pretty great scenes in the series too and they're really memorable. He's just a pretty cool guy that cares deeply about his family.

Favorite Moment - I'll go with the manly outburst during the play.

'''#24 Claire Stanfield (Baccano!) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/3/34349.jpg

Claire is an awesome guy. I don't even need to say why since everybody who watched the series knows why. Also I didn't feel like making a giant wall of spoilers post.

Favorite Moment - Train scenes.

'''#23 Kyoya Ida (Jiraishin) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/11/59824.jpg

Just look at this badass. He's a detective that plays by his own rules. Getting the job done and making sure the criminals get their punishment is pretty much his highest priority. The type of punishment doesn't seem to matter to him either. He does all kinds of insanely manly things throughout the series. It's hard to even think of any times where he isn't being a total badass.

Favorite Moment - The entire series. He's too awesome to pick just one.

'''#22 & #21 Simon and Kamina (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/2/106191.jpg http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/11/82198.jpg

Simon and Kamina make a great team. Simon was kind of a coward and lacked confidence at the start of the series, but Kamina really inspired him. Kamina was always there for him like a bro and he's almost like a mentor teaching Simon how to be a man. As the series goes on Kamina shows off all kinds of manly fighting spirit and over-the-top crazy action. Simon later develops this same spirit and takes it to new heights. The two of them are awesome bros who beat the hell out of stuff and make the impossible possible.

Favorite Kamina Moment - All of his fights.

Favorite Simon Moment - Final showdown.

'''#20 Tokiko Tsumura (Busou Renkin) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/3/89412.jpg

I feel like Tokiko is a strong female lead done right. She's strong in both combat and personality, but never really cruel to the main character like a lot of strong female leads seem to be. She's a serious type so she keeps Kazuki in line when he's being goofy. Tokiko is really amazing in battles. I really like her weapon because it's unlike anything I've seen before. Her weapon is the Valkyrie Skirt which is basically a bunch of blades connected to her thighs. I guess you could say they're kind of like spider legs. Tokiko has a feminine side as well which usually comes out around Kazuki later in the series. She's pretty manly for a female character too since she rips enemies apart and her catchphrase mentions ripping their guts out. I'd like to see more characters like her in shounen series.

Favorite Moment - I like all of her battles.

'''#19 Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/9/72533.jpg

Ed's a really great character. He's funny, strong and I really like his determination. He's skilled in alchemy and martial arts and often takes down enemies twice his size or more. His small stature actually kind of gives him an advantage in battles, but he hates being small. The jokes about his height are usually pretty great along people mistaking his brother for the Fullmetal Alchemist. His interactions with the characters in the series are great. It's always fun to see him being creeped out by Armstrong or messing with Mustang. He's a character that's very likable.

Favorite Moment - Too many to bother picking one.

'''#18 Mario Minakami (Rainbow) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/14/99328.jpg

The first thing he does after being sent to the reformatory is pick a fight with Bro. Finding out why he was sent to the reformatory was interesting because it wasn't what I expected it to be based on his character. In the reformatory Mario forms strong bonds of friendship with Bro and the others, bonds that will last a lifetime and survive any hardship. Rainbow did a really amazing job developing their bonds. As the series goes on Mario grows older and takes all of the guidance Bro gave him to better his life. He's a great boxer and will go to any lengths to help his friends. Mario's a great guy and it's fun to watch him grow from a punk to a respectable badass.

Favorite Moment - I'll go with his final boxing match.

'''#17 Rukia Kuchiki (Bleach) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/13/73317.jpg

Rukia is one of my favorite lead female characters. She's a short tomboy, but she's pretty tough. She's skilled in Kido and swordsmanship. Rukia is the main force that changes Ichigo's life. After their first encounter she gives him battle advice and plays a support role. Ichigo and Rukia have a pretty great relationship. They argue somewhat often like when Ichigo insults her drawing skills or Rukia thinks he's acting like an idiot. They've got great chemistry so I really enjoy their interactions. Rukia doesn't get to fight a lot compared to Ichigo, but she still has some great battles.

