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Anime characters broken down by various qualities, including personality, family role, career, and more.

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In anime, physical power isn't always everything. Very often brains will win over brawn, and because of that, we're ranking the smartest anime characters of all time. Do you have a favorite smart anime character? Now would be a good time to show it by voting up your top choices on the poll below. From master strategists like Shikamaru (Naruto) who plan one hundred steps away, to analytical geniuses like Death Note's L who can predict his opponents moves before he even makes them, these anime characters are much smarter than the average human.Vote up the intelligent anime characters that you believe to be the smartest, and downvote any that you don't think could hang intellectually with the top contendors on this poll.

List of the best female anime characters. These are some of the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-powerful-anime-character/ranker-anime">powerful anime characters</a> who are attractive, intelligent, or simply formidable. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-tv-shows-that-feminists-love/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Feminists will love </a>these strong anime characters. From ferocious females to lovely vampire anime&nbsp;ladies, they’re all here in this list of the best female anime characters found on TV and in film. Along with all of the anime girl names, you'll see which TV show or film they appeared in, their powers and abilities and the illustrator who created them.&nbsp;You'll find plenty of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-red-hair-anime-characters/ranker-anime">anime&nbsp;girls&nbsp;with&nbsp;red&nbsp;hair</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/anime-characters-with-blond-hair/ranker-anime">blonde anime girls</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/anime-characters-with-black-hair/ranker-anime">raven-haired</a>, and even <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/anime-characters-with-blue-hair/ranker-anime">blue-haired&nbsp;anime girls</a>.Did you know that anime is a relatively old medium? It has, cool anime characters have been around since the early 1900s, although anime as viewers enjoy it today didn’t begin to hit the mainstream until around the 1980s. Some of the original anime programs, including “Dragon Ball” (which began airing in 1986), had more male leads than female, but they paved the way for the best anime women that you know and love today. One of the most popular anime programs, “Sailor Moon,” began airing in 1995, and it featured female anime leads almost exclusively.Today’s great female anime characters are known as such for a variety of reasons. Some, including C.C. from “Code Geass,” are mysterious and humorous. Others, such as Motoko Kusanagi from “Ghost in the Shell,” are powerful yet sexual. In fact, many of the sexiest anime characters are so hot because they are powerful. Whatever characteristics these best female anime characters have, however, they’re always one thing -- memorable.This list includes the best female anime characters in history. From the strong to the cool and the sweet, these anime female characters have earned their places on the list thanks to their long-lasting popularity. Which one of these popular anime characters are your favorite?&nbsp;&nbsp;

Want to end the debate of who the strongest <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-anime-characters/ranker-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">anime character</a> to ever exist is? You only have to do one thing...vote on the poll below! For this list we want to hear your opinion on who the most powerful anime character of all time. These guys probably beat up the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/smartest-anime-characters/ranker-anime">smartest anime characters</a> all the time in high school--if they ever went to one.&nbsp;Both heroes and villains are included below, so you can vote for everyone from Madara Uchiha to Ichigo Kurosaki. The discussion of the strongest anime character is always shrouded in controversey, so consider the following: just because a character is physically more powerful doesn't mean they are stronger than another overall. Take Light Yagami vs Monkey D. Luffy, for example. Obviously Luffy could gum-gum pistol him into oblivion, but what if Light wrote his name down in the death note? That's an instant death with just the stroke of a pen. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/when-you-see-it-pictures/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">When you</a> see names like Vegeta below, assume that they would be fighting at their very highest potential.&nbsp;

Falling in Reverse once asked, &quot;so why do good girls like bad guys?&quot; The pop-punk band&#39;s question missed the mark by a little - people of all genders and qualities love bad boys - particularly when they&#39;re anime characters.&nbsp;

Some anime bad boys are relatively harmless, but give off an aura of danger and mystique - either that or they aren&#39;t mysterious at all, but use anger and aggression to hide their deeper insecurities. A few aren&#39;t even &quot;bad&quot; per se - they&#39;re just rockin&#39; that wild aesthetic. Meanwhile, some of them are actually villainous - which is exactly what makes them so compelling. They&#39;re sexy, they don&#39;t play by the rules, and they&#39;re layered. Often, these characters have excellent motivations for their less-than-ideal behavior - but even when they don&#39;t, viewers still want to know what makes them tick.&nbsp;

Which of these characters is the best anime bad boy? That&#39;s up to you. Vote up your faves to let your voice be heard.&nbsp;

