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bygakuendo
Aug 25 2022, 6:50 PM | Updated Dec 20, 12:59 PM
this list of anime of smartass main character who are arrogant or sometimes are a bit of quiet and humble but they are always thinking ways to outsmart his opponents with clever ideas.

ok

Im building up this list... open to recommendations xD so feel free to share some others ideas or if you are enthusiastic just name that anime that you want to nominate...

Rudeus greyrat is a mastermind... a leader from young age we can whats he is thinking the dude is smart.

this list currently on the work... some are from my memory so Im ordering my ideas some of it is because the anime let us know the thinking process or we can see the cleverness of the character.

Naofumi is a strategist and smart dude but was also naive.

anyways this list if you are looking for smartass dude stories.. here goes the list if I fail or some are not considered very smart let me know... some of the animes I saw it a long time ago so if my memories did fail... then I will make the correction
Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki
TV, 2021, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
In this anime, the main character comes across as a wise individual with a lot of common sense, especially when it comes to strategies and planning. He seems incredibly smart, which is why he made it onto this list. One of the highlights of this show is that we get a glimpse into his thought process. Like in many anime featuring intelligent protagonists, there are moments where he plots something and later explains the logic behind it. It has a vibe similar to a detective anime at times, with a focus on unraveling plans and strategies.
Spy x Family
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Loid Forger very smart dude ... this anime lets us know his thoughts

smart and humble
Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!
TV, 2022, 20 eps Me:- Author:9
he plots things and have a lot of fun... this guy seems to be smart and op at the same time.

smartness shy arrogance or smart and humble?
Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
arrogant dude who yeah another smartass... still need to update for now.

smart arrogance but humble to stay as a mob
Amagi Brilliant Park
TV, 2014, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
this dude is smart and very arrogant
Kuro no Shoukanshi
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
I guess can be described as very arrogant? not in a bad way but
No Game No Life
TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
a genius playing games figure out things and outsmart everyone in games.
Meikyuu Black Company
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
lazy and smart... or business smart who knows but this dude way of thinking is like getting rich to have luxurious life.
Death Note
TV, 2006, 37 eps Me:- Author:9
as you know ... this is a classic yagami light is a smart dude who has escape from being caught many times using very clever methods.
Charlotte
TV, 2015, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
the typical arrogant dude who knows how to exploit his new found super power for his own benefit. of course that's the first part but later obviously it will turn out different
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari
TV, 2019, 25 eps Me:- Author:9
naofumi is a smart guy... but nice guy will get dupe sometimes... but he is a smart dude with some common sense.
Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
TV, 2018, 24 eps Me:- Author:9
the mc always come up with some smart ideas...
Log Horizon
TV, 2013, 25 eps Me:- Author:9
this is the well known smart and humble in the true sence
Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
TV, 2021, 11 eps Me:- Author:10
smart and horny xD
Goblin Slayer
TV, 2018, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
cunning and smart ok this guy each time that goes hunting goblins will use practical and smart tactics to overcome the challenges that it faces

goblin slayer is not an op main character, what makes this anime interesting that relies on experience and street smart to get things done.
Tensai Ouji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
this anime got boring... is too direct on boasting the character or just to find out at the end his political move...
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
get a girl is a hard the struggle is real needs to step up the game and this all about this dude thats overthink seems smart maybe
Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e
TV, 2017, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
with a dark past (pasado turbio in spanish) Ayanokouji to escape his fate out of the white room he will rely on this physical prowess and street smart or lab smart ideas to overcome the challenges that he faces in his new refuge. as any nail that stand out get hammered, so basically play smart and not just hard to survive.
Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life: Dai-2 no Shokugyou wo Ete, Sekai Saikyou ni Narimashita
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
This anime features another introverted main character who excels at coming up with clever ideas while living his isekai life. Naturally, as you'd expect from a protagonist like this, he constantly outsmarts everyone around him with his sharp thinking and brilliant strategies.
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei
TV, 2014, 26 eps Me:- Author:8
very smart dude and serious... very discrete very talented and keep quite for his amazing abilities.
Knight's & Magic
TV, 2017, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
genius guy who build stuff and mecha.
Psycho-Pass
TV, 2012, 22 eps Me:- Author:8
detectives are very logical and needs to be clever to figure it out incident...
Yu☆Gi☆Oh!
TV, 1998, 27 eps Me:- Author:-
smartass ideas with playing this card game... i dont have tell you
Leadale no Daichi nite
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
I dont remember much but another anime of someone thats cunning idea to overcome challenges
Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen
TV, 2019, 14 eps Me:- Author:8
this girl pretty genius... smart and good nature good watch
Mushikaburi-hime
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
smart and shy... book smart I can say
Akagami no Shirayuki-hime
TV, 2015, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
pretty clever... must say besides a very hardworking some romance and boasting some intelligence smart girls are the best
Appare-Ranman!
TV, 2020, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
very smart dude
Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
if you love smart girls this is the kinda shoujo maybe to watch
Arakawa Under the Bridge
TV, 2010, 13 eps Me:- Author:7
this is a interesting comedy the Mc have allergy when he owe favor or anything to someone so he have to come up with smart ideas to get even with the person but as convetional wisdom doesnt work with his new found girlfriend in which he owe a lot he needs to step up and come up with better ideas I guess...
Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yuusha no Party wo Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shimashita
TV, 2021, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
this guy is smart and humble... a good watch that give perspective of you know a good attitude towards people you don't need to be the arrogant prick as the others dudes on the list.

this anime is good because well you can be humble at the same time strong you hide your strengths then use it when needs it.

hey this guy is a lucky story he got a girlfriend that went straight to him gosh I loved this story because of that...
Shikkakumon no Saikyou Kenja
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
this anime format is usually the Mc coming up with some clever ideas fighting demons with some made up fantasy world magic strategies... so when you are watching this anime is centering on the Mc being smart directing his team.

well the Mc is op but with some handicap that will make him use some supposedly smart ideas.

there's a lot of internal monologue you will know most the time what's the Mc is thinking.

besides the fantasy world thing and the op Mc... I guess some of the main moral of this anime seems like being humble because the Mc is willing to share his knowledge openly without being a jerk and stuff... theres some characters that are made to be arrogant and stuff... just mentioning it to have more classification of characters.
Kanojo ga Koushaku-tei ni Itta Riyuu
TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
a beauty combined with smart is better and much more attractive than just the beauty with airheads
"Oshi no Ko"
TV, 2023, 11 eps Me:- Author:9
in this story we got aqua... if you watch closely this one is similar to that of class room of elite with aqua planning and scheming...
Hyouka
TV, 2012, 22 eps Me:- Author:9
an interesting anime with its mc that you will get into solving riddles and uncovering mysteries with wit and clever ideas.
Undead Girl Murder Farce
TV, 2023, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
a detective anime of beheaded inmortal that wants to recover her body. the story of a women who solves cases... obviosly this head is pretty smart can deduct and solve mysteries pretty quickly.
Liar Liar
TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
the story of keeping a lie... as long as possible our mc... needs to beat the others gamers with wit and clever ideas. as you figure already the mc will come out with some clever out of the box ideas that you may not have though of to win the game they happen to play.
Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri
TV, 2023, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Yakusoku no Neverland
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Dr. Stone
TV, 2019, 24 eps Me:- Author:-
Tomodachi Game
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Classroom☆Crisis
TV, 2015, 13 eps Me:- Author:-
Sasaki to Pii-chan
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Munou na Nana
TV, 2020, 13 eps Me:- Author:9

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