Top 10 Anime Waifus

A waifu is a fictional female character, often from anime, manga, or video games, who inspires a deep sense of affection, admiration, or devotion. For some, it's a fun way to appreciate a character's unique traits, personality, or design. For others, it can be a more personal connection that sparks joy, comfort, or inspiration.

The idea of a waifu has become a huge part of anime fandom culture. It's not just about physical appearance, though that can play a role. What makes a waifu truly memorable is often her personality, story arc, or the emotional impact she has on you as you watch her grow and interact with the world around her. Some waifus are shy and endearing, others are confident and strong, and a few might be downright mysterious or unpredictable.

The Top Ten

Zero Two - Darling in the Franxx

Simply… Darling! Nothing else needs to be said… it left an unforgettable mark on me, no doubt, quite sad at that.
The only bad thing perhaps would be Trigger for rushing this anime and destroying its potential in the end because of it…

Best wife. Even though she didn't know Hiro at first, she shows how she loved him through childhood and after. Easily one of the best waifus too! They are both cute and hot together. Their love is strong and never-ending.

I love this anime. It's a slice of life for me. I just hate that the anime has left some plot holes that haven't been addressed and is rushed at the end.
Mikasa Ackerman - Attack on Titan

Mikasa Ackerman is a fictional character in the manga and anime series Attack on Titan, also known by its Japanese title Shingeki no Kyojin. Created by Hajime Isayama, she is one of the main characters and serves as a close companion and protector of Eren Jaeger. Mikasa is known for her exceptional combat... read more

Yes, she is extremely hostile towards anyone who falls for Eren, but replace Eren with yourself, and you would think differently. One flaw of hers is that she's clingy, but other than that, she's a total badass and sexy heroine. She's my second favorite waifu from anime, after Fubuki.

Mikasa Ackerman has an incredible personality. She's strong and attractive as well. She is the best waifu you could think of if you prioritize personality over looks. Even if you do prefer looks, she still ranks high, making it into my top five waifus.

Get a girl like Mikasa. She is a pure queen, and I don't even understand why Eren doesn't even notice her. Mikasa is such a beautiful, badass girl, and even her personality is good. Even though I'm a girl, I still like her. She will protect anyone important to her.
Some people say that Mikasa only cares about Eren - watch the anime again. She cares for everyone.
Rias Gremory - High School DxD

Rias Gremory is a fictional character in the light novel, anime, and manga series High School DxD. She is a high-ranking demon and the heir to the Gremory clan. In the series, Rias recruits the main character, Issei Hyoudou, into her household of demons after he is killed by a fallen angel.

She is great. Definitely the most beautiful. She also has a wonderful personality. At times, she is childish, while at other times, she can be protective. Personally, I think she should be number 2 after Akeno Himejima (also from High School DxD). Why is she not on the list? She is practically as hot as Rias but with a better personality.

Maybe I'm just a sucker for ojou girls, but Rias is the epitome of everything that makes a good waifu. She has the looks, the personality, and well, everything else. That's why her relationship with Issei drives me crazy. Those two have NO chemistry. Why?! Why do all the best girls in anime have such awful partners in canon?
Erza Scarlet - Fairy Tail

Erza Scarlet is an S-Class Mage from the infamous magic guild Fairy Tail. She starts off as a lone wolf who strictly follows the rules. As the story develops, Erza changes into a loving, strong, and independent mage.
Her terrible past haunts her, and she initially ignores her nakama's calls for... read more

Erza is so beautiful, and her personality is so brave. She would save her friends and sacrifice herself for the ones she loves. There is no way someone else would beat her.

She can change clothes within seconds. Now that's a good waifu, isn't it? Plus, she cares so much about Natsu and the others and would do anything if one got kidnapped!

Erza is so beautiful. She is my number one waifu, and no one can replace her. She also sacrifices herself for the one she loves. She is pretty, beautiful, and badass. She is perfect.
Lucy Heartfilia - Fairy Tail

Lucy Heartfilia is a wizard in the Fairy Tail guild. Her magic, known as Celestial Spirit Magic, allows her to summon spirits from another world. She currently holds fifteen Celestial Keys, which is an extraordinary number for a Celestial Mage.... read more

I really like Lucy. She wasn't a trained fighter, so she had to use everything she had to barely keep pace. She's relatable in terms of being down to earth and having family problems. She gets angry, gets sad, and becomes happy. She's the most normal in Fairy Tail's wacky cast.
A lot of people dislike that she isn't a capable fighter. Well, that's not a bad thing. Her Celestial Spirits, her friends, are her strength. While they accomplish things she can't, she does whatever she can to help in battle. While Erza is a source of strength, Lucy is a constant grounding element. Her being the most normal is genius.
I don't think Lucy deserves the hate she gets, and I will always be in her corner.
Rem - Re: Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

Rem should be at the top. She is the best waifu anime has to offer. She is hardworking, faithful, loyal, caring, sweet, trustworthy, psycho, good-looking, understanding, strong, and prepared to die for her love. She is the best!

