Have a navy blue or black suit with a nice white shirt? If you do, you’re already partially ready to cosplay as Shinya Kougami from the amazing Psycho-Pass series. The beauty of Kougami’s design is that almost anyone can pull it off even if they don’t have a nice wig, though we do recommend one to make it perfect. The only troublesome part of the whole design for Kougami is the gun the enforcers use from the series as you’ll either have to make your own—which might be easy for the tech savy—or difficult if you plan to buy a replica offline. Regardless of your choice though, Kougami is an excellent cosplay for almost all ages—minus the cigarettes, if you’re under age—and can be a real eye catcher in a good cosplay party.

Maybe a business suit isn’t your thing and you’re of the female persuasion. Well don’t worry ladies, we have the ultimate girl for you to cosplay as and her outfit isn’t too difficult to obtain. Rin Toosaka from Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works is a beautiful tsundere dressed in a red thing shirt, black skirt and long knee high long black stockings. While you might think this is a tough outfit to mirror, you’d actually find it funny how many vendors sell Rin’s attire for pretty cheap prices though of course, the quality might differ from person to person. Rin is one beautiful looking girl though and many girls would love to see how it would feel to be like her get the chance if they cosplay as her for either Halloween or any cosplay event. Again though, be weary who you buy from online if you plan on buying Rin’s outfit.

Noragami’s Yato is easily one of the coolest god characters in the whole series, hands down. Able to fight with a sword—who just so happens to be a dude named Yukine—and is capable of quick movements and of course, he is a god! Now if you want to be Yato for a day yourselves, you’d be amazed to know how easy it is to dress like Yato for a good cosplay experience. Yato’s outfit is only a black and white striped track suit with brown boots and a jagged scarf. You could easily go to any sports store right now and find half of Yato’s outfit for less than $100! That makes Yato a great cosplay choice for those who are eager to get a good Halloween outfit going from an anime series that is pretty amazing.

You know what goes perfect with spooky Halloween outfits, mad scientists bent on world destruction! Anime fans though won’t want to be a creepy looking mad scientist though and that’s why we advise to dress as Rintarou Okabe from the Steins;Gate series. Wearing his nice tan cargo pants with a white/grey shirt and his legendary lab coat, Okabe just screams easy but awesome cosplay for those looking for a recognizable character from the anime landscape. Okabe’s get up will be a lot of individual parts but your wallet should scream for joy as it doesn’t get bled dry like some cosplays. Plus, for some ,Okabe’s attire might already be a daily wardrobe choice that just needs the lab coat for that finishing touch.

Superheroes and Halloween go together quite well in our minds and you’re probably going to see a ton of Supermen and Batmen running around this Halloween. Though we know you anime viewers—especially the female demographic—wouldn’t want to go with the casual heroes from comics but want one from anime and manga. Thus, we give you Ochako Uraraka from Boku no Hero Academia. Don’t worry about Ochako’s more demanding superhero outfit though readers, you’re going to want her regular outfit of a black tank top and blue pants legs—and wig if you can—to really feel like Ochako but without having the hassle of a hard cosplay to get. See, now you can be a cute superhero and also be comfortable as well!

We’re going to assume many of you readers might procrastinate and wait till literally the day of Halloween to get an outfit which means panic mode sets in. Don’t worry though, we have you covered, folks! If you want an outfit that is pretty easy to obtain last minute then we direct to you a classic anime character in the form of Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV from the legendary Cowboy Bebop, though most know her just as Ed. The super hacker extraordinaires’ outfit is pretty basic with a white sleeveless shirt, black hot pants and goggles. It is very simple. Simple, easy and pretty cool; just be warned it might not be the best outfit if you decide to go trick or treating and it’s 45 degrees out…Though the next one might be worse for those who want to avoid being too cold.

Nami, everyone’s favorite straw hat pirate, is easily one of the simplest cosplay ideas for Halloween ever. Whether you go with Nami’s current “dress”—which is literally a bikini top and jean pants—or her original striped t-shirt and shorts, Nami is an easy cosplay idea. Again though, word of warning to all of you ladies out there reading this. Please do not cosplay as Nami’s current wardrobe and get sick. October is the start of the fall season and we don’t want anyone to be sick before Halloween or after.

Want a classic witch-like costume for Halloween but again want to keep it anime themed? Why not dress as the super easy—but stylish—Kiki from Majo no Takkyuubin? Kiki literally only wears a blue dress, red bow on her head and has a broom she flies on. Now while the latter part is impossible to get a hold on—though if you do please tell us here at Honey’s Anime where to get one—but the rest of Kiki’s outfit is pretty common/standard. You might not be the most decked out cosplayer at a party but we guarantee many anime fans will know instantly who you’re going for and that’s always a good thing for a cosplayer.

As you’ve noticed, our list of the Top 10 Easy Anime Costumes for Halloween is literally becoming outfits that require no effort whatsoever. However, that’s why they are easy after all. These outfits let you become cool anime characters without having to put in hundreds of hours sewing or going online and praying a vendor has the outfit you’re looking for. Case in point, Rokurou Okajima—better known as Rock—from Black Lagoon is the outfit that will save many of you more business orientated readers a lot of headache this costume Halloween year. Rock only wears a business shirt, green tie and slacks…seriously how easy is that, right?! Plus, if you have to work before a Halloween party, you can wear this cosplay to work then go to the party, undo your tie and be ready to cosplay as Black Lagoon’s finest regular dude in the series.

Are you guys and girls ready for the easiest cosplay literally of all time?! Look no further than L from Death Note! L has easily one the simplest outfits for guys—and girls—in the form of a white long sleeve shirt, jeans and sneakers. If you want the perfect L then you’ll need his hair and make up, but even without that, you can still look L and might already if this fits your normal attire. Simple, cheap but oh so perfect, that is why L from Death Note takes the top spot on our list of the Top 10 Easy Anime Costumes for Halloween list.

A mixed cast of misfits make up the characters in Fairy Tail. It is Lucy Heartfilia’s dream to join this guild and become a force against the evil in the world. After running into Natsu Dragneel, her dream becomes reality. With the guidance of Ezra, Natsu, and Gray, Lucy begins to find her own path and strengths within the guild. This is an epic story with a vast cast of characters. Fairy Tail is full of memorable character designs, all of which are pretty easy to replicate. But none could be easier than Gray Fullbuster’s outfit. It is basically loose fitting pants and muscles. Gray decides not to wear a shirt most of the time and to keep his hair messy. The most difficult part of this costume will be drawing the Fairy Tail tattoo on your chest. After that, you’re done! With Gray’s gruff attitude you can spend all of Halloween night walking around huffing at everything and picking fights with any ginger-haired costume you see.

In a city like Tokyo, you wouldn’t be surprised to find some strange characters. But in the town of Ikebukuro, the level of weird is abnormally high. With European ghosts, possessed swords, and super strong bartenders, you would think it was Halloween every day of the week. But in this story we follow Mikado Ryuugamine, who is a seemingly normal high school boy, as he tries to find his place among all this weirdness. One of the most loved characters from this anime is the recklessly strong Shizuo. He has a disease that allows him to use his strength to its full potential, at the expense of his own body. But because of his quick temper, he rarely restrains himself. This means you can catch him chucking vending machines and street signs throughout Ikebukuro on a regular basis. Shizuo never changes his outfit because it was a gift from his beloved younger brother. But this only helps him become more recognizable. Shizuo wears a bartender’s uniform; white button-down shirt, black slacks, black vest, and sharp looking glasses. To take it even further you can make your own cardboard street sign to carry around. It makes for amazing pictures!

Ace Attorney made the jump from legal consultant video game to anime this year. Phoenix Wright is a super sweet character and is dedicated to justice and his clients. In his world, people are guilty until proven innocent. The anime goes through several of his cases when he’s first starting out as a lawyer. We see him gather evidence, talk to witnesses, and then bring it all to court to prove his client is not guilty. After a series of successful games, Ace Attorney has made the jump from video game to anime. Phoenix Wright is a pretty simple costume to recreate. It’s a navy suit, red tie, and a whole lot of hair gel. To people who are familiar with the games, an “Objection” sign is also key to this costume. This is a very interactive costume, as it allows you to run around a yell “Objection” at anything you desire. Your friends will really love you by the end of the night.

Despite Noragami being a world of gods and spirits, the character designs are rather mild compared to other anime with similar themes. Yato is an unknown God who will answer any prayer for just 5 yen. When he joins up with high school girl turned spirit, Hiyori, we begin to learn more about Yato’s past. This anime has great fight scenes and witty banter between all its characters. Yato is a lovable and goofy character that would be a great idea if you want to do a couples’ costume with the main female lead, Hiyori. Their antics together are adorable and would make a unique Halloween costume. Instead of it just being a couple of normal high school uniforms, Hiyori sports a cat tail under her purple sailor uniform, and Yato doesn’t wear a uniform at all. Instead, he wears a black track suit and an old, white bandana around his neck. Easy enough to find in any thrift store.

The world of Pokémon offers many options for costumes. Whether you want to be a main character, or create a costume based on a Pokémon. Anthropomorphized costumes that are based on creatures like Pokémon are called ‘Gijinka”. This has become more popular recently as the world of Pokémon continues to grow. With the world of Pokémon consisting of many regions and new Pokémon, the options for costumes seem to never end. Pokémon is a part of everyone’s childhood, whether you watched it or not. It has many recognizable characters, but the most popular female is definitely Misty. This is definitely many people’s first stepping stone into the world of cosplay, and is great for Halloween. Misty’s outfit consists of a yellow crop top, jean shorts, and a side ponytail. If you want to up your Misty costume level, break out your classic pokeballs and Togepi plushie for that extra touch. Unless you plan on being outside in the cold all night, a Misty costume is great if you want to give everyone nostalgia feels.

Light Yagami is an above average high school student who finds a strange notebook that claims to be a Death Note. It says, that if any name is written inside, the person bearing that name will die. Light decides to test this, and when he discovers its true, he resolves to fight a personal war against the criminals of the world. He is joined by the shinagami, Ryuk, who is the true owner of the Death Note. When the world starts to notice that someone is illegally killing criminals, the super genius L is assigned to catch him. This is a story about the battles between two geniuses and the people who are caught in the middle. L is another classic character that has been cosplayed at every convention since Death Note began. Being a bit of a manic genius, his character design only consists of a white, long-sleeve T-shirt and jeans. His personality is what is truly recognizable about him. With his messy black hair, sleepy eyes, and unique way of sitting, every L can easily be picked out of a crowd. This is definitely another easy recreation and can be done just from your own closet. We recommend going all the way with this and breaking out the black eyeliner to get that perfect, sleep-deprived genius look.

When Edward and Alphonse Elric lose their mother, they try to bring her back using the power of alchemy. This goes horribly wrong, and the consequences are dramatic. This event starts their search for the Philosopher’s stone to try and rectify their mistake. You follow their journey across the country of Amestris. We begin to see that they are not the first to search for the stone, and there are dark secrets surrounding its existence. There are two versions of Fullmetal Alchemist. The original anime follows the manga for a bit and then goes off in a different direction. Years later, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood was created, which follows the original manga exactly. The character of Winry is seen in both iterations of the anime as the main female character. She is the childhood friend of Edward and Alphonse, and is their constant reminder of home. Being a strong character herself in both versions of the anime, she is a popular character to create a costume for. She is one of the best automail mechanics and it is her job to maintain Edward’s metal arm. Her most recognizable character design is her in her work clothes. She wears a red or green bandana, black, strapless crop top, and cargo pants. It is the perfect combination of working girl and a just a touch of sexual appeal. If you want to go for a slightly risque look without going overboard, Winry is the way to go. She is a sweet character, who really cares for her childhood friends. And if people don’t recognize you, you can always say you are a mechanic!

This list would not be complete without a character from a Ghibli movie. Kiki’s Delivery Service follows the young witch Kiki as she spends a year away from home for her training. She does not have many skills as a witch, so she decides to start a delivery business, since that is what she is best at. This is a heart-warming film about the struggles of growing up and not really fitting in. It is a classic anime movie and Kiki is a character that is appropriate for people of all ages. Kiki is such a spirited and warm character; you can’t help but smile while watching the movie. If you are wanting to go for the cute look this Halloween, then you can’t go wrong with Kiki’s classic but easy design. Kiki wears a dark blue or purple loose-fitting dress and a big red bow in her hair. You can step it up by carrying a broom or her black cat, which is the signature look for a witch. This is another character that translates well into a non-anime costume as well if you are partying with people who are not familiar with anime. You can just tell them you are an adorable witch in training!

With the new season of Ajin starting in October, there is no better time to create a one of a kind Ajin costume. Ajin is a horror, thriller anime that follows the struggles of a new kind of immortal human. Other people fear these demi-humans, known as Ajins, because of their unknown powers and strengths. Ajins are hunted by the government of Japan and subjected to brutal experiments and torture. This is a violent anime and not for the faint of heart. Want to have a scary costume for Halloween, but not sure which anime character can bring that fear factor? Look no further than one of the IBM (Invisible Black Matter) monsters from Ajin. This is the next level mummy costume that everyone can actually be afraid of. To make this costume just create a ton of black bandages to wrap around yourself. These can be made from old clothes or sheets. Before Halloween definitely take some time to perfect that creepy walk. You’ll have people screaming and talking about how good your scary costume game is for years!

Cowboy Bebop has been on the air for such a long time, it was actually the first anime to air on Adult Swim in 2001. As soon as you hear the theme song you know Spike and his partner Jet were up to no good. Far in the future, humans are able to travel far beyond earth and now there’s a need for galaxy bounty hunters to help the police catch outlaws. These bounty hunters are affectionately called “Cowboys”. This anime follows Spike and his misadventures as he tries to catch criminals around the galaxy. The original space cowboy, Spike Spiegel is always cool in a fight. His signature look includes an off-white button down, loose black tie, and a navy close-fitting suit. Our idea for this costume is to find someone to also create a Captain Malcolm costume from Firefly and be the two best space cowboys the galaxy has ever seen.

Bunta may be in his forties and retired from street racing but put him behind a wheel, he can still leave today’s racers eating his dust from the starting line to the finish line! He’s a master at drifting to the point that he can do it without holding the wheel while lighting a cigarette with his eyes closed (does he ever open his eyes in this series?). The only time he ever actively raced in the series was when he showed up with his new Subaru Impreza WRX to ambush Takumi, his own son, while he was out training (usually by tofu delivers). He just did it just to show that Takumi still has a ways to go. Takumi has been (officially) undefeated as he has faced some challenging opponents on both Akina and other mountains, but when it came to his own father, he might as well go back to training in go-karts. Thankfully, Bunta is an overpowered character that isn’t abused in Initial D and is only subjected to serving as a mentor, while he lets the racing to young ones.

The titular Haruhi is a different kind of overpowered by being the fun kind. The thing about her is that she isn’t even aware that she’s overpowered, and her emotions can affect the fate of the world! Due to these abilities, some members of the SOS Brigade just happen to be what she’s looking for; a time traveler, an Esper, and an alien; and they’re there to make sure Haruhi’s emotions are stable enough to keep reality as we know it in check. Whenever she’s bored or in a bad mood, she could subconsciously send weird giants to wreak havoc. Due to her unawareness of her abilities, she causes the Endless Eight saga in season 2. Haruhi may be beyond eccentric, but it’s that personality of hers that keeps the world the way it is. While Kyon may not agree with her antics, he has learned to go with the flow after he witnessed the true nature of her, and still manages to live a (not so) normal high school life with his friends in the SOS Brigade.

All Might is a novelty overpowered character from Boku no Hero Academia, and he’s past his prime due to his body catching up with him due to untreatable injuries. He presents himself with great confidence and charisma. Thanks to years of training and field experience, he is the world’s greatest hero and is an inspiration to many. The fact that the world of heroes need him shows how overpowered he is. When he officially retires, the community is in a panic. The fact that not only regular citizens but his own peers feel powerless without him just further demonstrates that. Thanks to his great strength, he can defeat many foes with relative ease by naming one of his punches after a US state or city. However, Father Time catches up with him when he has to once again face his greatest foe, All For One. It was a tough fight for All Might as in his weakened state (on the brink of no longer using One For All ever again), he uses all of his remaining strength to finally defeat All For One once and for all. The fact that he defeated a villain with limited strength is also the ultimate statement of how overpowered he is. Even so, All Might is still humble and knows what being a hero is all about. Despite the loss of his quirk, his wisdom and experience are still intact to teach Midoriya and his classmates what it means to be a true hero.

So, who do you think is the greatest fighter to ever live? Is it Fedor? Brock Lesnar? Georges St. Pierre? Mike Tyson? Floyd Mayweather? Manny Pacquiao? Hulk Hogan? Bill Goldberg? Or Mirko Crocop? We can’t say for certain in the real world, but in the world of anime, we give that title to Yujiro Hanma from Baki, who is the father to the titular character. What qualifies Yujiro as overpowered? For starters, he can withstand nuclear blasts point blank like it’s nothing, and he’s immune to AIDS, cancer, and all diseases you can name. Plus, he can stop earthquakes just by punching the ground! And just to prove that he’s capable of taking over the world, he took out Bill Clinton’s security in a matter of seconds (with no weapons), ran to the Oval Office, and got him to cry on his knees like a baby. Unfortunately, Hillary couldn’t find a way to fake his suicide later on. Thankfully, the anime does nothing to abuse his presence. He’s capable of taking over the world, he just chooses not to. He’s without a doubt overpowered, but he does want his son to be strong enough to be a worthy opponent and largely sticks to the background as everybody else is fighting.

If you ever read the popularity polls for this series, Levi tends to be the most popular character of Attack on Titan. So, what makes him popular? It just happens to be that he’s presentably overpowered, and the series does an excellent job of portraying that. He’s a true veteran of the Scouts and has battle hardened experience. Whenever he’s in action, he demonstrates quick reflexes and efficiency every time he faces a Titan without a sense of fear or hesitation. In addition to his training and experience, he grew up in the slums within the walls and was raised by his uncle, who happened to be an assassin. Due to his upbringing, he just has that sense of will that you can only get just by knowing what true hardship is, and in a literary sense, that contributes to his strength and makes his overpowered qualities believable and likable. However, as the series progresses, it turns out that his strength is genetic in relation to being a member of the Ackerman family. Like his distant cousin, Mikasa, she also exhibits the same kind of natural combat abilities, but she isn’t as seasoned as Levi. Even though he’s overpowered, he’s still capable of getting hurt, and is still limited to whatever manpower or resources he has. Even when he loses a large fraction of his soldiers, he still pushes on, and the fact that Levi admits that he isn’t invincible and still needs to rely on others shows that being overpowered can still have its limits.

Cloud from the Advent Children movie is one negative examples of an overpowered character. In the manner that Cloud is portrayed in this movie, his portrayal of being overpowered is ridiculous and inconsistent. For starters, when he’s shot point blank in the face in the opening fight of Advent Children, all it does is knock off his sunglasses. Then in the climax, he takes a shot through the chest just a few meters away and it injures him! Can anyone explain that (as a matter of fact, none of the physics makes sense in this movie)? Plus, he’s supposed to be sick with geostigma, and yet, he’s more useful than the rest of the cast who can barely hang with Bahamut. Speaking of the fight with Bahamut, first Cloud needs his friends to boost him in the air and when he fights Sephiroth, all of a sudden he’s practically flying! Did he achieve a new level that gives him that ability? Last, all of a sudden, it turns out he can heal geostigma with holy water! Praise Cloud Jesus! The problem with Cloud being overpowered is not simply being overpowered, just how the movie does a terrible job at presenting it.

In the first season, he was your typical over emotional teenage hormones raging pilot. Then when he’s re-introduced in SEED Destiny, well, it puts a whole new spin to resurrection and character development. He’s so overpowered to the point that Gundam fans have named him Jesus Kira. You thought he died, but he didn’t and he has all these incredible abilities. But we have to remember that Kira was designed to be the ultimate coordinator, so him being overpowered is intentional, but in more ways that one. Not only is he the ultimate coordinator, he has the ultimate Gundam, the Strike Freedom. With what it can do, it’s more or less an extension as to why Kira is overpowered. That thing has more firepower behind that sucker is an NRA wet dream. As to why he’s called Jesus Kira, he survived a direct hit to the cockpit and survive. But thanks to the cockpit’s overpowered features, he was able to live. After that, he’s so overpowered to the point that he ends up stealing the lead after the first half centered around Athuran and Shinn. As he enters the battlefield, it’s as if he turned on a video game, put on every cheat code you can think, and just dominates. That’s pretty much the best way to describe how he’s overpowered.

Throughout most of Berserk, Guts has shown an inhuman amount of strength and stamina, and it’s not just because he can easily wield a sword that matches his height and weight. In his younger days as a Captain to the Band of the Hawk, he slaughtered 100 enemies by himself! He also managed to go toe-to-toe with Zodd in his human form. Not only can he dish out pain, he can also take an insane amount. It’s not that he’s super genetic or anything of that nature. Guts was born and raised in the battlefield, and his experiences just shaped him into the man he is. So, what makes him overpowered? If you thought he was a maniac before, just wait to you see him put on the Berserker Armor. It makes Guts into the perfect lean mean fighting machine! It not only makes him stronger, faster, and more agile, it just nullifies any emotion and makes him focused on the fight. Granted his reflexes were already superhuman for someone his size and all the armor and weapons he carries on him, but the Berserker armor also makes him into an acrobat like Spider-Man. What’s even better (or worse), the armor also nullifies him of any pain and if he breaks an arm or leg, the armor will automatically heal him. And as you can guess, the Berserker Armor does come with a price as it progressively makes him more dangerous and fearsome than the monsters he slays to the point that even his own friends feel that way about him, and that’s what makes him overpowered.

Coming back from a previous incarnation of this list, we have Saitama from One Punch Man. However, Saitama is a perfect example of how to use an overpowered character and have fun with him. As the title suggests, he can destroy any foe with a single punch. However, he’s very humble with how he uses his abilities. Whenever he trains with Genos, he’s willing to hold back against him and show restraint when he gains victory. And every time he saves the day, he doesn’t mind not getting any credit. Saitama sees being a hero more as a hobby rather than a full-time job. Stan Lee once taught us that with great power, there must also come great responsibility, and Saitama is one of those characters that excellently personifies that famous saying with the way he conducts himself. Just like Spider-Man, he’s still a relatable character. He lives in humble conditions, is always trying to find ways to save money, and is just trying to get by. At the end of the day, he’s still an ordinary person and doesn’t try to present himself as some kind of god. He may be ridiculously overpowered in strength, but it doesn’t live up to his overpowered heart.

If there’s someone to the equivalent to a god, or a supreme being in the Dragon Ball universe, it is without a doubt, Zenno. He may seem like a kid on the outside, but he is someone who can make Beerus and Whis become (appropriately) god fearing. If he can make those two tremble in his presence, that’s enough to qualify as overpowered. Even with all the strong beings in the Tournament of Power such as Toppo and Jiren dominating the scene, they were just ants compared to Zenno, who can make them (and their residing universes) disappear at the touch of a button. Even with Zenno’s strength is far superior to those characters, at least he (and his alternate future counterpart) gave them and Ultra Instinct Gokuu their props when it counted. When Gokuu and Vegeta couldn’t defeat the fusion of Gokuu Black and Zamasu, they had to resort to calling the Zenno of that alternate future in order to defeat him. In the end, the Zenno of that future pretty much destroyed the Earth, came to Gokuu’s home universe of universe 7, and befriended the Zenno there. Together, they just enjoy their time together and amuse themselves. Despite all his power, he does very little to get involved with the actual affairs of all universes other than the instance of when Beerus and Champa’s universes held a tournament. Even with all his power, he still has that open minded curiosity of all things are possible showing that sometimes being overpowered doesn’t mean you can affect the outcome or destiny of certain situations.

Kore wa Zombie Desu ka jumped into viewers’ hearts back in 2011 with its trope breaking and fast-paced humor. It starts off one night with high schooler Ayumu Aikawa walking home. All of a sudden he is murdered by a serial killer, and then is just as unexpectedly revived by a necromancer named Eucliwood Hellscythe. So now he’s a zombie and is required to serve under Eucliwood. Quite enough gold there to keep a series going, but things go completely off the charts when he takes a magical girl’s uniform, stealing her powers, and thus now responsible for handling the creatures known as Megalo. Despite being a comedy at heart, Kora wa Zombie Desu ka has quite a bit of glorious action. Though, Eucliwood Hellscythe doesn’t necessarily show off her powers like the others, it becomes quite evident as to why once her powers are fully revealed. She has the power to make her every word (spoken aloud) become a reality. Thus, by simply muttering “die” she can take someone’s life away. The main drawback and reason she is so far down the list is that she doesn’t have full control and her ability causes her intensive pain. Thus, she can only use it so much, such as when she takes several lives away from Kyoko but is unable to deal the final blow.

