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

Anime Characters

Anime Underground

What would <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-world-to-live-in/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the anime world</a> be like without&nbsp;mages, witches, and wizards? Some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/great-underrated-cartoons/erik-barnes" target="_blank">greatest underground&nbsp;cartoons</a> include&nbsp;these magical characters. It doesn't matter if their powers are simple or intense, characters with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-supernatural-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">supernatural</a> abilities make anime even more fantastical.If you haven't picked a favorite wizarding character, what are you waiting for?

The Best Witches And Wizards In Anime

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The 30+ Best Anime Witch and Wizard Characters of All Time

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Have you ever been mindlessly binging an anime series, only to be suddenly struck with the realization that the characters&#39; outfits are super stylish? If you answered yes, then you&#39;re not the only one. Anime has a wide array of fashion, from cool looks that are fun to cosplay, to outfits that feel&nbsp;like they&#39;re ready for the runway.

One of the perks of being an animated character is that basically anything can look good on you. Since there&#39;s not technically anything underneath your clothing, you can make even the most outlandishly shaped garments look like they were tailor-made for you (since they probably were). While most of the best fashion in anime is theoretically achievable in real life, a few of the craziest outfits can only exist in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-of-the-fantasy-worlds?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">a fantasy world</a> (let&#39;s be real, nobody but Sakura can pull off the&nbsp;Cardcaptor&nbsp;look).&nbsp;

If you like eccentric accessories, classic Japanese stylings, or clothing lines that are ripped&nbsp;straight from&nbsp;a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shoujo-anime-and-manga/ranker-anime" target="_blank">shoujo</a>, you&#39;re bound to enjoy the outfits of the genre&#39;s most fashion-forward characters.&nbsp;

14 Anime With The Best Fashion

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14 Anime Where Characters Have Good Style and Fashion Sense

Rankings of everything in the Naruto Universe, from strongest jutsus to the greatest villains in the series. Grab a bowl of ramen and vote on them all!

Naruto

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There isn't an <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-otaku-anime/reference" target="_blank">otaku</a> out there who doesn't recognize Naruto the instant they get a glimpse of the titular character's spiky blond hair. The manga&nbsp;sky-rocketed to success after it was first serialized in Shonen Jump&nbsp;in 1999.&nbsp;When the anime adaptation was released in 2002,&nbsp;fans were given even more Naruto&nbsp;goodness to look forward to. In total, the series spans 72 volumes and 220 episodes, respectively.&nbsp;For die-hard Naruto fans, it often feels like there's&nbsp;little left to&nbsp;discover&nbsp;about the series. However, unless you're the type of person who wears a leaf headband on a daily basis, there are probably still a few things you didn't know about Naruto.&nbsp;Be careful though, only a true Hokage&nbsp;will be able to internalize all these&nbsp;Naruto&nbsp;fun facts.

21 Things You Didn't Know About Naruto

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Anime is notorious for killing off main&nbsp;characters, much to the dismay of the supporting cast and fans alike. After all, there&#39;s hardly a more climatic way to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-wtf-anime-endings/hannah-collins" target="_blank">send off a series</a> then to allow the protagonist to go out in a blaze of glory.&nbsp;

While shows typically save the most intense character deaths for the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-with-dark-endings/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">grand finale</a>, a few anime are confident enough to off a hero midway through the&nbsp;series. In Dragon Ball Z,&nbsp;pretty much all the protagonists die more times than one can count, to the point that mortality ceases to be that big a deal. Similarly, Jojo&#39;s Bizarre Adventure uses the death of one hero to usher in the start of a new protagonist&#39;s story.&nbsp;

If you have ever been wronged by watching an anime where the main character passes, you know how rough it can be to continue watching like nothing happened. Even so, some of these series are so gripping that the subsequent payoff is worth the required emotional labor.

17 Anime Where the Main Character Dies

16 Anime Where the Main Character Dies

What do you suggest to the anime fan who's watched everything? 