She gets burned by the three horrifying words "I love Emilia," and yet she still does so much for Subaru. She is a very independent woman, though she feels she is inferior to her sister, Ram.

I love her more than any character in Re: Zero. She's supportive, caring, cute, strong, and always speaks the truth about you, even if you don't know what the truth is. She's a top-tier waifu in my eyes.
Hinata Hyuga - Naruto

Hinata Hyuga is a fictional character in the anime and manga franchise Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto. She is a member of the Hyuga clan and known for her gentle personality and Byakugan ability. Over the series, she grows from a shy ninja into a confident fighter and later marries Naruto Uzumaki... read more

Naruto spent his life chasing after Sasuke because he thought he was the first to see him as worthy. But he wasn't. Hinata was.
Unlike Sakura, whose entire motivation is that she likes a boy, Hinata instead likes a boy because he motivates her.
She's sweet, strong, shy, beautiful, and willing to lay down her life. No one with a Hinata would ever regret his decision.

Hinata is the cutest thing ever. She's so beautiful and kind to everybody, no matter what. She loves everybody and is my favorite female anime character. She always tries to save Naruto, even if she can't.
She is also extremely smart and has a crazy amount of strength. She worked hard for all her strength. She started off weak and is now a powerhouse. I really love her, and you should too.
Android 18 - Dragon Ball

Android 18 is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball manga and anime series created by Akira Toriyama. She is originally introduced as a villain and one of the androids created by Dr. Gero to destroy Goku.
After being absorbed and later released by Cell, Android 18 reforms and becomes a key... read more

18's a legend. Also, I love that hair.

Android 18 is just the best android in the Dragon Ball franchise.
Asuna Yuuki - Sword Art Online

Asuna Yuuki is a fictional character in the Sword Art Online series of light novels written by Reki Kawahara. She is one of the main protagonists and the primary heroine of the series. Asuna is known for her strong combat abilities and her romantic relationship with the protagonist, Kirito.

She has all the good qualities of a perfect wife, such as her loyalty. She is the main reason I kept watching anime, along with Rem.

Asuna is really caring. The way she cared and agreed to join Yuuki's squad was really cool. Asuna is the second best on the list.

Asuna is just the best, most kindhearted, thoughtful person, and the way she took care of Yui in the anime is just so cute.
Akeno Himejima - High School DxD

She has some interesting abilities, like her magic powers, manipulating clothes, and wielding lightning. The way she manipulates lightning is very creative. That's all I would say.

Just next-level beautiful. Some people prefer Rias, and she is great, but I just love Akeno's personality and body.

She would be a great waifu, to be honest. She is super caring, nice, funny, and is super open, so no trust issues. I do rank her below Rias, but not by a lot since if you want to get a harem, she is your girl. But if you're settling, then Rias all the way.

The Newcomers

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Robert E. O. Speedwagon - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

I voted for him because... it's Speedwagon.
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Junko Kaname - Puella Magi

The Contenders

Rin Tohsaka - Fate/stay night

Rin Tohsaka is a fictional character from the Japanese visual novel and anime series Fate/stay night by Type-Moon. She plays a central role in the Unlimited Blade Works route of the story. Rin is portrayed as an intelligent and determined mage, known for her skill and strong personality.

Don't kid me! She is not in first place!
Winry Rockbell - Fullmetal Alchemist

Winry Rockbell is a main supporting character in the Fullmetal Alchemist series. She is a childhood friend of Edward and Alphonse Elric and has been close to them since their early years in Resembool. She is considered like a sister to the brothers and is one of their few remaining family connections.... read more

Winry Rockbell has a sweet, innocent personality and a cute face. She's neither too girly nor too tomboyish - just my type.

Winry! A very intelligent and independent woman. She is gorgeous and won't hold back if you stand up to her.