I like her past too even though it's a rather common background to have in these types of series. She gives some really good inspirational speeches to Ichigo throughout the series. She's also the one that always gets Ichigo back into good spirits when he's feeling down. My write-up doesn't really do her justice, but I really like her and hope she shows up in the series again soon.

Favorite Moment - Battle with Aaroniero.

'''#16 Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/5/96747.jpg

Ichigo is one of my favorite protagonists. He's a bit angsty and gets annoyed with people pretty easily, but he's a great guy that cares a lot about his friends. He starts off as a mostly normal guy, but he can see spirits, hollows and shinigami. Like most protagonists it's pretty easy to guess what happens with him. He gets thrown into battles which ultimately change his life and force him to balance between two worlds, normal life and supernatural battle life. Ichigo's interactions with the characters in the series are pretty great.

He usually argues or fights with most of them, but still gets along well enough with them. His inner self is another reason why I like him. It's a concept used in a lot of series, but I really love the designs in Bleach so it has more impact for me. I really like watching his battles and inner struggles.

'''#15 Rokurouta "Bro/Anchan" Sakuragi (Rainbow) http://myanimelist.net/character/31741/Rokurouta_Sakuragi

Bro is a pretty inspirational character. After beating the hell out of Mario and the others that join him in his cell he takes them under his wing. Bro forms a strong bond with them and becomes their role model. He's strong, a skilled boxer and he has a massive amount of willpower/endurance. One of his best scenes in the series is when they go to the tree and carve their dreams on it. Bro has a lot of other heroic and manly moments where he saves lives and destroys nobodies. He's a character a lot of people can look up to.

Favorite Moment - Beating up 5-6 guys at once at the start of the series.

'''#14 Hiei (Yu Yu Hakusho) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/6/94437.jpg

Hiei is a pretty cocky character. He's always bullying Kuwabara and looking down on others. He mocks all of humanity too. Over the course of the series he lightens up a bit and becomes friends with the other main characters, but he still distances himself. He has the most respect for Yusuke and Kurama out of the main group. He's strong, incredibly agile and his fighting style is pretty versatile. He's ruthless in fights and often kills his enemies before they even realize they're dead. His attacks are pretty awesome and he has some of the best fights in the series.

Favorite Moment - Fight with Bui.

'''#13 Sanosuke Sagara (Rurouni Kenshin) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/7/81566.jpg

Another awesome manly character. I've always really liked Sanosuke. He's a pretty funny guy and I love seeing him argue with characters like Saitou and Yahiko. He's a brawler and starts off as a fighter for hire. Early in the series he fought with a ridiculously massive sword. Not long after that he switches to fighting with his body. His past fuels a lot of his actions along with his fighting spirit. Sanosuke's fights are fun to watch because they're focused on physical strength. He always takes the bulkiest opponents and beats the hell out of them with his fists. He's an awesome guy that doesn't get as much as respect/love as he deserves.

Favorite Moment - Fight with Anji.

'''#12 Guts (Berserk) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/4/81912.jpg

I haven't read or watched Berserk in a long time, but Guts is a very memorable character for me. He's a complete badass with ridiculous strength and endurance. He fights with a large sword and rips people into pieces with it. He's inhumanly strong and all of his fights are a blast. I really liked watching how he handled the various events he was thrown into. He's pretty much a tragic hero which shows because all kinds of horribly depressing stuff happens to him. This man has literally seen hell several times and been through immense physical/emotional pain. Despite all that Guts keeps pushing along always taking on stronger opponents. He's probably one of the manliest men in manga/anime.

Favorite Moment - Climax of the anime.

'''#11 Gangyrong Ma (Veritas) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/13/85985.jpg

Gangryong is technically from a manhwa, but they're practically the same thing as a manga. He's disrespectful and mocks people fairly often. At the start of the series he becomes the student of a man called Lightning Tiger. Gangryong attends a school with other power users and is looked down upon by nearly everybody there. Normally people would get depressed in that situation, but Gangryong gets pissed and picks fights with people all the time. He's got a lot of endurance and at one point he even with two broken arms and a broken leg.

