Top 10 Best Anime Heroes

The Top Ten
1 Goku - Dragon Ball Z Son Goku (Kakarrot) is the main protagonist in Dragon Ball franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. He has many abilities like, super strength, utilization of ki, flight, teleportation, super speed, enhanced reflexes, and Super Saiyan transformation that increase strength, speed, and durability... read more

Goku isn't the best hero because he's the most powerful. He's not the best hero because he's fought some of the best villains. He's not the best hero because he lives in an awesome world. He's not the best hero because he can save the world from anything. No, Goku is the best anime hero because of the person he is. The ideals he shows, the personality he exemplifies.

He's not perfect. He's always gone, is kind of a bad father, and is a pretty big idiot. But I'm glad for it. If he were perfect, then he wouldn't be realistic. He wouldn't be fun to watch.

As it is, he's been beaten before and completely overwhelmed by opponents, but that's not the point he makes. The point is that he doesn't give up. He works hard to achieve his goals, to break his limits, allowing him to become more than was required. He never took the easy way out with accomplishing this, though. He always worked, always trained, and always did the most he possibly could to reach the heights he needed to reach.

He is possibly the most powerful, but none of that power was just granted to him (with the exception of Super Saiyan God, which he never even wanted). He worked for it harder than any other anime hero worked for anything.

Basically, he's the epitome of the old proverb, "Fall down seven times, stand up eight." That's why he's the best anime hero. Not because of his strength, but because of the way he uses it and the methods he took to get it.

2 Naruto - Naruto Naruto Uzumaki is a fictional character in the anime and manga franchise Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto.

It's both amazing and inspiring how he never gives up, no matter how many times he's knocked down. But that's not all there is to him. He understands the pain of loneliness and helplessness.

Even if he hates his enemy for killing someone dear and trying to destroy his home, Naruto overcomes that hatred and tries to understand his enemy's pain. He fights to protect his friends while at the same time, he tries to save his enemies that are in pain.

This anime is much different from Dragon Ball. It shows the pain people go through, including the enemy's pain. It actually inspires us to overcome feelings of hatred and sadness. It makes people want to change themselves, to stop running from our problems and from ourselves.

It makes people want to become stronger and stop running from everything around us. It makes us want to stop crying and move forward. I myself am trying to become a stronger person, and there's no one I would rather be like than Naruto.

3 Vegeta - Dragon Ball Z Vegeta is an anime fictional character from the anime series, Dragon Ball Z, created by Akira Toriyama.
4 L - Death Note L Lawliet, exclusively known by the mononym L, is a fictional character in the manga series Death Note, created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.

L is just the hero nobody asked for. He is intelligent and works so hard at getting to Kira, and he will stop at nothing for justice. He even goes as far as to fake his death just to get information. This, to me, just shows how bent he is on justice and getting Kira into custody.

Random criminals around the world are having heart attacks, and this guy gets put on the job and figures out that it is a student with relations to the police department in Japan who is trying to become a god.

This guy has to be one of the most unique and separate anime heroes on this list. He doesn't work out immensely, has almost no friends, and doesn't need to scream when facing his enemy. Hats off to a one-of-a-kind hero.

5 Edward Elric - Fullmetal Alchemist Edward Elric, commonly nicknamed Ed, is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series and its adaptations created by Hiromu Arakawa.

Ed is a genius when it comes to alchemy and is one of the best, strongest hand-to-hand fighters there is. But there's more to our young hero than that. Ed has a dark past and has made some mistakes in his lifetime, but he is willing to do anything to move forward, fix what he can, protect the people he cares about, and save the whole country.

Though hardened in his youth because of the hardships he faced (and faces throughout the series), he retains his morality and a certain idealism that allows him to persevere.

6 One Punch-Man - Saitama

It's not just his strength. He has, multiple times, sacrificed his own reputation so that others may not be looked down on, even though the vast majority of Saitama's problems can go away if he gained a good reputation among the population.

