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
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

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...

Sans is overrated. Don't get me wrong, I like Sans. I think he's cool. What I don't like is how people act as if Sans is extremely powerful when he's not. He's powerful, but he's not as powerful as his fanboys and fangirls claim.
People act as if Sans can beat anybody, which he can't. He lost to Frisk in the genocide route, and Frisk is like a small 9-year-old with determination and a knife. I've also seen people say that he can beat powerful characters like Ghost Rider, Bill Cipher, The One Above All, Beerus, and Naruto, which he can't. By the way, all of these characters that I just named can easily stomp Sans.
Sans fanboys like to overhype him too much, and I'm pretty sure people only like Sans because of his theme song, Megalovania. Anyways, I just wanted to say that I like Sans, but his fanboys and fangirls are cringe.
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

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.
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

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.
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 Go... read more

Easily one of the worst characters ever made. All of the crap called Frozen is overrated.
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!
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

Formerly the most overexaggerated fictional character in power ratings.
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
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

The Newcomers

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Rick Sanchez (Rick and Morty)

Rick Sanchez is a fictional character from the American animated television series Rick and Morty, which airs on Adult Swim. He is a genius scientist known for his reckless behavior, dark humor, and adventures across alternate realities. The character was co-created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon.
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Homer Simpson (The Simpsons)

Homer Jay Simpson is the main protagonist of the American animated television series The Simpsons, serving as the patriarch of the eponymous family. It is implied that he is not very intelligent, with a crayon stuck in his brain often cited as the reason. He works at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant... read more

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 to... 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.
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

Especially by Chris Chan.
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 great antagonist, but he has basically become Metroid's version of Charizard now.
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
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

Perfectly fine for anyone 10 years old or younger.
Chara (Undertale)

Chara is a character in the game Undertale by Toby Fox and is one of the seven humans to fall into the Underground before the protagonist. The name Chara is chosen by the player at the start, though it is later revealed that this name actually belongs to the first fallen human. During the Genocide Route... read more
Hatsune Miku (Vocaloid)

Hatsune Miku, sometimes referred to as Miku Hatsune, is a humanoid persona voiced by a singing synthesizer application developed by Crypton Future Media. She is part of the Vocaloid software series and uses Yamaha Corporation's Vocaloid technology. Miku has become a global virtual pop icon, performing... read more
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.
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.

She's so selfish. Peeta deserves better.
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.
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.
Akane Tendo (Ranma ½)
Luigi (Super Mario Bros.)

Luigi is a major character in video games and related media produced by Nintendo. He was originally introduced as a green-colored palette swap of Mario and is portrayed as Mario's younger, taller fraternal twin brother.
Created by legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Luigi appears in many... read more
Harley Quinn (DC Comics)

Harley Quinn is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She was originally introduced as the Joker's sidekick in Batman: The Animated Series before becoming a prominent character in her own right. Over time, she evolved into an antiheroine and has appeared in numerous... read more
Geno (Super Mario RPG)

A character from a dead game with little personality, average moveset potential, and kind of a whack design. And yet, this guy is in every single Challenger Pack prediction because Sakurai likes the character.

People will have no clue who this guy is if they add him to Smash Ultimate.