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Who is the best character of all time a) writting-wise b) person-wise?

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Apr 24, 2023 5:49 PM
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A) Edward Elric. Superbly well-written and badass to boot. My childhood hero and it was nice seeing Him progress to an agnostic to someone more Faithful.

B) Asuna Yuuki. The Ultimate Best Girl. Nice, polite, clean, good, well-mannered, ojou and good with people. 

Who are your favorite characters from quality standing-pointing and characrers that are awesome as people (and well-written as well)?
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Apr 24, 2023 6:09 PM
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Gil hands down is one of the best written characters in anime. This is attributed to something very unique to him--he appears in so many different roles throughout a number of adaptations. In each of the three FSN routes, Gil died, yet each of those deaths were very different and revealed a distinctive aspect of himself. Furthermore, it's awesome to see how, despite him acting so different in each adaption, his moral compass and actions are extremely consistent to what his values are (as written out in his SGs in extra CCC). As such, it isn't a plot hole that Gil decides to commit genocide in FSN but enjoys himself while gambling and being nice to kids when he is summoned ten years later in FSF: It is literally just that he acts differently under different circumstances, just like any other complex human being.

With that being said, older Gil (casgil) is the best Gil person-wise. From what we know of him as Archer Gil, he developed as a person in every area: He is nicer, has more mature ideologies, is sociable and friendly , more fully understands his position as king and his duty to his people, has gained the ability to look back on his actions and reflect on them, and has a much better fashion sense. Never in his remaining lifespan would he even consider wearing the monstrosity that is his Fate/HA outfit.
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Apr 24, 2023 6:54 PM
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From a writing standpoint, I think my favorite character is Enrico Pucci from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure part 6. I genuinely think he's one of the best main antagonists in animanga, but I'd have to go into spoilers for Stone Ocean to properly explain.

As far as kind characters go, I'm not sure who's the kindest. There are a few good ones I can think of off the top of my head, but honestly, I think Mumen Rider from One Punch Man deserves some appreciation outside of memes about him secretly being the strongest character or whatever. He has absolutely no powers, he's not particularly strong, fast, or intelligent, he's just a dude with a bike. Despite that, he goes out of his way to try to save people from monsters that he stands no realistic chance of defeating whenever the opportunity arises. He's fearless, pure-hearted, untouched by twisted ideals that could corrupt him or get in his way. All he cares about is saving people and delivering justice. He's what all of the S-Class heroes should strive to be.
Apr 24, 2023 9:06 PM
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My personal favorite writing-wise is Joe Yabuki from Ashita no Joe. I just really liked his development from a delinquent on the streets with no personal ties to an athlete who found a home in the sport of boxing and had deep connections to the boxers he fought and those whose careers he crushed. I'm a little conflicted on who I would consider my most favorite character person-wise.
Apr 24, 2023 9:49 PM
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Writing Wise: I haven't seen any character come close to Natsuki Subaru in terms of high quality writing. Everything from his ideals to his struggles are so well-built and developed that you can't help but vigorously cheer him on through thick and thin. I'm usually not a fan of analytical literature, but I could seriously crank out a 10 page essay praising his character from a writing standpoint in just one day.

Personality Wise: Honestly, I would also give this to Subaru again. The dude is charismatic, funny, brave, and kind to a fault. None of these traits are over-the-top to the point where they feel artificial, but rather, all of them stem from a natural sense of wanting to get along with others. However, if I had to pick someone else, I think it would be Satou Kazuma or Joseph Joestar as they have both made me cry laugh several times in their respective animes.
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Apr 25, 2023 1:41 AM
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Who is the best character of all time a) writting-wise?
Gintoki Sakata (M)
Maki Zenin (F)


b) person-wise?
Madao Hasegawa (M)
Toru Honda (F)
 

Apr 25, 2023 2:00 AM
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A) Johan Liebert, Lain or Major in the original 1995 movie. Can't decide between these three atm.