Madoka’s just an average middle school student, with her main quirk being pink hair. However, that changes rather quickly after her and her friend, Sayaki Miki, meet the extraterrestrial, cat-like Kyuubey. Kyuubey offers them a strange proposition: he will grant them one wish, and then they will need to become magical girls. For the most part, the two are quite excited about the prospects of being a magic girl and achieving their dreams. However, one girl, the mysterious Homura Akemi, continuously tries to prevent this contract, as she understands the truth behind being a magical girl. From the get go we get the idea that Madoka will make a badass magic girl. However, it’s not until the end that we see just how powerful she is, and thankfully so, or otherwise there wouldn’t have been much of a story. If you haven’t watch the show, Madoka’s magical presence is so powerful that she will become one of the greatest magic girls ever, however, in becoming exactly that, she will also prove to be the deadliest witch and destroy everything. Solution to the problem? Madoka becomes an omniscient goddess/angel who alters the universe by negating the possibility of witches forming from magical girls.

Diomedea invented a decidedly imaginative world where the fate of your community is determined by games and challenges. Anything from rock paper scissors to riddles to straight up brawls are allowed. Sadly, one community has been stripped of everything and are at the verge of being wiped out. Of course, that’s when Asuka Kudou, You Kasukabe, and Izayoi Sakamaki, each possessing a unique power, suddenly find themselves transported into this world. Though each of these characters are quite powerful in their own right. Asuka Kudou can command control of people and animals, while You is able to capture the powers of any animal she befriends. However, Izayoi Sakamaki’s power is on a completely different level. The guy is ridiculously strong and is able to essentially cancel out the abilities of others. He’s made to be a god-breaker and can easily flip this whole society on its head. Furthermore, despite having awesome bronze as explicitly shown when dueling Weser, the real Pied Piper of Hamelin, he is also quite cool-headed and calculatingly. Out of everyone, he has by far contributed the most to the community of No Names’s revival.

The moon gets cut into a permanent crescent and the international culprit, who committed said act, has created a home for himself as the teacher of Class 3-E at Kunugigaoka Middle School. With national defense agencies unable to so much as touch this alien invader, it somehow ends up the responsibility of the students of class 3-E to assassinate the creature before the Earth is destroyed. If you haven’t watched this heartwarming and hilarious anime, then it should be known that Koro Sensei is in fact the alien invader who has taken an interest in teaching. His abilities include flying at speeds up to Mach 20; a body that is essentially indomitable to everything, but a very specific substance; extreme adaptability; inhuman intellect; and incredible teaching skills. He shows off each of these abilities on an episodic basis from flying around the world and deflecting missiles to helping a student with a personal problem. However, would you expect anything less than an overpowered character is a show that’s whole story is contingent on whether or not said character can be killed at all?

In this world magic has become an established part of society. It has been analyzed and institutions have sprung about offering a formalized study and practice for those capable of using it. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei follows Tatsuya Shiba, an extremely skilled magician, as he embarks with his sister, the heir of Yotsuba family who Tatsuya is ordered to protect, into the daily struggles of first year magicians at First High School. Making this transition extremely difficult is that Tatsuya’s powers are not quite recognized by the system and he is assigned into a lower course group, marking him as an irregular. If you haven’t seen the show, you can get an inkling that Tatsuya will in fact have a certain power index that’s just being skimmed over for dramatic affect. While this is correct, it’s rather hard to comprehend a system that was able to overlook his vast abilities. It’s like an explorer observed the ocean from a cliff side and instead of realizing it was water, declared it “blue land.” Tatsuya is essentially a being of incomprehensible power. He can cancel magic, revive people instantaneously, heal himself, and vaporize people. They call his abilities miracles and there’s good reason for that. He’s also incredibly intelligent and part of the most elite military units.

Medaka Box follow the adventures of Medaka Kurokami, the Student Council President of Hakoniwa Academy, and her childhood friend Zenkichi Hitoyoshi. Together, they accept every request put into the suggestion box in order to make Hakoniwa Academy a sphere of happiness and righteousness. Though, the show is filled with extremely powerful characters, few are as powerful and none as magnetic as the protagonist, Medaka Kurokami. To begin, she has a certain raw aura that pulses about her, immediately attracting many people to her either out of adoration or simple fear. It’s this reason why she was elected as the Student Council President with 98% of the vote. Then there’s the fact that her special ability, “The End” allows her to copy practically anyone else’s quirk and perform it even better than the owner. Thus, along with her already incredible physical prowess, she can use such quirks as “All Fiction,” which allows her to essentially erase people from existence, a well as “Reading Minds,” which lets her receive the electrical impulse of others. Essentially, she’s not just a jack-of-all-trades, but a master of everything.

The Kara no Kyoukai series of films follow in particular a sudden burst of murders that entangle the fates of Mikiya Kokutō and Shiki Ryougi. It’s an extremely intense and suspenseful series, as it follows the two into increasingly disturbing and paranormal mysteries. From a string of school girl suicides to an apartment complex where the residents are caught in a repetitive murder spree, Kara no Kyoukai never fails to intrigue with its supernatural presence. Leading the foray against the forces that wish to disturb the city is the demon hunter, detective Shiki Ryougi. Now, Shiki has incredible endurance, agility, and strength. She is quite capable of dispatching a horde of undead or even spirit like beings, especially when in possession of a katana. However, what sets her above and beyond most if not every single being in her universe is her innate ability “Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.” This power allows her to see lines of death; and when she cuts along those lines, she can obliterate any object as well as even concepts and ideas.

Your virtual world is shutting down and your reign as a powerful wizard and leader of a guild will soon be nothing more than memory. It’s depressing, but as captain you’ll stick to your ship until the bitter end. Well, time has run up and somehow you still exist in the virtual space as a sort of god-like figure while all the NPC’s become life-like. This is the premise for Madhouse’s anime Overlord. Being at the head of a guild and a wizard does suggest quite a bit of power at Momonga’s disposal. However, that is a cruel understatement to the magnificent and dark powers belonging to this singular living being in a virtual world. Momonga can’t really be harmed by physical attacks unless the weapon is able to crush his bones. This is pretty evident in his fight against Clementine, albeit she’s a much lower level, but she stabs him in the eye sockets and blows up his skull to no effect. Then there’s the fact that he can withstand any holy attack with very little damage done to himself. Truly this skeletal freight train is not one you would want to mess with.

Madhouse’s hit 2015 action/comedy/satire definitely made a mark on the anime community. It follows around what would appear to be your average guy, Saitama, as he entertains his hobby of being a hero. However, Saitama can basically kill anyone with one punch and after meeting a 19-year-old cyborg has decided to embark on a quest to make heroism more than just a hobby. One Punch Man came in and K.O’d everyone by the first episode. Yes, it might be a series that even the creator has admitted to being a gag. Something he created just for the fun of it, to laugh at a constant trope in the anime world. However, being overpowered as a joke doesn’t stop Saitama from beating people down everywhere he goes. It just makes it hilarious to watch as he destroys mosquito ladies and star heads in a single blow with his awkward half-satisfied grin. Also, he at least had to pay two hefty prices instead of just being born with his godly skills. First, he had to sacrifice his hair. Second, he must live in eternal boredom as no one can come close to beating him.

The Hellsing Organization has long been keeping Britain safe from the supernatural forces of the night. In no small part has this relative safety been employed through the work of the organization’s personal vampire, Alucard. However, Britain’s next threat moves with the determination that it will be able to dismantle the Hellsing Organization and then conquer the world This anime is a nightmarish ride through Britain where Nazis, vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural beings rampage. Though the power of a Nazi force of vampires dwarfs anything man can do, it cannot hold a candle to the satanic abilities of Alucard. He can regenerate, call upon hell hounds from his own body, and essentially devour anything and everything before him with the power of a thousand souls. The creators even paint a pretty portrait of how such power is transported through blood, the moving force of humanity, which contains every moment of a person’s life. By the end, Alucard even becomes an abstract power that no longer exists within a singular dimension. Basically, after Alucard absorbs Schroedinger and disappears for some years, he comes back able to exist in any state without the need of blood. Immortal, check. Master gunslinger, check. Literally untouchable, check. Oh, and by far his powers get the most gory and glorious screen time when compared to any other character.

Ulysses is a church grim – an intimidating dog spirit who protects churches – although he initially thinks he’s a human whose sister, Isabelle, has disappeared. After a fateful encounter with main protagonist Chise, he realizes that he used to be just an ordinary dog who belonged to Isabelle, and his grief turned him into the fae he is today. Under the new name Ruth, he serves as Chise’s loyal familiar and protects her from all harm. Oh, and did we mention he can breathe fire? Besides just being a steadfast friend, Ruth has all kinds of tools in his arsenal to keep Chise safe. He can shapeshift freely between his human and big scary canine forms, has sharp claws and fangs, and uses fire to finish the job. For someone who started life as a normal black lab, Ruth has come pretty far!

Akari may look like just an ordinary young girl, but she’s actually a magical warrior who fights the evil Daemonia with the power of her Sun tarot card. While the other girls grow crystals, wings, or furry ears when they transform with their elemental tarots, Akari’s Sun magic gives her flaming hair and a badass rapier sword made of pure fire. Sure is great to be the main character! Or... maybe it isn’t. Due to mysterious circumstances, Akari can hear the pained voices of the Daemonia she’s been tasked to defeat. But since the only way to kill these monsters is to also kill the innocent humans they’ve infected, her fire powers are more of a curse than a blessing. She tries to reason with the Daemonia without hurting them, but she eventually has to resort to ending their tortured lives with the mercy of cleansing flame.

Before becoming a shrine familiar, Tomoe was a highly destructive kitsune. He used his magical foxfire (which, as a nice touch, looks like ukiyo-e style painted fire) to cause death and chaos in both the human and yokai worlds. He’s mellowed out considerably by the time he’s forced to serve main character/newly appointed Land God Nanami, but he still has quite the mischievous streak. His favorite way to hunt an opponent is to transform them into some kind of animal and try to cook them alive with his flames, and his legendary “sea of fire” is just as terrifying as it sounds. It’s a good thing he’s on the heroes’ side now, or else he might be too hot for them to handle!

Originally a princess of the Hope Kingdom, Towa spent most of her life as the brainwashed “daughter” of the evil mastermind Dyspear, serving her as Princess Twilight. Surrounded by blue and black flames, she relentlessly hunted the Precure and stood a good chance of eliminating them once and for all. But when Cure Flora plays the violin melody that Towa used to play as a duet with her long-lost brother, Towa snaps out of the spell and joins the team as Cure Scarlet. Fire powers are already cool, but Scarlet’s phoenix motif and violin weapon make her flames extra fancy. With her Scarlet Violin, she can summon firey tornadoes, massive fireworks, and even a sparkling phoenix made of pure flame! Other characters may have more destructive powers, but they’ll never match Cure Scarlet in effortless style.

Avdol, like Cure Scarlet, also has a phoenix theme. But since this is JoJo, any sense of elegant restraint is thrown right out the window. His Stand, Magician’s Red, manifests itself as a burly phoenix man with chiseled abs and only flames as clothing. Together, they can hurl fireballs at great speeds, manipulate fire into any shape they want, and engulf their opponents in endless infernos. Despite his limited screentime, Avdol is a nicely well-rounded character. He serves as a mentor to Polnareff, even though they used to be enemies, and even serves as a better father figure to Jotaro than Joseph. He’s also an accomplished fortune teller and is very knowledgeable about Stands and the various places the group travels to. Who knew a flaming muscle-man could be so reliable?

If you’re looking for a character whose personality fits perfectly with their powers, look no further than Julis. She’s a feisty tsundere princess with flower-themed fire magic, which she uses in combination with a glowing pink sword to wreak havoc on friends and enemies alike. Always the first to rush into battle, Julis sometimes gets in over her head when she’s not fighting alongside her partner (and love interest), Ayato. Her control over fire shows that she’s a “Strega”, a rare form of advanced human that possesses magical abilities. This doesn’t help her with her goal of funding a struggling orphanage, though, as she’s been frozen out by her own government and has to fight in order to raise money. So despite her prickly exterior, Julis is really a sweet girl who will do anything for the ones she loves. Just as long as they don’t anger her, in which case she’ll literally burst into flames.

Todoroki’s entire existence is the result of toying around with nature – he’s the son of a hero with incredible fire powers and the ice quirk woman he forced into marriage so that he could create the perfect superpowered child. Todoroki has been rebelling against his father for his entire life, even refusing to use his fire quirk out of spite. It isn’t until Deku faces off against him in the school sports festival that he realizes what he can really do with both fire and ice. When he finally unleashed his fire, Todoroki nearly filled the entire stadium with flames. He can also use it to restore his frozen body after using too much ice, and therefore stay in a fight much longer. He still has to deal with his overbearing father, but by using everything that he was born with, he can finally grow as a person and show everyone that he’s more than just a science experiment.

Any good chef knows that blue flames are hotter than red ones, and should be handled with the utmost care. Starjun, one of the most dreaded members of the Gourmet Corp, takes this to heart by wielding exclusively blue fire both in cooking and in battle. His kitchen knife is wreathed in flames, and is so hot that it can even melt Toriko’s fork shield and knife attack! Even though he’s not the main villain of the series, Starjun is one of the few people who Toriko considers to be a worthy opponent. He can survive repeated beatings and still stomp Toriko into the ground, making him almost impossible to defeat. And as for his cooking prowess, he can roast animals alive just by touching them and has a clairvoyant sense that allows him to track ingredients even if they’re in space. Now that’s who you want as a rival!

The dying will flames from Katekyo Hitman Reborn are way more complex than your average fire. They have a wide variety of colors and abilities, from purple flames that create illusions to yellow ones with healing properties. But nobody wields them better than main character Tsuna, whose sky flames signify him as the future boss of the Vongola mafia family. Tsuna, unlike most shonen protagonists, hates fighting and only does it so he can protect his friends and family. But due to Reborn’s brutal tutelage and his own growing confidence, Tsuna eventually becomes one of the most powerful characters in the series. He takes advantage of the dying will flames’ versatility by using them as ballast for larger blasts, converting them to ice for counterattacks, and using them as propulsion so he can fly at sensational speeds. This anime shows that if you’re just using fire to burn things, you’re clearly doing it wrong.

On the subject of burning things, Colonel Mustang is certainly the leading expert. His unique flame alchemy allows him to transmute sparks (which he creates by snapping his fingers while wearing special gloves) into full-blown fireballs that can turn a body into ash in seconds. He can aim with pinpoint accuracy even when he can’t see what he’s doing, and he single-handedly killed two nigh-immortal homunculi by relentlessly burning them until their philosopher’s stones ran dry. Mustang is the best fire user in anime because he combines creativity with raw destruction in a way never seen before or since. His stoic demeanor, which is occasionally broken up by immature jokes or unbridled rage, fits thematically with the unpredictable nature of fire. Even when you’re controlling it, it still has the power to consume you.

Natsuki Hashiba, Tomoya Matsunaga, Keiichi Katakura, Tsuyoshi Naoe want what most high school boys want to find: love. Unfortunately, when Natsuki is dumped on Christmas Eve, he finds himself feeling the exact opposite. Of course, his feelings of sadness quickly evaporate when Anna Kobayakawa, a girl from his school, comforts him during his tearful breakdown. Natsuki’s fallen in love all over again and he won’t let anyone get in his way, including his friends. Mari Tsutsui is the perfect start to this list because she perfectly encapsulates some of the stuff we mentioned earlier. She is aggressive in a violent and rude manner to other people, indifferent to their presence, and arrogant in her comfort in being alone. Her aggressiveness especially comes out towards men due to a history of being teased and bullied and the resentment she feels for her older brother after he left her to get married. That aggressive and arrogant behavior stems from her lonely past and has made of her a loner for most of her life.

Saiki K’s powers have made his life somewhat dull (everything is predictable) while simultaneously attracting the weirdest people to him and therefore rendering his life senselessly challenging. He’s desperate for a simpler life without his powers where he can, at once, not deal with as much trouble but also have more reasonable surprises. Unfortunately, every day that passes by seems to drag stranger and stranger crowds, pushing him further away from his idealized life. Shun Kaido is a Chuunibyou and believes that he is a hero combating an evil and mysterious organization called Dark Reunion. His delusions have led to him believing he is much greater and more powerful than anyone around him, and he proudly boasts about it to everyone that will hear him. Deep down, Shun is completely powerless, a coward, and can pretty easily be cowed by any sort of genuine opposition. As with many on this list, his aggressive and arrogant behavior is only there to hide an insecure and lonely interior.

Shouya Ishida, a class clown, spent a lot of his elementary school leading his class in bullying a deaf girl by the name of Shouko Nishimiya. When the girl succumbs to the pressure and transfers schools, Shouya takes the brunt of the blame and becomes alienated and bullied up until high school. Now suffering from social anxieties due to years of being isolated and ostracized, Shouya desperately desires to make good on the mistakes of his youth and that starts with trying to earn forgiveness from Shouko. Naoka Ueno was one of Shouko’s principal bullies in elementary school and the only character who shows very little regret for her behavior during that time. Now in high school, she’s even more venomous towards Shouko for having caused trouble for Shouya in transferring schools. Her blunt and straightforward behavior leads to her demeaning and berating Shouko every chance she gets, and even attacking her at some point. Unlike most of the other characters here, she doesn’t show a lot of remorse about her actions.

In an orphanage where children are raised with love, care, and a tremendous education, there’s little reason to think life is anything but idyllic. One day, when Emma and Norman, two of the oldest children, discover that one of the last children to be adopted has forgotten her stuffed bunny, they set out to return it. Tragically, what they discover upon arriving at the gate is the young girl lying lifeless in the back of a truck. Sister Krone joins the orphanage to help Isabella manage the possibility of an escape by some of the brightest children. Krone has ulterior motives: she wants to become a Mom and manage her own house, and she will sabotage Isabella to do it. Krone is the opposite of Isabella, she’s aggressive in her pursuit of success and confident of outwitting both Isabella and the children no matter what it takes. Of course, considering Krone was raised under the knowledge that monsters could devour her at any instant, it’s no surprise she became mentally shattered.

The last remnants of humanity hide behind walls as monstrous creatures called titans eat any human that roams within reach. Having seen his mother eaten by a titan during a breach in one of the furthermost walls, Eren Yeager harbors an unmatched hatred for the mindless monsters. He vows to join the Survey Corps, a military unit that ventures outside the walls to learn the means of eradicating the titan, so he can wipe them all from the face of the Earth. Eren’s arrogance and aggressiveness are fueled entirely by his desire to avenge the death of his mother. It helps that he has also gained the power of a titan and can become a nearly unstoppable force in his quest for titan annihilation. In truth, it takes a measure of arrogance to believe that you can take down not just one but all the towering titans and Eren’s stubbornness in his quest makes this a boon even if it sometimes leads him into troubling situations.

In a world where superheroes, supervillains, and monsters run amok unhindered by society’s rules, mass destruction and death await at every corner. Even so, all of this is completely unimpressive to Saitama, a hero whose intense but simple training has led him to become the world’s strongest hero, easily capable of defeating any villain with a singular punch. Alas, when all of his problems are solved in such a swift fashion, life can quickly become dull for the hero known as One Punch Man. Speed-o’-Sound Sonic should have been humbled when he was beaten effortlessly by Saitama, but he wasn’t, he vowed to train himself in order to one day defeat the incredible hero. Above all else, Sonic is an aggressive individual and this behavior is especially heightened when he is met with someone like Saitama who is extremely strong. He loves a good fight and defeat will only persuade him to work harder. Even having lost to Saitama, though, Sonic remains a supremely confident human who believes himself to be above anyone he meets, especially heroes. Sonic can probably lose a million times to Saitama, but his aggressive and arrogant attitude won’t stop him from coming back for more.

Shouyou Hinata forms a middle school volleyball team after being inspired by a similarly short but incredible volleyball played called the “Little Giant”. Tobio Kageyama is the star player of his own middle school volleyball team and is a widely renowned prodigy of the sport. Both of their middle school careers end tragically due to Hinata’s inexperience and Kageyama’s controlling behavior. Now in high school, they find themselves trying out for the same volleyball team and having to help prop each other up and round out their weaknesses. The entire premise of Kageyama’s character is that he suffered in middle school because he was arrogant and aggressive. He bossed around his entire team even if he was partially to blame for his inability to match their capabilities. His behavior earned him the ironic nickname of “King of the Court” which was less an indication of his prowess and more of his behavior. Entering high school, his arrogant and aggressive behavior won’t work, and he’ll have to learn to behave appropriately with his new classmates if he wants to take advantage of his talent.

Jonathan Joestar has a luxurious upbringing thanks to his father, an English nobleman named George Joestar; however, when Dio Brando, the son of a man who once saved George, is adopted into the house after his father’s death, everything changes. Despite the front Dio puts up, he’s eager for greater status and power and will step on everyone, including Jonathan and George, to get it. A rivalry fueled by greed will grow bloody when supernatural elements grant Jonathan and Dio powers. Joseph Joestar, the grandson of Jonathan Joestar, is loudmouthed, confident, and strong-willed. Of all the JoJos, Joseph must be the most arrogant and aggressive of a family of similarly arrogant and aggressive people. Joseph is the sort of person to shoot first and ask questions later. By the time we first see him in the show, he’s a man who has been arrested countless times for starting far too many brawls and being snotty around authority figures. Unlike a lot of characters on this list, this is simply how Joseph is and no one ever tries to reproach him or show him a different way to behave.

Hollows are corrupt spirits that prey on human souls, and Soul Reapers have the task of slaying them. Rukia Kukichi fails to complete her task when she’s hurt protecting a high school boy named Ichigo Kurosaki and his family. To save them from a brutal death, Rukia gives Ichigo her powers. As a Soul Reaper, Ichigo must now take on Rukia’s responsibilities and protect his town from hollows while she recovers from her injuries. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez shares a common trait with a lot of other people on this list, a disdain for authority. Among the Espada, he was always confident that he could take down anyone, including those of higher status than him. Grimmjow has little respect for law and order and a bloodlust for chaos and a good fight. His aggressiveness really becomes apparent in a fight, where his vicious and brutal tendencies show up. His entire demeanor is best exemplified by his endless punching session of Ichigo during their first meeting.

Izuku Midoriya is one of the unlucky few that don’t have a Quirk, a superpower that now appears in most humans. This is especially tragic because Izuku has dreamed of becoming a superhero for almost as long as he can remember. Even without a quirk, Izuku is determined to fulfill his dream of becoming a hero and studies intensively for the day when he can test for U.A. High, the top academy for prospective heroes. One day, when he comes to the rescue of an endangered classmate despite being powerless, Izuku inspires All Might, the #1 hero, to pass on his powers to him. Katsuki Bakugo is arrogant and aggressive to the point of being completely unlikable in My Hero Academia. Ever since he discovered his powers, Bakugo has been revered as the star of his group of friends and eventually, the star of his classmates due to his naturally powerful abilities. He was constantly praised by everyone around him and that gave him somewhat of a superiority complex. His arrogance and aggressive attitude led him to be a school bully to the point of telling Midoriya to commit suicide. Unfortunately for Bakugo, when he eventually reaches U.A. High, he discovers that no one wants to be around someone who behaves like that and in turn becomes an isolated loner himself, though that does little to stop him from being aggressive and loud towards everyone else, including Midoriya.

Before Riko and Reg descend deep down into the Abyss, they live at an orphanage/cave dweller school with the dependable Jiruo as their teacher. The chibi art style makes him look a bit more cute than sexy, but his stalwart confidence speaks for itself. He’s an experienced delver who cares deeply for his students and makes sure to keep them out of trouble. Of course, Riko gets into her fair share of trouble anyway, especially when she and Reg are preparing to enter the Abyss to find her lost mother at the very bottom. Jiruo used to be Riko’s mother’s apprentice, so he understands the girl’s plight and focuses on the strange illnesses affecting the younger children instead of forcing Riko back to the orphanage. He’s sweet, mature, and we’d love to have him as our teacher.

Reiko Tamura seems at first to be a typical femme fatale villain who uses her disguise as a voluptuous high school teacher to further her evil schemes, but even man-eating parasites aren’t always black and white. She is insatiably curious about her own biology as a parasite infecting a human, going so far as to getting pregnant by another parasite to see what the baby would look like. After giving birth, she slowly starts to love her son just like any normal mother would. She rebels against her fellow parasites and kills many of them in a desperate rampage until the police and Shinichi finally corner her in a park. Fearing for her baby’s safety, she chooses not to fight back and lets the police deal with her as they see fit. It turns out that even the worst demons can have a softer side deep down in their hearts!