Money makes the world go 'round, but anime often fails to address its characters' financial situations. Anyone who's ever been broke knows exactly how much money impacts&nbsp;every facet of a person's life. Escapism can be fun, but it's also nice to see characters dealing with real world issues. While some heroes&nbsp;can gallivant around the world without worrying about where their next meal is coming from (how does Ash Ketchum afford all those Pok&eacute; Balls, anyway?), there are tons of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-top-10-favorite-anime-characters" target="_blank">anime characters</a> with no money who still manage to make it work in a realistic fashion.Some broke anime characters&nbsp;spend every waking moment in pursuit of their next big&nbsp;payday. Others accept their situations, and try to find cost-free paths to happiness. While a few&nbsp;shows have some seriously weird messages about poverty and classism, others provide a nuanced window into a real-world issue.&nbsp;

Franken Stein

It's not good for you, but damn if these guys don't make it look so cool. Below we're ranking the greatest smoking anime characters of all time, including characters that smoke either cigarettes or cigars. Why do so many cool anime characters that smoke? There's Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop, who would smoke a cigarette with his last dying breath. Other <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-top-10-favorite-anime-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous anime characters</a> that smoke include Asuma from Naruto, Shinya from Psycho Pass, Integra Hellsing, and of course Sanji from One Piece. Can you believe that 4kids actually edited his cigarette into a lollipop for their dubbed version of the series? What a joke.Show some love to your favorite anime smokers by voting them up on this poll, and downvote any characters that you don't like for whatever reason. Is one of your favorites missing from the list? Add as many people to the list as you want, as long as they're an anime character that smokes cigarettes or cigars.

Me-ow! While <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-catgirls-anime/reference" target="_blank">catgirl anime</a> sounds like the industry catering to the Internet's feline affinity, the nekomimi&nbsp;trope existed before even dial-up connections came to be.&nbsp;The term 'nekomimi' literally means 'cat ears' in Japanese, but these girls often sport&nbsp;much more than just the ears of cats. While nekomimi&nbsp;in anime often rock&nbsp;ears and tails, some also possess abilities&nbsp;like&nbsp;transformation, cat-like wit, and&nbsp;the confidence that comes with&nbsp;nine-lives. A&nbsp;common&nbsp;humanoid hybrid in anime, catgirls&nbsp;can be crafted into cute and bubbly characters or stealthy tricksters based on the series.Whether based off of folklore&nbsp;like the nekomata&nbsp;and&nbsp;the bakeneko or just thrown in for totally cute subject matter, catgirls in anime add charming personality, supernatural delight, and sometimes even a little <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-fan-service-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">fan service</a>. The best catgirls in anime appear below for you to 'Aww' and fawn over. After all, you're on the Internet, and isn't one of the Web's primary functions cat content?

Just about every character in&nbsp;Dragon Ball Z&nbsp;can take to the skies, but there are plenty of great anime characters who can fly outside of that series.&nbsp;Flying anime characters can crop up in everything from action-packed shonen series like&nbsp;One Piece&nbsp;and&nbsp;Naruto&nbsp;to quirky slice-of-life shows like&nbsp;Flying Witch.

Who are the best anime characters who can fly? That&#39;s up to you! If you love villainous characters who fly using innovative and bizarre methods, you may also be a fan of Donquixote Doflamingo. Love flying wizards who cry when they mess up their hair? You&#39;ll probably like Howl from the Studio Ghibli film,&nbsp;Howl&#39;s Moving Castle.

Give your favorite flying characters some love by voting them up.

Orihime Inoue

For many male anime fans, the thought of marrying your favorite anime woman is kind of the ultimate fantasy. For this poll we're asking you a simple question: which female anime character would you want as your wife? We're ranking the best potential anime wives, with the only criteria being that you think they would make a good life partner. What kind of criteria would you look for when choosing which female anime character you would marry? You might want a woman like Misa Amane (Death Note) or Orihime Inoue (Bleach) who will worship the ground you walk on for the rest of your life. Then again you might want a strong, independent, beautiful woman like Erza Scarlet, who can take care of you and protect you.&nbsp;No matter what your reason, vote for the women anime characters that you would want to spend the rest of your life with. If you add a character of your own to this list, make sure you include a good image to accompany it.&nbsp;

Piccolo

What do Edward Elric and Naruto Uzumaki have in common? They both had an amazing sensei, that what. In honor of teachers everywhere, we're ranking the best anime teachers of all time, with the help of your votes. Who is your favorite sensei character in anime? For this list we are including anime teachers that might teach a class at a high school, and also sensei characters that teach outside of the classroom. From Junichiro Kagami to Aikuro Mikisugi, these are our favorite teachers in anime.Is your top anime teacher missing from our poll? Not to worry! You can add any character you want to this list, as long as they are known for being a sensei in the anime they're in. Vote up your favorite teacher characters in anime, and downvote any characters you do not like.