Addicted to Anime

Have you ever gotten super into an anime, to the point that you wished it never ended? Or maybe new episodes of your favorite show aren't getting subtitled fast enough. At times like these,&nbsp;it can be comforting to turn to a well done&nbsp;anime spin-off. From serious spin-offs like Clannad: After Story,&nbsp;to comedy, slice-of-life spin-offs like Attack&nbsp;on Titan: Jr. High, there is a rich world of subplots and side stories&nbsp;to discover.If you are looking for a new show to enjoy in your downtime, the following titles will provide you with great adaptations and continuations of your favorite anime stories. Sometimes, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time" target="_blank">the best anime</a>&nbsp;spin-offs can be&nbsp;more enjoyable than the originals, although diehard fans may argue otherwise.&nbsp;

21 Fantastic Anime Spin-Offs That Are Totally Worth Watching

Lists that rank the top villains, antagonists, and evil organizations throughout the worlds of anime and manga.

The Bad Guys of Anime

There are so many great villains in anime out there, but where there is greatness, there is the polar opposite. Have you ever been watching an anime and then finding yourself raising an eyebrow at a weird, lame villain, thinking to yourself, &quot;What were they thinking?&quot; This list ranks <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-anime-of-all-time/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the worst anime</a> villains ever conceived, whether they were weak, poorly designed, or both.Whether the anime villain was intended to be lame or not, they just didn't make an impact. Some of the worst anime villains&nbsp;are at least funny, but others are just weak or boring. Whatever the reason, there are countless examples of lame villains in anime, and this list covers just a few.

16 Super Lame Anime Villains You Never Cared About

The 16 Worst Anime Villains of All Time

Have you ever found yourself watching an anime and then seeing a character you recognize from somewhere? You rack your brain trying to think of where you have seen them before, sometimes brushing it off as just yet another anime character that looks similar to a character in another anime. Then, it happens! You remember! That person looks like Al Capone! Or Tim Curry, or maybe a famous wrestler or martial artist.&nbsp;Anime is notorious for basing their characters off of real people, whether it is just their appearance or their character as a whole. Check out this list of real people who were the inspiration for anime characters. Which ones do you recognize?

16 Real People That Inspired Anime Characters

Lists ranking the best new series, films, and characters across anime in 2018.

2018:  A Year in Anime

2018 is already a golden year for anime as tons of exciting new series will be&nbsp;making their debut.&nbsp;Popular manga and video games are being adapted to the big screen; from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shoujo-anime-and-manga/ranker-anime" target="_blank">shōjo</a> to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-horror-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">horror</a>, 2018 will have it all.&nbsp;Sometimes when you reach the end of your queue –&nbsp;you may think, &quot;What now?&quot; Well, if you are looking for more anime to satisfy that hunger, then look no further! This list features 16 of the most intriguing&nbsp;anime titles that will be debuting in winter and spring 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;Vote up which anime you are most excited to watch next year!

16 Brand New Anime of 2018

16 New Anime Debuting in 2018

Lists that rank anime series and movie across every genre.

Anime of Every Type

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What's better than discovering an anime containing&nbsp;action,&nbsp;excitement, and women who can stand their own? The wonderful <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-world-to-live-in/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">world of anime</a> is filled to the brim with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-anime-characters/ranker-characters">strong female characters</a>, leading and supporting characters alike.While some anime is filled with timid girls who's main focus is to impress their crush, there are also anime like Princess Mononoke and Claymore where the female characters are symbols of strength and vigor.Check out these&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/anime-with-female-main-characters/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">anime with strong female characters</a>&nbsp;and don't forget&nbsp;to vote for your favorites!

20 Anime With Strong Female Characters

Lists that rank the best horror, gore, zombie, vampire, and creepy anime and manga you need to check out.

Anime to Creep You Out

The unforgettable scenes, lines, and visuals that keep anime addicts coming back for more.

Great Moments in Anime

CAUTION: This list does contain some anime SPOILERS.&nbsp;Anime is no stranger to pushing your emotions (and&nbsp;stomach) to their&nbsp;limits.&nbsp;Whether it's a scene that is horrendously disgusting or simply&nbsp;heartbreaking, fans have&nbsp;seen it all at this point. Even in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kids-anime-v1/ranker-anime" target="_blank">children's anime</a> and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shonen-jump-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">shoujo</a>,&nbsp;there are&nbsp;see moments that are surprisingly violent, morbid, or just straight-up scarring.There are countless anime series that depict horrifying scenes that have scarred us for life, but this list focuses on the 16 that audiences have&nbsp;found to be the most unforgettable. From the more emotionally disturbing&nbsp;scenes to the straight-up graphic ones, you are sure to find yourself nodding and wincing as you remember these terrifying moments.

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