Nobody switches between serious and hilarious at the turn of a dime quite like Fullmetal Alchemist characters, and alchemy master/housewife Izumi Curtis is no exception. She’s comically over-the-top in love with her gigantic husband and her training methods are entirely too dangerous for Ed and Al as kids, but she also has a deeper reason for wanting to help them. She tried human transmutation on her stillborn baby and paid for it with several of her organs, so she treats the Elrics like her own children. Despite missing a few internal organs, Izumi is still gorgeous and devastatingly strong. We particularly love her infiltration of Greed’s bar, where she wears a slinky evening gown while beating the crap out of anyone who confronts her. And when they ask who she is, she defiantly screams, “I’m a housewife!!”

Aizawa may not be as traditionally sexy as some other characters on this list, but for those who love the scruffy bad boy type, this homeroom teacher with the power to erase quirks is a dream come true. His tired eyes and scraggly black hair belie the fact that Aizawa takes his duty to train the next generation of heroes very seriously. He can be a harsh teacher at times, threatening to expel anyone who can’t meet his standards, but he has a soft heart on the inside. When his students are in danger, he wastes no time mowing down foes with his erasing eyes and lasso-like scarf. And he’s even an old buddy of All Might and Present Mic, so we get to see some of his unguarded moments as well. Much more than you might expect from a homeroom teacher character!

The Kitauji High School brass band had always been a fun, but amateurish group that was more or less complacent with never being good enough to make it to nationals as long as they got to hang out with their friends. But the new band director, Noboru Taki, is determined to change that. This young, statuesque teacher with tousled hair and adorable glasses hides a burning passion for greatness behind his kind eyes. Taki quickly whips the band into shape, forcing the students to audition for their seats instead of getting them based on seniority. His off-putting intensity perturbs the older students at first, but eventually, he gains their respect and softens up a bit as a result. He grows to care about the students as people rather than just pieces of the band, which increases morale and makes the entire ensemble much better.

Satou is a succubus, but she isn’t out to seduce or kill anyone. In fact, this high school math teacher is rather withdrawn and tries her best not to let her aphrodisiac hormones affect her daily life or the other people around her. She wears a tracksuit to hide her curves, avoids crowds, and lives in the middle of nowhere just so she won’t induce shallow feelings of lust in every man she comes across. However, she does end up falling in love with the inquisitive biology teacher Takahashi, who has been interviewing her and several other demi-human students out of scientific curiosity. She tries to take the relationship one step at a time, not allowing herself to use her succubus powers to get what she wants without working for it. It’s too adorable for words!

She’s not just the hottest school nurse in anime, but also an all-powerful deity with magical abilities to match! Originally the goddess Afureia, Chisato sealed her powers and became a nurse so she could watch over our main hero Basara from a distance. This doesn’t last too long, though, since Basara’s charm is much too magnetic for her to stay away. They begin a secret relationship and things heat up from there... Chisato wears a tight green turtleneck sweater that accentuates her ample breasts and a short skirt with garters and sheer stockings. Her white lab coat shows that she’s a professional, but once it comes off, she’s free to fawn over Basara as much as she wants. Her godly powers include memory manipulation, illusions, superhuman strength, and much more. She’s such a strong and beautiful woman that we just had to include her on this list!

This cheerful and gentle young English teacher has been stuck in a bad relationship for two years when she meets our main character Natsuo and begins to admire him for his determination and kindness. But Natsuo is also her teenage student and stepbrother (typical anime stuff, you know how it is), which throws a wrench into their growing feelings for each other. Nevertheless, they persevere and become close companions over time. We love Hina for her sweet personality and somewhat childish interests – she’s the kind of girl we’d like to cuddle up and watch comedy shows with. Her situation with Natsuo and her younger sister/competing love interest Rui is complicated and not at all enviable, so we just want her to be happy in whatever path she chooses to take.

The world’s greatest Hamon warrior is a gorgeous and unstoppable woman! Cutting a stunning figure in a variety of 1930s-inspired outfits and a scarf that amplifies her powers, Lisa Lisa commands respect from everyone she meets. Even Joseph and Caesar, two musclebound men with strong Hamon powers themselves, don’t dare to cross their teacher (although Joseph still tries to peek at her in the bath because of course he does). Her merciless training regimen is just what these two need to toughen them up in time for their fateful fight with the Pillar Men. But even though she pushes them to their limits, Lisa Lisa still loves Joseph and Caesar with all her heart. She even goes toe to toe with main villain Kars to keep Joseph safe! Truly a formidable woman with the confidence to match.

For anyone who has ever had a crush on their teacher, Victor is the ultimate fantasy fulfillment character. He’s a world-famous Russian figure skater who takes an interest in Japanese skater Yuuri (who has idolized him for years) and pledges to be his coach until Yuuri wins a gold medal. Yuuri is completely shocked to find that this magnificent specimen of a man suddenly wants to take him under his silvery wing, but wholeheartedly throws himself into practicing and the two gradually fall in love over the course of Yuuri’s training. Besides his perfect physique and theatrical attitude, Victor is the sexiest teacher in anime because he grows to admire Yuuri just as much as Yuuri admires him. He takes an entire year out of his career to nurture Yuuri’s talent and bring the joy of love into both of their lives. There’s just nothing sweeter or sexier than that!

Kicking off this list is Rei from the iconic Evangelion. When we’re first introduced to her after Shinji refuses to get into EVA-01, she is rolled out on a stretcher while still heavily covered in bandages to make it clear to the audience that she’s going to pilot it as humanity’s last hope. Without hesitating or saying any words, she indicates she’s willing to follow orders. For a good majority of the series, Rei is stoic and emotionless unless Shinji talks about his father (for which she slaps him) but other than that, she’s withdrawn and mysterious. Yes, her pale design is a dead giveaway as to why she’s dark, but when you see her throughout the series, she’s mysterious and void. Rei only speaks when spoken to, and keeps things at a minimum. As the series progresses, you naturally learn about her origins, which ultimately explains the dark nature of her character. She’s a dark character, but the mysterious kind due to her quiet and blank nature.

Coming in at number 9 is Akane from Psycho-Pass, a detective in a dystopian Tokyo. If you could take Philip K. Dick novels and make it into an anime, then Psycho-Pass is certainly it (after all, the anime takes influences from movies based on his novels such as Blade Runner). However, it also takes inspiration from another of his stories, Minority Report, as to how the police can enforce laws and keep its crime rate low. When Akane discovers the truth behind why they can enforce the law, the series takes her to a dark place. If this were Hollywood, she’d probably go rogue against the system in order to take it down. However, despite her personal disgust at the truth (and other circumstances beyond her control), she’s willing to comply! Her presence on this list makes us wonder if there’s truly such a thing as compromising for the right reasons, and makes us re-evaluate the true value of security vs. freedom, and is there truly such a justification for such measures.

Re-introduced in the first half to the remake of Osamu Tezuka’s Dororo is Mio, a lone teenager who takes care of amputated war orphans. While she is a dark character, compared to most of the characters on this list, Mio is still a forward thinking person. Besides the conditions she lives in, what is it about her that makes her dark? It’s how she makes money by prostituting herself to samurai soldiers on both sides of a conflict. Nobody pointed a blade to her head and forced her to do it. She wasn’t swept away from her home in the middle of the night and forced into a sex trafficking ring. Mio is doing it out of her own free will so she can make money to support the children, and whenever she’s home, she puts on a happy front despite how much she’s actually suffering. When she’s at work, Mio tries to pass the time by singing a song to show her sadness. As visibly portrayed, her job has given her an illness which she tries to conceal and eventually, her actions get her and the rest of the orphans she cares for slaughtered.

On the outside, Ymir, one of the latest recruits to the Scout Corps, may seem like a regular girl, but deep down inside, she’s probably one of the loneliest girls in this series. Upon her introduction, she’s anti-social, pushes people away, and is harshly critical of them (especially when she knows they’re phony). As the audience is given her origin story, we start to see that she’s probably one of the tragically darkest characters in this series. For more than 5 decades, Ymir roamed the world alone in her titan form after being exiled from Marley feeling like it was an endless nightmare since she had little to no human contact. After regaining her human form, she thought she could go back to having a normal life, but it was still too difficult for her. As she knew the truth about Krista, the friendship she builds with her (and the true nature of Krista) ends up tearing up her heart as she doesn’t know who to be loyal to, her new friend? Or her fellow native countrymen? Or ultimately, to herself?

Very little do we get to see characters who are already established as heroes and Asuka is one of those characters. At 16, she’s already world weary and for good reasons as fighting in the Distonia War from when she was much younger and even lost her family (we’ll not get into that). Just like a lot of 80s action heroes who try to live the retired life, she’s forced back into the game. Asuka is certainly not your daddy’s magical girl hero as she’s not your typical cutesy hero. She’s cute for sure, but she’s a soldier suffering from some trauma. Asuka has the skills to save the world from a new threat, and she doesn’t want to fight and by no means are they for selfish reasons. Throughout the series, not only does she have to overcome her issues, she has to face new ones and you see her trying to keep it together. Asuka is a very unique portrayal of PTSD, which is why she qualifies for this list.

From the hit magical girl anime that defined the genre in more ways than one, we have Homura Akemi, who has her role to play in it. Like Asuka, being a magical girl has made her world weary, but Homura is the originator as it regards to this role. Due to her experiences, it has made her traumatic and paranoid in regards to how she wants to protect Madoka to the point that she goes to certain extremes to do so. Due to how far she goes with wanting to protect Madoka from Kyubey and the things she does to make that happen (which we don’t wish to spoil), it makes Homura dark. Let’s also say with her powers of time travel through her shield, it has exposed her to numerous experiences that also damaged her morally.

Kagari is a character who really had it rough for the 22 years she has been alive. First, she grew up in a world gone to ninth layer of Hell as it took away her birth parents. In that future, she’s adopted by Mayuri, Okabe’s best friend. Even in the future, Kagari loses her adoptive mother and in order to prevent the world from going to ruin, she decides to go back in time with Suzuha. While time traveling, they ended up getting separated and Shiina ends up in the year 1999 at the age of 10. Kagari then finds the Prof. Leskinen of her time and tells him that she’s from the future. So, what does he do to her? He submits her to mind control experiments to make her the ultimate assassin. By the time she’s introduced as an adult, she’s more or less lost everything and when she regains her memories, Kagari exhibits the ultimate case of trauma (due to the Hell she grew up in and the brainwashing), which is why she qualifies for this lit.

In comparison to most of our entries here, we can’t deny that Tanya is a different kind of character since she’s the reincarnation of a Japanese salaryman who retains her memories, and dials her original personality (based on statistics and numerical values) to 11. Taking into consideration the situation she’s in (as in an alternate version of World War 1), it allows her to still be herself but with a different kind of canvas for a different kind of creativity. As a commanding officer, Tanya only sees her soldiers as quality slave labor and in a sense, she views herself in the same way due the system she’s in, and she wants to increase her value. She has a twisted sense of expressing and applying her values. She’s good at playing with the cards she’s dealt with, and isn’t afraid to bluff when necessary. In spirit, Tanya is still the same person as she was in her previous life, but is put in a war zone which allows her to be sociopath, which makes her uniquely successful. What makes Tanya dark is rather difficult to put into further words, and it’s something that’s meant to be seen.

At a close second, we give it to Nezuko from Kimetsu no Yaiba. Nezuko was once a regular girl from 1920’s Japan, but she was cursed to become a demon after losing most of her family to one. Even before then, her family was living an impoverished life, but still made due. Since then, her journey is truly about what it means to be human as she loses a large fraction of her memories and emotions. Where she is spiritually is a state of limbo as she may have more emotions than a demon, but not to the same extent as a human. Yes, she can do a lot bad ass things as a demon, but it can go out of control to a point that she could harm the people she loves. Due to her inner conflict with her predicament, she is one of the darkest characters in modern anime.

While Lucy is a repeat offender from our previous list, there’s no way we could ever deny her as one of the darkest anime girls. Her journey in this controversial series is the ultimate exploration of the nature vs. nurture argument. Her introduction is certainly one of the most riveting moments in the history of anime, but it’s not the actions that are truly disturbing, but the reasons behind them. As a diclonius, Lucy has deadly abilities known as vectors in which she can telekinetically slice people into mincemeat. Tragically, it’s human nature to fear what they don’t understand so her race is not only discriminated against, but de-humanized and some are subjected to experimentations such as Lucy. As a result, she ends up becoming a merciless killer, and it’s not because of her natural born abilities. Even prior to being experimented on, Lucy was already subject to cruelty due to the horns on her head. Eventually, that abuse lead her to a dark path. The girl had no proper parent or guardian to teach her right from wrong, or to teach her the meaning of kindness. When Lucy gets her fresh start as Nyu, where she’s rendered to an infantile-like state due to a head injury, she’s able to learn the value of life, love and kindness thanks to Kouta’s influence. But when her Lucy persona takes over, then you better hope you invested in life insurance. Either way, her journey certainly reminds us of the old saying of treat people the way you want to be treated.

Counting down our top ten at the tenth spot is Lain Iwakura. This mind boggling anime series looks at how the role of technology has made an impact on modern society, and its perception on reality. Lain finds herself in an awkward scenario when she receives a strange email from classmate Chisa, who earlier had committed suicide. Uncertain is what would this all could mean, she hesitantly opens the email which then leads her into a mysterious world called Wired. The world is akin to that of our current internet infrastructure, but is flooded with a wave of mysterious cryptic messages that Lain finds herself plunged into. Lain was chosen for our tenth spot because along her crazy journey through The Wired, she starts to develop a different sense of judgment about herself and the world in which she is situated. As she dives deeper into the unknown she discovers more bizarre and darker messages pertaining to her existence, and consciousness. This leads Lain to developing two types of twisted personalities, one that exists in actual reality and one in The Wired. It most certainly is spooky to say the least, but it is a prime example of how much our media has manipulated our psyche, providing us with a different mask to wear not knowing who we truly are in this world.

Continuing on with our dark anime girl list, we've hit number nine. Kaede Fuyou grew up with childhood friend Rin in the same house after their parents died in a car accident. She is usually very down to earth, polite, and soft spoken. There are times however, when she begins to show signs of psychosis and even last out violently when a great shock upsets her. Due to this unknown trait, Rin tries not to upset her as he knows of her tendencies, and would rather not get on her bad side. Much of her relapse comes from the accident in which she believes that the reason for it all happening was on Rin. Kaede hits our number nine spot because despite all of the positive things she shares with Rin pertaining to their relationship, her mind is in a different zone filled with darkness and shrouded with uncertainty. One half of her wants to believe everything is how it should be, while the other is filled with an enormous bowl of depression and resentment towards Rin since she claims he was the reason for everything that happened. Her bipolar attitude reflects her lifestyle as she can't seem to stay entirely focused throughout school, and resorts to self-hate when something goes wrong. While this is just an dark anime girl list, we do encourage you to find time to help one another in times of distress because in the end we all need it.

Coming in at number eight on our dark anime girls list is Reina Ryuugu from Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. She's a 15-year-old happy go lucky individual who is usually in high spirits most of the time. She is in love with all things cute in the world, and ensures that those around her are filled with good vibes. Despite her cheerful character, a lot of her past was filled with unfortunate events which left a terrible scar on her psyche. Rena's mother committed the act of adultery and was pregnant with the child of the man whom she had an affair with. She asked Reina to go along with her to start a new family, but Reina shunned her mother out of anger and decided to stay with her biological father who was depressed. Thinking that everything was her fault, Reina decided that cutting her wrists and neck were the solution to ridding herself of her mother's filth. Throughout the ordeal she suffered from hallucinations, thinking that maggots were coming from out of her wounds, and behaved violently towards classmates at school smashing windows in the process. This anime is full of interesting back story entertained, but this one is so chilling that we can only feel for Reina as she's been through so much in her life. It is best to stick with the cliché and never judge a book by its cover, because you just never know what it's inside.

This next one isn't so dark and dangerous as the others, but it is still something that can be quite scary if it happened to any of us. Kotoura has the ability to read the minds of others, and while this might sound really cool there are drawbacks from this. She was completely unaware that she could even perform such a feat, assuming that the voices she was hearing were just people talking out loud. Time after time people kept getting hurt while around her, so everyone decides to avoid her. This eventually led to Kotoura giving up on everyone stating to herself that she no longer wants to be hurt anymore. Many people called her names stating that her ability was that of a monster, even her best of friends leaving her behind. In the end Kotoura felt all alone in a crowded world, and it brought pain to her spirit. Now this is a touching yet dark emotional story because at some point we've all been there (not mind reading) and can truly feel how Kotoura feels. This example of abuse is still quite common in today's society, with many children and adults feeling left alone due to their differences. The truth is that we are all the same, but we just have managed to come from all different walks of life. So instead of picking on people on where they came from, embrace the truth and be comfortable where we are now.

Kurome is the youngest members out of the Jaegar Clan, and the younger sister of Akame. So what makes Kurome so dark? Despite not liking to share her candies with anyone, she shares a more twisted side when it comes to the hatred towards her sister. The resentment comes from the fact that she feels Akame betrayed her which leads her to inflict that inner pain upon her enemies in battle. She is extremely cold and ruthless in battle, cutting her opponents limb from limb leaving no survivors. The way she kills them is the dark part of it since she behaves in such a kind manner pretending to let her foes die peacefully, then before you could blink she kills them without mercy. Despite her dark past and resentment towards her sister, throughout the show she does tend to a softer side when she has her candy nearby, and when she spends time with Wave, who is the polar opposite of main character Tatsumi. We highly recommend checking out this action packed thrill ride of an anime, because you will not be disappointed!

Revy is the main protagonist of the action packed anime Black Lagoon. Not much can be said about Revy's past, although throughout the series we learn a few things about her. Revy grew up in the noisy streets of Chinatown, Manhattan, spending most of her youth as a thief and murderer. Something troubles her however as numerous flashbacks often lead to a scenario which involves her shooting and killing an unknown man while using a pillow. We don't know whether the pillow was used as noise suppression or to withhold the identity of the victim who she killed. One thing is thing is certain though, her dark past has turned her into a sadistic and merciless killer, who without much thought, will kill anyone even unarmed civilians for fun. She is one of the deadliest fighters in the series due to her superhuman like abilities to dodge bullets and put an end to just about anyone who stands in her way. Revy tends to speak the foulest out of all the characters, and really has no shame in how she takes her enemies down. She is always constantly living on the edge of life, relying solely on her power and skills to get her through to the next day.

Lucy is a very dark and disturbed individual but her insane past has everything to do with it, and so let us dive right into it. Lucy stood out from everyone else due to her physical appearance, she had horns while other's didn't. This led to a lot of bullying from those around her, causing her to become fearful of her surroundings. She thought she could trust one of her school colleagues who then broke her promise, which led to the boys who bullied her to kill her dog. Out of sheer rage from this torment and abuse, she summons this power called Diclonius, killing each boy instantly with a single blow. Nothing seems to get better for Lucy as she befriends a boy named Kouta, who she finally felt a strong connection with after all that happened. Kouta mentioned to her that he'd be going out of town to visit his friend and would be back to spend time with her. Unfortunately, it was a lie, which Lucy discovers and so decides to kill his entire family in rage. This of course is just a gist of the dark and crazy things Lucy committed to throughout the series. Her story comes from feelings of betrayal and abuse, which led to her lashing out in anger towards anyone who misused her trust. The moral of the story here is to stop bullying others because of their differences, because not only can it severely scar the lives of others, but it can also backfire on you as well.

We are coming very close to the number one spot, but before we get there let's talk a little bit about Nakamura Sawa. Sawa is a classmate of main character Kasuga who is defined as alone, isolated, and aloof. She doesn't really associate herself with anyone, and so many assume that she has no friends. One afternoon Sawa witnesses Kasuga stealing someones uniform and decides to blackmail him in order to become friends with him. Though she tends to display a saner and peaceful attitude, she has emotional outbursts towards Kasuga which throw him off. This dark and twisted turn of events leads Kasuga to believe that she is stalking him, since her only true desire is not feel alone so she targets him for that reason. The creepy part about this is that Sawa believes with all her heart that even if Kasuga chooses to stay or leave her, she will ultimately be isolated. We've all had those moments where someone who liked us just maybe liked us a bit too much, and turned us away. Perhaps not as creepy as Sawa's situation, but the show is something that many of us can relate to. Will Kasuga end up giving in to Sawa's desires? Or will he decline her only to be left with uncertain fate looming in his presence? Only one way to find out, and that's to watch the rest of the story to see how it all turns out for Kasuga.

Making her way into the number two slot is Ai Enma from Hell Girl. Her dark past is just as serious as the ones prior, so grab your popcorn and continue reading. Ai grew up in a normal rural village near the mountains. Her experience was turbulent however as strangers would bully her for being freakish in her nature. At the age of seven she was selected to be the town sacrifice, but was spared as her parents managed to hide away deep within the mountains. Sentarou was her cousin and was one of the very few who knew of her whereabouts, and would bring her food when necessary. Unfortunately, the worst had arrived as Ai was discovered and brought back to the village where not only she was the sacrifice, but her parents also. The three were buried alive with Sentarou being the first one to shovel the insect ridden mud all over them. Ai later broke out of her grave seeking revenge, which started with burning the entire village into ashes. A spider who came to her as The God of Hell was the one who had given her these powers of destruction, and told her she must sign a pact in order to become immortal. Part of this pact also is that she must act as a deliverer of people's hatred, and must remain on the shores of hell. She now becomes a cursed girl without the right to life on earth or rest in peace in hell. This deep dark story is enough to make you realize how karma can behave when you mistreat others. Hell Girl is a cruel reminder of what our world used to be like, and how grateful we should be for the lives we have now.

The history of Yuuko is most definitely the darkest out of all the girls on our list, and we're here to tell you why. Yuuko and her sister grew up in an era where a deadly plague had spread killing thousands. Each day that passed more and more innocent victims would perish to this disease. She was chosen out of all the villagers as the town sacrifice, since the village heads speculated that the shrine God was angry. She was locked in a pitch black underground base without light, warmth, or food to sustain a healthy living. Yuuko also suffered a broken leg from being pushed aggressively into the base, and through this process she slowly started to lose her sanity. Despite her desperate attempts to seek help by screaming and hitting no one came to her side, leaving her to die where she laid. 60 years later with her heart filled with extreme resentment, and memories filled with darkness, she vowed to seek out why she was killed along with the help of another past spirit. This chilling story was the very reason why we chose Yuuko as the number one filler. It shows us the life that humanity had lived prior to our modern times, having no remorse for one another openly willing to sacrifice another for the sole benefit of oneself. Tasohare x Amneisa is a brutal reminder of our dark times, and how far society has come that we no longer must resort to such barbaric and inhumane forms of human sacrifice to seek peace.

While we may never truly know the answer to the titular over-the-top, exceedingly light novel question about girls in dungeons, DanMachi has been one of the most fun and popular fantasy series in recent years. Although Hestia and her ridiculous boob-ribbon outfit somewhat steal the show, with this costume, we’re looking at something arguably more practical. Enter Liliruca “Lili” Arde, adorable pallum supporter who, with some help from her new familia, overcame a ton of adversity to finally win her freedom and move on from the underhanded tactics she had used out of desperation in the past. Liliruca’s usual outfit with her white cloak and oversized backpack is cute, warm, and allows for amazing candy carrying capacity if you go all-out with a usable bag. For this costume, you can also choose if you want to show off Lili’s cat-like ears or hide them under the hood. This option, along with many other possible outfit variations drawing from the anime, movie, and mobile game, makes this character very versatile.

An unpredictable, pink-haired psycho who is apparently also an alien, Haruko Haruhara is the driving force of the bizarrely offbeat masterpiece OVA series that is FLCL. After running over unwilling protagonist Naota Nandaba with her motor scooter, and then wacking him in the head with a very cool Rickenbacker 4001 bass guitar, the Vespa-woman’s antics continue to escalate as the series progresses (later into Progressive and Alternative if you forgive the pun) while her true motives and personality remain mysterious. With many brilliant outfits by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, Haruko is another versatile character to cosplay as for Halloween but the best choice is probably her iconic riding outfit which appears on most of the promotional key art. This design features her large goggles, red leather vest, flowing white scarf, long white boots, large gloves, and optional helmet. If you really want to go all out with a vintage guitar and Vespa Super Sport, that’s also available for added trick-or-treat mobility and extra cool factor. You could even change costumes as the night goes on as Haruko does throughout the series, such as her nurse outfit, bunny suit, or baseball uniform. Getting into character for any tricks you might want to pull will also certainly feel appropriate for the impish Haruko!