Foxy

It doesn't matter whether you watch your anime dubbed or subbed; sooner or later you're going to encounter that one character that you just can't stand. Below we rank the most annoying anime characters of all time, regardless of genre or language. One aspect that you're voting on is the voice. Annoying anime voices can be found in both English dubbed and subbed anime, but sometimes one version of a character (usually the English) is much more annoying than the other. For example, the English dubbed version of Naruto is generally considered to be way more annoying than it's Japanese counterpart.The best part about this poll is that it's open to additions, so if you have an anime character that you just can't stand, please add them to the list! These are the characters that non-anime fans hear and say &quot;wow that's why I will never watch anime. Think characters like Gecho Moria and his annoying laugh, or Shippo from Inuyasha.

Anime is filled with incredible fighters, but so far, the&nbsp;majority of them are male. To some viewers, this imbalance can really detract from the&nbsp;viewing experience. With that in mind, this list celebrates some of the strongest <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-anime-characters/ranker-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female anime characters</a>&nbsp;out there.&nbsp;

These strong anime women don&#39;t necessarily look the part - many of them are not&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/muscular-anime-women/anna-lindwasser?ref=profile_own" target="_blank">completely jacked</a>. What they lack in big beefy muscles they make up for in incredible supernatural abilities that range from moving at the speed of sound to transforming their own blood into a deadly force. You do not want to get on any of these ladies&#39; bad sides.&nbsp;

Villains

Orochimaru

At long last, here's our list of the greatest anime villains of all time, including villains from every genre and demographic of anime out there. What would anime be without a great enemy for the heroes to fight with? Villains in anime can really make or break a series, as they are essentially the sole source of tension and conflict in any show. The protagonists of Dragon Ball Z are all amazing and loveable, but is Freeza not equally as crucial to the show's sucess and popularity? What would Fullmetal Alchemist be like without the Homonculi, or Inuyasha without Naraku? Yes, a great anime villain is equally as important as a show's hero, and the enemies below are a testament to that. Vote for the bad guy that you think deserves the title of the best anime villain of all time, no matter how powerful or strong they are. Sometimes a great villain can be a normal human being, like Gendo Ikari from Neon Genesis or Johan Liebert from Monster.

Contrary to popular belief, it&#39;s actually impossible to tell if someone is a virgin or not just by looking at them. There also aren&#39;t any personality traits that directly correspond to sexual experience. That being said, there are still some characters who viewers expect to be getting laid - or at least, the other characters in the show are.&nbsp;

Who are the anime characters you didn&#39;t know were virgins? Well, did you know that Cana Aberona, the hard-drinking hottie from&nbsp;Fairy Tail, has never actually gotten down and dirty with anyone? What about Issei Hyodo from <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/anime-like-high-school-d-x-d/ranker-anime?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">High School DXD</a>,&nbsp;a horny dude who wanted nothing more in life than to form his own harem and succeeded?

Shockingly, both Issei and Cana are anime virgins - and so are the other characters on this list. Who is your favorite?

Anime is filled with big and tough heroes and villains, but some are bigger and tougher than all the rest. To be a memorable and impressive one, you've got to be strong, forceful, authoritative, muscly, and preferably sport some kind of impractically large hair -&nbsp;either on your head, chi, or upper lip. It doesn't hurt to be popular with the ladies either.Basically, you've got to be the most macho man&nbsp;you can be. Shonen anime in particular attracts a lot of this&nbsp;archetype, whether they be handsome leading men aiming to be the undefeated champions of the world&nbsp;or conniving bad guys hoping to rule the galaxy. Bonus points if you can do it all shirtless, too.&nbsp;

Kakashi Hatake

Which anime characters deserve their own show where they're the sole protagonist? Since there are so many worthy characters, we've decided to list them all and let you vote on the ones you'd want to see the most. Can you imagine an Initial D season that is all about Bunta's backstory as the fastest racer on the Akina Pass? What about Shikamaru from Naruto, using his logic to solve puzzles and defeat villains? There are so many great anime spinoffs that seriously need to happen, but we want to know what you'd like to see the most. Vote up the anime characters you feel deserve their own show, and add any characters to the list if they're not already here.The characters we've included for this poll are mostly good, but if there are any villains you'd want to see in their own show then please add them to the list. Who knows? Maybe a show about Orochimaru and his backstory would actually be pretty cool.

