#top 10 favorite characters

[imaginarylungfish]

Do you mind if I ask your top 10 favorite characters (can be male or female) from all of the media that you loved (can be anime/manga, books, movies or tv series)? And why do you love them? Sorry if you've answered this question before.....Thanks....

Since I listed something similar this in another post I just wrote, I feel like I can answer the first part of this question quite easily now! (I couldn't quite get the numbering exactly how I like--I think top 10 just mush together for me.)

Danny Phantom

Eragon

Shouto Todoroki

Izuku Midoriya

Zuko

Satoru Gojo

Megumi Fushiguro

Katsuki Bakugo

Kento Nanami

Suguru Geto

I will have to come back to this to write out why I love them... because that will take a long time lol

[dk-wren]

Do you mind if I ask your top 10 favorite characters (can be male or female) from all of the media that you loved (can be anime/manga, books, movies or tv series)? And why do you love them? Sorry if you've answered this question before.....Thanks....

Hello @dnana-2809-blog!

Wow, that's a great as well as tough question. I typically think of my favorite stories, which is hard enough, but favorite characters, not something I have thought too much about because I've come across so many characters I've loved. Anyways, here's my current top 10 really in no particular order:

Sabine Wren from Star Wars Rebels

Amelie Poulain from Amelie

Sean Diaz from Life is Strange 2

Alyssa Greene from The Prom

Percy Jackson from lots of Rick Riordan novels

Anya Forger from Spy x Family

Aki Hayakawa from Chainsaw Man

Sal Fisher from Sally Face

Katsuki Yuri from Yuri on Ice

Trevor Watson from The Goes Wrong Show

Sabine Wren

One of the main reasons I fell in love with Sabine is how she uses art as a form of rebellion. As someone who is involved in and generally loves the art, I loved that this aspect of fighting/speaking up was incorporated into Star Wars. Also, just the idea that art can make such a loud statement really spoke to me.

And while there were only a few moments here or there, I also loved how Sabine was not only an artist but an arts appreciator too. The beauty she saw in others works and the details and meanings behind her own was cool to see.

Additionally, while Sabine was characterized to be this very strong and determined individual, I loved the moments where she was able to open up and be vulnerable. Most of these moments happened around mid-season 3 to the beginning of season 4 when Sabine learned how to wield the Darksaber and returned to Mandalore. It's this sort of complexity how behind her strong-front, there is another, internal self that is wrestling with all these demons. Maybe not the most unique thing about her, but I think Tiya Sircar's performance really helped to elevate the emotions and difficulty Sabine has about facing her past.

Sabine being the first listed on my top 10 favorite characters may actually be true. When creating this name, Dakota Wren, Sabine was/is such a beloved and inspirational character that I wanted to incorporate her and her spirit into my name, perhaps even honor what she means to me.

Amelie Poulain

I was first introduced to the story of Amelie through its musical adaptation. I had heard about the film, but it was listening to the musical's Broadway cast recording, specifically the song "Times Are Hard for Dreamers," that I fell in love with the story and the character. I was always interested in watching the film, but it was only after I listened to the musical's West End cast recording, that I set out to watch it.

Amelie Poulain is one of my favorite characters because of how she is so motivated by kindness. After seeing the positive reaction to her first anonymous good deed, Amelie makes it her mission to carry out as many anon good deeds as possible. Even if the deeds are somewhat small or may not have a large impact on the greater world, I love this idea of just putting more kindness out into the world.

Amelie's struggle to connect with others, as well as how vast her imagination is, are other aspects of her character I connected with and loved. Seeing these traits that I feel closely define who I am in a character is why Amelie is one of my favorite characters.

Sean Diaz

I was introduced to the Life is Strange series by randomly deciding to watch a playthrough of episode 1 of Life is Strange 2 one day. I only planned to watch 15-20 minutes of a one hour video, which was only the first part of the episode, since I assumed I was not gonna be too interested and move on. However, I didn't pay attention to the time and ended up watching the whole hour video, quickly followed by the rest of episode one instead of doing my work.

Sean is one of my favorite characters because of how he immediately takes on a parental role for his little brother Daniel after a tragic accident. As they are on the run and come across different characters/people, it was really interesting to see how Sean attempts to balance being a teenager and being the sole care taker of his little brother. While Sean's relationship with Daniel is dependent on the player's choices, I really love how in one pathway, no matter how much Daniel bugs/annoys him, Sean still fiercely loves him and will go to any length to ensure his well-being.