He moves through the power levels at school pretty quickly due to his constant fighting. He has no problems fighting women either. Seriously he has electrocuted women, smashed their heads into the floor with enough force to break the floor and even beats them with his fists. He does all this and further humiliates them by flirting with them sometimes. He can electrocute them using his special abilities since they're electric based. It's pretty satisfying watching him punch somebody and send electric shocks through their body.

Favorite Moment - All of his fights.

'''#10 Ayumu Aikawa (Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/5/109594.jpg

Ayumu is the first zombie protagonist I've seen. Before watching the series I thought he'd be a bad character, but I ended up liking him a lot. His interactions with the other characters are pretty great aside from Sera. When he's with Haruna or Yuki something funny is almost guaranteed to happen. He's a cool guy that will even humiliate himself in battles by wearing an embarrassing costume to save his friends. I really like his attitude and hope the series gets a sequel so I can see more of him.

Favorite Moment - Whale Kick.

'''#9 Sh!zuo Heiwajima (Durarara!!) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/8/78375.jpg

Another badass character type. Heiwajima is a man who claims to hate violence, but he can't control his temper well so he always gets into fights. He's incredibly strong and performs superhuman feats in the series such as ripping out sign posts and hurling them through the air and lifting motorcycles. He's so strong even his own body can't take the strain sometimes. His fights are always fun to watch. Heiwajima is an awesome guy with a lot of style in his design.

Favorite Moment - Fights with Izaya.

'''#8 Eikichi Onizuka (Great Teacher Onizuka) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/8/74920.jpg

Onizuka is a perverted virgin delinquent that decides to become a teacher. I think at first he was just going to sleep with his female students, but he basically turns into their mentor. He solves the problems they're facing in their lives. Most of the time they aren't ordinary problems either since his students have some pretty bad experiences. Onizuka is also insanely strong and has a lot of endurance. He can survive fatal wounds and be nearly fulled healed in a short amount of time. Onizuka does a lot of manly stuff in the series. He's a really funny and amazing character, but kind of pathetic sometimes. He's the manliest virgin character I've ever seen. Normally that doesn't say a lot since the virgin types are usually laughably bad, but Onizuka is a beast.

Favorite Moment - Just about everything he does. Arm wrestling competition and surfing on a dolphin's back were also great moments.

'''#7 Natsu "Salamander" Dragneel (Fairy Tail) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/16/58407.jpg

Natsu uses Dragon Slayer magic and was raised by a dragon for a little bit as a child. He joins a guild called Fairy Tail and the guild members become his precious friends. In a way the guild itself is like a family. Natsu spends most of his time with Happy, a talking blue cat that can fly. Natsu is a very stubborn guy and always gets into fights with enemies and sometimes even his fellow guild members. He befriends people quickly and is very loyal and protective of his friends and fellow guild members.

Natsu is very strong and has some very powerful fire Dragon Slayer magic. He's also pretty durable since he can take a major beating and keep fighting. Since he has Dragon Slayer magic of the fire type he can eat almost any flames other than his own. Eating the flames restores his stamina. In a lot of ways he's a typical shounen fighting protagonist since he's dumb and has a strong desire to protect his friends. Natsu's unique in one way though. He gets severe motion sickness from any transportation whether it's a car, a moving building or even a raft. Despite this Happy can fly him through the air at high speeds because Natsu doesn't regard him as transportation. Natsu is a really enjoyable character.

Favorite Moment - All of his fights. I can't pick a single moment since he's a great character.

'''#6 Yuki Nagato (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya) http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/3/75522.jpg

Yuki is one of my favorite characters despite doing almost nothing for most of the series. She usually sits in a single spot reading while barely saying a word. Despite this she somehow ended up being really amazing to me. I guess the silence sort of gave her an air of mystery. Nearly everybody has seen the series so I don't really need to explain much of anything about her. When she actually does speak it's usually important in some way. I really enjoy her conversations with Kyon and would love to see more of them. It's pretty hard to explain why I like her so much since looking at her character she's mostly "just there" like a background design. When she actually does stuff aside from reading it's pretty great though. She has some really amazing scenes like the computer game match. She was also incredible in the movie.

Favorite Moment - All of her interactions with Kyon.