Ginko - 'Mushishi'
[ranking: 15]
Mushishi lacks the renown of many anime, but to those familiar with the story, the protagonist Ginko is almost universally loved. Through his eyes, viewers see the wonderful world of mushi, powerful beings who are basically "life in its purest form." Mushi do anything from granting psychic powers to forming sentient swamps, and Ginko must learn as much as he can about these beings to help them coexist with humans. His personality is relaxed enough to take a backseat to the magical world around him, but when viewers do get glimpses of his past, it broadens and deepens the story as a whole.
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Gintoki Sakata - 'Gintama'
[ranking: 13]
Gintoki Sakata is one of those rare anime characters who looks fantastic from every angle. Ostensibly a lazy. selfish good-for-nothing who spends his days trying to rustle up odd jobs, Gintoki proves again and again that more to him exists than meets the eye. An incredible fighter, Gintoki in battle-mode makes the more action-oriented episodes all the more exciting. His dry, witty sense of humor carries more humorous episodes, yet his serious side also shows when the plot calls for it.
Towards his former fellow soldiers or his little found family, the Yorozuya, Gintoki constantly shows affection, even as he pretends not to. He not only moves the plot along, he also provides a fascinating character study, and this makes him such a treat to watch on screen.
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Vegeta - 'Dragon Ball Z'
[ranking: 14]
An anime character need not be a good guy to be well-liked by the community. Yes, Vegeta starts off Dragon Ball Z with the intention of destroying humanity, but he eventually gets over it and joins the good guys. Actually, his change of heart makes him so appealing ?C watching the arrogant prince discover he actually likes humans and can form meaningful relationships with them is a delight. He's an example of genuine character development, something DBZ don't really get from the protagonist Goku. An added bonus, Vegeta is one of anime's premier bad boys, and everyone loves a bad boy.
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Haruhi Fujioka - 'Ouran High School Host Club'
[ranking: 11]
When Ouran High School Host Club debuted in 2006, shojo anime featuring hyper-feminine protagonists dominated the scene. There was nothing inherently wrong with these shows, but when no alternatives exist, they can get stale. Haruhi Fujioka offered something new to anime audiences, and for that she remains a fan favorite to this day. Neither hyper-feminine nor especially masculine, Haruhi just does whatever she wants to do. Sometimes, that means wearing pants and a stained sweater for comfort while she studies; sometimes it means looking cute in a sundress. No matter the occasion for the outfit, the intention is always to assert her own boundaries and sense of self in a way Haruhi deems fit for herself.
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Levi Ackerman - 'Attack On Titan'
[ranking: 5]
Even if you pay little attention to Attack on Titan, you still probably like Levi Ackerman; at the very least, you've heard of him. This guy goes to hell and back, suffering the loss of his comrades, serious personal injury, and Titan-based trauma. Even after enduring unimaginable trauma, Levi still fights against the Titans ?C not for himself, but for the teenage soldiers in his care. The contrast between his touching altruism and his gruff attitude comes across as totally endearing and certainly plays into why he's such a well-liked character.
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Maes Hughes - 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'
[ranking: 1]
While most of the characters in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood boast pretty large followings, no one stands out like Maes Hughes and his family. In his professional life, Hughes works as a soldier, but his private life shows him in a much more sympathetic role. Hughes absolutely adores his wife and three-year-old daughter, so much so he happily shows off photos of them to anyone who will look, and spends half his time on screen talking about how happy they make him. The anime community loves any and all amazing dads, especially the ones who risk it all in the line of duty.
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