Red pandas are some of the cutest, and unfortunately endangered, animals out there but this one also happens to be an office lady working in accounting at a large firm in Tokyo. A sometimes bleak—at least compared with other Sanrio fare like Hello Kitty—and always entertaining comedy, Aggressive Retsuko and its titular character has proved to be a big hit both in and outside of Japan. While you might not expect it from a cute pantsuit-wearing anthropomorphic red panda, Retsuko’s outbursts and love of singing death metal at karaoke are a big part of what makes her a memorable character and something you might want to incorporate into your costume. Although her base outfit is pretty simple, figuring out how to do her face could be an interesting challenge. You can play with both sides of her character and different degrees of realism to make this costume as cute, funny, or even scary as you like, perhaps something wolfman-esque? Be creative, be aggressive!

Superheroes have been a huge part of Halloween costumes for a long time so it only makes sense that we’d want to include one of the lovable characters from the most popular manga/anime superhero series out there, My Hero Academia. For our pick, Tsuyu seems like a great choice as she is the fan-favorite character for many and also has one of the most distinct character designs in the whole series. While frogs aren’t commonly associated with Halloween, toads are somewhat, at least as a common ingredient for various witch’s brews and are also scientifically considered frogs. As a frog-themed superhero, Tsuyu’s main costume is similarly frog-like, incorporating floppy ‘toes’ at the ends of her feet, a striped green and black color scheme, and goggles that usually sit above her head that resemble eyes. Even if you don’t want to complete her whole hero outfit, her base character design with her large eyes, elongated mouth, protruding tongue, and long hair tied in a bow will make her highly recognizable no matter what outfit you decide on! Everyone loves Froppy, be her this Halloween!

Zombieland Saga definitely has one of the weirder premises out there. Girls from various eras have been resurrected as zombies to be part of an idol group made to economically revive Japan’s Saga prefecture. Weird and Halloween go together well though, as do zombies, of course, so you knew we had to include one of the Franchouchou girls here! Out of all the Zombieland Saga idols, Saki is probably the best choice for cosplaying because not only is she a zombie idol, but she was also a badass member of biker gang which has plenty of cosplay potential by itself. Both her school uniform outfit and idol getup are strong options for cosplay and various degrees of zombification make her even more adaptable. Other details of her design like her hair-covered eye can be emphasized with a colored contact lens, for example. As part of Franchouchou, she is obviously also a group cosplay contender.

Perhaps more so than any other anime, Soul Eater seems to lean the hardest into a Halloween-inspired aesthetic and should definitely be on your mind if you’re thinking about cosplaying an anime character this October. As one of the main protagonists, and with a character design that feels right at home with Halloween, Maka Albarn is a strong pick and an even stronger scythe! Due to the way demon weapons work in the series, technically speaking, when Maka is holding her scythe, this is a group cosplay, provided that your partner can transform into a weapon at least! In all seriousness though, Maka’s usual outfit alone is a great look that combines a traditional school uniform with some witchy and street fashion sensibilities. Together with the elaborately-designed scythe, Maka is a cool, unique, and festive anime cosplay that’s perfect for Halloween!

One of Miyazaki’s masterpieces, Princess Mononoke is considered by some to be the best anime film ever made. Featuring a beautiful and fantastic world that takes inspiration from Japanese history and folklore, the film features many compelling characters but none are more iconic than the titular ‘monster princess’ San. Literally raised by wolves, San stands out a lot with her animalistic mannerisms and undying commitment to saving the forest that has her clashing with Ashitaka, Lady Eboshi, and even herself as a human. For Halloween purposes, though, she also has a very unique look! Appropriately wild, and possibly Ainu-inspired, her fur and wood mask, bright red face paint (with possible bloody mouth as an option), animal tooth necklace, round white earrings, and matching white fur cape are really striking. Altogether a classic and recognizable cosplay that’ll stand out all the more on dark Halloween nights thanks to its color.

Another beloved series that itself feels a bit Halloween-y, Yu Yu Hakusho follows delinquent-turned-spirit detective Yusuke Urameshi who finds himself roped into protecting the human world from demons after a brief death and resurrection. As you might expect, shortly after dying he meets the grim reaper, but Botan isn’t exactly the typical creepy, skeletal depiction. Appearing as a beautiful young woman with long blue hair and wearing a traditional pink kimono, Botan’s design is an interesting cultural fusion of Japanese style with Charon the ferryman from Greek mythology (who carries dead souls across the river styx for a price)—as evidenced by her oar and other concepts like the aforementioned grim reaper—and, arguably, witches with her flying around on her oar, broomstick-like. In any case, Botan is a wonderful option if you’re looking to wear a kimono for Halloween and also has plenty of alternate costumes to explore like her punky baseball bat outfit and frequent cat-like transformations. She’s fashionable and also the grim reaper, so you can expect some fun reactions!

Kimetsu no Yaiba is one of the most popular currently airing anime out there and also fits in nicely with Halloween with its darker tone and a plethora of spooky Japanese demons. A young boy named Tanjiro Kamado returns home to find his entire family slaughtered by demons, save for his little sister, who instead has been transformed into one. Tanjiro strives to become a demon slayer to learn a way to transform his sister back to normal. This person is Nezuko. While a demon, Nezuko still has some memories of her life beforehand and is not a totally mindless monster bent solely on killing, but has been substantially changed nonetheless. She usually looks very similar to her old self besides having pink eyes, clawed hands, and sharp teeth. Her outfit is an elegant pink and black kimono but what stands out most is her multicolored hair that fades from black to red at the tips, her small hair ribbon, and the conspicuous bamboo mouthpiece that hides her fangs. Her cute antics could be fun to imitate, especially if you have someone willing to carry you around in a basket, and she is also an excellent choice for folks worried about eating too much candy, thanks to the mouthpiece. She even has the ability to transform into more intense forms that exaggerate her demonic aspects for those looking for scarier cosplay options.

Probably the closest thing to anime Harry Potter, Little Witch Academia is a charmingly whimsical film and TV series from Yoh Yoshinari and Trigger that follows a group of young witches studying magic at Luna Nova Magical Academy in a fantasy version of England. Plucky girl Atsuko "Akko" Kagari travels to Luna Nova all the way from Japan and overcomes many challenges with help from her friends Lotte Yansson, Sucy Manbavaran, and others. As witches, the entire cast of Little Witch Academia is wonderfully suited for Halloween cosplay, but we chose Sucy Manbavaran in particular because of her playful, prankster nature that mixes well with the trickster spirit of the holiday. Sucy is always brewing all sorts of bizarre, often dangerous, potions which also make for great costume props! Her design is distinctive with her prominent parted hair covering her left eye, a wispy uniform that trails at the bottom to hide her feet, and heavy eye shadow. When it comes to Halloween costumes, you can’t go wrong with witches, and Sucy is definitely one of our favorites. With a Lotte and/or Akko by your side, she is also a perfect candidate for group cosplay.

Pop Team Epic is an absurdist comedy rife with pop culture references and banter levels beyond a lot of anime we’ve seen to date. Our protagonists, the short Popuko with an equally-short fuse and the tall, calm, cool and collected Pipimi entertain us with their numerous adventures and unending parodies all with the goal of eventually making Pop Team Epic an anime! Pipimi and Popuko’s usual apparel in the Pop Team Epic anime isn’t something unusual nor revolutionary – their sailor school uniforms are a staple of anime and otaku culture and recognizable just about anywhere! However, anyone familiar with this show sporting the white sailor top, red neckerchief and blue wig for Pipimi and blonde with pigtails for Popuko will have an awesome costume put together for not too much at all! Another thing to notice is how this is a costume of two parts – get a friend and dress up!

After a four-year-long war, the continent of Telesis enjoys a period of peace and prosperity again. Violet Evergarden is a young girl raised for the battlefield who was maimed towards the end of the war, left with nothing but words from the one person she adored the most. In her period of recovery, Violet begins working at CH Postal Services after her intended post-war guardian family refused to take her in. There, she sees the work of an “Auto Memory Doll”, a person hired to transcribe people’s thoughts and feelings onto paper. Moved by the notion, Violet begins working as an Auto Memory Doll, a journey which will take Violet on many adventures, both outside and within. Violet is usually dressed in a white ribbon-tie dress complete with a Prussian blue jacket, brown gloves and long, brown leather boots. Violet has blonde hair which she wears in different ways depending on what she’s doing: untied; or a low ponytail; or two braided buns complete with red ribbons. The best thing about the Violet Evergarden look lies in the fact that any clothing that is frilly or loose-fitting can pass for something she would wear provided that it is a 19th century style and metal arms are also a quick identifier for Violet if the costume has short sleeves.

After the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War, the Hidden Leaf Village enjoyed a period of technological advancement and development due to the hard work of the Allied Shinobi Forces and the Seventh Hokage, Uzumaki Naruto. In this era, shinobi life has changed significantly and a new generation is learning the ways of the shinobi. In this generation is Naruto’s son, Boruto, often made the centre of attention due to his status as son of the Seventh Hokage. Considered a prodigy as the son of Naruto and Hyuga Hinata, Boruto has incredible potential but struggles with feelings of resentment towards his busy father. Meanwhile, a sinister force develops within the village which may threaten the peace one more. Boruto’s mother, Hyuga Hinata from the Hyuga clan is a character people have enjoyed cosplaying for quite some time; however, given that the Boruto storyline is in her adulthood, there is definitely something to be taken from her current apparel. The most defining aspect of Hinata’s costume is definitely her lightly lavender-shaded eyes and jet-black hair, which are characteristic of the Hyuga Clan. Her clothes include a short-sleeved, turtleneck gi top with a navy blue sash, black shorts, thigh-length socks and high boots with the Naruto-trademark open toes. She has a white bandage wrapped on her right thigh where the satchel containing her kunai resides.

In Hokkaido, Sugimoto, a survivor of the Russo-Japanese war was also known as “the Immortal Sugimoto” during the war because of his tenacity in combat. Now he searches for riches in order to help the widowed wife of his dead friend who lost his life during the war. During his hunt for gold, Sugimoto finds clues alluding to a hidden stash of gold hidden by a band of criminals. He partners with a small Ainu girl who saved his life from the elements and together, they race against time to find the stash before anyone else does. Asirpa wears traditional Ainu attire, starting with her white coat with the swirling motif at its edges of the cloth. Her tunic is made of several layers of cloth to insulate her from the cold and she wears dark pants and deerskin boots, a blue headband with swirling motif, hand coverings bearing the same motif and hoop earrings which compliment her big ears. At times, she can be seen wearing the white fur of her pet wolf Retar’s parents. Everything is fairly baggy but the look is quite pretty; laying waste to the idea that you can’t have comfort and style locked together.

After being driven to the brink of extinction by the titans, mysterious humanoid creatures that thrive on human flesh, humanity now lives behind a concentric circle of thick walls. In order to survive, humanity assumed life behind these walls and managed to go 100 years without a single encounter with the titans. However, one day, a massive titan manages to break through the outermost wall, restarting humankind’s fight for survival. After suffering a loss at the hands of the titans, young Eren Jaeger dedicates his life to their eradication and joins the Survey Corps branch of the military which is committed to exploring the land beyond the walls. Alongside his childhood friends Mikasa and Armin, Eren joins the bid for the survival of humankind. Historia Reiss is a fitting Halloween costume given the fact that she herself had a costume on for the majority of the Attack on Titan anime. Initially introduced as Krista Lenz, the blonde-haired blue-eyed badass wears the same clothing as the other members of the Survey Corps. This entails their brown jacket complete with the Survey Corps insignia on the back, long-sleeved white dress-shirts, brown pants and brown boots. Historia’s look hinges on the long blonde hair and blue eyes; however, it is even more obvious if one considers her second look which consists only of a loose-fitting white dress/gown.

Asta and Yuno are two orphans who were abandoned at the same church on the same day and raised together. They soon learn about the Wizard King, the strongest mage in the kingdom and promise that they’d compete against each other for the title; however, as they grew up, it became increasingly apparent how different they are. Yuno is a magical prodigy, while Asta cannot use any magic at all and compensates by training his body. When they reach the age of 15, Yuno receives a grimoire with a four-leaf-clover, further evidence of his magical aptitude, while Yuno receives nothing at all. Soon after, Yuno is attacked by someone looking to obtain Yuno’s grimoire, but Asta steps in to help. Asta is thoroughly outmatched but his rage becomes the key to his salvation as a five-leaf-clover grimoire, the Black Clover, appears before him. With its power, Asta is able to overcome the enemy and now with both Asta and Yuno armed with their very own grimoires, their personal challenge is still on! Noelle Silva is a noble from House Silva, one of the royal families of Clover Kingdom. Her appearance is striking, with her silver coloured hair in pigtails and bangs over her forehead. Her eyes are pink and she wears a sleeveless, backless short dress which matches the colour of her eyes under a silver-coloured blazer. The blazer is also backless with gold cuffs that don’t extend far past the elbow, and a frilly tail coat split down the middle which somewhat resembles angel wings. She wears leg warmers the same colour as her blazer and a black mantle over the white blazer which is held together by a button on the right side. Never mind Halloween, this is an interesting look for any day of the year!

Two years after CCG’s raid on Anteiku, the vibe in Tokyo has changed dramatically as Ghouls now take caution as a result of CCG’s influence. CCG’s creation of the special Quinx Squad is perhaps the boost they needed to deal with Tokyo’s Ghoul threat. The Quinx Squad are humans who underwent surgery to obtain Ghoul abilities and as half-human, half-ghoul hybrids, they participate in CCG’s operations to eradicate the Ghouls. Their leader is Sasaki Haise, a half-human, half-ghoul trained by Arima Kishou himself; however, there is more to Sasaki than meets the eye… Yonebayashi is one of the members of Sasaki’s Quinx Squad. She is short and has thick pale blue coloured hair worn in pigtails with uneven bangs. Her kakugan is in her left eye and she can usually be seen wearing the standard all-white worn by CCG, which includes a white mantle with black hems, a white coat, white belt and white pants. Her innermost layer is a black dress shirt and the look is completed by the subtle pale blue ribbon she uses as a necktie. As far as Halloween is concerned, Saiko’s look is both in line with the spooky themes while still looking pretty clean.

Traumatized and depressed after his ordeal concerning his friend Makise Kurisu, Okabe Rintarou is no longer the eccentric we once knew. He now lives life as a regular college student and spends his days trying to forget his past alone. While working at a college technology forum presentation one day, Rintarou meets Hiyajo Maho, the interpreter at the presentation hosted by one Professor Alexis Leskinen. They reveal Amadeus, an AI capable of storing a person’s memories and creating a perfect simulation of that person’s likeness and personality. Okabe learns that Hiyajo and Leskinen were friends with Makise Kurisu and simulated her in Amadeus and they hire him to test the AI, a task which brings him face-to-face with the very demons he’d been trying to escape. Shiina Kagari is an interesting character who adds a new dimension to the Stein’s;Gate lore in her role as the biological daughter of Makise Kurisu and adoptive daughter of Shiina Mayuri. Being Makise’s daughter and all, long red hair is immediately part of her appearance and thus a focal point of any Kagari cosplay. Her regular outfit in the series is a long-sleeved white shirt with gold lining on the collars and down the front of the shirt. She also wears a medium-length brown high-waist skirt with brown stockings. She also has bright blue eyes and contact lenses in this case would make for a great finish.

With the appearance of supernatural abilities known as “Quirks”, humanity has changed into a superhuman society. 80% of all living people are reported to possess these special abilities and as a result, some use their powers professionally as superheroes. Midoriya Izuku is a middle-schooler with roaring dreams of becoming a hero like his idol, the Number One Hero, All Might, but he possesses no Quirk. However, when All Might reveals that his own Quirk can be passed on, he calls upon Izuku to take on the mantle and trains him so that he can enter U.A. High, the most prestigious hero school in the country. With his adventure beginning, Izuku soon learns about what it means to be a hero. Joke is a hero we don’t see until season 3, when the students of U.A. High jump into the fray in order to obtain their Provisional Hero Licenses. She’s an old friend of Aizawa’s and her costume is pretty cool. Her hair is sea green in colour and she wears an orange bandana, sleeveless tank top, a belt adorned with smiles and striped shorts that are puffy like a clown’s. The orange and sea-green stripes match Joke’s head and she wears orange fighting gloves with metal cuffs on them. The costume finishes off with black boots. It might not be the most easily recognisable costume for Halloween, but it looks good!

This is a story about the happenings inside your own body. According to studies, the human body is made up of about 37 trillion cells which work tirelessly every single day. A lot goes on inside the human body and each cell has a role to play, but imagine being able to look closer at these events and even the lives of the cells themselves… it’s your biology textbook – the anime! The various cells in Cells At Work are easily identifiable for their distinct uniform which upon closer inspection actually varies from each cell, although ever so slightly. Red Blood Cell’s look is undeniably cold with a red bomber jacket not much unlike the famous Akira jacket, a black T-shirt, jean shorts and red boots. The entire costume is topped off by the tell-tale red cap shaped like a red blood cell with a black visor. The best part about this costume is that it allows for variation as long as the red core elements are present.

The release of Pokémon Go has been one of the highlighting events to shake this year. As it is one of the most downloaded and profitable apps to date, it is fitting that we include one of the original characters on this list to cosplay. Pokémon, at its infancy in 1997, includes Misty, a sassy gal, determined to be the best water-type Pokémon trainer. Misty throughout the series, with Ash and Brock as her companions, acquires more knowledge of Pokémon and progressively develops as well. We believe that her outfit reflects her intrepid and cheeky spirit. Misty’s trademark outfit includes a yellow crop top tank, red suspenders, jean shorts, red sneakers, and an orange pack. As she is continually active with capturing Pokémon, battling various trainers, and traveling with Ash and Brock, what she wears encompasses ease and is acceptable for her active life. Misty is a great choice to cosplay because of her namesake in a highly classic and acclaimed series in the world of anime!

Hell Girl, for the most part, surrounds the concept of revenge, watching people reap what they sow and essentially getting their “just deserts.” Imagine if inflicting this punishment was possible by simply accessing a website to send your intended victim straight to hell. The concept in and of itself is extremely scary. This “Hell Correspondence” will call up Enma Ai, whose sole task is to ferry the chosen target to hell. As this is only the half of it, the remainder of this contract must be completed when the requesting person submits payment of himself or herself into hell as well. Yikes! Enma is a great choice to cosplay for this Halloween because of the swift and unforgiving nature of her job. The fear of death and damnation is something one does not look forward to when their time is up. This circumstance is heightened when someone as sinister and creepy looking as Enma is the one to bring you to your doom. Often seen with a floral kimono and piercing red eyes, she may appear harmless, but don’t be fooled, she is far from friendly.

Tomoki Sakurai’s peaceful life is forever changed when a strange, bright, white, meteorite-like object falls from the sky. As this entity lands on the surface, its appearance is angelic and adorable. The purpose and function of Ikaros, as she is called, is to find a being to call her master. As she gazes upon Tomoki, from that moment forth, servant and master experience a ton of craziness and shenanigans. As Heaven’s Lost Property is recognized for providing a great deal of fan service, Ikaros for cosplay, Halloween 2016, is no doubt an eye-catching and sexy choice. Her ensemble includes a white revealing bustier dress, thigh high socks, knee high boots and a set of angel wings. In combination with a look of innocence, Ikaros redefines the description of what a virtuous angel should look and act like.

Can you keep a secret? Misaki Ayuzawa’s part-time job as a café maid may seem embarrassing to her, but place the utmost confidence in Honey’s, as we are certain that this outfit is the one to choose for cosplay. As Misaki’s character in Kaichou wa Maid-sama! reflects her strong and stern demeanor, her maid attire contrasts this completely. The concept of maid cafés allows for patrons to be serviced at their whims and desires by loveable and charming maids, willing to please their “masters of the moment”. Maid cosplay is a common and timeless choice and we can think of no other maid to choose from than our favorite, Misaki! As maids have a reputation for alluring, with a short black dress, white apron, white headband and a “can-do attitude”, this maid ensemble is perfect because it is an enticing idea to have someone do whatever you want, so you can kick up your feet and relax. Ahh, this is the life!

Attack on Titan focuses on humanity’s struggle as they face these monstrous beings called titans, destroying and devouring the human race without reason. In an attempt to blockade the titans, mankind has built three enormous walls, where for a century, people have been able to live without trouble. One day, the peace is disturbed and the outer wall is breached. The people living within these walls are scared, as everyone scrambles to safety towards the center. However, there are those that believe their existence is worth fighting for and train to face the threat on humanity. As one of the three main soldiers in this anime, Misaka Ackerman is a very quiet and stoic individual. She has a very close bond with Eren because as children, he saved her life. As she is loyal to him, Mikasa joined the ranks to fight alongside him. She is extremely skillful, graduating at the top of her class and essentially is a paragon. Dressed in her combatant uniform, which includes a khaki jacket, white cargo pants, white button-up top, combat boots and her equipment, she sets herself apart from the others with a lovely feminine red scarf. Misaka is a great character to cosplay because of how awesome and ass kicking she is.

Tokyo Ghoul takes place in a time where humans and human-like beings called ghouls coexist. These ghouls possess superhuman abilities. As they can only eat human flesh, the ghouls are mercilessly hunted down by a government agency called CCG. Consequently, humans constantly fear becoming prey to these ghouls. In contrast, the ghouls face the challenge of living among humans, attempting to blend in. Engaging in the internal fight against instinct and external issues of avoiding capture by the CCG, Ken Kaneki, being from both worlds, demonstrates the difficulties and ease of each species. Touka Kirishima is a ghoul in the series, who can successfully balance living as herself among people. She is a significant character because of her accessibility to the ghoul community; as an informant and food supplier. Touka works hard at protecting her kind as well as establishing harmony with humans. However, don’t let her appearance fool you! She possesses superhuman abilities, in addition to her smart and perceptive attitude. Dressed in a school uniform, with her dark black eyes and piercing red pupils, her ominous look is fitting for Halloween. Touka’s sinister looks will definitely scare you off, as she is someone you would not want to run into in a dark, cold alley!

Cyan Hijirikawa from Show By Rock!! has a tremendous passion for music. Cyan is incredibly shy, but wants to join her school’s music club because of her love for music. In one attempt to sign up for the music club, she backs out, hanging her head low and burying herself in her phone app, Strawberry Heart. Harboring such musical talent, all of a sudden, Cyan is sucked into an alternate world called Midi City. Through her phone, Midi City is where music is profoundly critical to one’s life. Tragically, Midi City is faced with the problem of shadow monsters taking over musicians and music, where eventually they will become monsters as well. Cyan was intentionally sent to help destroy the shadow monsters for good. With the help of her Plasmagica bandmates, they set out to complete this mission, restoring musical bliss to Midi City. Cyan’s outfit is absolutely adorable! Cyan is a great choice to cosplay because her whole look is super cute. She wears cute cat accessories, a long sleeved navy dress, striped thigh high socks, and black mary janes. Additionally, she has her guitar/weapon, Strawberry Heart. Moreover, who wouldn’t want to be a rockstar and a hero in one?!

Overlord follows Momonga, a powerful wizard who is a part of a guild called Ainz Ooal Gown. As Momonga’s coveted virtual reality game comes to a close, due to it being shut down, he spends his final moments remaining in the server. As he observes the final countdown, something unexpected happens. Although the time is up, Momonga still remains in the game. However, the setting has vastly changed and the NPCs are fully involved with him, with developed consciousness as well. Eager to figure out this new development, Momonga tackles on this new adventure! In Overlord, Albedo is the highest-ranking NPC in the game and Overseer of the Floor Guardians of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. Albedo was not always as she was programed to be. As they were transported into the new world, Momonga made some administrative changes to her character, so that Albedo is now unconditionally in love and devoted to him. In appearance, Albedo wears a strapless, cold shoulder, cut-out dress, has black angel wings, and horns that kind of resemble a crown. Albedo is another fantastic choice for cosplay because of her otherworldly look paired with a touch of feminine elegance.

Dimension W is an exciting sci-fi, futuristic, action anime. Dimension W is a newly discovered fourth dimension. With a newfound technology called coils, humanity can now use an inexhaustible source of energy to power up robots that closely resemble people. However, our lead character, Kyouma Mabuchi, is skeptical of the usage of coils because of his affinity for classic and old school technology. As he is an independent contractor, his job entails retrieving these coils. Upon one of his missions, we run into Mira Yurizaki, an android. Mira is an interesting character that has been sheltered for more of her existence and must cope with learning how to interact with humans. Mira insists that she is human, despite having robotic mechanisms and equipment attached to her body. After a tragedy occurred in Mira’s life, she decides to join Kyouma and help him retrieve coils. As such, Mira’s look includes an interesting looking headpiece, yellow frill tank, pink biker shorts, and thigh high white boots. She also has a tail and technological markers all over her body. Mira would be an attractive pick for cosplay, adding a twist to the robot getup.

