Top 10 Most Overrated Fictional Characters of All Time
Some characters in fiction receive far more attention than they deserve, while more compelling characters are often overlooked. Who do you think is the most overrated fictional character of all time?(Note: This is not a list for characters you dislike. A character can be fascinating and well-crafted but still be overrated by the public or the franchise's fandom.)
The Top Ten
Bendy (Bendy and the Ink Machine)
Bendy, occasionally called "the Dancing Demon," is the main antagonist of TheMeatly Games' indie horror title Bendy and the Ink Machine. He appears as an inky cartoon demon with a wide grin, a thin build, and a bow tie on his chest. The character plays a central role in the game's eerie narrative and... read more
Bendy, occasionally called "the Dancing Demon," is the main antagonist of TheMeatly Games' indie horror title Bendy and the Ink Machine. He appears as an inky cartoon demon with a wide grin, a thin build, and a bow tie on his chest. The character plays a central role in the game's eerie narrative and... read more
Sans (Undertale)
Sans, or Sans the Skeleton, is a character in the 2015 RPG Undertale, created by Toby Fox. He is a lazy, pun-loving skeleton who serves as a supporting protagonist in the "Pacifist" and "Neutral" routes of the game, and a heroic antagonist and final boss in the "Genocide" route. Sans is known for his... read more
Sans, or Sans the Skeleton, is a character in the 2015 RPG Undertale, created by Toby Fox. He is a lazy, pun-loving skeleton who serves as a supporting protagonist in the "Pacifist" and "Neutral" routes of the game, and a heroic antagonist and final boss in the "Genocide" route. Sans is known for his... read more Not trying to be salty here, but I seriously don't get why people think he's so powerful when he has ONLY 1 HP and his attack power is only 1 as well. I mean, he launches a bunch of bones at you at once, but each of them only does very little damage. And sure, he dodges, but still... He isn't as powerful as many claim him to be.
Not to mention, he got killed by a kid - not with a bomb, not with a nuke, not with a machine gun - but with just a plain old knife.
Also, I feel like half of the people only like him because of Megalovania. It's a good soundtrack, don't get me wrong. I totally get that we all have different opinions, but still...
Superman (DC Comics)
Superman is a fictional comic book character and arguably the first powerful superhero of the modern era. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, who were high school students in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1933. Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1, published by National... read more
Superman is a fictional comic book character and arguably the first powerful superhero of the modern era. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, who were high school students in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1933. Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1, published by National... read more Everyone loves him. He has a tragic backstory. He gets the girl. He has superpowers.
He has only one flaw, and that's this rare rock thing. He is literally perfect. He's a Gary Stu.
Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya (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.
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.
Elsa (Frozen)
Queen Elsa 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 Idina Menzel, and her innate ability to create and manipulate ice and snow is central to the films' narratives. Elsa's signature song Let It... read more
Queen Elsa 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 Idina Menzel, and her innate ability to create and manipulate ice and snow is central to the films' narratives. Elsa's signature song Let It... read more Easily one of the worst characters ever made. All of the crap called Frozen is overrated.
Amy Rose (Sonic the Hedgehog)
Amy Rose is a fictional character in SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog series. She is a pink anthropomorphic hedgehog known for her cheerful and competitive personality, and she is infatuated with Sonic, the main character of the series. Amy is notable for being the first playable female character in the Sonic... read more
Amy Rose is a fictional character in SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog series. She is a pink anthropomorphic hedgehog known for her cheerful and competitive personality, and she is infatuated with Sonic, the main character of the series. Amy is notable for being the first playable female character in the Sonic... read more Especially by Chris Chan.
Rainbow Dash (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic)
Rainbow Dash is a female Pegasus pony from the animated television show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, which premiered in 2010. She represents the Element of Loyalty and is one of the six main characters featured in the series... read more
Rainbow Dash is a female Pegasus pony from the animated television show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, which premiered in 2010. She represents the Element of Loyalty and is one of the six main characters featured in the series... read more
Monika (Doki Doki Literature Club)
She is annoying. I hate Monika. She ruined three girls' lives for what reason? To be with you.
