He is a very interesting character whose battle against detective L is at the core of Death Note. Although he is a maniacal serial killer responsible for the deaths of hundreds, Yagami believes he is doing the right thing. This is what makes him such an intriguing character and why he is so high on this list. 

4. Monkey D Luffy – One Piece

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The captain of the Straw Hats Pirates is a well-liked character who possesses the power of elasticity. After devouring the Gum Gum Fruit, he found he could stretch his body, something he finds useful when fighting enemies. The main protagonist of One Piece, Monkey D Luffy is on a quest for the titular One Piece, a legendary treasure. 

Hardly ever seen without his straw hat, Luffy is a fun-loving pirate who only gets serious when he fights. While many of his enemies think he is dumb, Luffy is much smarter than he makes out. He never puts his crew at risk and is very loyal to the men who travel with him on the high seas. It is his captivating and good-natured personality that makes Monkey D Luffy such a memorable and much loved anime character. 

3. Levi Ackerman – Attack On Titan

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Another one of the great shonen hero characters in anime is Levi Ackerman. While he might not have the coolest name in the world of anime, he is a tremendous character loved by many. Based on the character of Rorschach from Alan Moore’s Watchman graphic novel, Ackerman is humanity’s strongest soldier. 

Obsessed with cleanliness, there are few who can match Ackerman in battle. As the head of an elite squad in the Survey Corps, Ackerman can throw down with the best of the Titans. He is the heart and soul of Attack On Titan and one character you would not want to meet in a deserted alleyway. 

2. Spike Spiegel – Cowboy Bebop

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