Bananya is a cute and carefree, optimistic, kitty in a banana. Bananya wants to become a chocolate covered banana and is obsessed with this idea. As many of us are guilty of watching kitty videos on YouTube, watching cats doing absolutely nothing but groom and play with random things, we can observe Bananya doing just as much; doing cute kitty things, all the while being in a banana peel. We feel that Bananya for cosplay for this Halloween is a simple and cute look to create. As there are various colors and characters of cats to choose from in Bananya, all that needs to be done is to choose your breed and pair this with a long yellow skirt or pants with some fabric that folds over! Silly and adorable, Bananya is so cute we at Honey’s “CAN’T EVEN!!!” Furthermore, Bananya is a choice that will definitely stick out!

We understand this is mostly from a comedic oriented anime, but Akira is creepy in her own way, but of course by no means in the horrific definition. Akira represents the ideal girl. She’s rich, cute, and academically gifted. Little do we know, she’s actually an expert at gaming, most notably Street Fighter II. The fact that she’s a good gamer isn’t what makes her creepy, but how violent she can act. As we already stated, it’s meant for comedic effect as to how she acts violently towards Haruo but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. What makes her creepy is that she DOESN’T speak! The fact that she only communicates through violence, grunts, and gaming while making strange expressions is one way to explore that there is some creepiness to her personality.

In comparison to a majority of the villains from My Hero Academia, Himiko is pretty much the same age as our heroes and due to her being a villain from such a young age, is just the beginning as to why she’s so creepy. So, what qualifies her for this list? When you look at her, she looks like any regular girl since she wears a regular school uniform. In many instances of Japanese pop culture, the uniform can be seen as an outfit for heroes, but Himiko’s presence pretty much perverts that notion with her role as she wears it along her blood sucking machine and equipping herself with knives. What ultimately makes her creepy is that she’s always smiling and she just has a twisted idea as to what love is (we don’t need to get there). Further amplifying her creepiness is the nature of her quirk where she has to suck blood of a person in order to take their appearance.

If anime had the equivalent to 1984 and Brave New World, but taken to the extremes portrayed in anime, it would certainly be Shimoseka where porn is more or less banned, and sexual thoughts are repressed (yeah, like banning porn in Japan could ever happen). The daughter to those who wish to have such legislation enforced is Anna, the president of the student council. Little do they know, is that their girl is a yandere. All of that changes when she incidentally shares a kiss with Tanukichi, her childhood crush. From there, things start to go cookoo when her repressed sexual feelings start to come out. Her love becomes obsession and it goes to the point that she makes Glenn Close’s character in Fatal Attraction look like Barney the Purple Dinosaur.

Mafuyu looks like the ideal girl you could’ve had back in high school (or if you’re presently in high school, she might be that ideal girl). She might come across as the ideal school girl but behind all that, is one twisted perverted girl. When it comes to Shuugo, the boy she has a crush on, that’s when the gloves (well, more than the gloves in which you’re free to use your imagination) come off. We don’t know about you guys, but how would you feel if some girl started stealing and sniffing your undies? When caught in the act, she’s ballistically in denial about it as her personality goes from Dr. Jekyll to Ms. Hyde. On a superficial definition, that’s pretty much why she’s creepy.

Compared to a large majority of the characters on this list, Akame is more of an anti-hero as opposed to being a force of evil, or the criminally insane. There is no doubt she’s a skilled ninja but her upbringing has corrupted her. If you could take Teru Mikami from Death Note, John Kreese from Cobra Kai/The Karate Kid, and put it into a ninja girl, then you get Akame in a nutshell. When it comes to facing her opponents, she’s all about the no mercy life (forget about sweeping the leg, you better get the body bags, yeah!) as she screams as she kills people. The fact that she’s willing to fight by refusing promotion partially shows she enjoys being on the field not just for the sake of having her friends’ backs, but for her to go out and slaughter because she’d be bored working behind the scenes.

Unlike most of the other creepy school girls on this list, Midari isn’t afraid to hide it as she’s pretty open about her personality, nor does she try to put on a sweet girl act. Considering the nature of her school at night (in which it becomes a casino), she feels right at home. When it comes to masochism, she’s certainly the queen of it to the point that Pinhead from the Hellraiser movies would give her what she’s looking for. How far does she go to “pay her debts?” Without hesitation, she cuts out her own eye for the student council president! Beyond that, she enjoys playing Russian Roulette. As long as there’s risk in it, as in bodily harm to the point of life and death kind, she’s game! This is enough to tell you how creepy she can get.

As legendary comedian Norm MacDonald once said in a Pokemon segment in his short lived sitcom, he once told a boy who was convinced he was Ash that he has to know the difference between reality and fantasy. In his words, a good way to remember that fantasy is good, while reality is bad. However, Re:Creators certainly challenges that saying in numerous ways. In this, where characters from anime, manga, games, and visual novels manifest in the real world, Magane is probably the most vicious and creepiest of all the villains. In the original novel she comes from, she killed her entire school! Forget her demonic design with her pointy chin, snake-like eyes, and olive skin tone, it’s the fact that she can manipulate people through lies is what makes her creepy. Out of all the villains, she’s the only creation to actually kill innocent people and she went as far to create her original creator! Besides her murderous actions, what is it that ultimately makes her creepy? It’s the fact that when she tells a lie, she can make it true thus bending the rules of reality. Not only can she bend reality, she can also summon monsters!

Though this respective character only has a few brief moments as she appears in Attack on Titan, her impact is undeniably huge (no pun intended). While the Colossal Titan was our introduction to how terrifying the titans are with the power they possess, it was through this Smiling Titan, that devours Eren’s mother, that truly demonstrates how they can be creepy. Yes, she may not be as big and powerful as the Colossal Titan, but that smile as she takes Eren’s mother as she casually eats her with no other sense of emotion just says it all. Destroying the wall is one thing, but eating a defenseless mother with that smile is truly traumatic.

Coming in at a very close second is Satou from Happy Sugar Life. All we can say is this isn’t an anime you should judge by its cover because once you watch it, you’re probably going to need a lot of therapy no thanks to Satou. On the outside, she looks like a cute and cheerful anime girl, but once you get to know her, somebody should call the authorities on her because she needs to be institutionalized! As in lock her up and throw away the key kind (or submit her to a lobotomy)! Her affections for Shio is certainly taken to obsessive extremes that will likely creep you out. If yandere could be in an English dictionary, her picture would certainly be in it! Due to her upbringing, she has a twisted idea on what love is. How she expresses her creepiness in regards to her love for Shio in some ways can be “triggering” to those that have been victims of stalking and/or abusive relationships so if you haven’t seen this anime yet, if in the event you do watch it, we encourage you watch with full discretion. For that, we’ll leave it there.

We could’ve gone with Tomie and we understand if most of you think we should have, however we have to give it to Fuchi. Compared to Tomie who is more of a shadow character despite her beauty, Fuchi, despite how terrifyingly ugly she is, she puts herself out there and actually has a modeling career! Forget the fact that she’s already creepy to look at, just like most J-Horror ghouls and goblins, she’s not afraid to kill people by devouring them! If you dare tell her she’s ugly or look at her the wrong way, then expect your picture to show up on a carton of milk. Besides her creepy looks, tall frame, and piranha-like teeth, she really has no superpowers to suggest she’s of the supernatural but the fact she eats people should be more than enough to explain. If you’ve read the manga featuring this character, then you know what the anime features is merely just the prologue of how creepy she truly is.

Kaede Fuyou is that sweet girl who just loves cooking for you and taking care of you. She’s so nice and caring that she makes the perfect roommate. Or so it seems… Deep down, Kaede is actually one of the craziest yandere girls ever. Don’t let any other woman come anywhere near you in her presence or you’ll both fear the consequences. Kaede is Rin Tsuchimi’s childhood friend and she’s been living with him ever since their parents died in a car crash. Kaede is not really evil or a deceitful witch like many of the other girls on our list. In fact, she’s a total cutie pie most of the time. The thing is, Kaede is so obsessively in love with Rin that she may experience psychotic breakdowns with violent outbursts whenever other girls are around him. Although, however dangerous she may be, the creepiest thing about her is the psycho face she makes when she’s about to snap. That look with her eyes wide open is your queue to run like hell.

Everyone knows Rize Kamishiro as the sexy she-ghoul who died trying to eat Kaneki and ended up becoming his organ donor. Rize is actually much more than just that (although we don’t underestimate the importance of donating organs). Seriously, Rize is one of the most wicked and vicious ghouls out there, and that’s saying something. Rize is so creepy that she’s not satisfied by just eating people alive. This sexy ghoul needs to psychologically torture her prey like she did with Kaneki, making him fall for her before biting off a piece of his shoulder. Rize doesn’t just feast on your flesh; she also feeds from your fear and she loves watching you try to run for your life while she prepares to taste your insides.

If we’re talking about creepy girls then we definitely need at least one vampire girl on our list. Vampire Princess Miyu, also known as Miyu Yamano, is a creepy little vampire who looks like an innocent 13 year old girl but who’s actually much older. Despite being a vampire, Miyu isn’t really evil as one would expect. As a matter of fact, it’s her job to hunt down evil demons known as Shinma. However, Miyu is no saint herself either. She can be quite dark and sinister; after all she’s still a bloodsucking demon. Although Miyu has mainly good intentions and she chooses her human victims very carefully, from time to time she enjoys playing with human lives. Being an immortal demon, Miyu has no empathy for humans and she may even let people die in front of her. Do not let her good girl image fool you; this vampire lady can get quite scary.

Shion Sonozaki is one of our favorite psycho killer girls. She’s Mion Sonozaki’s identical twin, which is already quite creepy. Sometimes these two girls switch places and it can get rather disturbing not knowing whether you’re talking to the fun and cheerful twin or to the one that may kidnap and stab you to death. That’s right, Shion Sonozaki can get a little berserk sometimes. Whenever she gets extremely upset, she may experience psychotic episodes that drive her to kill people in the most wicked and horrifying ways. And as if the killing part wasn’t scary enough, Shion also laughs like a total creep while she’s at it.

Misaki Mei is by far the sweetest and most adorable girl on our list, although that doesn’t change the fact that she’s creepy as hell. She’s been scaring the hell out of everyone at school since day one; it’s no wonder why the rest of the students refuse to talk to her. The first girl to die on Another (in that epic death scene at the stairs) actually died after being freaked out by Misaki’s mere presence. But how can this cute and seemingly harmless young girl be so scary? We don’t want to spoil anything in case you still haven’t watched this awesome show, but the reason why Misaki Mei is so creepy is because we can’t tell whether she’s dead or alive for most of the show. Weird things happen, no one but the main character can talk to her at first, she sits on an old deteriorated desk and she wears an eye patch for some mysterious reason. Everything about her makes us think she might be a ghost and that she brings death to everyone around her, although we keep constantly questioning that idea, which is also why this show is so great.

This is where it starts to get really creepy. Since we’ve mentioned Sadako (the girl from The Ring; “Samara” in the American version), the next particular anime girl comes right to our mind. Palm Siberia is a hunter with a particularly unsettling look. She has long scruffy dark hair, very pale skin and she’s usually seen wearing a long pink dress. Besides, she emanates a dark and frightening aura caused by stress. Despite her very disturbing look that makes us think she’ll pop out of the TV and take our soul when we least expect it, Palm is actually a nice woman with warm feelings towards Gon. Of course, as her super creepy appearance also implies, she’s not exactly the sanest girl ever. Palm has a rather volatile temper and can even experience violent and psychotic outbursts. Yeah, other than that, she’s pretty normal…

And since we’re talking about temperament (no, we’re not bringing Trump up. That’d be way too creepy) and violent psychotic outbursts, we obviously have to talk about the yandere queen, Yuno Gasai. Yuno is by far one of the creepiest and most frightening girls in anime, mainly because she’s totally unpredictable. Just when you think you’ve seen her craziest and most psychotic side, you find another skeleton in her closet (sometimes literally). Yuno is capable of absolutely anything in order to be with the target of her sick obsession, her lovely Yuki. She would go as far as drugging him and kidnapping him; hell, she would even kill him if that allowed her to be with him. But still, Yuno’s creepiness goes even further than that. What makes her truly creepy is her bipolarity and how she changes from a sweet loving girl to a psychopathic serial killer. That and her crazy eyes; those can really freak you out!

And now we enter the realm of the really spooky. Ai Enma is a creepy little girl who dwells in a world of twilight. She is known as Hell Girl because her job consists on taking the souls of her victims directly to Hell. It is said that you can reach her on a website at midnight (what are they doing next, Youtuber demons?) and type the name of the person you hate so that Hell Girl comes to take their soul. The story may sound a bit like a cliché, but Ai Enma is an awesome and really creepy character. She has been delivering people’s vengeance for over 400 years already. That is Ai’s punishment for unleashing her own hatred against the people who killed her and burned their entire village to cinders. Seriously, how can so much hatred fit in such a little girl?

Of course, one vampire girl is not enough to make a good list of creepy anime characters. That’s why we also have the sexy yet startling Megumi Shimizu. She’s one of the creepiest and most vicious Shikis around. Megumi is a bloodthirsty demon capable of such monstrous acts as killing her friend’s father. Megumi hates the villagers so much for not accepting her eccentricity in life that she enjoys killing them and making them suffer. Although she enjoys creeping into boys’ rooms much more. Megumi is still a girl after all, and as such she is attracted to hot young guys like Natsuno, whom she loves to stalk. Megumi is the kind of vampire girl who can come out from under your bed when you least expect it to give you a surprise you’ll never forget…

And finally we have the creepiest ghost girl in the history of anime. Sachiko Shinozaki is the run-for-your-freaking-life kind of girl. She was murdered by the school principal in such brutal way that she cursed the school, and even after several generations her ghost still haunts everyone in it. For a 7-year-old girl, Sachiko is a tiny bit more sadistic and gruesome than you’d expect. She enjoys watching people suffer both physically and psychologically, and she can get really creative with the ways in which she tortures, mutilates, and murders her victims. Sachiko loves hanging people as much as she loves slicing, slashing, and eviscerating them, although quite often she will just settle for poking her victims’ eyes out with her weapon of choice, a pair of scissors. Yup, Sachiko is indeed scary as hell, and you need to have guts to face her (literally).

Yuri and Kei are excited to party the night away on Halloween, but their hopes are dashed when the 3WA sends them on a mission to dispatch a rogue robot that’s terrorizing the town. The Terminator-style robot blends into the crowd of costumed partygoers, making it especially difficult for the Lovely Angels to track it down as it sprints through several other crime scenes that the girls blithely ignore in pursuit of their prize. They finally manage to put a stop to its rampage by using the town’s Halloween fireworks as flashy weapons to blast it into tiny pieces. The crowd is delighted by the display, the robot is left as little more than a head, and Yuri and Kei share a drink to celebrate a job well done. Cheers to Halloween night!

Dirty Pair’s version of Halloween seemed more like the 4th of July or New Year’s, but Keroro Gunsou opts for a traditional Japanese matsuri approach to the holiday. Everyone attends the town’s Halloween festival and gets into the spirit of things (the Keroro Platoon wears human disguises to cosplay as monsters, Mutsumi draws little spooky characters that come to life and fly around, the yandere Momoka dons an oddly appropriate half-angel half-devil costume, etc.), but their peaceful night is interrupted when a mysterious girl named Alisa starts attacking the aliens with a shapeshifting cat ear headband. How can the team possibly defeat this strange new threat?

America and England have been pranking each other on Halloween since time immemorial, but England has always won. Remembering how terrifying Japanese horror movies can be, America busts into Japan’s house while the country is trying to take a relaxing bath and shanghaied him into helping with this year’s prank. England shows up with a jolly old fairy to scare America, but ends up spooked himself when Japan and England decide to use the unsettlingly friendly (but secretly dangerous) Russia as a “receptionist” to send their competition fleeing as soon as he opens the door. Now that’s some clever thinking!

True to her lazy personality, Umaru gets into the Halloween spirit several weeks early and dresses up in a “monster” costume (really just a wolf kigurumi) so she can demand that Taihei make pumpkin treats for her and Kirie. Her older brother prepares quite the feast: pumpkin gratin served in the gourd, pumpkin pizza, pumpkin sauté, omurice, soup, and of course a pumpkin pie! Everything is actually made with a smaller green pumpkin variety called kabocha that serves as Japan’s closest substitute to the American orange pumpkin, but Umaru and Kirie don’t mind. They feel like they’ve been transported to a foreign country!

Soul Eater already incorporates Halloween imagery like witches and zombies into its world of teenage demon hunters, so it’s only natural that the holiday itself would be a momentous occasion at DWMA. In preparation for the Halloween festivities, Tsugumi makes adorable little jack-o-lanterns of her friends and shows them off in her dorm room. The sheltered and serious Anya, on the other hand, makes a terrifying jack-o-lantern with a sewn-together mouth and deep-set eyes because she heard that Halloween is supposed to be scary. This cute little moment is cut short when Tsugumi receives a letter that her beloved pet dog is on death’s door, which leads to a series of very somber scenes mixed in with Halloween merriment. The tonal consistency of this show could use some work, but at least we got some precious jack-o-lanterns out of it!

Halloween spirit is in full force in both Heaven and Hell this year, with the lecherous pharmacist Hakutaku enjoying the abundance of cute girls in revealing costumes. Hoozuki, however, forbids any kind of Halloween celebration unless it’s carried out in the traditional Celtic manner with turnip lanterns and a stronger emphasis on demons. This is one of very few anime that chooses to explore the British version of the holiday, if only because Hoozuki thinks that it resembles Obon and thus ties in more closely with Japanese Hell. Hoozuki and the Zashiki twins hatch a plan to recreate the Parade of a Hundred Demons, but it’s doubtful that it would actually be successful...

Continuing on with the theme of Japanese people not really understanding Halloween, this parody spinoff of the Haruhi series shows what happens when the SOS Brigade attempts to celebrate the holiday in their clubroom. With only a single flyer depicting bats and a pumpkin-headed ghost to draw inspiration from, Haruhi cobbles together a monster of her own design. It’s a medical dummy stolen from the science classroom, dressed in a cloak and a carved-out pumpkin, with live bats tied to it with strings and a seaweed snack taped to its chest. Haruhi calls her project “enshrining the original god”.

New York gang leader Ash is in a very bad place emotionally after being forced to commit atrocities just to ensure the safety of his friends and family. Luckily, his closest friend and personal cheerleader Eiji has just the thing to make Ash smile again. He finds it adorable that Ash is creeped out by pumpkins, so he arranges a small Halloween party with the other gang members to prank his friend and force him to spend some peaceful time with them instead of being consumed by grief. Ash wears a genuine smile for the entire evening, deeply touched by Eiji’s gesture of kindness toward someone as broken as himself.

This special movie for Go! Princess Precure, which is split into three mini features, is overflowing with Halloween magic. One segment shows a chibi version of Cure Flora playing with a magic mirror, while the other two tell the story of a pumpkin kingdom that has lost its princess to the evil Night Pumpkin. With the help of their new friend Refi, who has an enigmatic connection to the princess, the Precure girls save Princess Pumplulu from her prison and gain spectacular fall-themed dresses along the way. This movie is just silly, fluffy fun, but it’s so well done that you can’t help but smile.

And going in the complete opposite direction, we have the gritty tale of Blood: The Last Vampire. Set in an American military base in Tokyo on the eve of the Vietnam War, the movie follows a stoic vampire girl named Saya who hunts bat-like monsters named chiropterans at the behest of a secret government agency. On Halloween night, a group of chiropterans descends upon the nearby high school and Saya is tasked with eliminating them before they can suck the blood of the innocent students. Besides being a legitimately great horror movie, Blood: The Last Vampire is also a pioneer in technology and presentation. It’s the first anime to blend 2D and 3D animation techniques, uses a unique mix of Japanese and English dialogue depending on which characters are speaking, and it launched an entire Blood franchise that follows Saya’s adventures in alternate universes. Be sure to experience this classic for yourself!

Now Hyouka’s Halloween special is during a school festival and only has a small focus on Halloween to be honest. In fact, most of the episode is based around a cooking competition. However, you do get quite a few nice snapshots of some awesome costume choices, such as one who takes on Miku Hatsune. Nonetheless, the episode hits its high point when two girls from the confectionary intrude upon the Classic’s Club room. They’re dressed up with massive pumpkins covering their faces and they repeat trick or treat followed by a ‘yay!’. The scene is just somewhat off putting, but more than anything, ridiculous.

There are a few awesome episodes in the Daily Lives of High School Boys where the rivalry between the sexes devolves into a pretty glorious battle. In episode 4, the battle is centered upon whether or not the boys’ haunted house will be able to make the girls scream. This is quite epic for several reasons. First off, battles of the sexes always make for awesome scenes. Secondly, the boys have a surprisingly terrifying house set up. To be honest, the style and graphic nature of the horrors they throw forth is extremely unexpected, considering the humorous nature of the show. Finally, the fact that Ringo, the president of the girl’s school, ends up wrecking the boy’s president, because she walks in on him changing, is perfect.

When you want to see Halloween done right, you need to watch this episode of Gintama. Gintama correctly captures two things about Halloween. The first is that costumes matter. This is something most shows capture as their characters don some type of outfit. However, Gintama does it better than most as each of its characters take on the get-ups of well-known horror stars. Gintoki takes on Jason and Kagura takes on Chuckie and Shinpachi, well Shinpachi didn’t get the memo and dressed up as a generic Yakuza member. However, when they’re forced to take on different costumes, the creators properly show off the last-minute ditch effort that people generally go through. The shows overall nonchalance about the holiday outside of dressing up is essentially what Halloween is for anyone too old to go trick or treating.

Orenchi no Furo Jijou is one of those series that can basically take on any subject with ease and humor due to its styling and short nature. Well, on episode 5 they decided to take on Halloween and they captured the biggest part of it for anyone growing up. The candy. Yep, in this episode, it’s clear that the trio is really only interested in getting candy. However there were two standout moments that are fighting for top scene in this episode. The first is from the get go when Tatsumi asks Wakasa “why are you dressed like a woman?” Now there’s nothing wrong with dressing like a woman in the first place, but Wakasa’s response of “It’s the sad destiny of a blond” is pure gold. Then a little later on, when Tatsumi carves a jack-o-lantern, Takasu becomes the star of the show. He takes the pumpkin and shoves it on his head and begins to experience amounts of pleasure that feel inappropriate to describe.

When you imagine Sunako, what do you imagine her favorite holiday to be? Christmas? Valentines’s Day? Come on, we all know her favorite must be Halloween and this episode makes that fact rather clear. Sadly, the only reason why this episode isn’t higher on this list is because only the beginning and end really focus on Halloween. Outside of those moments, it’s the crew just trying to figure out why Sunako is so sad. However, few events are as awesome as the beginning scene in any anime. What do we have? We have Sunako running with Jason and his lovely chainsaw, her skeleton Josephine, and the two anatomy figures. Her happiness and the creepiness of the entire scene are quite extraordinary.

It’s somewhat surprising that other shows that have a similarly high episode count don’t have a Halloween special. Shows like Naruto and One Piece both fall short in this department, but thankfully Bleach took the time to give us Halloween lovers a special treat. Episode 304 starts off with Ichigo waking up as Frankenstein’s monster and being convinced that he must be in a dream. Then Rukia pops up as a succubus and takes him to a castle, where a good chunk of the gang resides. Well, not too surprisingly is the fact that all of them have been monsterfied in some way. Hitsuguya’s a wolf, Uryu’s a vampire, Rangiku is a witch, Orihime’s a pumpkin ghost, and it’s all quite ridiculous to be honest. However, there are two particular moments that stand out, and they’re pretty close to one another. One is that Uryu refuses to drink blood and so is an anemic vampire and the other is that Rukia has an overt desire to seduce her older brother. Overall, the episode is ridiculous but good for a laugh or two.

Thought not actually terrifying, this Halloween episode captures just about every aspect there is to the holiday. It captures scaring people, epic costumes, as well as lots of candy. One of the main things going for this episode, is simply the overload of Halloween-related items they’re able to fit within each scene. It’s honestly pretty amazing. Admittedly, there are a lot of great scenes to choose from this episode, because the girls are constantly trying to scare one another and there’s even a point where Laala takes a selfie with bat balloons that’s just too much to handle. However, the actual performance part of the episode takes the cake as their outfit transformations are just spot on. The little touches, like bat wings, a witch’s hat, and neko pumpkins, are just amazing.

True to its nature, Doraemon’s Halloween special is actually quite educational. From the get go they discuss how it’s a festival to celebrate the autumn harvest as well as the meaning behind the words ‘trick or treat’. Thankfully, they cover that within the first minute, and from there on they have Goda take the idea of trick or treat too far. Admittedly, Nobi didn’t do a very good job of explaining what Halloween is actually about, but Goda shouldn’t really go about coercing people into giving him free things. Though there are a lot of great moments in this episode, such as Nobi dressing up as a knight by means of newspapers, none are as awesome as the full-on battle that ensues by the end of the episode. Goda, acting as the famous thief Goemon, summons an army of the undead that the crew has to defeat.

