#1
Jujutsu Kaisen
Satoru Gojo
Also known as Gojo, Gojo Satoru
The jujutsu teacher who jokes with his students and treats the deadliest curses like a minor errand.
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#1
#2
Naruto
Naruto Uzumaki
Also known as Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto
A ramen-loving ninja in an orange jumpsuit with a habit of turning his enemies into friends.
#3
Chainsaw Man
Denji
Also known as Chainsaw Man
A devil hunter whose dreams are as simple as toast with jam, while his fights turn into pure chainsaw chaos.
#4
Dragon Ball
Goku
Also known as Son Goku, Kakarot
With spiky hair, an orange gi and a bottomless appetite, this Saiyan martial artist is recognized all over the world.
#5
One Piece
Monkey D. Luffy
Also known as Luffy, Straw Hat Luffy
The straw-hatted pirate captain who is always hungry for meat and never leaves a friend behind.
#6
Jujutsu Kaisen
Ryomen Sukuna
Also known as Sukuna, King of Curses
When the King of Curses takes over Yuji's body, black markings spread across his face along with a cruel grin.
#7
Frieren
Frieren
This elf mage collects useless spells, sleeps late and still falls for treasure chests that turn out to be mimics.
#8
Vocaloid
Hatsune Miku
Also known as Miku
Thousands of producers write songs for this Vocaloid singer, and she performs live on stage as a hologram.
#9
One Piece
Roronoa Zoro
Also known as Zoro, Pirate Hunter Zoro
The swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates, with green hair, a sword between his teeth and a habit of napping anywhere.
#10
My Hero Academia
Katsuki Bakugo
Also known as Bakugo, Kacchan
A hero student with explosive power and a temper to match, who pushes himself harder than anyone in his class.
#11
Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon
Also known as Usagi Tsukino, Serena
The leader of the Sailor Guardians, with twin buns, a transforming brooch and a speech before every fight.
#12
My Hero Academia
Izuku Midoriya
Also known as Deku
A hero student who fills notebook after notebook with hero analysis and mumbles strategies faster than anyone can follow.
#13▲1
Dragon Ball
Vegeta
Also known as Prince of all Saiyans
Flame-shaped hair, crossed arms and the line "It's over 9000!" make the prince of all Saiyans instantly recognizable.
#14▼1
Jujutsu Kaisen
Choso
A half-human, half-curse fighter with a dark stripe across his nose, a quiet voice and a dry sense of humor.
#15▲1
Demon Slayer
Mitsuri Kanroji
Also known as Mitsuri, Love Hashira
The Love Hashira's hair turned pink and green from eating too much sakura mochi, and her appetite is still huge.
#16▲1
Demon Slayer
Muichiro Tokito
Also known as Muichiro, Mist Hashira
The youngest Hashira forgets names and stares at the clouds, then turns deadly the moment he draws his sword.
#17▼2
Jujutsu Kaisen
Toji Fushiguro
Also known as Toji, Sorcerer Killer
This hired sorcerer killer carries his weapons inside a curse that coils around his body like a worm.
#18▲2
Demon Slayer
Nezuko Kamado
Also known as Nezuko
The demon girl in a bamboo muzzle who travels in a wooden box on her brother's back, shrinking to fit inside.
#19▲2
One-Punch Man
Saitama
Also known as One-Punch Man, Caped Baldy
A bald, caped hero who gets more excited about supermarket sales than about any villain he defeats.
#20▼2
Demon Slayer
Tanjiro Kamado
Also known as Tanjiro
A demon slayer with a checkered haori, hanafuda earrings and a nose that can smell emotions.
#21▼2
Jujutsu Kaisen
Yuji Itadori
Also known as Itadori
Before becoming a sorcerer, this friendly teen threw a shot put farther than the world record without trying.
#22
Jujutsu Kaisen
Mahoraga
The giant shikigami of the Ten Shadows, with an eight-handled wheel above its head, summoned only as a last resort.
#23
Attack on Titan
Eren Yeager
Also known as Eren Jaeger
A Survey Corps soldier who is stubborn, hot-headed and hungry for freedom beyond the Walls.
#24
Naruto
Sasuke Uchiha
Also known as Sasuke
The Uchiha prodigy who finished top of his Academy class, as cool and distant as Naruto is loud.
The Top 10 Anime Characters Right Now
These are the ten most popular anime characters in our ranking this month.
- Satoru Gojo Jujutsu Kaisen
- Naruto Uzumaki Naruto
- Denji Chainsaw Man
- Goku Dragon Ball
- Monkey D. Luffy One Piece
- Ryomen Sukuna Jujutsu Kaisen
- Frieren Frieren
- Hatsune Miku Vocaloid
- Roronoa Zoro One Piece
- Katsuki Bakugo My Hero Academia
Changes This Month
Our ranking is updated on the first day of every month. Here is what changed since October.
