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(#5) Erza Scarlet
Natsu Dragneel has his charms, but his characterization isn't too different from all the other reckless and carefree shonen protagonists that litter the genre. While you could say the same about Ezra Scarlet and her stubbornly strict personality, her insecurities combined with her dark past as a slave make her the most compelling character in Fairy Tail.
If that's not enough, her extreme love of amour makes for a fun gag and creative power-up. She's like the Iron Man of her guild.
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(#11) Renji Abarai
- Bleach, Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion, Bleach: Fade to Black, Bleach: Memories of Nobody
Ichigo Kurosaki from Bleach doesn't stray too far from the brash anime protagonist typical to Shonen Jump shows. Like so many shonen heroes, he's a grouch with a heart of gold. Renji Abarai, however, has considerably more layers to his personality.
Renji shares Ichigo's smug cockiness, but he also has a more anxious side to his personality. Visually speaking, Renji's long, crimson, ponytailed hair makes him stand out from the crowd. What's more, Renji's childhood bond with Rukia Kuchiki make their chemistry together far more interesting than any of Ichigo's relationships.
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(#7) Seto Kaiba
- Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light, Yu-Gi-Oh!
It might be called Yu-Gi-Oh!, but the real star of the show is without a doubt Seto Kaiba. While Yugi Mutou fills the archetypal shonen role of insecure-yet-confident protagonist to the letter, Kaiba holds nothing back as Yugi's scumbag rival.
From episode one to Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions, Kaiba never stops being a full-blown jerk to everyone around him in his quest to become the number one trading card gamer. His outrageous antics and unbelievable obsession with the "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" cards make him an anime rival you can't help but love.
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(#14) Ymir
- Marvel Universe
There's more to Ymir than meets the eye. Her initial appearance on Attack on Titan paints her as somewhat cynical, selfish, and uncaring. As the series progresses, however, the real Ymir begins to blossom, showcasing her truly heroic side.
Outside of all her surprising personality traits, Ymir's complex backstory is also quite notable. Despite her many fluctuations, one thing that doesn't change is her devotion to her lover Historia Reiss. The same can't be said for Eren Jaeger, who remains predictably boring throughout the series.
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(#9) Nicholas D. Wolfwood - Trigun
Vash the Stampede is a fun character to watch on Trigun, but once Nicholas D. Wolfwood steps onto the show, it's impossible to not want more. Fashion-wise, Wolfwood rocks the bad*ss preacher look with his slick shades and enormous cross-shaped gun.
His cool persona perfectly contrasts Vash's whimsical demeanor, and his surprise relationship with Milly Thompson is endearing to watch unfold. However, just like Vash, Wolfwood has a dark past that motivates him throughout the series. His abusive childhood drives him to raise money for the orphanage he runs, so that he can make sure other children won't suffer like he did.
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(#2) Karma Akabane - Assassination Classroom
Ever school has its class clown, and Class 3-E is no different. At first glance, Karma Akabane comes off as a lazy troublemaker that's obsessed with humiliating his classmates. Once you get past this first impression, Karma reveals himself to be a sympathetic and hardworking student.
This class clown is also considered to be the strongest of the Class 3-E students, and his hits usually play out like pranks. Nagisa Shiota isn't bad, but he can't compete with Karma's zany charm.
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