I would stay away at all costs.
I can't even flee from her! Everywhere you go - boom, dead!
Batman (Batman Comics)
Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. On film, Batman has been portrayed by Lewis Wilson, Robert Lowery,... read more
Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. On film, Batman has been portrayed by Lewis Wilson, Robert Lowery,... read more He's a piece of trash. He's the most overrated piece of garbage in history.
He's the most overrated character in existence, and damn, is his backstory the most boring cliché garbage I've ever read.
Alastor (Hazbin Hotel)
Alastor, also known as the Radio Demon, is a fictional character from the adult animated series Hazbin Hotel. He is one of the most powerful and feared overlords in Hell. Alastor is known for his charming yet sadistic personality, and his voice carries a vintage radio filter, reflecting his 1930s background... read more
Alastor, also known as the Radio Demon, is a fictional character from the adult animated series Hazbin Hotel. He is one of the most powerful and feared overlords in Hell. Alastor is known for his charming yet sadistic personality, and his voice carries a vintage radio filter, reflecting his 1930s background... read more
The Newcomers
? Toadette (Super Mario Bros.)
Toadette is a character in the Mario series. She is a female Toad who first appeared in the Nintendo GameCube game Mario Kart: Double Dash!! in 2003. Since then, she has appeared in multiple Mario titles, often as a playable character.
Toadette is a character in the Mario series. She is a female Toad who first appeared in the Nintendo GameCube game Mario Kart: Double Dash!! in 2003. Since then, she has appeared in multiple Mario titles, often as a playable character.
? Amity Blight (The Owl House)
The Contenders
Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto)
Naruto Uzumaki is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the anime and manga series Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto. He first appeared in 1999 in Weekly Shōnen Jump and has since become one of the most iconic characters in anime and manga. Naruto's journey from a mischievous outcast... read more
Naruto Uzumaki is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the anime and manga series Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto. He first appeared in 1999 in Weekly Shōnen Jump and has since become one of the most iconic characters in anime and manga. Naruto's journey from a mischievous outcast... read more Naruto Uzumaki is the main character of an anime show (Japanese cartoon) called Naruto and a character in another anime show called Boruto. Pretty popular anime.
Ridley (Metroid)
Ridley is a recurring villain in the Metroid series and also appears as a fighter in the Super Smash Bros. series. He is Samus Aran's lifelong nemesis, first appearing in the original Metroid game released in 1986. Ridley is a key member of the Space Pirates and is responsible for the death of Samus's... read more
Ridley is a recurring villain in the Metroid series and also appears as a fighter in the Super Smash Bros. series. He is Samus Aran's lifelong nemesis, first appearing in the original Metroid game released in 1986. Ridley is a key member of the Space Pirates and is responsible for the death of Samus's... read more Ridley is a great antagonist, but he has basically become Metroid's version of Charizard now.
Akane Tendo (Ranma ½)
Samus Aran (Metroid)
Samus Aran is the protagonist of the science fiction action-adventure video game series Metroid, developed by Nintendo. She is a galactic bounty hunter who typically wears the Power Suit, a piece of advanced armor that provides her with enhanced abilities and access to a variety of weapons. Samus made... read more
Samus Aran is the protagonist of the science fiction action-adventure video game series Metroid, developed by Nintendo. She is a galactic bounty hunter who typically wears the Power Suit, a piece of advanced armor that provides her with enhanced abilities and access to a variety of weapons. Samus made... read more
Alphys (Undertale)
Alphys is a lab-coat-wearing, bespectacled, yellow-skinned lizard scientist who resides in her lab in Hotland in the critically acclaimed RPG Undertale. She watches large amounts of anime and is responsible for major plot developments, including the creation of the robot Mettaton. Alphys also harbors... read more
Alphys is a lab-coat-wearing, bespectacled, yellow-skinned lizard scientist who resides in her lab in Hotland in the critically acclaimed RPG Undertale. She watches large amounts of anime and is responsible for major plot developments, including the creation of the robot Mettaton. Alphys also harbors... read more
Goku (Dragon Ball)
Son Goku (Saiyan name Kakarrot) is the main protagonist of the Dragon Ball franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. He possesses many powerful abilities, including super strength, ki control, flight, teleportation, super speed, enhanced reflexes, and Super Saiyan transformations that increase his... read more
Son Goku (Saiyan name Kakarrot) is the main protagonist of the Dragon Ball franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. He possesses many powerful abilities, including super strength, ki control, flight, teleportation, super speed, enhanced reflexes, and Super Saiyan transformations that increase his... read more Formerly the most overexaggerated fictional character in power ratings.
