Top 10 Most Annoying Mary Sues and Gary Stus

The definition of a Mary Sue or Gary Stu is a character who is seemingly perfect and exhibits little to no flaws throughout their appearance in a series.

These are examples of characters who are just unbearably annoying.

The Top Ten

Bella Swan - Twilight

There is no other reason than her being a Mary Sue why everyone was trying so hard to get to know the new girl. She was such a moping bore! Hell, but they weren't enough for a friendless nobody. She wanted the shiny sparkly vampires. Which in no way makes her superficial, we are repeatedly informed.
Of course, it later turns out that all those girls are secretly horrid and their helpfulness was just a facade - like how Bella is just a facade for self-insertion.

The first couple of movies portrayed feminism very badly. Bella stumbled through life as all these male characters just threw themselves at her for no reason. Then, when she became a vampire, suddenly she had all these different powers even though she was just turned and had no experience.
Now, Emmett is useless because she took his only power and also has more. Bella is one of the worst.
Rey - Star Wars

Rey is totally a Mary Sue and should be way higher on this list. She's able to fight Kylo Ren with a lightsaber with no training. She's able to find and fly the Millennium Falcon with no training. She's even able to swim, despite being born on a desert planet and never leaving it!
This is completely disrespectful to the franchise. People like Anakin trained for years and still lost to Count Dooku. Luke trained with Yoda and Obi-Wan, and he still got his ass kicked by Darth Vader. And then Disney shills try to justify it by saying, She's so powerful because she's a Palpatine. That still doesn't make any sense! Even if you come from a powerful bloodline, you don't automatically get powers - you still have to work for them. Rey just skips all the effort, and it's insulting to the legacy of Star Wars.
Jean Grey - Marvel

Jean is not only telepathic and telekinetic, but she also has everyone immediately fall for her. She has more than three men after her and is extremely smart and desirable.

Blandish personality and is the greatest telepath... even though there are Omega-level telepaths who have been finessing their abilities for decades before she was born (i.e., Xavier). Plus, everybody just loves her so much.

She has the most annoying personality, and she and Scarlet Witch suck!
Carol Danvers - Captain Marvel

Comics might be better, but the Captain Marvel movie literally did not grab the attention of any viewer. Told to suppress emotion by her teacher (Jude Law), and right at the end, Law is the emotional one when Danvers is meant to embrace emotion and instead nonchalantly blasts him in the chest, making the whole excuse of an "arc" completely moot.
Goes from powerful despite her hands being handcuffed, to so powerful it becomes completely and utterly boring. Her emotional state and her "arc" is a literal plank.

There are endless videos and texts analyzing why Captain Marvel fails to achieve what it set out to do, so I'll get straight to the point. Captain Marvel exists purely as a symbol of feminist empowerment, but she's portrayed so badly that she comes off as just being a self-absorbed, god-like being that is impossible for anyone to relate to.
I hope they improve on her nonexistent personality in movies to come so that she is at least tolerable.
Barbie - Barbie

I hate to say it, but she is a bigger Mary Sue than Bella Swan.
Perfect body that's so "perfect" it is anatomically incorrect and could not exist in real life, even if you underwent cosmetic surgery.
Long, perfect blonde hair.
Sparkly, overly-detailed, and expensive fancy outfits.
Has the "perfect" boyfriend.
Looks good in any clothes.
Super rich!
Everyone likes her! Has loads of friends! Anyone who hates her is evil!

The first annoying thing about this character is her luck. Barbie so far can open a popular boutique with the push of a button, has modeling talents, and manages to have a perfect body while her meals scream unhealthy. Every existing guy in "Malibu" has a crush on her. And just to make this idiot more likable, they make her frenemy Raquel (the only relatable character in this show) have the worst life possible. Ugh.
Felicity Smoak - Arrow

Felicity Smoak is a DC Comics character who first appeared in The Fury of Firestorm #23 in 1984. She was created by writer Gerry Conway and artist Rafael Kayanan. Although initially a minor character in the comics, Felicity became a central figure in the Arrowverse TV shows, particularly in Arrow, where... read more

Good at everything, including things she's never done before. Never gets called out when she does something wrong. Gets praised for things that other characters get hate for. Is loved by everyone on the show to an unrealistic degree and has no flaws whatsoever.
This character is a perfect example of why you should never pander to a vocal minority on Tumblr.
Anastasia Steele - Fifty Shades of Grey

Anastasia "Ana Steele" Grey is the fictional protagonist of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy written by E.L. James. She is a literature student who becomes romantically involved with the wealthy businessman Christian Grey. The character is portrayed by Dakota Johnson in the film adaptations released... read more

The biggest Sue! Will sleep with Christian because she loves him after just meeting him and finding out he's abusive... FML seriously! No depth at all and suddenly everyone wants her... really bad character writing. I can't believe it's actually a film.