Winry is a very beautiful character. She's very intelligent.
Yoko Littner - Gurren Lagann

Yoko Littner is a fictional character in the anime series Gurren Lagann, known in Japan as Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, which was animated by Gainax and co-produced by Aniplex and Konami. The series was directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi and written by veteran playwright Kazuki Nakashima. Yoko is known for... read more

Literally, the reason the anime protagonist kept going is that it's okay that the people she kissed died. It is worth it.
Kurisu Makise - Steins;Gate
Nico Robin - One Piece

"Devil Child" Nico Robin is a fictional character in the One Piece franchise created by Eiichiro Oda. She is an archaeologist and a member of the Straw Hat Pirates, known for her calm demeanor and intelligence. Robin has the ability to sprout body parts from any surface using the powers of the Hana Hana... read more

This is due to both sympathy and care for her.

Intelligent, beautiful, driven, but just think of her Devil Fruit power.
Videl - Dragon Ball

Videl is a fictional character from the anime and manga series Dragon Ball Z, created by Akira Toriyama. She is the daughter of Mr. Satan (Hercule), a martial arts champion, and later becomes the wife of Gohan, the son of Goku. Videl is known for her fighting skills and strong-willed personality.
Yu Takeyama - My Hero Academia

Don't blame me. I like them my height. I won't have to worry about that, and she is one of the prettiest heroines in BNHA.

She's the best, no denying it. She's hot and has the best personality possible.

Not going to lie, I'm a straight female who is soft as hell for her, and I have been since day one. She's charming!
Bulma - Dragon Ball

Bulma is a fictional character in Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series. She is the most prominent and enduring female character in the franchise, appearing from its earliest chapters through its various sequels. Bulma is known for her intelligence, inventions, and her role in assisting the series... read more

Bulma is hot in Dragon Ball Super, and she's a genius.
Akame - Akame Ga Kill!

Akame, also known as Akame of the Demon Sword Murasame, is the titular deuteragonist alongside Tatsumi and the lead anti-heroine of the manga series Akame ga Kill!. She is also the main protagonist of the prequel manga Akame ga Kill! Zero. Akame is a highly skilled assassin known for her stoicism and... read more

I was so sad when literally everyone she cared about died, but you know, that's anime for you.
C.C. - Code Geass

C.C. is a fictional character in the anime series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, which was produced by Sunrise. Her real name is never disclosed to the audience, though it is eventually revealed to the main character, Lelouch Lamperouge. C.C. plays a crucial role in the story by granting Lelouch... read more

Can't explain it with words. The series itself does the talking.
Mai Sakurajima - Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

Mai Sakurajima is my second-favorite waifu, coming in directly below Raphtalia. She's attractive, supportive, caring, beautiful, and strong. While she may not show many facets of her character externally, she's more precious than any treasure on the inside.
Two of my favorite scenes with her are in the movie where she emotionally [spoiler if you haven't watched the movie] asks Sakuta to choose a future with her over saving Shoko, and the second is a tear-jerker where she sacrifices herself to save Sakuta, resulting in her heart being given to Shoko instead. She's a God-tier waifu and will remain there forever.

Perfect for everyone. She literally is the ideal girlfriend or wife you can have. And I would die just to make her smile.
Ino Yamanaka - Naruto

Ino Yamanaka is a fictional character from the manga and anime franchise Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto. She is a member of Team 10 alongside Shikamaru Nara and Choji Akimichi. Ino specializes in mind-related jutsu and is also part of the Yamanaka clan.

Ino is the hottest girl in Naruto, with an athletic and curvy body, nice breasts, bright blonde hair, and pretty eyes.

Hinata is the obvious choice, but put some respect on Ino's name. Great wife, phenomenal mother, and somehow got even better looking.

If she mind controls me, she can do whatever she wants.
Kuroka - High School DxD
Serena - Pokémon XY

Serena has proven to be a kind and polite girl, though she can also be openly rebellious toward her mother, Grace. In "Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!", she refused to wake up when Grace ordered her to and responded sassily to her mother's call to watch the news. Their tense relationship was... read more

She can cook. Is there any more convincing that you need? If so, then not only can she cook, but she's also very kind and sweet. Every time I see her smile, I am at a loss for words.

My girl. I grew up with this show, and Serena is by far the best Pokegirl in the series. I don't care for Misty. Serena deserves the world.

She has the greatest personality of any of the previous Pokegirls, besides Misty. And her character arc is amazing!
Nami - One Piece

Nami is a fictional character in the One Piece franchise created by Eiichiro Oda. She is the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates and is known for her skills in cartography, navigation, and theft. Her character design was inspired by Ann and Silk, two characters from Oda's earlier work Romance Dawn.

Huge boobs! Do I need to say more?