B) This is even more difficult tbh. There's Grimmer-san, Otonashi Kyouko, Satoru's mom from Erased, Yang Wen-li, Koro-sensei, SAC version of Major, Mumen Rider who's already been mentioned, idk. Too many.
Apr 25, 2023 2:01 AM
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a. Emperor Pilaf: complex motivations and great dedication to his cause.
b. Emperor Pilaf: Cares about his gang and even has them live in his giant castle.
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For me, I think the best character writing wise is Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul series. Character developement between two worlds and trying to have a balance between old and new world and accepting being the half of them is quite intruging for me. 
From the person wise, I could agree with someone that Asuna Yuuki from SAO series is the one of best girls out there, she is pretty, smart, kind and also very caring towards Kirito and Yuu as well other characters in the series. ~
Apr 25, 2023 2:19 AM

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Ken Kaneki is so complex that there is not a single character in literature I have read so far whose complexity is close to him

No matter how many characters with split personality I've read, watched or even played; Kaneki is just written different 
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Apr 25, 2023 2:44 AM
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I don't think you can answer objectively to the first, but my personal favourite is Haruka Nanase from Free! I like the contrast between his calm demeanor and the feelings raging inside him.
Otoya from Utapri is I think the kindest.
Apr 25, 2023 2:47 AM

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Best written is maybe Griffith, especially in Golden Age Arc. Well at least IMO, he is better written than any characters mentioned above lol.

Best personality is maybe one character from Iyashikei or SoL. Maybe Yuno from Hidamari Sketch or Renge from Non Non Biyori.
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Apr 25, 2023 3:02 AM
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<----- Violet Evergarden
Apr 25, 2023 3:13 AM

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A) Emiya Kiritsugu (fate)

B) Meruem (hxh)
Apr 25, 2023 4:30 AM

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El001 said:



<----- Violet Evergarden

Everyone's favorite kuudere killing machine is a good choice.
Apr 25, 2023 5:19 AM

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Harlock for both categories.

A - No character in anime better personifies the classic Byronic hero than Harlock.

B - Honorable to his own code to a fault. He would never betray a friend or leave them stranded and has been shown he isn't afraid to ram his space pirate battleship through the gates of hell to see them again.



Apr 25, 2023 5:26 AM
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Lelouch is eternal character
So both a and b goes to lelouch from code geass
His character arc and character it self set bar higher beyond limits
I will not spoilers and just say he serves higher good not to self
Apr 25, 2023 7:00 AM
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A) Nausicaa Nausicaa has some freaking amazing moments in the manga. The way she handles the situations presented to her are insane.
B) Melon His personality is psychopath. I like psychopath characters a lot.
Apr 25, 2023 7:01 AM
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El001 said:



<----- Violet Evergarden

You're so right. Don't let anyone tell you different :)
Apr 25, 2023 8:22 AM

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lots of great characters have one, but the BEST characters are great at being both.

which is why my top 3 favorite characters are:

okabe, reigen, and askeladd
Apr 25, 2023 8:33 AM

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a) Monkey D. Luffy - he's just built different
b) The mom from Erased, I don't know why but the way she took care of her son made me like her so much. She is an amazing person.
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Apr 25, 2023 2:39 PM

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SobbleBoy27 said:
A) Nausicaa      Nausicaa has some freaking amazing moments in the manga. The way she handles the situations presented to her are insane.
B) Melon          His personality is psychopath. I like psychopath characters a lot.
Hoe does being a psychopach makes you good person-wise?
ねえ、それはあなたです! あなたがカズマやトーマが好きなエッチ/ハーレムファンなら、女性を「平等に」扱うので、女性を殴る/軽蔑する2人のマッチョな男性か、Free!/YOIが好きだがフェアリーテイルの悪を話すTumblrファンガールです/ DxDとSAOは、ファンサービスがあり、アニメやマンガでBL / LGBTQ +ファンサービスが好きで、自分を「フェミニスト」と呼んでいるためです。自分は偽善者に過ぎず、価値観を再考し、これらの二重で停止する必要があることを知ってください。標準。 真剣に、それを止めてください😁。 #MenHaveTheRightToWorkInShortsInHotDays #MALMemberSince2010#Kirisuna Nico Nico no Hyouryuuken!
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Apr 25, 2023 10:21 PM
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This thread reminded me how solidly written Nasuverse characters tend to be
My personal favorite is probably Kotomine, who's an amazing deconstruction of the typical "evil for the sake of being evil" villain, and a perfect foil for the Emiyas
As a person, Hana from Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki is impressively devoted and hardworking for the sake of her children, and despite the numerous struggles she faces as a single mother she never complains nor shows regret once
I aspire to have even a shred of her perseverance ❤️❤️
Apr 26, 2023 7:33 AM
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Kazu-chan-san said:
SobbleBoy27 said:
A) Nausicaa      Nausicaa has some freaking amazing moments in the manga. The way she handles the situations presented to her are insane.
B) Melon          His personality is psychopath. I like psychopath characters a lot.
Hoe does being a psychopach makes you good person-wise?
He isn’t really morally good… it’s just his personality is so well written in the manga that you get totally absorbed in his character. He this good person wise… but he is not a good person.

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