Almost an exact duplicate of Bella, and the few qualities Anastasia possesses that she does not share with Bella are worse.
Piper McLean - Percy Jackson & the Olympians

Piper McLean is a fictional character created by Rick Riordan in The Heroes of Olympus series. She is one of the Seven demigods of the Great Prophecy and is the daughter of Aphrodite. Piper is known for her bravery, charm-speaking ability, and her complex relationship with Jason Grace.

Alright, I partially agree with this statement. I don't think she's entirely a Mary Sue, but there are some elements of her that certainly are. Now, she is definitely not the creator's pet. Uncle Rick has shown no favoritism towards her whatsoever. Now don't forget, I strongly dislike Piper. Now, I won't say I hate her, because she has one redeeming quality. Her insecurity.
Many people say that's a cover-up for her being a Mary Sue, and yeah, I can see why they think that. But it's really the only thing slightly human about her. So, the only reason she's not a Mary Sue is because of her insecurity, and one other thing. Do you guys really think Uncle Rick could create a full Mary Sue? You guys are all here because you liked the books enough to hate a character. But yeah, I find her extremely shallow and a bit brattish.
We're supposed to feel sympathy because her "father never pays attention to her." And because of that, she decided to steal a car. A bit over the top, but her father did love her, which is more than I can say for the rest of the seven. Everyone forgot about Silena. Also, how she lulled Mother Earth to sleep is kinda stupid. And her being a good singer just adds to her Mary Sue traits.
The only reason I like Jason more than Piper is he stood up for Nico when he came out, while before that, Leo and Piper were making fun of him. Also, she called Percy unimpressive. Rich coming from her. Overall, she is not the creator's pet, but maybe a Mary Sue. Though she was necessary to the plot. You can't deny that. Even though she was shallow and not a very interesting character.
Dora - Dora The Explorer

All she needs to say is for him to not touch it, and bam, he can't. Very Mary Sue-like.
Katniss Everdeen - Hunger Games

Katniss Everdeen is a fictional character and the protagonist of The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. She is portrayed by actress Jennifer Lawrence in the film adaptation series. Katniss becomes a symbol of resistance and rebellion against the oppressive Capitol in the dystopian storyline.

I mean, it makes sense. She's the hero and the main character. Making her have flaws would ruin the fact that she had a big reputation in the Hunger Games as the hero, I guess.

Emo, whiny, and horrible. So emotionless. The complete definition of a Mary Sue. She can do no wrong and is more powerful than anyone else.

She is one of the worst characters from action movies because she is annoying!

The Newcomers

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Moonpaw - Warrior Cats

Morningkit seems to be jealous that Moonpaw is the favorite child. As a result, it would explain why she is aggressive to Moonpaw after she died and attached herself to her. Everyone has their character assassinated to bend over for Moonpaw and the plot. She learns herbs really fast, and after reading the leaked thing for Chasing Shadows, I think she is easily a Mary Sue. She has a mate at a really young age, and is constantly seen as a potential medicine cat as a kit. In addition, SHE WAS SEEN AS A SIGN FROM STARCLAN BECAUSE OT HER FACE. Apparently she is the only split-faced tortoiseshell cat in the Clans, if the text implies anything. She has CURLED EAR TUFTS SHAPED LIKE CRESCENT MOONS, she was named for her face looking like a half-moon, and has heterochromia. The heterochromia isn't inherently bad, but the fact they place so much emphasis on her looks honestly makes me feel insecure about my own. They made a self-insert character, and some people have called her a character who looks like an OC. She potentially has a prophecy about her being a two-faced cat with one paw in each world, potentially a danger. However, her personality does not fit in with her being dangerous, although it could be Morningkit.
In essence, she feels like a fanfiction Mary Sue.
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Light Yagami - Death Note

Light Yagami is a fictional character and the protagonist of the manga series Death Note, created by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata.e is a high school student who gains the power to kill anyone by writing their name in a supernatural notebook. The story follows his transformation from... read more

The Contenders

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

Okay, this girl is a Mary Sue. She is an Ackerman, so she gets super strength and a perfect build, which makes her ridiculously strong. She is biased by the creator, who made everyone fall for her, even though she's so annoying. For example, Let me go ahead and try to kill Levi because he hurt Eren! She's tried to attack Levi twice now (season 1 and 3), and yet no one hates her for it.
She's made mistakes that people just conveniently forget about. Mikasa's whole character is essentially: Eren, Eren, Eren, Eren! She's so possessive, but no one even cares.