Sean being pushed into the role of an adult, who must make many of the decisions for the two of them, while grappling with his loss of childhood and home/safety was something that instantly grabbed my attention and kept it.

I had difficulty putting into words why Sean is one of my favorite characters. Essentially though, I think it's Sean's emotional vulnerability (in expressing how he feels about his and Daniel's situation) and unwavering love that make him one of my top 10 favorite characters.

Alyssa Greene

Alyssa is a character that I feel I have a lot in common with: parental expectations to succeed in school, doing certain things not necessarily out of interest, but because it'll (hopefully) look good on a college app, trying to not let down my parents, and living in the closet.

Her song, "Alyssa Greene," which I'm gonna include, struck such an emotional chord with me. This balancing act between being one person in front of her mother and other students while another person with her girlfriend, Emma, and the conflict over which one is her authentic self, is one reason why I've included Alyssa on this list.

Alyssa eventually gains the confidence to come out to her mom, go to prom with Emma, and I guess technically gets her happy ending. So, in seeing myself so much in her, it makes me happy to see that Alyssa eventually is able to be her true self and gives me hope that I can too (oops did not mean for this to get that deep).

Percy Jackson

I got into the Percy Jackson series when I was in 4th grade and I've been a fan ever since (for some reference, I'm in college now). I had free time after finishing classwork, so I think I was supposed to read. When I went looking for a book, something about the cover for The Lightning Thief caught my eye. At the time it was one of the largest books I had read, so 1) I was proud for finishing it and 2) I couldn't wait to do it again for Sea of Monsters, then Titan's Curse, and on and on and on. I truly credit Lightning Thief and Percy Jackson and the Olympians as the book/series that started my love for reading.

This is why I kinda have to include Percy on this list since he's the narrator of this series. I think as many people have pointed out, Percy's sass and attitude is what made me fall in love with this character. Similar to other characters on this list, his loyalty and unwavering determination to protect his friends also stood out to me.

With so many novels spanning several years, it's neat getting to see his maturation from the new kid at camp to one of their finest leaders. Also, while I may not have grown up with Percy, it was also really fun getting to read when he would hit certain milestones (i.e. 16th birthday, learning how to drive, going off to college, etc.).

Anya Forger

Currently, Anya Forger is my favorite Forger family member, which was a hard decision to make since I just wanted to include one family member on this list.

A good friend of mine introduced me to Spy x Family last summer. We watched the first episode together, I was hooked, and then I proceeded to watch the first half of season 1 on my own over the next few days. After that, I very much looked forward to the second half of season 1 (literally waiting for the exact time I could watch the new episode) and began to read the manga.

Why do I bring this up? One of the reasons I instantly fell in love with Spy x Family was because of Anya, as well as her relationship/interactions with Loid, in that first episode. Like so many others, I absolutely love Anya's facial expressions and the things that come out of her mouth. Like, she's already hilarious for saying things that a four, possibly five year old would say. But when she's trying to cover for saying something that is in direct response to reading another person's thoughts, even more chaos.

Anya's love for both of her parents is also really touching. Additionally, the fact that she feels safe and protected from danger when they are around is touching too. She just wants to be loved and have a family and a nice, warm home, which she arguably gets with Loid, Yor, and Bond. It's definitely a little sad that Anya is not fully sure if her papa loves her, but it's so sweet (and shows how much this family means to her) that she loves Loid regardless.

Aki Hayakawa

I would first like to bring up two points: 1) at the point of writing this, I have yet to find the time to read the manga (so my experience with this character is limited to what's been covered in the anime, though I have seen a few manga spoilers), and 2) I didn't like Aki when he was first introduced.

Going off of this second point, I felt Aki was being unnecessarily rude and dismissive of Denji during the first few episodes of Chainsaw Man. I thought Aki was gonna just be Denji's work rival and more like a minor antagonist of the series. Boy was I wrong though and boy am I so glad to be wrong in this situation.

Therefore, seeing his growth over the first season alone, and what exactly that growth has led to, is why I have chosen to include Aki on this list. Yes, Aki is probably driven insane by Denji (and Power too), but it's moments like when he protected Denji from Kobeni while they were trapped in the hotel or attempting to fight Katana Man after Denji and Himeno were shot that made me see this character in a new light. Episode 11 and 12 have countless examples of why Aki has become one of my favorite characters, but even before these episodes, my opinion on Aki had already changed.

