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Sep 26, 10:12 PM
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I think Guts commands a ton of sympathy even after some of the atrocities he has committed, especially on orders from Griffith, and is probably the most likable anime character of all time. How do you feel though?
Sep 26, 10:21 PM
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"Who is the most likable anime character of all time?"

Sailor Venus imo

Sep 26, 10:44 PM
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Umaru-chan.


The whole part of feeling piety is cool and all. Or someone useful. But a character that you like just because of its existence? Superior.

Sep 26, 10:45 PM
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Some of the most likeable characters in anime imo:
Grimmer from Monster
Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop
Shimarin from Yuru Camp
Nadeshiko from Yuru Camp
Akari Mizunashi from Aria
Alicia Florence from Aria
Athena Glory from Aria
Jinwoo from Solo Leveling (at least so far from what I've seen)

Nearly every character from Yuru Camp and Aria for example are extremely likeable.
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"Who is the most likable anime character of all time?"

From the ones I've watched, Isaac and Miria from Baccano. They aren't really popular, but they're extremely likeable, and I can't see why anyone would hate them.

Sep 26, 10:47 PM
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maybe cute characters like pikachu and doraemon
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Rally- said:
Who is the most likable anime character of all time?

I think Guts commands a ton of sympathy even after some of the atrocities he has committed, especially on orders from Griffith, and is probably the most likable anime character of all time. How do you feel though?


So you are talking about "in lore", "in-universe sympathy" likability? that's a strange twist...

Sure one can say Guts commands a ton of sympathy, but doesn't this all fall apart once Griffith "Transends"? lol

I would personally pick something extremely over the top like Sakamoto from "Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto". lol




Sep 26, 10:50 PM
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Gotta be a sidekick who is always supportive and has funny moments, like Krillin or Kuwabara.
Sep 26, 10:51 PM
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Rally- said:
Who is the most likable anime character of all time?

I think Guts commands a ton of sympathy even after some of the atrocities he has committed, especially on orders from Griffith, and is probably the most likable anime character of all time. How do you feel though?


So you are talking about "in lore", "in-universe sympathy" likability? that's a strange twist...

Sure one can say Guts commands a ton of sympathy, but doesn't this all fall apart once Griffith "Transends"? lol

I would personally pick something extremely over the top like Sakamoto from "Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto". lol


@ColourWheel I don't know what "in lore" "in-universe sympathy" likability is... I'm just asking for your opinion. Answer as honestly as possible.
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@ColourWheel I don't know what "in lore" "in-universe sympathy" likability is... I'm just asking for your opinion. Answer as honestly as possible


The impression i got is how the people in the story like a person or character... not a how viewers like a character.


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ColourWheel said:
Rally- said:
@ColourWheel I don't know what "in lore" "in-universe sympathy" likability is... I'm just asking for your opinion. Answer as honestly as possible


The impression i got is how the people in the story like a person or character... not a how viewers like a character.

Oh, I understand now. I meant viewers since we have godlike access to a character like Guts. He might be the only person in that story who knows who assassinated that child for instance.
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Rally- said:
Oh, I understand now. I meant viewers since we have godlike access to a character like Guts. He might be the only person in that story who knows who assassinated that child for instance.


Sure, but even with that, not everyone likes the main MC in any anime. Many viewers might actually like Casca more than Guts.

As an example I fucking love the Anime "Desert Punk" but think Kanta is the biggest nob and scum of the earth. I like Kosuna and Junko way fucking more than Kanta. lol
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ColourWheel said:
Rally- said:
Oh, I understand now. I meant viewers since we have godlike access to a character like Guts. He might be the only person in that story who knows who assassinated that child for instance.


Sure, but even with that, not everyone likes the main MC in any anime. Many viewers might actually like Casca more than Guts.

Makes sense. I do love Casca after all.
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According to a poll, Japanese kids liked Tanjiro more than their own mom.
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Nano from Nichijou, perhaps. And Sakamoto the cat from the same.

I also rather like Ryuk from Death Note, but he might not be to everyone's taste.

And Hitori Gotou (Bocchi the Rock) - who doesn't like Bocchi?
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Dianna Soreil. She's quite idealistic but a compassionate leader and she simply want to bring peace with both the Earthlings and Moonrace. This shortsighted view only lead to her facing the realities that life isn't that simple and how you expect it to go, and that no one from either side is simply going to back down. She's one of the best queens, if not, best females in the entire Gundam universe imho.
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Spike Spiegel of Cowboy Bebop maybe?
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a better question would be "which character does nobody hate" because the most likable character is clearly lelouch
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While Azu-Nyan is my favorite, it's gotta be Mugi from K-On
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My picks are Wolfgang Grimmer and Kenzo Tenma

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I think vash is so likable !!
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I don't think I have ever seen anyone hating on Holo.
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My picks are Wolfgang Grimmer and Kenzo Tenma

@Ms_Muffin Very likable duo! One of the best arcs.
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Pikachu. The same way Pokémon is the most popular thing from Japan until today.
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Eikichi Onizuka. He's a sleazebag with some morally questionable moments but he's just so damn fun and energetic that you can't help but root for the guy.
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Eikichi Onizuka. He's a sleazebag with some morally questionable moments but he's just so damn fun and energetic that you can't help but root for the guy.
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My picks are Wolfgang Grimmer and Kenzo Tenma

@Ms_Muffin Usually the standout characters, for me in a fictional work, are the MCs or antagonist. Monster is a rare case, where I liked a side character the most. Wolfgang is awesome.
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Umaru-Chan I always felt was pretty likeable. In both of her forms. XD
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"Who is the most likable anime character of all time?"

From the ones I've watched, Isaac and Miria from Baccano. They aren't really popular, but they're extremely likeable, and I can't see why anyone would hate them.

@SoumyaUkil73 These two were the best characters from Baccano! for me. Love them!

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