Ooh, if she's not the biggest example of a massively pandering creator's pet, with a lot of specific Mary Sue traits (yes, dark past included) that ruined Attack on Titan for me, I don't know what is.
Edward Cullen - Twilight

Edward Cullen is a fictional character from Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series. He appears in the novels Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn, as well as in their corresponding film adaptations.
He is also featured in Midnight Sun, a novel that retells the events of Twilight from Edward's... read more

Proves that just because you're hot, you can get away with abuse - literally. Because every girl was dreaming about having a guy as perfect as him, most missed the signs of his abusive behavior. Bella spent so much time being grateful that he would go out with her that she just accepted every bit of the abuse without question or complaint. This is ironic when you consider that she spent most of the series complaining about everything else.
Worst of all, he has no personality outside of plot demands it. He is literally a blank slate so that every girl reading could project their dream guy onto him without clashing with the story. The problem with this is that he's so vague, and in the areas where he isn't, he's just creepy. You'd have to be an idiot to fall for him - which Bella just happens to be. At least that makes sense in the story, but it doesn't make up for the fact that the book is utter trash.
Ginny Weasley - Harry Potter

Ginny Weasley is a central character in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. She is the youngest child and only daughter of the Weasley family. Initially introduced as a shy girl with a crush on Harry Potter, Ginny evolves into a strong, independent young woman.... read more

She's probably one of the most annoying characters in the series. I seriously can't stand her. She gets away with everything, like hexing a student, and she even gets praised for it. Oh, and she's not some kind of "badass." She's just rude (and insecure, especially to Fleur).

She's a Jerkass Sue. She never gets called out for being a bully, and everyone is just so charmed that teachers invite her to parties for hexing a student in front of them. Her being funny, strong, and sportive are all informed attributes.

I totally agree! Please don't get mad at me for my opinion, but she is totally Mary-Sue material! Not talking about her falling in love with Harry, but there's plenty of other reasons that back up my statement!
Barney the Dinosaur - Barney & Friends

How come he can do anything a human can do? And for some reason, all the kids love him!

Ah, yes. The greatest Mary Sue of all time. Can sing, dance, do art, anything that a human can do, but in a more advanced way. He can also lure almost anyone who sees him. Definitely needs to be no. 1.
Katara - Avatar - The Last Airbender

Katara is a fictional character in Nickelodeon's animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender, as well as in its sequel series The Legend of Korra. She is voiced by Mae Whitman. Katara is a skilled waterbender from the Southern Water Tribe who plays a key role in the fight against the Fire Nation.... read more

They tried with Katara and they failed. They attempted to write an empathetic young teen who is headstrong and idealistic, but it fell flat. She gets praised by the story as if she is the only character who does good things, and it feels very forced. In fact, her niceness and empathy only stand out because the writers made her stand out, not because nobody else does the same things. Only she gets praised for them.
She also randomly got power-ups, and more talented characters got dumbed down and weakened so she could be cool and kickass. Very bad writing.

She literally mastered Waterbending in no time at all and was so good that she became Aang's teacher. She has healing abilities, which not all Waterbenders have, and she's amazing at that as well.
She learns Bloodbending in an instant, even though Hama, who created it, took years to perfect it. She defeated Azula, who, even though she was losing her mind at the time, was a very powerful bender. Katara should have been no match for her. Plus, she's beautiful, and boys instantly fall in love with her when they see her.
Caillou - Caillou

Caillou, which means "pebble" or "stone" in French, is the self-proclaimed "Prince of Imagination." He is a four-year-old boy who serves as the titular main protagonist of the TV series and books of the same name.
Caillou was first voiced by Bryn McAuley from 1997 to 2000, then by Jaclyn Linetsky... read more

Annoying brat. Nothing good about him, nothing bad happens to him, whiny. Get out of here.

Caillou is more annoying than Dora!