Scream challenges and tests of courage have a pretty big role in Halloween. Class 1-A takes on this tradition by splitting up into teams and seeing which team can scare the other better. Enticing each team is the fact that the losers will be featured in the school newsletter with the headline “The Captains of All Cowards.” The whole episode has some pretty epic moments. There’s Honey jumping out with a massive pumpkin on his head, Tamaki seducing girls as a vampire, and the episode finishes up with Nekozawa scaring the entirety of Class 1-A with a shadow of Beelzenef. However, the shining moment of the episode is when Haruhi and Hikaru get caught up in a net and have a rather intimate, if not awkward, moment. It was one of those moments that really gave shippers of the two something to enjoy.

With Shinichiro Watanabe’s love for references within his work, especially ones directed at Western culture, it’s no surprise that a few scenes within this movie (which takes place in late October) have nice little shout outs to Halloween. Though the entirety of the movie isn’t dedicated to the holiday by any means, it still earns nostalgia points every so often with a well-placed pumpkin. In the very first scene, with the robbery, there’s actually a pumpkin balloon in the store. Little touches like that help create an overall nostalgic tone to the movie, which works on multiple levels, considering how the movie in many ways feels like we’re receiving a flashback of the Bebop crew when it was still fully together. Nonetheless, the hat must be tipped to the scene where Ed decides to pretend to be a trick or treater by shoving a pumpkin over her head. Sadly, it’s the day before Halloween so the first person comes out with a shotgun. The second person believes Ed is giving a little more suggestive ring.

Haruka Tomatsu has had several main roles ever since she began her career as seiyuu in 2007. She has played major roles such as the charming (although spooky) Megumi Shimizu from Shiki, the more recent Rena Kariu from ReLIFE and even the legendary Gintoki from Gintama°. These roles are evidence enough to prove Haruka is one of the best voice actresses in the industry. Still, what makes her one of the cutest voices out there are definitely her roles as two of the most adorable and beloved young girls in anime. We’re clearly talking about Lala Satalin from ToLOVE-Ru and the unmatched Asuna from SAO. Those are some girly performances indeed, and Haruka Tomatsu’s cute voice was certainly up to the challenge.

Nazuka Kaori is an amazing voice actress who can adapt to all kinds of roles. She has performed on shows FMAB as the lovely Maria Ross and on Soul Eater as the charming Tsubaki Nakatsukasa. However, Nazuka Kaori’s greatest works have been giving life to adorable characters such as Miyu Edelfelt from Fate/kaleid and Kisa Souma from Fruits Basket. This talented artist can seriously make such characters sound super kawaii. Besides, who can forget about the beautiful and charming Nunnally Lamperouge from Code Geass and her sweet angel voice. Nazuka’s voice can really make us fall in love with her characters whether they are sexy ladies, cute lolis or the sweetest girl who ever rode a wheelchair.

Aki Toyosaki is an expert when it comes to giving life to sweet young girls. Most of her roles are either little kawaii girls or the shy and fragile type of sexy babes. Among her numerous works we can find Momo Belia from To LOVE-Ru, Izana Shinatose from Sidonia no Kishi, Suu from Shugo Chara, YunYun from KonoSuba and the list goes on and on. Still, none of her roles are nearly as lovely and charming as her role in K-ON, where she plays the delightful Yui Hirasawa. Seriously, there’s hardly anything as cute as hearing Yui Hirasawa’s cover of “Hey Jude”. Aki Toyosaki’s voice is so damn kawaii!

Yukari Tamura has such a sweet and special voice that she’s worked in all of Key’s masterpieces. She had a major role on Kanon as Mai Kawasumi, a supporting role on Air as Michiru and an unforgettable role on Clannad as the adorable Mei Sunohara. Hmm… could it be a coincidence that Yukari Tamura has worked in all the anime adaptations of Key’s major productions? Of course, not! Yukari Tamura’s voice is ideal for these kind of melancholic high school dramas. She knows very well how to portray cute and lovely characters, as we can also judge from one of her most exceptional works as Rika Furude from Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. Yukari Tamura definitely has a sweet and lovely voice that fits perfectly well in any innocent girl character.

Aoi Yuuki is a 24 year old voice actress who has given life to over a hundred different anime characters. She is mostly famous for her roles as the lovely Fremy Speeddraw from Rokka no Yuusha, Yuuki Konno from SAO2 and the adorable psycho girl Tatsumaki from One Punch Man. Aoi Yuuki’s beautiful voice allows her to take many different roles, as she’s also worked on Tokyo Ghoul √A and Overlord. However, it is due to her ability to pull a super cute voice that she generally plays little girl roles. The best and most recent example of her talent is the lovely Hinazuki Kayo from ERASED. It’s surely not an easy task to voice this cute and introverted 10 year old girl who was physically abused by her parents. That poor little girl just melted our hearts, and her voice contributed a lot into achieving that effect.

Suzuki Keiko is one seiyuu that is not yet among the most famous names in anime, but that is certainly on her way to the top. She’s had some interesting roles in Clannad and Little Busters, apart from a couple works on some hentai shows (yup, she can be quite versatile). Still, Suzuki’s most interesting roles are the most recent ones. She has played no other than the absolutely charming Yumemi Hoshino from Planetarian and one particular loli that could easily become the loli of the year, Shizuru Nakatsu from Rewrite. Suzuki Keiko has a particularly cheerful and sweet voice that really contributes to making us fall for her characters. For instance, Yumemi Hoshino’s final wistful soliloquy in Planetarian is the absolute climax of the show and her sweet breathtaking voice is indeed a key element of that scene in particular. Suzuki certainly made many of us cry with that role.

Ayana Taketatsu is a major star in the anime industry and she has worked in several massively popular shows. She’s especially good at giving her voice to cute and lovely girls such as Kotori Itsuka from Date A Live, Koneko Toujou from High School DxD, Azusa Nakano from K-ON, Ako Suminoe from Kiss x Sis and Mio Isurugi from MM!. Those are indeed some big names in the world of cute and captivating anime girls. Still, this charming voice actress has recently gained even more popularity thanks to her fantastic role as the gorgeous sweet tooth Hotaru Shidare from Dagashi Kashi. This is probably one of Ayana’s best acting roles as she not only has the right cute girl voice, but she was also capable of providing that smug tsundere tone that characterizes the beautiful Hotaru Shidare. Ayana’s sweet voice goes perfectly well with this lovely candy queen.

Now, Aimi Tanaka takes cuteness to a whole new level. True, she’s not a big name in the anime industry and she’s not really one of the most relevant voice actresses at the moment. Still, she’s had some interesting roles and she has the potential to be a famous seiyuu. Why do we say this? Well, because she’s the voice of the ultra kawaii Umaru-chan from Himouto! Umaru-chan! If there is one character in anime that represents sheer cuteness then that is the irresistibly adorable Umaru Doma. Aimi Tanaka did a marvelous job at portraying Umaru in all of her tantrums and her silly adventures. That alone is more than enough to earn her a nice spot at the top 3 of our list.

Ai Kayano is a major star in the anime industry, as she has given her voice to numerous characters in dozens of shows. Since she has a very sweet and soft voice she usually plays young cute girls. Some examples of this are her roles in Ao Haru Ride, Golden Time, Guilty Crown, Kamisama Dolls, Ro-Kyu-Bu, Your Lie in April and her fantastic performance as the lovely Shiro in No Game No Life. As you can see, Ai Kayano’s super kawaii voice is just everywhere. Her most recent works include even more charming and cute girls such as Chizuru Hishiro from ReLIFE and Darkness from KonoSuba. Yes, they’re pretty much opposites from each other, but still, both the awkwardly social nerdy girl and the sadistic sexy paladin are innocent, pure and fragile women who just need someone to love them and take care of them. That’s exactly what Ai Kayano’s angelic voice conveys in most of her roles.

This former idol is simply huge in the world of anime. Kana Hanazawa is one of the best and most popular seiyuu out there. Chances are you’ve already heard her voice in several different anime. She’s the voice of Shiro from Deadman Wonderland, Nadeko Sengoku from Monogatari, Tenshi from Angel Beats, Hana from Prison School, Anri from Durarara and even of Rize Kamishiro from Tokyo Ghoul. That’s right, Kana Hanazawa portrays many of the cutest and most charming ladies in anime. Her most recent works are as the mysterious gothic loli Kagari on Rewrite and as the nicest girl ever, Naho Takamiya on Orange. These are by far two of the most kawaii characters of the season, if not of the year, (especially the impossible-not-to-fall-in-love-with Naho) and it’s really no surprise that Kana Hanazawa has been the producers’ choice to play such roles. This cutie of a seiyuu has without a doubt one of the sweetest and most captivating voices ever!

Haruka Tomatsu has had several main roles ever since she began her career as seiyuu in 2007. She has played major roles such as the charming (although spooky) Megumi Shimizu from Shiki, the more recent Rena Kariu from ReLIFE and even the legendary Gintoki from Gintama°. These roles are evidence enough to prove Haruka is one of the best voice actresses in the industry. Still, what makes her one of the cutest voices out there are definitely her roles as two of the most adorable and beloved young girls in anime. We’re clearly talking about Lala Satalin from ToLOVE-Ru and the unmatched Asuna from SAO. Those are some girly performances indeed, and Haruka Tomatsu’s cute voice was certainly up to the challenge.

Nazuka Kaori is an amazing voice actress who can adapt to all kinds of roles. She has performed on shows FMAB as the lovely Maria Ross and on Soul Eater as the charming Tsubaki Nakatsukasa. However, Nazuka Kaori’s greatest works have been giving life to adorable characters such as Miyu Edelfelt from Fate/kaleid and Kisa Souma from Fruits Basket. This talented artist can seriously make such characters sound super kawaii. Besides, who can forget about the beautiful and charming Nunnally Lamperouge from Code Geass and her sweet angel voice. Nazuka’s voice can really make us fall in love with her characters whether they are sexy ladies, cute lolis or the sweetest girl who ever rode a wheelchair.

Aki Toyosaki is an expert when it comes to giving life to sweet young girls. Most of her roles are either little kawaii girls or the shy and fragile type of sexy babes. Among her numerous works we can find Momo Belia from To LOVE-Ru, Izana Shinatose from Sidonia no Kishi, Suu from Shugo Chara, YunYun from KonoSuba and the list goes on and on. Still, none of her roles are nearly as lovely and charming as her role in K-ON, where she plays the delightful Yui Hirasawa. Seriously, there’s hardly anything as cute as hearing Yui Hirasawa’s cover of “Hey Jude”. Aki Toyosaki’s voice is so damn kawaii!

Yukari Tamura has such a sweet and special voice that she’s worked in all of Key’s masterpieces. She had a major role on Kanon as Mai Kawasumi, a supporting role on Air as Michiru and an unforgettable role on Clannad as the adorable Mei Sunohara. Hmm… could it be a coincidence that Yukari Tamura has worked in all the anime adaptations of Key’s major productions? Of course, not! Yukari Tamura’s voice is ideal for these kind of melancholic high school dramas. She knows very well how to portray cute and lovely characters, as we can also judge from one of her most exceptional works as Rika Furude from Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. Yukari Tamura definitely has a sweet and lovely voice that fits perfectly well in any innocent girl character.

Aoi Yuuki is a 24 year old voice actress who has given life to over a hundred different anime characters. She is mostly famous for her roles as the lovely Fremy Speeddraw from Rokka no Yuusha, Yuuki Konno from SAO2 and the adorable psycho girl Tatsumaki from One Punch Man. Aoi Yuuki’s beautiful voice allows her to take many different roles, as she’s also worked on Tokyo Ghoul √A and Overlord. However, it is due to her ability to pull a super cute voice that she generally plays little girl roles. The best and most recent example of her talent is the lovely Hinazuki Kayo from ERASED. It’s surely not an easy task to voice this cute and introverted 10 year old girl who was physically abused by her parents. That poor little girl just melted our hearts, and her voice contributed a lot into achieving that effect.

Suzuki Keiko is one seiyuu that is not yet among the most famous names in anime, but that is certainly on her way to the top. She’s had some interesting roles in Clannad and Little Busters, apart from a couple works on some hentai shows (yup, she can be quite versatile). Still, Suzuki’s most interesting roles are the most recent ones. She has played no other than the absolutely charming Yumemi Hoshino from Planetarian and one particular loli that could easily become the loli of the year, Shizuru Nakatsu from Rewrite. Suzuki Keiko has a particularly cheerful and sweet voice that really contributes to making us fall for her characters. For instance, Yumemi Hoshino’s final wistful soliloquy in Planetarian is the absolute climax of the show and her sweet breathtaking voice is indeed a key element of that scene in particular. Suzuki certainly made many of us cry with that role.

Ayana Taketatsu is a major star in the anime industry and she has worked in several massively popular shows. She’s especially good at giving her voice to cute and lovely girls such as Kotori Itsuka from Date A Live, Koneko Toujou from High School DxD, Azusa Nakano from K-ON, Ako Suminoe from Kiss x Sis and Mio Isurugi from MM!. Those are indeed some big names in the world of cute and captivating anime girls. Still, this charming voice actress has recently gained even more popularity thanks to her fantastic role as the gorgeous sweet tooth Hotaru Shidare from Dagashi Kashi. This is probably one of Ayana’s best acting roles as she not only has the right cute girl voice, but she was also capable of providing that smug tsundere tone that characterizes the beautiful Hotaru Shidare. Ayana’s sweet voice goes perfectly well with this lovely candy queen.

Now, Aimi Tanaka takes cuteness to a whole new level. True, she’s not a big name in the anime industry and she’s not really one of the most relevant voice actresses at the moment. Still, she’s had some interesting roles and she has the potential to be a famous seiyuu. Why do we say this? Well, because she’s the voice of the ultra kawaii Umaru-chan from Himouto! Umaru-chan! If there is one character in anime that represents sheer cuteness then that is the irresistibly adorable Umaru Doma. Aimi Tanaka did a marvelous job at portraying Umaru in all of her tantrums and her silly adventures. That alone is more than enough to earn her a nice spot at the top 3 of our list.

Ai Kayano is a major star in the anime industry, as she has given her voice to numerous characters in dozens of shows. Since she has a very sweet and soft voice she usually plays young cute girls. Some examples of this are her roles in Ao Haru Ride, Golden Time, Guilty Crown, Kamisama Dolls, Ro-Kyu-Bu, Your Lie in April and her fantastic performance as the lovely Shiro in No Game No Life. As you can see, Ai Kayano’s super kawaii voice is just everywhere. Her most recent works include even more charming and cute girls such as Chizuru Hishiro from ReLIFE and Darkness from KonoSuba. Yes, they’re pretty much opposites from each other, but still, both the awkwardly social nerdy girl and the sadistic sexy paladin are innocent, pure and fragile women who just need someone to love them and take care of them. That’s exactly what Ai Kayano’s angelic voice conveys in most of her roles.

This former idol is simply huge in the world of anime. Kana Hanazawa is one of the best and most popular seiyuu out there. Chances are you’ve already heard her voice in several different anime. She’s the voice of Shiro from Deadman Wonderland, Nadeko Sengoku from Monogatari, Tenshi from Angel Beats, Hana from Prison School, Anri from Durarara and even of Rize Kamishiro from Tokyo Ghoul. That’s right, Kana Hanazawa portrays many of the cutest and most charming ladies in anime. Her most recent works are as the mysterious gothic loli Kagari on Rewrite and as the nicest girl ever, Naho Takamiya on Orange. These are by far two of the most kawaii characters of the season, if not of the year, (especially the impossible-not-to-fall-in-love-with Naho) and it’s really no surprise that Kana Hanazawa has been the producers’ choice to play such roles. This cutie of a seiyuu has without a doubt one of the sweetest and most captivating voices ever!

Akane, Aoi, Wakaba, Himawari, and the rest of the class go to the beach and help clean the area. But of course, everyone is allowed to wear swimsuits! However, the real reason for this field trip is that Professor Isshiki wants to draw out the potential of the girls using teamwork and devises a plan by luring the girls to an island and beating every obstacle by working together. While the anime does provide ample fanservice to the very dedicated bloomers fans, Vividred Operation didn’t forget the average fan wanting to appreciate the girls’ outstanding physique with little getting in the way, and episode 6 delivers with Akane, Aoi, Wakaba, Himawari, and Rei wearing swimsuits that match their personalities—Akane wears the traditional school swimsuit, Aoi wears a blue two-piece with some very modest frills, Wakaba wears a sporty green two-piece that is more designed for functionality, and Himawari’s yellow two-piece with extra frills intensifies her sex appeal. What about the mysterious Rei? She’s a natural seductress and her all-black bikini is nothing short of delicious with a more v-shaped bottom, showing off her well-sculpted butt cheeks.

Takashi and the gang head towards an island in hopes of escaping from the undead once and for all. Upon arriving on the deserted island, a new problem arises: they have no food. Takashi and Kouta go off to find food or otherwise they can’t eat and appreciate the lovely ladies who spent the time wearing their lovely swimsuits. A beach episode isn’t needed in Highschool of the Dead because, aside from the show being filled with fanservice, there is the bath scene in episode 6—if there’s no beach episode, there’s always the onsen or bath episodes. Unlike episode 6, Drifters of the Dead is a full-blown fanservice OVA and the anime wastes no time giving us eager gentlemen what we want—Rei, Saya, Saeko, Shizuka, and even Alice in their swimwear. What’s curious, though, is that Rei is rather conservative with her choice of swimwear by wearing hot pants. Normally she’d wear something more daring to win over Takashi. Is Rei hiding something?

Ichika and Charlotte are heading to town to buy some swimwear for their upcoming beach class. Cecilia, Lingyin and Laura follow the two around because they don’t like the idea that their love rival is taking the lead in winning Ichika’s affection. Episode 9 is exclusively a beach episode featuring almost every girl in the searing heat wearing bikinis. Not every girl gets the same treatment, but at the very least the main girls get the best scenes like Cecilia asking Ichika to apply suntan lotion on her body, Linying spending her time alone with Ichika, Charlotte holding hands with Ichika and show off her swimwear, and Laura flushing red because of her revealing bikini and Ichika calling her cute. And let’s not forget the ladies of Infinite Stratos—Chifuyu and Maya, with bodies that will seduce both male and female. Say what you will about the story of Infinite Stratos, the beach episode is one of the best the anime has to offer.

Neptune, Noire, Vert, Blanc, Plutie and Nepgear travel to R-18 Island to have some fu—er, rather, to check up on suspicious activity that may be a danger to Gamindustri. R-18 Island is a beach resort for adults only, but the girls can enter no problem in their goddesses forms. Not sure about Plutie and Blanc can enter, though… They don’t have the… assets... As Neptune exclaimed, episode 8 is dedicated to the Neptunia fanboys and it delivers. We are treated to not one, not two, but 3 sets of swimsuits from the main goddesses and Nepgear. First the girls are in their goddess form wearing very sexy swimsuits in order to pass the island’s age check. Once inside the island proper, the girls revert back to their normal forms, wearing another set of swimsuits that matches their personality. And lastly, on the nudist beach, they briefly wear light grass to cover their nether regions. The cherry on top is, there is some Nepgear teasing courtesy of Vert. And lastly, the little sisters also get to wear in their swimsuits during their stay in Planeptune, so Uni, Rom, and Ram fans need not worry.

It’s summer and the obvious destination is the beach! Junichi, his 3 perverted friends, Yukana, Ranko, Nene, and Yui are enjoying their time on the hot sand and the wonderful view of the girls wearing their bikini and just forget about school and have fun. Episode 8 is a fanservice double-whammy with a beach scene in the first half and a hot springs scene in the second half. For the beach part of the episode, we finally get to see the girls, especially Yukana, in her pink bikini that matches her gal (gyaru) lifestyle—lipstick, bracelets, and some, er, “accessories” in between her bikini and nether regions. Yukana is certainly going for style over practicality. Ranko, Nene, and Yui fans will also rejoice for they also wear bikinis that match their personality,… especially Nene: she is clearly a titty monster wearing a bikini that is probably too small for her.

Number 10 on our list comes from the hilarious ecchi parody anime Outbreak Company. High School dropout Shinichi Kanou has fallen on hard times. He confessed to his childhood friend, who coldly and utterly rejected him, and holed up in his room ever since. Afterwards, he found himself looking for work, and oddly enough, found it by working for the Japanese Government. However, they don’t intend for him to work from home, in Japan, or even on Earth. He’s been hired as something of an evangelist for all things “moe” in order to introduce Japanese culture to a parallel world. Outbreak Company has Shinchi introducing all sorts of fantasy world inhabitants to the finer points of popular anime. The show also uses tropes itself, and in episode 9, the classic swimsuit episode surfaces. “I believe I was born just for this day!” - Shinichi Kanou. In the episode, he instructs half elf Myucel and dog person Elbia on the finer points of how to have fun in a “mizugi” (swimsuit). Accompanied by his handler and well endowed JSDF member Koganuma-san, he enjoys the day to his utmost. The girls are so attractive, they’ve also caught the eye of some stalkers who seem to be doing a little more than observing the girls. The episode is decently ecchi, but above all, hilarious. Loli character, the empress Petralka, has a whole segment devoted to her inner circle of politicians as they decide which swimsuit would suit her “peculiar” build. I can tell you for a fact I’ve never personally laughed harder at a swimsuit episode in my life. These elders try to brown nose and scheme their way into her good graces without insulting her “budding” figure. In the end, the “school mizugi” always wins!

Trinity Seven is the harem anime with arguably the most bad ass main characters in the genre. Kasuga Arata will get caught in bed with two girls by a tsundere and tell her to get in too. He’s a savage. The show usually has a liberal amount of ecchi, so a swimsuit episode came in early at episode 3. After being diagnosed as the root cause of a breakdown phenomenon happening at his school, his mana went out of control and he kind of...destroyed it. The headmaster, of course, had a back up plan: send all the students to the beach while reconstructing it with magic! While Arata’s memories are a bit hazy from the day in question, he and his self-proclaimed wife Arin are cooking on the grill. Ever since he enrolled, he’s had his eye on his guardian and teacher Lilith, and in her swimsuit she is especially captivating. Ninja Levi has her eyes on her bust as well, and in her curiosity, begins to grope her, voraciously. Of course, before Arata can get too excited, Lilith snaps, and the jig is up.

Chivalry of a Failed Knight tells the story of Kurogane Ikki and Stella Vermillion. The two of them are both children of prestigious houses, yet they both have completely different upbringings. Ikki has been treated as a disgrace and plague by his family, while Stella is a princess and crown jewel of their school. Through a series of events, they find themselves roommates and at odds. However, after he defeats her, under her own conditions of their duel, she becomes his indentured servant for life. Oh the ecchi possibilities! In episode 3, Ikki attempts to bathe after a day of training. However, Stella, in all her kawaii tsundere-ness, wants to get closer to him. Completely bathing naked is out of the question for her, so she dons a skimpy swimsuit to hide her embarrassment… Well, it doesn’t really work. The two are so close, and the water and soap hides the fact that her top has become undone. Having his back washed by Stella, Ikki slowly realizes that the texture of her chest pressing on his back has changed. Seeing the top on the bathroom floor confirms the fact, and the scene drastically changes to a red faced, ecchi filled, slap fest.

With a name like Bikini Warriors, you can surmise that there would, in fact, be bikinis in the show. A multitude, actually, as the main cast wear what in general would be considered skimpy clothing. However, there is a distinction! Battle armor is not all created equal. Though in episode 3, the bikini warriors do in fact don bikinis, giving us our hallowed swimsuit episode. After the four girls find themselves at a point in their adventure where they are devoid of cash, they grow restless. In their desperation, they even contemplate selling their own bodies (to Paladin’s own pleasure). In the end, the time-old tradition of stealing works for them, although the girls definitely don’t see it as such. With their influx of ill-gotten cash, they hit a luxurious hotel, and find themselves poolside. It’s all fun and games until the towns folk show up, strip the girls, and leave them in a dark forest. Oh the humanity!