If you&#39;re looking for a mega dose of kawaii, look no further, because this list is dedicated to the cutest anime characters the medium has to offer.&nbsp;

Cute anime characters can appear in any genre, but they tend to be concentrated in the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-slice-of-life-anime/ranker-anime?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">slice of life genre</a> - Nadeshiko Kagamihara from Laid Back Camp, a&nbsp;relaxing anime about camping, comes to mind.&nbsp;There are some notable exceptions from shonen, like Izuku Midoriya&nbsp;as a little kid, and Rem from Re:Zero. There are even some cute anime characters from sports anime - Onoda&nbsp;Sakamichi will have you singing the Love Hime theme song long after you&#39;ve finished&nbsp;Yowamushi Pedal.&nbsp;

Be prepared for your heart to explode from all the adorableness.&nbsp;

Comedy

With all the fighting that goes on in shonen anime, it's sometimes refreshing to have a characters offer up some laughs. Who are the best comic relief characters in anime? It's a tough line to tow sometimes when going back and forth between <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-all-comedy-drama-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">drama and comedy</a>. The funniest anime characters offer you just enough comedy where you can still take what's going on seriously. If a character has too many goofy lines during a serious scene, it can take you out of the moment. For example, Buggy the Clown gets a lot of screen time during the Marineford War Arc in One Piece, which can get annoying when there is so much serious stuff happening in the story.Vote up the funny anime characters below that really make you laugh, but also aren't extremely annoying. Add your own comedic anime characters to the list too if they're not already here, and see how many other people think they're as funny as you do.&nbsp;

For all the brothers out there, we're ranking the best brother characters in anime. Who are your favorite anime brothers of all time? That's not an easy question to answer, considering that the theme of brotherly love (or hate) is very commonplace in anime. Your favorite brothers in anime don't have to get along to be on this poll. Take <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-itachi-uchiha-quotes/ranker-anime?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Sasuke and Itachi</a> Uchiha for example, who have an intensely hateful relationship for most of the Naruto series. On the other end of the spectrum you have brothers like Edward and Alphonse Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist, whose love for each other essentially drives the story forward the entire time.Let us know who your favorite anime brothers are by voting up your top choices below. Check out some of our other anime character lists, like the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/elderly-anime-characters/ranker-anime">elderly anime characters</a>, and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/fat-anime-characters/ranker-anime">greatest fat anime characters</a>.

One of the great things about anime is that typically, shows will feature <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-top-10-favorite-anime-characters" target="_blank">a wonderful cast of&nbsp;supporting characters</a> with which to identify. The worst thing about anime, however, is that if you can't stomach the main protagonist, waiting for your favorite supporting character to show up can be excruciating.This problem intensifies when supporting characters who were originally important to the story end up being forgotten by the shows creators. Naruto and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/why-dragon-ball-z-sucks/stephanroget?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Dragon Ball Z</a> are two famous examples of anime where the supporting cast was increasingly underutilized as the show&nbsp;progressed, much to the&nbsp;dismay of fans. In times like these, you have to wonder how bad it is to wish&nbsp;death upon&nbsp;the hero of your favorite show.&nbsp;Following this line of thought, here are 15 supporting anime characters that —&nbsp;intentionally or not —&nbsp;ended up outshining the&nbsp;protagonist. Despite their lack of screen time, these side characters are&nbsp;more compelling&nbsp;than the show's&nbsp;main attraction.&nbsp;

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When it comes to anime, who are the richest anime characters from any series ever created? This list ranks the best wealthy anime characters, with the help of your votes. These rich anime characters all come with explanations about their wealth, such as how they obtained it or exactly what they posses or own. From Seto Kaiba to Joseph Joestar, these are the rich and the famous when it comes to the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-world-to-live-in/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">world of anime</a>. Who is your favorite anime character with a lot of money? If one of your top picks isn't already here for you to vote on, why not add it to the list yourself so that others can vote for that character too?

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Mina Tepeş

Mina Tepeş is a fictional character from the 2010 anime television series Dance in the Vampire Bund.

Bulma

Bulma is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball manga series created by Akira Toriyama. She makes her debut appearance in the first chapter Bulma and Son Goku, published in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine on December 3, 1984, meeting Goku and recruiting him as her bodyguard to travel and find the wish-granting Dragon Balls. Bulma is the daughter of Dr. Briefs; the founder of Capsule Corporation, a company that creates special small capsules that shrink and hold objects of various sizes for easy storage. Being the daughter of a brilliant scientist, Bulma is also a scientific genius, as well as an inventor and engineer. Along with creating the Dragon Radar, a device that detects the energy signal emitted by a Dragon Ball, Bulma's role as an inventor becomes important at several points in the series; including the time machine that brings her future son Trunks to the past.

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