No matter what happens, he will come late and beat the literal crap out of the enemies. Saitama is the best hero and is indefinitely human, unlike some characters (cough* Goku cough*).

He is the persona of justice and hard work and is what many have tried to be, a hero. Saitama shows bravery, selflessness, and passion for being a hero, or not. You get the point, though.

7 Natsu Dragneel - Fairy Tail Natsu Dragneel is a Mage of the Fairy Tail Guild.Natsu is carefree and reckless in nature, and, despite his consistent brawls with the other members of Fairy Tail, he is a fiercely loyal and protective friend. He is willing to go down fighting for his friends, regardless of how futile it might seem... read more

Haha, top ten yeah! I agree, though, with a lot of people saying top three. The whole point behind him is fighting for those he cares for. That's like heroic trait number one!

All my other favorites are at the top. Only this was at the bottom. That's why I vote Natsu. So awesome... I am all fired up seeing this list.

Natsu is always number one! He has the most heart and trust, and I need him in my life...

8 Ichigo - Bleach

Ichigo is easily the best because, despite his powers, he's normal. Unlike all the others on this list of top ten, he came from a normal background. He was dragged into a whole other world and is torn between them as he continues to fight for his friends and family.

At the end of the day, his powers don't make him the best. It's his personality. His will to continue fighting even for a war that wasn't his, despite his heritage, which didn't come until later.

So, at the end of the day, even without knowledge of what he really is, he still fought thinking he was human. Everyone else on this list was born into situations where such powers were a natural occurrence.

Ichigo was always strong but did show an emotional side, one that is arguably deeper since he started as just an ordinary teenager getting dragged into a war that most people would crumble under.

9 Monkey D. Luffy - One Piece Monkey D. "Straw Hat" Luffy is a fictional character and the protagonist of the One Piece manga franchise created by Eiichiro Oda.

In terms of heroes, it is impossible to decide because all of them share so much care and courage, etc. But at the end of the day, my cents go to Luffy. One Piece isn't popular here in the US, so they haven't witnessed all of his capabilities.

I'm not talking about strength or power capabilities, but about his knack to defy logic and survive in order to reach his goals.

Luffy is the best because he is the character I would most like to emulate, above all the other hero characters.

Those who talk about Ichigo probably don't know Luffy, the greatest anime hero ever. He doesn't have the power to save the world with a spirit bomb like Goku, but he has the power to save those who love and care for him. Most versatile hero in anime. Love you, Luffy! Great emotions, knows when to get serious. Luffy-kun, you rock! Thank you, Oda, for creating an awesome character.

10 Itachi Uchiha - Naruto Itachi Uchiha is a fictional character in the Naruto manga and anime series created by Masashi Kishimoto.

Shouldn't he be first? Guys, just watch the anime and find out what true heroism is!

Pity he died and Sasuke lived. I would have liked to see more of him.

He lived his whole life to save his village, even after joining Akatsuki. He is a real hero.

The Contenders
11 Inuyasha - Inuyasha

Inuyasha is brave, and he will save your life even if he does not know you. He is my favorite anime character because he has a huge protecting sword that only works when he is going to protect someone! He is super affectionate when he isn't being a jerk! Watch the series!

12 Ash - Pokemon Ash Ketchum, known as Satoshi in Japan, is a fictional main character in the Pokémon franchise owned by Nintendo. Ash is training to be a Pokemon Master, with his buddy Pikachu. Ash tries to stop the evil Team Rocket from stealing his Pikachu.

Ash Ketchum is the best anime hero of all time. He cares for his friends and Pokemon. Plus, he and his Pokemon have a bond beyond mega evolution. Also, he has saved the world more times than anyone, including Goku and Naruto.

Dude. He's just awesome. What I wouldn't give to be able to train with him and his Pokemon. Honestly, I think Misty is way better, though. But hey, Ash has been 10 years old for what...10 or 12 years now?

He's like a perpetually strong and youthful kid. One that will totally live through while everyone else dies around him.