Katniss Everdeen (The 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.
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. She's so selfish. Peeta deserves better.
SpongeBob SquarePants (SpongeBob SquarePants)
SpongeBob SquarePants is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the American animated television series of the same name. SpongeBob is known for his bright optimism and naive, childish tendencies. He often gets into trouble in Bikini Bottom... read more
SpongeBob SquarePants is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the American animated television series of the same name. SpongeBob is known for his bright optimism and naive, childish tendencies. He often gets into trouble in Bikini Bottom... read more Perfectly fine for anyone 10 years old or younger.
Master Chief (Halo)
Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, better known as Master Chief, is a SPARTAN-II commando of the UNSC Naval Special Warfare Command. He is the main protagonist of the Halo video game series. Master Chief is featured prominently in both the original trilogy and the Reclaimer Saga.
Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, better known as Master Chief, is a SPARTAN-II commando of the UNSC Naval Special Warfare Command. He is the main protagonist of the Halo video game series. Master Chief is featured prominently in both the original trilogy and the Reclaimer Saga.
Bill Cipher (Gravity Falls)
Bill Cipher is a triangular dream demon featured in the animated television series Gravity Falls. Originally confined to the mindscape, he was brought into the real world after being summoned by Stanford Pines over thirty years ago... read more
Bill Cipher is a triangular dream demon featured in the animated television series Gravity Falls. Originally confined to the mindscape, he was brought into the real world after being summoned by Stanford Pines over thirty years ago... read more
Kyoko Sakura (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
Kyoko Sakura is a fictional character from the 2011 anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica and its related media. She is introduced as a lone magical girl who values self-interest but gradually becomes more cooperative. Kyoko wields a spear and is known for her tragic backstory and strong sense of determination... read more
Kyoko Sakura is a fictional character from the 2011 anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica and its related media. She is introduced as a lone magical girl who values self-interest but gradually becomes more cooperative. Kyoko wields a spear and is known for her tragic backstory and strong sense of determination... read more
Foxy (Five Nights at Freddy's)
Foxy is one of the main antagonists in the video game Five Nights at Freddy's. He is an animatronic pirate fox who hides in Pirate Cove and moves quickly toward the player. Foxy appears in various forms throughout the game's sequels and spin-offs.
Foxy is one of the main antagonists in the video game Five Nights at Freddy's. He is an animatronic pirate fox who hides in Pirate Cove and moves quickly toward the player. Foxy appears in various forms throughout the game's sequels and spin-offs.
Angel Dust (Hazbin Hotel)
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
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
Bayonetta (Bayonetta)
Bayonetta, whose real name is Cereza, is a fictional character and the protagonist of the video game Bayonetta and its sequels. The series was developed by PlatinumGames and published by Sega and Nintendo. Bayonetta is known for her stylish combat, magical abilities, and confident personality.
Bayonetta, whose real name is Cereza, is a fictional character and the protagonist of the video game Bayonetta and its sequels. The series was developed by PlatinumGames and published by Sega and Nintendo. Bayonetta is known for her stylish combat, magical abilities, and confident personality.8Load More
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