New in the Top 100
- Ochaco Uraraka (My Hero Academia), now #100
Left the Top 100
- Meguru Bachira (Blue Lock), #100 in October
Biggest Climbers
| Character | Series | October | November |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reze | Chainsaw Man | #31 | #28 |
| Mahito | Jujutsu Kaisen | #32 | #29 |
| Zenitsu Agatsuma | Demon Slayer | #37 | #34 |
| Nezuko Kamado | Demon Slayer | #20 | #18 |
| Saitama | One-Punch Man | #21 | #19 |
Biggest Drops
| Character | Series | October | November |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nami | One Piece | #28 | #43 |
| Nico Robin | One Piece | #27 | #31 |
| Toji Fushiguro | Jujutsu Kaisen | #15 | #17 |
| Tanjiro Kamado | Demon Slayer | #18 | #20 |
| Yuji Itadori | Jujutsu Kaisen | #19 | #21 |
The Most Popular Character in Each Series
Who is the fan favorite of your favorite anime? Here is the highest ranked character of every series in the Top 100.
| Series | Most popular character | Rank | Characters in the Top 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jujutsu Kaisen | Satoru Gojo | 1 | 21 |
| Demon Slayer | Mitsuri Kanroji | 15 | 14 |
| One Piece | Monkey D. Luffy | 5 | 11 |
| My Hero Academia | Katsuki Bakugo | 10 | 10 |
| Naruto | Naruto Uzumaki | 2 | 9 |
| Dragon Ball | Goku | 4 | 7 |
| Chainsaw Man | Denji | 3 | 5 |
| Death Note | L Lawliet | 25 | 4 |
| Attack on Titan | Eren Yeager | 23 | 3 |
| JoJo's Bizarre Adventure | Joseph Joestar | 64 | 3 |
| Hunter x Hunter | Killua Zoldyck | 60 | 2 |
| Code Geass | Lelouch Lamperouge | 96 | 1 |
| Frieren | Frieren | 7 | 1 |
| Inuyasha | Inuyasha | 40 | 1 |
| Kaiju No. 8 | Kafka Hibino | 47 | 1 |
| My Dress-Up Darling | Marin Kitagawa | 50 | 1 |
| One-Punch Man | Saitama | 19 | 1 |
| Sailor Moon | Sailor Moon | 11 | 1 |
| Sakamoto Days | Taro Sakamoto | 48 | 1 |
| Solo Leveling | Sung Jinwoo | 74 | 1 |
| The Apothecary Diaries | Maomao | 56 | 1 |
| Vocaloid | Hatsune Miku | 8 | 1 |
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Character Guides by Series
Want more than names? Our character guides list ages, heights, birthdays, voice actors and more for every main character.
One Piece Characters
Characters with bounties, Devil Fruits and the live-action cast.
Demon Slayer Characters
Characters with the nine Hashira, the Upper Moons and breathing styles.
Naruto Characters
Characters with the Hokage, the Akatsuki and Team 7.
Jujutsu Kaisen Characters
Characters with Tokyo Jujutsu High, the curses and the Culling Game.
My Hero Academia Characters
Characters with Class 1-A, the Pro Heroes and the League of Villains.
Chainsaw Man Characters
Characters with the devil hunters of Public Safety, the devils and Part 2.
Dragon Ball Characters
Characters with the Saiyans, the villains, the gods and Dragon Ball Daima.
Hunter x Hunter Characters
Characters with their Nen types, from the Phantom Troupe and the Zoldycks to the Chimera Ants.
Attack on Titan Characters
Characters with heights and voice actors, from the cadets of the 104th to the Reiss family and Marley.
Sailor Moon Characters
Characters with ages and voice actors, from the Inner and Outer Guardians to the Starlights and the cats.
Haikyu!! Characters
Characters with heights and positions, from Karasuno's crows to Nekoma, Aoba Johsai and Inarizaki.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Characters
Characters of every part with their Stands, heights and ages, from Phantom Blood to The JOJOLands.
Re:Zero Characters
The Royal Selection, the Witches and the Witch Cult, with ages, heights and voice actors.
Sakamoto Days Characters
The store crew, the Order and the JCC students, plus every character's age, height and voice actor.
Solo Leveling Characters
Jinwoo's shadow army, Korea's top guilds and the nine Monarchs, with each character's rank and voice actor.
Inuyasha Characters
Inuyasha's group and family, Naraku's incarnations and the heroines of Yashahime, with each character's age and debut episode.
Black Clover Characters
The Black Bulls, the nine squads and their captains, the Wizard Kings and the devils, with each character's age, height and debut episode.
Dandadan Characters
From Okarun's Turbo Granny form and Momo's psychic powers to the Serpoians and the Evil Eye, with every character's group, first episode and English dub voice.
My Dress-Up Darling Characters
Marin and Gojo's cosplay partnership, Juju and Shinju, the Gojo family and Marin's cosplays in order, with ages and English dub voices.
Death Note Characters
Light vs L, every Kira, the Shinigami eyes, L's successors and who dies, with ages, real names and the Netflix cast.
Frieren Characters
Frieren's age, Frieren and Himmel, Fern and Stark, the Mage Exam and the Seven Sages, with species, ages and voices.
Evangelion Characters
Shinji, Asuka and Rei, every Angel in order, the Eva units and the watch order, with ages and voices.
Spy x Family Characters
Loid and Yor, Anya and Damian, the main codenames and the Forgers' secrets, with ages and voices.
Blue Lock Characters
Isagi and his rivals, Nagi and Reo, the Itoshi brothers and the best-known weapons, with ages, heights and voices.
How We Rank the Characters
Our popularity ranking combines two things: fan interest in each character and your votes. The ranking is updated every month, and the Fan Favorites list changes every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most popular anime character?
Satoru Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen is the most popular anime character in our ranking, followed by Naruto Uzumaki from Naruto and Denji from Chainsaw Man.
Which anime has the most characters in the Top 100?
Jujutsu Kaisen, followed by Demon Slayer and One Piece.
How often does the ranking change?
The ranking is updated every month. The Fan Favorites list at the top of the page changes every day with your votes.
How can I vote for my favorite character?
Press the heart button on any card. You can vote for every character once a day, and your votes count toward the next update of the ranking. While the page is new, the KuroKoma team also adds a few votes every day.
Can I buy a poster of these characters?
Yes. Every card with a Shop the poster button links to a manga poster of that character in our store.