Caillou becomes a Gary Stu beginning in Season 4, where he has no flaws.
Lloyd Garmadon - Ninjago

Biggest Gary Stu ever.
1. He was the "super cool" villain's son.
2. He became the green ninja despite having no training whatsoever!
3. Suddenly, every mission depended on him alone.
4. He got the multi-headed dragon for himself, even though it was once four other dragons that belonged to the other ninjas.
I hate him so much. This character needs to be more likable.
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

How is she this low? She is easily the most annoying Mary Sue character.

She's played as the "badass" one, but she is just plain annoying.
Hermione Granger - Harry Potter

Hermione Jean Granger is a fictional character in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. She is one of the main characters and best friends of Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. Hermione is known for her intelligence, strong work ethic, and loyalty.

She is the admitted author's self-insert, and it really shows. As the author's mouthpiece, she is always right, and even if she is wrong, she does not get scolded. She even gets prettified. Everyone goes on about her intelligence. Now, maybe the author thinks that being book-smart is incredibly impressive, but actual geniuses get less hype than she does in the books, which really shows the author's bias.
She is also often a complete jerk, and while the author was good at calling her out in the first book, this gets completely reversed later. She acts like a complete jerk, and the author always writes her as being in the right.
Tris - Divergent

I couldn't even finish the first book because I felt like she's a more watered-down version of Katniss Everdeen. It's only because she's "Divergent" that she's different and dangerous, or whatever. Katniss, at least, protected her sister and helped to spark a revolution. I feel like Tris is just overrated. Her faction even reminds me of The Hunger Games.
I feel like I would've liked her better if she'd kept her name Beatrice. Because it shows that she can both be "sweet" (even though she kind of isn't) and dangerous.
Plus, like... her faction in the first book took bravery and twisted it so much. Al (from the first book) was sweet and literally the bravest of them all because he stood up for what was right.
I couldn't even sleep because I was so frustrated with "Tris-y the Prissy."
I'll shut up now. Goodbye.
Serena - Pokemon

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

Pretty does not mean she is not an absolute crap character. She has no personality except for being openly annoying. I only feel like the Pokemon seasons are only getting worse. I loved the first season, but if you love the other seasons, this is just my silly personal opinion, so take this with a grain of salt.

Yes, she is half Mary Sue and half great character with character development, which makes her a mediocre character. Also, people who say characters such as Amy Rose, Rouge the Bat, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Iris are Mary Sues are wrong! Amy can be bossy and stubborn. Rouge can be greedy and cocky. Shadow can be aggressive and has a big ego, like Sonic. And Iris is a jerk but also a Misty clone, and she is trying to be like my third-favorite Ash companion even though this leads her to sucking! Serena is mediocre, though. I don't like her as much. Rant over.
-Super Sonic Fan Person
Peppa Pig - Peppa Pig

I don't even need to watch Peppa Pig to know she's a Mary Sue. Just one look at her, and I know...

I hate Peppa. She's so whiny and selfish.
Anna - Frozen

Princess Anna of Arendelle is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen (2013) and its sequel Frozen II (2019). She is voiced by Kristen Bell as an adult, with Livvy Stubenrauch and Katie Lopez providing her childhood speaking and singing voices, respectively. Anna is... read more

I disagree with everyone else. She is such a Sue!
Fluttershy - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Fluttershy is a female pegasus pony from the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, which aired from 2010 to 2019. She is known for her gentle and timid personality, and she cares deeply for animals. Fluttershy represents the Element of Kindness in the series.

I am itching to incinerate this ugly thing with a flamethrower until she cries and burns to a crisp. I hate this Mary Sue of a character. She is a Mary Sue. Her personality is all "Kind, Caring, Nice, Pretty, NEVER mean and has no flaws because she's too perfect and kind to have flaws!" Her only major flaw appears to be shyness, which is portrayed as cute. Also, her voice is really grating to my ears.
This is my opinion. Please don't kill me.

Easily the dullest of the Mane 6. Sorry Fluttershy, but your shy demeanor will not fool me.
Kirito - Sword Art Online

Kazuto Kirigaya is a fictional character in the Sword Art Online light novel series written by Reki Kawahara. He is also known by his in-game alias, Kirito. As the protagonist of the series, he becomes deeply involved in multiple virtual reality MMORPG worlds.

Definitely should be on here. He has a harem, is overpowered, and bland. Even a rock has more of a personality than him.

Do you really have to ask? He got hella hoes, and his only character trait is being an edgy self-insert.

He's not a bad character, but he's definitely a little too perfect.