In Hundred, mankind is living in fear from destructive alien beasts called the Savage. The only method known to fight them are genetically gifted warriors who use tools known as Hundreds. Kisaragi Hayato is one such warrior, and has the most aptitude for fighting them due to his superior genes. After proving himself a superpowered bad ass at his new school, he gets assigned as a bodyguard to a popular idol. However, before he begins his duties, the tsundere student council president wants to have a word with him, of course, by the pool. Under the pretense of a mission briefing, top student and Hayato’s leader Claire Harvey beckons him to her private pool. She is relaxing, having one of the student council members rub suntan oil on her back. Her top removed, laying flat on the chair is impossible, as her ample bust is anything but hidden from Hayato’s sight. Upon standing, she flaunts herself, believing that she is in fact wearing her swimsuit, but is completely exposed. In her embarrassment, she hides, to her vice president Liddy’s displeasure. The other girl rushes to her aid in punishing Hayato for the bountiful sight he just witnessed, but in an ecchi moment, further entangles herself with him. In Claire’s hope of getting some benefit for herself, she asks Hayato to wear a speedo, but he escapes, leaving her disappointed.

Having a hot teacher is many boys’ dream, and even better when it’s the full-bodied school nurse. Under the pretense of avoiding another marriage interview, Aki-sensei tricks her mother into believing that main character Ooyama Takeru is her boyfriend. Her mother, in an attempt to get the two closer, drugs them both and handcuffs them on her private island. As expected, the experience of one of the school’s perverts and the bustiest woman at school being shackled together isn’t without its ecchi moments. As it comes time for the two to bathe, of course, teacher and student entering naked together poses a problem. However, Aki-sensei wears a skimpy swimsuit in order to keep things comfortable between them. This does nothing to dull the effect on Takeru, who quickly begins to grow restless being next to such a beauty. He blushes, sweats, and finally passes out from a typical nosebleed. Everything has its price, so to speak!

As the title states, this prequel episode to Saekano S2 is all about fan service. It is literally the swimsuit episode, and to prove it, every character is donning their underwater-only mobile armor. At first, main character Tomoya Aki is doing his best to ignore the girls’ change in clothing, going as far as to blind himself with a blindfold. It doesn’t work, as the girls quickly disarm him and rob him of his innocence. Woe is this sad otaku! Thinking he’s safe idly sitting by the pool, he in fact has let his eye lose track of his cousin Michiru. She, having roughhoused with him since they were children, has no qualms about skinship. Attacking him from below, she grabs him, drags him underwater, and for all intents and purposes, has her way with him, completely. After she has been removed from him, he is still not safe. Now, Kasumigaoka Utaha has her sights set on his unconscious body! She slowly looms over him, in her stealthy attempt to steal a march over the other girls by resuscitating him, mouth to mouth. The episode is completely full of over-the-top fan service shots, and if that is all you want from the series, then this episode will totally suffice.

Set immediately after Hyoudo Issei defeated his would-be love rival Riser Phoenix and rescued Rias Gremory from her arranged marriage, High School DxD New ramps the ecchi up to even higher levels. In episode 8, Issei and the paranormal research club are cleaning the pool for the student council, with the express condition that they will use it for recreation once they’ve finished. Of course, the chance to see his favorite ladies in their best swimsuits stimulates Issei’s imagination, being the embodiment of lust that he is. Their debut does not disappoint. In an attempt to appeal to Issei, Rias asks him to rub sun oil on her, and even her chest if he so wishes. In a counter move, Akeno removes her top and attacks Issei from behind, clinging to him. This bold step forward does not go unchecked, as Rias will not stand for it. The two of them are now topless and competing, violently, over who has the right to be spoiled by Issei at the pool. A more beautiful scene the red dragon emperor definitely could not wish for!

The God of Fall, Yuki Rito, has had his sights on Sairenji Haruna long before his “powers” surfaced and he became the the person of interest to the Deviluke royal family. With everyone going on a trip to the pool, Rito tries to plot his way to express his love for her, unsuccessful as it has been. Before he can, Momo Deviluke once again appears before him, but before she can sink her claws into him, she herself is attacked from behind! A large tentacle slime appears in the pool, wrapping up everyone in its path. To anyone who has seen a To LOVE-Ru series, ecchi and borderline hentai is the name of the game. Wearing a swimsuit is actually rather modest most of the time, as clothing is always optional, and most often disregarded. As the slime sets its sights on Rito’s would-be lover, he has to shift into action to save her, as the audience can do nothing but watch.

The world of Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid is a confusing yet arousing one. The show is set on an island where beautiful young women are afflicted by a mysterious disease which turns them into all-powerful super weapons when presented with lesbianism. Leave it to Japan to come up with something this outlandish, especially with the twist the series takes in episode 5. Minimi Nimi is a girl whose power is going out of control. She is huge, in every sense of the word. Looking as if she would be more at home in Attack on Titan, she is traipsing about the island looking for her friend and liberator Oya Noe. The others who exist outside of the council come to her aid, and to the best of their abilities create a bikini for her out of, most likely, circus tents. It isn’t long before the girls find themselves on the beach, and the cast uses the colossal Minimi as a sort of waterpark attraction. It is without a doubt the most over-the-top ecchi episode I have ever seen, and I thought Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid couldn’t top what it had shown previously. Shows how much I know!

Bakuon!! follows the lives and adventures of several girls who attend Okanoue Girls’ High School and have an avid love for motorcycles. It’s extremely lighthearted and fun as it delves into the passions and quirks of the members (and a certain unofficial member) of the motorcycle club. Rin is the top rider of the group and has a particular love for Suzuki motorcycles. Her own bike happens to be a Suzuki GSX400S Katana, and if anyone disses any Suzuki model, she gets pissed off. It doesn’t even matter if the model is honestly an ugly one. She also tends to have a lot of difficulty controlling bikes from any other manufacture. Her love and personal obsession with the Suzuki comes from the fact that it was her father who introduced her to bikes and the Suzuki GSX400S Katana she has was previously his. Oh, and she happens to be the unofficial member of the group.

Danganronpa is a detective thriller filled with mystery and suspense. It follows the capture of 15 high school students within the confines of Hope Peak Academy. To escape from this everlasting school detention, a student must successfully kill another student without being caught. Everyone else dies, but that one student is set free. However, if the other students figure out who the killer was, then the murderer is executed and imprisonment continues. Mondo Oowada’s appearance doesn’t give off the best first impression. He comes off as a delinquent and rightfully so as he happened to be the second leader of the largest bike gang in Japan. Despite his attitude being quite foul, he does have a big heart and is extremely protective of those close to him. He also has one of the largest inferiority complexes in the series. He hates to be seen as weak and consistently has to tell himself that he’s strong. A large part of this is due to the fact that he his gang never felt that he would be a good enough replacement for his older brother, which in turn led to him challenging his brother to a race and ultimately his brother’s death.

School Rumble primarily follows the love triangle between Kenji Harima, Tenma Tsukamoto, and Kurasama. You see, Harima likes Tenma and Tenma likes Kurasama and Kurasama likes food. Add to this triangle a bunch of crazy friends and side relationships, and you have the amazing comedy that is School Rumble. Loud, stupid, aggressive, but with a heart of gold, Harima is a character who’s hard to hate. Despite being the school delinquent, he has one of the most innocent and caring personalities in the entirety of School Rumble, and there are a lot of characters in the show. He also goes through some of the most memorable and comedic phases. There’s his stint as a hermit/prophet with a herd of animals following him about. There’s his time working on a ship to find out his captain is a manga writer. Oh, and any scene where him and Eri are ribbing at each other will leave you in stitches.

Golden Boy is one of those anime, we’ve all seen and probably at an age when we shouldn’t have seen it. It follows the wacky adventures that one rather perverted college dropout, Kintarou Ooe, consistently finds himself in. It also probably caused quite a few people to join the rank of dropout in hopes of experiencing such encounters. Reiko is the last love interest of the series and debatably the most sexually depicted female in the series. We are introduced to her while she’s using her bike to well pleasure herself. Once again, this anime is for those 18 and over. Not only do bikes give her an extra thrill, but she honest to god loves them. She loves how close they get her to the action, where she can feel every inch of the road and how close to danger she is. In her mind, her bike is the ultimate being and she consistently challenges herself while riding it.

Kill la Kill follows Ryuuko Matoi as she challenges the hierarchy of Honnouji Academy in order to find out who killed her father. To properly take on the school’s student body though, Ryuuko most don the sentient powersuit, Senketsu. Enter Tsumugu, who has an extreme personal hatred for life fiber uniformas, because he believes that they feed off and the wearer and will eventually kill the wearer. He also finds the people who have to rely on such suits to be inherently weak and does not respect them. In this society, that’s a bold perspective, but Tsumugu has the bite to back up his bark. He’s extremely strong as he can hold his own against club leaders donning Goku Uniforms and he’s extremely intelligent. In most cases, he has a very specific plan of attack and uses stealth and means of distraction to his advantage.

Great Teacher Onizuka follows the attempts of a 22-year-old delinquent to meet girls through becoming a teacher. Making this goal of his quite difficult, outside of clearly being a pervert, is Onizuka’s rather rambunctious and devious classroom. It’s full of students who seem determined to make him a bachelor for life, if not to send him straight to jail. Though we don’t really get to see him ride often in the series, Eikichi Onizuka was part of a bike gang, which definitely defined a major portion of his character. It explains his nonchalance, his ability to handle pranks, and his careless attitude when things seem to take a dangerous turn. He’s a rebel just like so many of his students and it’s this part of his personality that allows him to get through to them.

Fate/Zero follows the participants in the Fourth Holy Grail War as they battle it out to have their wish granted. Referred to as one of the bloodiest wars ever, ufotable decided to didn’t turn away from the challenge and create one epic and brutal ride for viewers. Saber is one of those characters you hope succeeds no matter what. From the get go she’s the type of character you’re impressed by. She’s extremely powerful, which is obviously denoted by her Saber class, and she generally goes into battle with a strategy beforehand. Even though she likes to prepare, she despises using underhanded tactics and would much rather win through honorable duels. These characteristics mixed with her concerns about being an absolute ruler create a dynamic character who you can put your faith into. Perhaps she was not as charismatic as the Rider in Fate/Zero, but compelling due to her uncertainty and drive for repentance. Oh and she happens to be a complete badass on a bike, outclassing even Rider in speed.

Kino’s Journey is an exploration of self-identity through travel as it follows the trail of Kino and her bike, Hermes. Based off of Keiichi Sigsawa’s series of light novles, this anime depicts a lot of its themes through the ambivalence of the environment and requires a particular eye to pick apart the ever-changing influences that challenge Kino. With such a particular anime, it’s difficult at times to see how much Kino develops. There was the obvious moment when she decided to leave the Land of Adults and became a traveler rather than settle with some predestined course. Outside of that, her character seems to have been settled into a specific frame of mind. There’s nothing truly wrong with that, as she is an impressive and independent protagonist. That is to say she never felt one-sided in the first place as she consistently deals with the fears tied to settling down and has to handle hostile people on a daily basis. However, there are moments and reflections of hers that show just how much her environment is changing her. This is particularly noticeable whenever she decides to help someone as that creates roots and ties.

How could you not expect a character from Akira to make the list? This movie did wonders for the vibe and imagery attached to bikers in the anime world. Bikers were rebels on the outskirts of society. They were fast, reckless, and characters to keep an eye on. Though Tetsuo wasn’t the most dangerous of the biker group, he was easily the most dynamic. A good chunk of Akira’s story revolves around Tetsuo as he is the character who develops into the antagonist of the movie. We watch him go from being the runt of the group to a dangerous and powerful supernatural being. Now, some might argue that he simply developed a god complex at the onset of his powers, however, that’s a slight to the time developers put into his character. Yes, he does have a certain inferiority complex, but it is developed strategically from the beginning with his actions and views creating conflict between others. He never seems able to have enough influence or power to have anyone really listen to him. Once he does get his powers, he doesn’t just go on a rampage, but actually desires to get them under control. It’s not until he is injured, jailed, and abandoned that his desire for power finally takes control.

Brain’s Base definitely went all out in the narrative department when it came to creating Durarara!! Few shows have the ability to interlink so many diverse characters. There’s gang leaders, a Dullahan, an information broker, a black market surgeon, and so many more who have their personal stories run directly alongside if not into one another. Who doesn’t love the ethereal and haunting grim reaper of DRRR!!? Celty is one of those characters that allow the show to take on its supernatural pretense with ease. Her design as well as her backstory permits the show to reach into exciting levels of fiction. Let’s not forget how visually amazing the ways they she can manipulate her powers are. From careening down a massive skyscraper on her motorcycle to creating impenetrable gloves, she is a fierce character with a feisty and honorable personality. Unlike most other characters, you can generally trust her intentions as she tries to alleviate the conflicts between parties.

Wanna pair up with your SO this Halloween? Well, we’ve got the perfect costumes for you! Yoh and Anna from Shaman King (2021) are the powerful power couple of this anime season. Slap on an unbuttoned white shirt over green pants, a pair of flip flops, a necklace and a pair of headphones (preferably orange) and you’re already channeling your inner hippie, Yoh. Feeling a bit chilly? Exchange that shirt for a white tee with a green “maple” leaf and you’re good to go. For Anna, all you need is a sleeveless little black dress (a staple in any woman’s closet), flip flops, a red bandana or scarf for your hair and a groovy blue beaded necklace and matching bracelet. And for those of you feeling a little more ambitious, you can level up to the more challenging costumes that Yoh and Anna wear as team Funbari Onsen works its way up the bracket!

If you’re a sucker for epic fight scenes and want to venture beyond classic action anime costumes such as Black Lagoon, Boku No Hero Academia, and the like, then try out God of High School for a new overpowered, kick-ass cosplay. Martial arts meets god-like power, this anime has a host of epic characters for you to choose from, not the least of which is the protagonist Mo-Ri Jin. The God of High School’s MC is crazy powerful, crazy cool, and crazy easy to dress up as. Grab your comfiest pair of loose blue jeans, a white tee, and a black jacket and you’re halfway done already! All you need is a black band for your wrist, some eye-catching red boots, and a green sleep mask to wear on your spiked-up hair and you’ll be ready to test out your Charyeok as the God of High School!

Why are most non-fantasy, non-sci-fi anime girl costumes school uniforms? When you enjoy your anime with some (debatable) realism, the costumes don’t seem too exciting. Luckily, the same old school-girl costume comes with a twist if you choose Hyakkaou Private Academy’s best (read: compulsive) gambler Yumeko Jabami. For those of you who want a voluptuous, sexy costume that’s neither too basic nor too ecchi, Yumeko is your best bet (pun intended). With the exception of the red blazer with black trimming and cuffs and the waist-length, black hime-cut wig, your Yumeko costume can be made up with basic wardrobe staples. All you need is a white button-up dress shirt and tie, a dark pleated skirt, black stockings, and brown loafers. A smack of your favourite peach-tinted lip, a ring on your thumb and you’re good to go! If you want to go the extra mile, grab a pair of red contacts, throw in a deck of cards and channel Yumeko in her riled-up gambling mode!

If comfort is your priority this Halloween but you still want a cool costume, then go as everyone’s favourite isekai MC: Subaru Natsuki from Re:Zero. Designed to encapsulate our favourite shut-in’s lifestyle, if you pick this costume, you can live the dream of partying in, well, basically, pyjamas, with snacks to boot! An outfit that requires minimum effort for maximum impact, Subaru’s trademark style begins with his unkempt hair (so you don’t even have to think about yours). Throw on a black t-shirt, dark grey tracksuit pants with an orange stripe running down each side and you’re off to a good start. Add a zipped-up dark grey-sleeved white tracksuit jacket with orange cuffs and lines down the side and pop that collar, and finally throw in a pair of black sneakers with, you guessed it, bright orange laces to the mix. Top it off with a white convenience store bag filled with snacks and you’re good to go!

If you want an instantly recognisable anime costume, then nothing really beats a One Punch Man cosplay. While Caped Baldy (oh, Saitama), Genos or Sonic immediately come to mind, we’re adding our favourite sassy child, Tatsumaki, to the list. For this incredibly easy costume, all you really need is a long-sleeved form-fitting black dress with four high-cut slits to show off your legs (grab those scissors!), a pair of low-heeled black shoes, and a green wig with the hair curled upwards. Insanely overpowered with the attitude to match, Tatsumaki is the badass heroine we would all like to be in 2021, and with prudent use of craft scissors, we can be! And honestly, for how easy cosplaying Tatsumaki is, you get double in return with this dual-purpose get-up: on one hand you get to be a staggeringly powerful S-Class Hero and on the other, a callback to arguably the most well-known One Punch Man meme, and really, who wouldn’t want to be both a superhero and a meme?

When going to a casual Halloween gathering, chances are everyone is cosplaying their as their favorite characters from recent shows like, say, One Punch Man, My Hero Academia, and Boruto. So if you don’t want to be in a place with so many doppelgangers of yourself, then try out legendary anime characters from decades past, like, you know, anime’s most-wanted gentleman thief Lupin III! There are many color options for the jacket because Lupin III’s color scheme differs, but we think you have to two iconic color options: Lupin III in a green or red jacket. Short black hair with side burns are the only thing for the facial features and for the rest, you need a green or red jacket, blue shirt, light-colored tie, and khaki pants (white pants for the red jacket and a dark gray pants for the green jacket). You can carry a toy gun, specifically a Luger variant, but be sure to check first if the convention you’re attending allows imitation guns.

Persona 5 got an anime show, so technically Joker/Amamiya Ren qualifies here. The Joker costume can be intimidating to make at first glance, but you can get away with it by using any black coat, gray shirt, black trousers, red gloves, and mask. The patterns on the mask aren’t complex, so you’re good with just using a permanent marker (be sure the ink has fully dried to avoid irritating your eyes). The Joker costume has some unique features like the ridiculous long back coattails, but, again, you can get away with it just by using any black coat. Your cosplay doesn’t have to be 1:1 identical because, as stated in the article, we’re doing this on a minimal budget and what’s ultimately important is that your costume is recognizable from any distance.

Another easy costume to make, Mina’s defining features of her looks are her pinkish skin, unkempt pink hair and yellow horns. Outside of the school uniform, Mina is often seen with a purple tank top and hot pants. Imitating Mina’s eyes may be difficult, but overall it shouldn’t matter because anyone will recognize you as Mina just for her pinkish skin alone. The best part of Mina’s clothing is they’re very common and chances are you already have a tank top and hot pants in your closet. Oh and if they confuse you for a femme Majin Buu… well… you can’t really blame them, to be quite honest.

Yuru Yuri Ten OVA is coming this November and if you want to hype the OVA with your friends in your local anime community, then cosplaying as one of the lovable girls is obviously the first thing you’ll do. For this year, we’re going with Yuru Yuri’s lovesick tsundere Sugiura Ayano. Like with any cosplay involving a long-haired anime girl, a wig is a must-have, and in Ayano’s case, go for a maroon-colored wig. The biggest challenge of a Yuru Yuri cosplay is the unique school uniform. The uniform is similar to a maternity dress with the waistline slightly above the belly and complemented with a white cardigan. Maternity dresses are very common and come in many designs and colors, so the challenging part is to find one that is similar to the Yuru Yuri uniform. The top layer can either be made from scratch or customizing an existing top, shirt, or cardigan. It’ll require some sewing skills, but once you pull it off, you’ll stand out among the rest of the girls cosplaying as a high schooler. If you do plan on making one yourself, please avoid using satin because it’ll make your costume look cheap and it doesn’t look good under a camera flash.

In case you didn’t know, Light is still the main character of Death Note and he deserves some recognition as well. More than L, dare we say. Anyway, Yagami Light is absurdly easy to cosplay because all you need is a suit, light-brown hair/wig, a replica Death Note notebook, and an evil grin. You could wear red contact lenses to accentuate Light’s god complex persona and with the notebook at hand, it’s near impossible for anyone in an anime gathering to not recognize who you’re cosplaying as. Plus, playing as an evil intellectual obsessed with ridding the world of evil (yeah, Light is contradicting himself) is a good costume for Halloween. And hey, Light is more versatile in conventions than L because all you need is to look deliciously evil while carrying a black notebook. The best part is you get to sit like a normal human being… with shoes on!

Are you good at laughing uncontrollably like a Saturday morning cartoon villain? Then Satania is the perfect role for you. Dressing up as the gullible demon Satania is very easy and you only need a few accessories you can find literally anywhere. For the facial features, you need a light-reddish wig, a pair of pinkish contact lenses, and a couple of bat-shaped hair clips. For her clothing, you need a red tie with a printed upside down cross, red and black plaid mini skirt, dark gray shirt, a brown jacket, dark gray socks, and brown shoes. Lastly, try to make references of the many Satania memes found on the internet by, say, printing a few of her Special Satanichia Medals to give away, or if you want an obscure meme, carry an “iTODDLERS BFTO” sign and laugh at people owning iPhones. The reference of the latter may go over the heads of an average fan, but certain tech savvy non-Apple users will appreciate you for recognizing the meme.

Out of all the current members of the iconic Straw Hat Pirates, and depending on the timeline of the story, Luffy, Nami, and Sanji are arguably good choices for cosplay for beginners or anyone with a small budget. But for this year, we’ll be picking Black Leg Sanji because his clothes are easy to get from your local thrift store and from your closet. Sanji has been seen in various outfits during his adventures, but his most recognizable look is Sanji wearing a double-breasted black suit, black pants, and black dress shoes. Any suit will do, but the most striking part of his appearance are his facial features. You’re going to need a blonde wig that is long enough to cover one of your eyes, you need to grow a goatee (or paint one on) and a bit of makeup to draw his spiral eyebrows. Oh yeah, smoking in conventions is most likely banned so you may either use a fake cigarette or a lollipop instead. Any One Piece fan will immediately recognize the 4Kids reference if you do go for the lollipop.

Don’t dismiss Kurisu as just a girl wearing a lab coat because this genius has style. There are two possible versions of the costume to go for and both of them are relatively easy since Kurisu’s clothes aren’t exotic like a kimono or something. The half-buttoned lab coat version consists of the coat itself, a white short sleeve dress/button shirt with a side pocket, a red necktie, a pair of dark grey tights, black shorts, and a pair of boots. The “casual” version has the same articles of clothing but it replaces the lab coat with a light-brown khaki jacket with black straps on the shoulders to keep the jacket in place. As for facial features, all you need is a chestnut wig (or if you have long hair, dye it with a chestnut color), and some dull violet contact lenses. And for the final touch, go grab yourself a bottle of Dr. Pepper. Not only is the soda a product placement reference in the anime, but it’ll also quench your thirst if you get thirsty. We heard it’s a drink for intellectuals, by the way.

If you want to be someone from a very recent anime, then Garou is a great pick. Not only is he easily recognizable (we mean, come on, he’s from One Punch-freakin’-Man!), his costume is just a few pieces of clothing, silver hair, and a bottle of strong hair gel. Very easy. If you’re a very fit person, then going for a Garou cosplay is the one for you. For his looks, wear some yellow contact lenses, dye your hair silver and apply some strong hair gel for that Super Saiyan style. Or just go for a spiky wig. For the actual costume, you need a tight black long-sleeved shirt, a yellow sash, loose white martial arts pants, and some slippers. Alternatively, you could go for an injured Garou by wrapping your upper body with bandages instead of wearing the shirt and applying some makeup for the blood and bruises. And, voila! You’re now a hero hunter!

This is Halloween so if you want to look scary while not breaking the bank, then a yandere high school girl is very easy to do. We’re going with Katsura Kotonoha from School Days because all you need for her costume are two wigs (one for you and one for your severed head prop), some decorative contact lenses, either a red or black dye, casual clothes, a severed head prop, and probably an imitation Japanese saw. Kotonoha has long straight black hair that extends to her butt, so unless you have long hair as well, then you’re going to need a wig for this. Kotonoha’s clothes are very simple with a black mini skirt, a typical school uniform-styled suit, and black tights. In order to get that yandere look of Kotonoha’s, you’re going to stain some parts of your dress with red or black dye to simulate blood splatter. You don’t need to go all out and drench the costume with red or black dye; just put a sizable blood splatter on either side of the waist area and, if you’re bringing a saw along, apply some dye on the blade as well. If you can get some contact lenses, go find some that will give your eyes a dead look. And lastly, but optional, is a severed head prop with short hair wig for Makoto’s head. Any head prop will do, or a mannequin head and stain it with some red or black dye and carry it around in your arms when posing for a picture. If you’re not confident that people will recognize your School Days cosplay, then you could print a “Nice Boat” picture as a banner of some sort and carry it along with you. The School Days “Nice Boat” meme images are easily available on the internet. In case you didn’t know, in the original airing of the final tragic episode of School Days, the final episode was delayed after an incident of a girl killing his father with an axe in Kyoto and the empty TV slot was replaced with a 30 minute-long video of a comforting scenery featuring a (nice) boat. The Nice Boat meme was immortalized when School Days ended with Kotonoha hugging Makoto’s severed head on a drifting boat.