Two other points that do a good job of explaining why Aki is one of my top 10 favorite characters are from posts I have come across. One is how Aki is the most sane of Special Division 4, which is saying something. And two, how Aki went from believing devils should be spared no mercy when they are killed (or something of the like) in ep. 2 to looking after Denji, Power, and being unafraid to come close to Angel Devil in ep. 11.

Sal Fisher

When I think of Sal Fisher, there are many things that come to mind. Despite his appearance, Sal has a relatively calm energy. While growing up, despite everything that has happened to him during his childhood, Sal attempts to live a relatively normal life by spending time with friends, raising his cat, Gizmo, etc. (before and after moving to Addison Apartments). And, when Sal finds himself in a situation where there are no good outcomes, he must do the unthinkable.

One moment that really stood out to me is when Sal is talking with a friend, who asks why he lets people call him "Sally Face." Sal explains that when he was growing up, other kids would call him that name as an insult, so by reclaiming or owning the name, the nickname lost its power. I think this moment demonstrates Sal's true nature and how Sal had to grow up a little quicker than his peers due to events from his early childhood.

While I definitely think Sal is one of my favorite characters, the story of Sally Face as a whole stands out to me a little more. I guess what I'm trying to say is Sal Fisher and the story of Sally Face are so closely tied that I found it a little hard to fully separate why I like Sal Fisher alone or independently from the overall game.

Katsuki Yuri

I recently finished Yuri on Ice (as in last night), so this may be a character that moves or changes on/off this list after having more time to reflect on and digest this series. But at the time of writing this, Katsuki Yuri has quickly earned a place on this list. I will also add I watched the series over the span of a few days because of free time/work. However, I probably could've binged the series in a day if I had the time, which says a lot since I typically have a lot of difficulty binge watching shows.

There was something so touching about seeing Yuri grow into his skills and finding his confidence over the course of the season. Literally was tearing up during his final free skate. While only 12 episodes, Yuri's performance during that final free skate really felt like the culmination of the entire season (I think the inner dialogue helped to convey this even more, like everything in Yuri's mind has led to this moment).

Maybe a bit random, but Yuri's awareness about having a high stamina and getting nervous during competitions demonstrated that he had a good understanding of his self, it was his confidence that needed improving. Also, in the first episode, when Yuri recreates one of Victor's performances, I just loved that Yuri's passion for ice skating seemed so clearly conveyed.

I don't know if others feel this way, but there was something to me about Yuri's reactions/thoughts that felt so real and to a degree relatable. Sure, some of them were played up for comedy, but Yuri's determination to succeed, to win a gold medal, or when Victor, Yuri's idol, first arrived to Hasetsu/became his coach, and his inner panicking, that felt so based in truth or reality. I loved this about Yuri and his characterization.

Trevor Watson

Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but if you're looking for a good laugh or comedy show, I'd highly recommend The Goes Wrong Show. Slapstick and chaos at its finest. While I enjoy each character and the various reasons their parts/scenes go wrong, Trevor, the stage manager, narrowly inches his way above the other characters as my favorite.

Him frantically trying to keep the show running and handling way too many behind the scenes roles, as well as occasionally being pulled to stand-in for an actor (when everyone else is incapacitated, which out of context I'm sure sounds concerning-I assure you it's not though), make for hilarious moments of Trevor being forced to fill in for things he did not sign up for.

Also, the way he sasses and responds to Chris, the director, is really funny. I guess in general too when being asked to do something that requires him to do more than his job description, which is often.

There's a lot of reasons why Trevor is probably my favorite TGWS character and makes it on this list. However, it's a little hard to explain when so many reasons are like really specific bits or make little sense out of context. Either way, Trevor makes it onto my top 10 favorite characters.

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Thank you so much for you question!

I had a lot of fun thinking about my top 10 favorite characters from all the media I love, which spans from stage to screen to video games to books. I don't know what exactly you were looking or hoping for, but I hope my answers aren't too disappointing. These characters and the stories they come from really do a good job of representing who I am though and the evolution of what I love.

This question also made me realize how many times I stumble into a new obsession/fandom by just randomly doing something with very little thought into thinking a new interest could arise from it. So, thank you for that as well!

Love,

Dakota Wren

(Because there's a lot of characters I wish I could include, I'm also gonna do a quick honorable mentions: Kazuki Kurusu (if only choosing one character from Buddy Daddies), Holden Caulfield, Max Caulfield, Miles Edgeworth, and Miguel Rivera.

If anyone wants the reasoning behind any of those characters, just let me know.)