13 Roronoa Zoro - One Piece Roronoa Zoro, nicknamed "Pirate Hunter" Zoro, is a fictional character in the One Piece franchise created by Eiichiro Oda.

The only person in all anime who is not an anime hero but is treated like a hero. Whenever the crew is in a bad situation, we know Luffy will get them out. But deep in people's hearts, they always want Zoro to be there.

14 Mikasa - Attack on Titan

Part of me hates her for being so strong and not even having to try, but you can't blame her for that. She constantly tries to protect Eren, her last family alive, and almost always keeps her cool. So yeah, she's awesome.

15 Roy Mustang - Fullmetal Alchemist Roy Mustang is a fictional character from the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series and its adaptations created by Hiromu Arakawa.

Mustang can be almost as beloved as Edward is. Mustang is an intelligent alchemist and a powerful one at that too. Like Edward, he has a dark past and has committed some atrocities from that past. However, he's still willing to atone for his sins.

While he might act as a careerist and a womanizing jerk initially, in reality, he's a huge softie and a rather lovable dork.

16 Lelouch Lamperouge - Code Geass Lelouch Lamperouge, whose real name is Lelouch vi Britannia, is the title character and protagonist of the Sunrise anime series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.

Lelouch is an incredible anime character who has probably sacrificed the most out of all the anime characters out there. Everything went according to his plan in the end. He succeeded in uniting the whole world and sacrificed people's opinion of him, his family name, and even his life to make the world a better place, and nobody will ever know!

Lelouch is the greatest anime character ever. His plans and strategies were the greatest I have ever seen in an anime. He planned to become a villain and then get killed so that the world becomes united, and nobody ever knew of this. He took his final breath near his sister and left the world with a smile.

17 Eren Jaeger - Shingeki No Kyojin Eren Yeager, spelled Eren Jaeger in the Funimation dub, is a fictional character appearing as the protagonist from the manga series Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama.
18 Guts - Berserk

Guts is the very definition of epicness! He shows us that a simple human can overcome anyone and do anything through sheer willpower and determination! Not to mention his huge sword!

19 Kenshin - Rurouni Kenshin

Kenshin is possibly the greatest hero because of his ideals. Kenshin is so underestimated due to his appearance and everyday behavior, and yet he is one of the most powerful and intelligent characters in the series.

Kenshin constantly works to atone for the sins of his past, the people he's killed, and the blood he's shed. His goal in life is to better the lives of those he comes in contact with, using his skills - which are almost super-human - and training himself to be stronger and better.

I think the reason why Kenshin is such a well-written character is that he is constantly learning new tactics, speed, and techniques.

20 Jotaro Kujo - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Jotaro Kujo is a fictional character from the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga series created by Hirohiko Araki and is the delinquent protagonist of Stardust Crusaders .
21 Light Yagami - Death Note

Unlike other heroes, this guy isn't just brawn. In fact, he is most probably the smartest anime character ever. The way he manipulates everyone is just amazing. He has to be first on the list.

What the heck? He deserves the top five for giving us an incredible amount of thrill, suspense, and many more things. Due to him, I started watching anime. Best character ever.

22 Kenshiro - Fist of the North Star
23 Kirito Kirigaya - Sword Art Online

Ok, bruh, no. How is Kirito 22?!?!? He should at least be number 5. Either that or 4, 3, 2, or even 1! To be honest, I understand the things other heroes had to go through. Like in DBZ, heroes could die. But unlike in SAO, in DBZ, they could be brought back to life.

I feel as if Kirito had the most pressure, especially protecting Asuna. He had it the toughest. So Kirito all the way!

Kirito should be in the top ten at least. He saved a whole universe and people who were trapped in a video game, then saved his loved one in another video game!

24 Spike - Cowboy Bebop

Spike is definitely top five. He's so cool and laid back, but such a badass.

25 Gon - Hunter X Hunter

His story made me have tears in my eyes. I loved his passion to find his father, Ging, the most.

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