How good is anime? Over the past two decades, this Japanese creation has really taken the world by storm. There are hundreds of different shows to watch, each featuring complex stories and incredible animation. But it’s the anime characters we want to look at with this article. 

There have been some memorable anime characters created over the years. Some are witty heroes like Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop. Others are evil such as Light Yagami from Death Note. No matter whether they are good or bad, these characters resonate with people. They become popular thanks to fans and quickly take on a life of their own. 

So we’ve decided to put together a little list of the most popular anime characters of all time. These characters have all made an impact in the shows they star in and have compelled fans to keep watching. While you might not agree with the order or characters chosen, we are sure you will understand why they made the list. 

18. Sakata Gintoki – GinTama

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GinTama is a wild anime. The show is set in Japan during the 1860s after an alien invasion. Unfortunately for humans, the aliens won and have now taken over. Sakata Gintoki is a samurai who once fought against the aliens but now works for them as a bounty hunter. A mysterious character who lives by the samurai code, Gintoki goes on many adventures with his samurai apprentice Shinpachi Shimura and the alien girl Kagura.

A great swordsman with a sweet tooth, Gintoki often uses trickery to defeat his opponents. Still traumatized from seeing many of his friends killed in the war, he only resorts to violence when absolutely necessary. This adds another element to his personality that makes him some sort of tortured antihero. As well as being a great character, the animation in this show is worth mentioning. It’s fantastic.