[stephstars08]

My Top Favorite Characters From Avatar

(Not in particular order!!)

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[swiftiesbuddie]

So fun that Grey’s Anatomy flipped the ‘bisexuals are cheaters’ stereotype on its head by having Callie (the bisexual) be cheated on twice! Once by a straight man and once by a lesbian.

[atomicjellycat]

You know there was some talk about how there might be some mild spookies in the new digital circus episode

BITCH TH FUCK IS THAT

HELLO????

So nonchalant, absolute chad behavior fuckin gotem

I love this fuckin project so damn much

[froglucose]

Blacktober day 13: mae

I like her sov design and i like her gaiden pose so i combined them :]

[lezabeththetheodoraimposter]

what if i told you i loved alvar? what if i told you he’s my favorite neverseen member? what if i told you he’s so pookie??

[egg-emperor]

I find it hard to order my favorites because it depends on my mood but besides Eggman my favorite Sonic characters are Shadow, Tails, Vector, Big, Bark, GUN Commander, Gerald, Espio, Metal Sonic, and Fang + Team Babylon. I actually have a ton of merch of Shadow and Tails especially but never show them really because this is an Eggman blog

I also love Adventure era (Adventure to Heroes) Sonic and the Werehog. I don't dislike Sonic in other times but there's something about late 90s to early 2000s Uekawa style Sonic voiced by Ryan Drummond that makes me love him and pay more attention to him a lot more than most other games. besides Unleashed and the storybook games. I think it's bias and nostalgia but lol

but yeah some random non Eggman Sonic facts about me

[sieglinde-freud]

I BEAT FIRE EMBLEM AWAKENING!!

REREGGHRHRHAHGEHRHHRH

[ur-stepdad]

Captain Bill Seacaster consistently reminded his beloved son that he is to only look out for himself. That in Fabian's world, Fabian should be the only person that matters. Everyone else is to be used as you see fit, even your own father, even your own captain.

Fabian very obviously wanted to do whatever his father told him to do. But he was never very good at caring only about himself, even when he tried really hard to do it. it is simply not his nature to do so.

For him to be rewarded with one of the many people he cares about telling him that her favorite trait of his, the most valuable impact he has on the world, is the way that he takes care of others is an excellent reflection of the character development of Fabian Aramais Seacaster: Son of of Bill Seacaster

[spookberry]

Lore and Jorgie doodles (ft Penny)

[syl-stormblessed]

i just read Going Postal in less than 18 hours. oh my god hnghhhh how have i survived so many years on this earth without Moist Von Lipwig in my life. how have i survived so many years on this earth without Discworld in my life. i’m a changed person now.

[trainflyhigh]

so .i finished signalis and cried for an hour... heres some really self indulgent arianes i drew throughout my gameplay and after i finished

[theromanticscrooge]

O.K. K.O. Analysis Videos Masterpost

For anyone interested, here's the various character and other analysis videos I've made so far related to O.K. K.O. Likes, shares, and comments are greatly appreciated! It'd be a huge morale boost and help keep me motivated as I make more and add to these! c:

Voxman Analysis:

Lord Boxman Character Analysis:

Professor Venomous Character Analysis:

Mr. Gar Character Analysis:

Carol Character Analysis:

Foxtail Character Analysis:

Top 10 Favorite Episodes List:

[mania-sama]

Fyodor Dostoyevsky and Crime and Punishment: Short Bungou Stray Dogs Analysis

Finally finished Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. i might do a post talking about my actual thoughts on the book, but not right now because I'm INSTEAD gonna talk about BSD Fyodor because, if I'm gonna be honest, a large part of the reason I read this book was to see if I could get an insight on what his ability could be (obviously I also read it because I know it's an extremely influential book to the psychological thriller literature genre, and it's made me want to read more of his books because I am absolutely entranced by his writing style).

SPOILERS: This book did NOT give me a single damn clue to Fyodor's ability.

However, I do have a better understanding of why Asagiri chose to write Fyodor in that specific way, with the added effect of making Fyodor much more understandable. I have a better appreciation, I think, for Asagiri's character writing. Let me explain:

The large, overarching theme of C&P is the idea that some people are naturally born with the right to kill. That is, people are naturally born into two categories: "Ordinary" and "Extraordinary". The majority of the population falls into the former - they live their lives in submission to the law and to those above them. In essence, they do not have the "right to kill"; they are otherwise overcome with guilt, regret, or simply caught for their wrongdoings.

The latter category has very few people in it, and for a simple reason - they are the ones who are, essentially, above the law, and therefore, the lawmakers. They are the ones who lead the revolutions, sit on the throne, and most importantly, kill when they need to kill and do not hesitate to "step" over their crimes as nothing more than the necessity to power. They are not caught. In fact, they are hailed as the greatest leaders. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and his most constantly referred example, Napoleon. These are the born with the "right to kill".

The main character, Raskolnikov (of whom I will be calling the affection Rodya because I am NOT spelling his name over and over again), believes himself to be a "Napolean". Rodya is the one who came up with this theory in the book, after all. However, he finds out, near the end, after several blunders and mental breaks, that he is not one of the people who can "step" over their crimes. He hesitated before killing his target. His guilt for his two murders sent him into a feverish state for days on end. He walked to the police station to confess his crimes a million times before finding some reason, right before he was meant to do it, to chicken out and continue living life under this ever-evolving notion that he was sorely mistaken about himself. Rodya is not the "Napolean" he thought he was born to be.

How does this relate to the Bungou Stray Dogs character? I believe that Fyodor is, essentially, the embodiment of the "right to kill". He is everything that Rodya thought he was, which is an excellent analysis on the part of Asagiri. One of the first things Fyodor does is kill Ace, then a relatively innocent child, Karma. He does this without blinking, without a hint of remorse, and proceeds with his day. He knows that this is his right, that he is the one above others, that he can kill and he cannot be caught for it. He claims to have mastered and tamed his own ability. Why? Because he is the "Extraordinary."

Another theme that I find quite intriguing is religion. In truth, it really isn't that prevalent (though there are a great many Biblical quotations and references throughout) until the last part, Part 6, of Crime and Punishment. Rodya has a near-constant epiphany with religious belief, even at one point stating, point-blank and in irritation, that God isn't real and He certainly isn't helping anyone in the mortal plane. He oscillates between claiming that the "Devil" forced him to kill, to saying that believers are frantic and stupid, then to kissing the dirty ground in repentance for his crimes. He state of mind ends in that repentance state, a supposed believer and eager to start his life anew.

To make Fyodor a devoted believer in God, with a set viewpoint and acting as an executor of God's will, is, once again, an excellent choice. Rodya's irritation and inner turmoil were one of the many reasons why he failed miserably in maintaining the secret of his crimes. Fyodor is none of those things: he is calm, cool, collected, and set in his ways. Interestingly, in Crime and Punishment, the vilest character also seems to have no particular issues with religion himself. And he, for the most part, gets away with his heinous crimes completely. This battle of belief, and relating it to God, provides a healthy insight to why Fyodor has obtained the "right to kill", versus Rodya, who was born "Ordinary."

The last point I want to seriously touch on is less about Crime and Punishment and more about the author himself. However, I did learn about this through reading the translator's notes (the translation I read is by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, Second Edition (2021), Vintage Classics). Dostoevsky was hugely indebted to Nikolai Gogol as a successor to Gogol's ingenious literary developments in "fantastical realism" and satire. Dostoevsky made several references to Gogol's works in C&P, and none in a critical manner. In the animanga, the roles are completely reversed; Nikolai is the one chasing after Fyodor, admiring his intellect and "ingenious" with the eventual goal of setting himself free. This idea of flipping authors' relationships on their heads is part of what makes Bungou Stray Dogs so entertaining to consume, and it takes a great deal of research and effort to be able to adjust these relationships so that they clearly reflect the real-life ones.

As for one afterthought, the name "Rats in the House of the Dead" appears to be a clever play on the Dostoevsky book Notes from the Dead House. I haven't read this book yet, but I want to (along with Notes from Underground). I'm curious to see if there is any further correlation, but I would assume not, considering the contents of the book.

NO. I did NOT find literally anything that could help me decipher Fyodor's ability. Rodya literally confesses his crime like a week and a half after he commits it. No character in this novel, nor theme, reflects whatever the h e double hockey sticks Fyodor has going on in BSD. I have theories, but they have literally nothing to do with Crime and Punishment outside of the base fact that his ability has something to do with killing (which we already knew). Woe is me. I'll get over it, I guess.

[fabuloustrash05]

My Top 10 Favorite TMNT 2012 Characters

10) Miyamoto Usagi

9) Karai Hamato

8) Leonardo Hamato

7) Renet Tilley

6) April O’Neil

5) Slash

4) Casey Jones

3) Shinigami

2) Raphael Hamato

1) Y’gythgba/Mona Lisa