Have a navy blue or black suit with a nice white shirt? If you do, you’re already partially ready to cosplay as Shinya Kougami from the amazing Psycho-Pass series. The beauty of Kougami’s design is that almost anyone can pull it off even if they don’t have a nice wig, though we do recommend one to make it perfect. The only troublesome part of the whole design for Kougami is the gun the enforcers use from the series as you’ll either have to make your own—which might be easy for the tech savy—or difficult if you plan to buy a replica offline. Regardless of your choice though, Kougami is an excellent cosplay for almost all ages—minus the cigarettes, if you’re under age—and can be a real eye catcher in a good cosplay party.

Maybe a business suit isn’t your thing and you’re of the female persuasion. Well don’t worry ladies, we have the ultimate girl for you to cosplay as and her outfit isn’t too difficult to obtain. Rin Toosaka from Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works is a beautiful tsundere dressed in a red thing shirt, black skirt and long knee high long black stockings. While you might think this is a tough outfit to mirror, you’d actually find it funny how many vendors sell Rin’s attire for pretty cheap prices though of course, the quality might differ from person to person. Rin is one beautiful looking girl though and many girls would love to see how it would feel to be like her get the chance if they cosplay as her for either Halloween or any cosplay event. Again though, be weary who you buy from online if you plan on buying Rin’s outfit.

Noragami’s Yato is easily one of the coolest god characters in the whole series, hands down. Able to fight with a sword—who just so happens to be a dude named Yukine—and is capable of quick movements and of course, he is a god! Now if you want to be Yato for a day yourselves, you’d be amazed to know how easy it is to dress like Yato for a good cosplay experience. Yato’s outfit is only a black and white striped track suit with brown boots and a jagged scarf. You could easily go to any sports store right now and find half of Yato’s outfit for less than $100! That makes Yato a great cosplay choice for those who are eager to get a good Halloween outfit going from an anime series that is pretty amazing.

You know what goes perfect with spooky Halloween outfits, mad scientists bent on world destruction! Anime fans though won’t want to be a creepy looking mad scientist though and that’s why we advise to dress as Rintarou Okabe from the Steins;Gate series. Wearing his nice tan cargo pants with a white/grey shirt and his legendary lab coat, Okabe just screams easy but awesome cosplay for those looking for a recognizable character from the anime landscape. Okabe’s get up will be a lot of individual parts but your wallet should scream for joy as it doesn’t get bled dry like some cosplays. Plus, for some ,Okabe’s attire might already be a daily wardrobe choice that just needs the lab coat for that finishing touch.

Superheroes and Halloween go together quite well in our minds and you’re probably going to see a ton of Supermen and Batmen running around this Halloween. Though we know you anime viewers—especially the female demographic—wouldn’t want to go with the casual heroes from comics but want one from anime and manga. Thus, we give you Ochako Uraraka from Boku no Hero Academia. Don’t worry about Ochako’s more demanding superhero outfit though readers, you’re going to want her regular outfit of a black tank top and blue pants legs—and wig if you can—to really feel like Ochako but without having the hassle of a hard cosplay to get. See, now you can be a cute superhero and also be comfortable as well!

We’re going to assume many of you readers might procrastinate and wait till literally the day of Halloween to get an outfit which means panic mode sets in. Don’t worry though, we have you covered, folks! If you want an outfit that is pretty easy to obtain last minute then we direct to you a classic anime character in the form of Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV from the legendary Cowboy Bebop, though most know her just as Ed. The super hacker extraordinaires’ outfit is pretty basic with a white sleeveless shirt, black hot pants and goggles. It is very simple. Simple, easy and pretty cool; just be warned it might not be the best outfit if you decide to go trick or treating and it’s 45 degrees out…Though the next one might be worse for those who want to avoid being too cold.

Nami, everyone’s favorite straw hat pirate, is easily one of the simplest cosplay ideas for Halloween ever. Whether you go with Nami’s current “dress”—which is literally a bikini top and jean pants—or her original striped t-shirt and shorts, Nami is an easy cosplay idea. Again though, word of warning to all of you ladies out there reading this. Please do not cosplay as Nami’s current wardrobe and get sick. October is the start of the fall season and we don’t want anyone to be sick before Halloween or after.

Want a classic witch-like costume for Halloween but again want to keep it anime themed? Why not dress as the super easy—but stylish—Kiki from Majo no Takkyuubin? Kiki literally only wears a blue dress, red bow on her head and has a broom she flies on. Now while the latter part is impossible to get a hold on—though if you do please tell us here at Honey’s Anime where to get one—but the rest of Kiki’s outfit is pretty common/standard. You might not be the most decked out cosplayer at a party but we guarantee many anime fans will know instantly who you’re going for and that’s always a good thing for a cosplayer.

As you’ve noticed, our list of the Top 10 Easy Anime Costumes for Halloween is literally becoming outfits that require no effort whatsoever. However, that’s why they are easy after all. These outfits let you become cool anime characters without having to put in hundreds of hours sewing or going online and praying a vendor has the outfit you’re looking for. Case in point, Rokurou Okajima—better known as Rock—from Black Lagoon is the outfit that will save many of you more business orientated readers a lot of headache this costume Halloween year. Rock only wears a business shirt, green tie and slacks…seriously how easy is that, right?! Plus, if you have to work before a Halloween party, you can wear this cosplay to work then go to the party, undo your tie and be ready to cosplay as Black Lagoon’s finest regular dude in the series.

Are you guys and girls ready for the easiest cosplay literally of all time?! Look no further than L from Death Note! L has easily one the simplest outfits for guys—and girls—in the form of a white long sleeve shirt, jeans and sneakers. If you want the perfect L then you’ll need his hair and make up, but even without that, you can still look L and might already if this fits your normal attire. Simple, cheap but oh so perfect, that is why L from Death Note takes the top spot on our list of the Top 10 Easy Anime Costumes for Halloween list.

A mixed cast of misfits make up the characters in Fairy Tail. It is Lucy Heartfilia’s dream to join this guild and become a force against the evil in the world. After running into Natsu Dragneel, her dream becomes reality. With the guidance of Ezra, Natsu, and Gray, Lucy begins to find her own path and strengths within the guild. This is an epic story with a vast cast of characters. Fairy Tail is full of memorable character designs, all of which are pretty easy to replicate. But none could be easier than Gray Fullbuster’s outfit. It is basically loose fitting pants and muscles. Gray decides not to wear a shirt most of the time and to keep his hair messy. The most difficult part of this costume will be drawing the Fairy Tail tattoo on your chest. After that, you’re done! With Gray’s gruff attitude you can spend all of Halloween night walking around huffing at everything and picking fights with any ginger-haired costume you see.

In a city like Tokyo, you wouldn’t be surprised to find some strange characters. But in the town of Ikebukuro, the level of weird is abnormally high. With European ghosts, possessed swords, and super strong bartenders, you would think it was Halloween every day of the week. But in this story we follow Mikado Ryuugamine, who is a seemingly normal high school boy, as he tries to find his place among all this weirdness. One of the most loved characters from this anime is the recklessly strong Shizuo. He has a disease that allows him to use his strength to its full potential, at the expense of his own body. But because of his quick temper, he rarely restrains himself. This means you can catch him chucking vending machines and street signs throughout Ikebukuro on a regular basis. Shizuo never changes his outfit because it was a gift from his beloved younger brother. But this only helps him become more recognizable. Shizuo wears a bartender’s uniform; white button-down shirt, black slacks, black vest, and sharp looking glasses. To take it even further you can make your own cardboard street sign to carry around. It makes for amazing pictures!

Ace Attorney made the jump from legal consultant video game to anime this year. Phoenix Wright is a super sweet character and is dedicated to justice and his clients. In his world, people are guilty until proven innocent. The anime goes through several of his cases when he’s first starting out as a lawyer. We see him gather evidence, talk to witnesses, and then bring it all to court to prove his client is not guilty. After a series of successful games, Ace Attorney has made the jump from video game to anime. Phoenix Wright is a pretty simple costume to recreate. It’s a navy suit, red tie, and a whole lot of hair gel. To people who are familiar with the games, an “Objection” sign is also key to this costume. This is a very interactive costume, as it allows you to run around a yell “Objection” at anything you desire. Your friends will really love you by the end of the night.

Despite Noragami being a world of gods and spirits, the character designs are rather mild compared to other anime with similar themes. Yato is an unknown God who will answer any prayer for just 5 yen. When he joins up with high school girl turned spirit, Hiyori, we begin to learn more about Yato’s past. This anime has great fight scenes and witty banter between all its characters. Yato is a lovable and goofy character that would be a great idea if you want to do a couples’ costume with the main female lead, Hiyori. Their antics together are adorable and would make a unique Halloween costume. Instead of it just being a couple of normal high school uniforms, Hiyori sports a cat tail under her purple sailor uniform, and Yato doesn’t wear a uniform at all. Instead, he wears a black track suit and an old, white bandana around his neck. Easy enough to find in any thrift store.

The world of Pokémon offers many options for costumes. Whether you want to be a main character, or create a costume based on a Pokémon. Anthropomorphized costumes that are based on creatures like Pokémon are called ‘Gijinka”. This has become more popular recently as the world of Pokémon continues to grow. With the world of Pokémon consisting of many regions and new Pokémon, the options for costumes seem to never end. Pokémon is a part of everyone’s childhood, whether you watched it or not. It has many recognizable characters, but the most popular female is definitely Misty. This is definitely many people’s first stepping stone into the world of cosplay, and is great for Halloween. Misty’s outfit consists of a yellow crop top, jean shorts, and a side ponytail. If you want to up your Misty costume level, break out your classic pokeballs and Togepi plushie for that extra touch. Unless you plan on being outside in the cold all night, a Misty costume is great if you want to give everyone nostalgia feels.

Light Yagami is an above average high school student who finds a strange notebook that claims to be a Death Note. It says, that if any name is written inside, the person bearing that name will die. Light decides to test this, and when he discovers its true, he resolves to fight a personal war against the criminals of the world. He is joined by the shinagami, Ryuk, who is the true owner of the Death Note. When the world starts to notice that someone is illegally killing criminals, the super genius L is assigned to catch him. This is a story about the battles between two geniuses and the people who are caught in the middle. L is another classic character that has been cosplayed at every convention since Death Note began. Being a bit of a manic genius, his character design only consists of a white, long-sleeve T-shirt and jeans. His personality is what is truly recognizable about him. With his messy black hair, sleepy eyes, and unique way of sitting, every L can easily be picked out of a crowd. This is definitely another easy recreation and can be done just from your own closet. We recommend going all the way with this and breaking out the black eyeliner to get that perfect, sleep-deprived genius look.

When Edward and Alphonse Elric lose their mother, they try to bring her back using the power of alchemy. This goes horribly wrong, and the consequences are dramatic. This event starts their search for the Philosopher’s stone to try and rectify their mistake. You follow their journey across the country of Amestris. We begin to see that they are not the first to search for the stone, and there are dark secrets surrounding its existence. There are two versions of Fullmetal Alchemist. The original anime follows the manga for a bit and then goes off in a different direction. Years later, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood was created, which follows the original manga exactly. The character of Winry is seen in both iterations of the anime as the main female character. She is the childhood friend of Edward and Alphonse, and is their constant reminder of home. Being a strong character herself in both versions of the anime, she is a popular character to create a costume for. She is one of the best automail mechanics and it is her job to maintain Edward’s metal arm. Her most recognizable character design is her in her work clothes. She wears a red or green bandana, black, strapless crop top, and cargo pants. It is the perfect combination of working girl and a just a touch of sexual appeal. If you want to go for a slightly risque look without going overboard, Winry is the way to go. She is a sweet character, who really cares for her childhood friends. And if people don’t recognize you, you can always say you are a mechanic!

This list would not be complete without a character from a Ghibli movie. Kiki’s Delivery Service follows the young witch Kiki as she spends a year away from home for her training. She does not have many skills as a witch, so she decides to start a delivery business, since that is what she is best at. This is a heart-warming film about the struggles of growing up and not really fitting in. It is a classic anime movie and Kiki is a character that is appropriate for people of all ages. Kiki is such a spirited and warm character; you can’t help but smile while watching the movie. If you are wanting to go for the cute look this Halloween, then you can’t go wrong with Kiki’s classic but easy design. Kiki wears a dark blue or purple loose-fitting dress and a big red bow in her hair. You can step it up by carrying a broom or her black cat, which is the signature look for a witch. This is another character that translates well into a non-anime costume as well if you are partying with people who are not familiar with anime. You can just tell them you are an adorable witch in training!

With the new season of Ajin starting in October, there is no better time to create a one of a kind Ajin costume. Ajin is a horror, thriller anime that follows the struggles of a new kind of immortal human. Other people fear these demi-humans, known as Ajins, because of their unknown powers and strengths. Ajins are hunted by the government of Japan and subjected to brutal experiments and torture. This is a violent anime and not for the faint of heart. Want to have a scary costume for Halloween, but not sure which anime character can bring that fear factor? Look no further than one of the IBM (Invisible Black Matter) monsters from Ajin. This is the next level mummy costume that everyone can actually be afraid of. To make this costume just create a ton of black bandages to wrap around yourself. These can be made from old clothes or sheets. Before Halloween definitely take some time to perfect that creepy walk. You’ll have people screaming and talking about how good your scary costume game is for years!

Cowboy Bebop has been on the air for such a long time, it was actually the first anime to air on Adult Swim in 2001. As soon as you hear the theme song you know Spike and his partner Jet were up to no good. Far in the future, humans are able to travel far beyond earth and now there’s a need for galaxy bounty hunters to help the police catch outlaws. These bounty hunters are affectionately called “Cowboys”. This anime follows Spike and his misadventures as he tries to catch criminals around the galaxy. The original space cowboy, Spike Spiegel is always cool in a fight. His signature look includes an off-white button down, loose black tie, and a navy close-fitting suit. Our idea for this costume is to find someone to also create a Captain Malcolm costume from Firefly and be the two best space cowboys the galaxy has ever seen.

Bakuon!! follows the lives and adventures of several girls who attend Okanoue Girls’ High School and have an avid love for motorcycles. It’s extremely lighthearted and fun as it delves into the passions and quirks of the members (and a certain unofficial member) of the motorcycle club. Rin is the top rider of the group and has a particular love for Suzuki motorcycles. Her own bike happens to be a Suzuki GSX400S Katana, and if anyone disses any Suzuki model, she gets pissed off. It doesn’t even matter if the model is honestly an ugly one. She also tends to have a lot of difficulty controlling bikes from any other manufacture. Her love and personal obsession with the Suzuki comes from the fact that it was her father who introduced her to bikes and the Suzuki GSX400S Katana she has was previously his. Oh, and she happens to be the unofficial member of the group.

Danganronpa is a detective thriller filled with mystery and suspense. It follows the capture of 15 high school students within the confines of Hope Peak Academy. To escape from this everlasting school detention, a student must successfully kill another student without being caught. Everyone else dies, but that one student is set free. However, if the other students figure out who the killer was, then the murderer is executed and imprisonment continues. Mondo Oowada’s appearance doesn’t give off the best first impression. He comes off as a delinquent and rightfully so as he happened to be the second leader of the largest bike gang in Japan. Despite his attitude being quite foul, he does have a big heart and is extremely protective of those close to him. He also has one of the largest inferiority complexes in the series. He hates to be seen as weak and consistently has to tell himself that he’s strong. A large part of this is due to the fact that he his gang never felt that he would be a good enough replacement for his older brother, which in turn led to him challenging his brother to a race and ultimately his brother’s death.

School Rumble primarily follows the love triangle between Kenji Harima, Tenma Tsukamoto, and Kurasama. You see, Harima likes Tenma and Tenma likes Kurasama and Kurasama likes food. Add to this triangle a bunch of crazy friends and side relationships, and you have the amazing comedy that is School Rumble. Loud, stupid, aggressive, but with a heart of gold, Harima is a character who’s hard to hate. Despite being the school delinquent, he has one of the most innocent and caring personalities in the entirety of School Rumble, and there are a lot of characters in the show. He also goes through some of the most memorable and comedic phases. There’s his stint as a hermit/prophet with a herd of animals following him about. There’s his time working on a ship to find out his captain is a manga writer. Oh, and any scene where him and Eri are ribbing at each other will leave you in stitches.

Golden Boy is one of those anime, we’ve all seen and probably at an age when we shouldn’t have seen it. It follows the wacky adventures that one rather perverted college dropout, Kintarou Ooe, consistently finds himself in. It also probably caused quite a few people to join the rank of dropout in hopes of experiencing such encounters. Reiko is the last love interest of the series and debatably the most sexually depicted female in the series. We are introduced to her while she’s using her bike to well pleasure herself. Once again, this anime is for those 18 and over. Not only do bikes give her an extra thrill, but she honest to god loves them. She loves how close they get her to the action, where she can feel every inch of the road and how close to danger she is. In her mind, her bike is the ultimate being and she consistently challenges herself while riding it.

Kill la Kill follows Ryuuko Matoi as she challenges the hierarchy of Honnouji Academy in order to find out who killed her father. To properly take on the school’s student body though, Ryuuko most don the sentient powersuit, Senketsu. Enter Tsumugu, who has an extreme personal hatred for life fiber uniformas, because he believes that they feed off and the wearer and will eventually kill the wearer. He also finds the people who have to rely on such suits to be inherently weak and does not respect them. In this society, that’s a bold perspective, but Tsumugu has the bite to back up his bark. He’s extremely strong as he can hold his own against club leaders donning Goku Uniforms and he’s extremely intelligent. In most cases, he has a very specific plan of attack and uses stealth and means of distraction to his advantage.

Great Teacher Onizuka follows the attempts of a 22-year-old delinquent to meet girls through becoming a teacher. Making this goal of his quite difficult, outside of clearly being a pervert, is Onizuka’s rather rambunctious and devious classroom. It’s full of students who seem determined to make him a bachelor for life, if not to send him straight to jail. Though we don’t really get to see him ride often in the series, Eikichi Onizuka was part of a bike gang, which definitely defined a major portion of his character. It explains his nonchalance, his ability to handle pranks, and his careless attitude when things seem to take a dangerous turn. He’s a rebel just like so many of his students and it’s this part of his personality that allows him to get through to them.

Fate/Zero follows the participants in the Fourth Holy Grail War as they battle it out to have their wish granted. Referred to as one of the bloodiest wars ever, ufotable decided to didn’t turn away from the challenge and create one epic and brutal ride for viewers. Saber is one of those characters you hope succeeds no matter what. From the get go she’s the type of character you’re impressed by. She’s extremely powerful, which is obviously denoted by her Saber class, and she generally goes into battle with a strategy beforehand. Even though she likes to prepare, she despises using underhanded tactics and would much rather win through honorable duels. These characteristics mixed with her concerns about being an absolute ruler create a dynamic character who you can put your faith into. Perhaps she was not as charismatic as the Rider in Fate/Zero, but compelling due to her uncertainty and drive for repentance. Oh and she happens to be a complete badass on a bike, outclassing even Rider in speed.

Kino’s Journey is an exploration of self-identity through travel as it follows the trail of Kino and her bike, Hermes. Based off of Keiichi Sigsawa’s series of light novles, this anime depicts a lot of its themes through the ambivalence of the environment and requires a particular eye to pick apart the ever-changing influences that challenge Kino. With such a particular anime, it’s difficult at times to see how much Kino develops. There was the obvious moment when she decided to leave the Land of Adults and became a traveler rather than settle with some predestined course. Outside of that, her character seems to have been settled into a specific frame of mind. There’s nothing truly wrong with that, as she is an impressive and independent protagonist. That is to say she never felt one-sided in the first place as she consistently deals with the fears tied to settling down and has to handle hostile people on a daily basis. However, there are moments and reflections of hers that show just how much her environment is changing her. This is particularly noticeable whenever she decides to help someone as that creates roots and ties.

How could you not expect a character from Akira to make the list? This movie did wonders for the vibe and imagery attached to bikers in the anime world. Bikers were rebels on the outskirts of society. They were fast, reckless, and characters to keep an eye on. Though Tetsuo wasn’t the most dangerous of the biker group, he was easily the most dynamic. A good chunk of Akira’s story revolves around Tetsuo as he is the character who develops into the antagonist of the movie. We watch him go from being the runt of the group to a dangerous and powerful supernatural being. Now, some might argue that he simply developed a god complex at the onset of his powers, however, that’s a slight to the time developers put into his character. Yes, he does have a certain inferiority complex, but it is developed strategically from the beginning with his actions and views creating conflict between others. He never seems able to have enough influence or power to have anyone really listen to him. Once he does get his powers, he doesn’t just go on a rampage, but actually desires to get them under control. It’s not until he is injured, jailed, and abandoned that his desire for power finally takes control.

Brain’s Base definitely went all out in the narrative department when it came to creating Durarara!! Few shows have the ability to interlink so many diverse characters. There’s gang leaders, a Dullahan, an information broker, a black market surgeon, and so many more who have their personal stories run directly alongside if not into one another. Who doesn’t love the ethereal and haunting grim reaper of DRRR!!? Celty is one of those characters that allow the show to take on its supernatural pretense with ease. Her design as well as her backstory permits the show to reach into exciting levels of fiction. Let’s not forget how visually amazing the ways they she can manipulate her powers are. From careening down a massive skyscraper on her motorcycle to creating impenetrable gloves, she is a fierce character with a feisty and honorable personality. Unlike most other characters, you can generally trust her intentions as she tries to alleviate the conflicts between parties.

Steins;Gate is one of the most popular anime of the last ten years and with good reason as it turned the Sci-Fi genre on its head with the outlandish story around time travel and government conspiracies. There are numerous amazing characters in Steins;Gate that we would love to spend Christmas with, but who better to get festive with than the one and only ‘Christina’! Kurisu Makise is a genius who has written scientific papers and skipped grades in school, but throughout Steins;Gate, we see her softer side in wanting part of a normal life. Despite Christmas being all about food, Kurisu Makise is not much of a chef, but that just means you can go for a more traditional Japanese dinner and get some sort of KFC or fried chicken. Even though Christmas is normally considered a family holiday, if that isn’t your sort of thing, then Kurisu is the perfect person to spend Christmas with due to her strained familial relationship with her father.

People may be wondering why Rem was chosen for this list instead of Emilia, and it’s simple, maid over princess any day. Why spend Christmas serving a princess the whole time when you can have quality time with the sweetest maid in anime! Rem is most well known for her confession to Subaru in Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World and his rejection due to being in love with Emilia. This means that spending Christmas with Rem is unlikely to upset anyone and will likely cheer her up. Being from an unknown fantasy world, Christmas might be a strange concept for Rem, but as seen during the OVA episode E-EX Memory Snow, Rem can relax and have fun at a festive time despite her seriousness while she works as a maid. Subaru also introduces a Snow Festival in this episode, the closest thing to a Christmas in the Re:Zero universe so far! Rem may not be everyone’s first choice to spend Christmas with, but at least we know she would be great company for anyone at this festive time of year!

KonoSuba is well known for its comedy and absolutely absurd interactions between the main party. Any one of the three girls, Darkness, Aqua, or Megumin, not to mention Wiz or Yunyun, would be excellent companions for Christmas time. Of course, picking one of the characters to spend the festive period will boil down to personal preference, like if you want a drinking buddy, then Aqua will be your choice or if you enjoy the company of a masochist, Darkness will be for you. Still, for everyone, the universal choice of Megumin is the safest bet. Megumin is the kind of character that caters to all tastes, providing some of the best comedic moments in Konosuba like her overuse of the explosion spell, her only magic spell, which wipes Megumin out to the point of not being able to walk. Not to mention the hilarity that ensues in the episode A Friend for This Crimson Demon Girl in the typical anime bath scene with Megumin and Kazuma after fighting a huge toad and running into Yunyun for the first time. Megumin also sports chuunibyou characteristics, giving her a larger-than-life persona that would be explosive to spend the festive period with. Not only will spending the festive period with Megumin likely be full of mishaps and laughs, but she is also likely to bring along her cat Chomusuke and her apparent rival/best friend Yunyun, making a party out of any situation, and isn’t that what Christmas is all about?

Rising of the Shield Hero received some controversial coverage after its release. At the story's start, the main female character is a slave, and some unsavoury story elements are used to set up the central plot. However, despite this, Rising of the Shield Hero has gone on to be one of the best-rated Isekai anime of the last five years. Raphtalia quickly won over the audience’s hearts as an interesting character with a naivety that came from someone unfamiliar with the world around her, guided by the tough love of the main character Naofumi Iwatani who freed Raphtalia from her enslavement. Raphtalia is a kind character, exhibiting big sister energy during her interactions with Filo and Melty as Naofumi’s party travel across the world trying to defeat the world, ending aberrations that have been spawning during the apocalypse. This kindness and friendliness are why Raphtalia ranks so highly on this list, characteristics of a festive companion that is likely to bring joy to anyone around her during the holidays. Not to mention that Raphtalia’s loyalty is second to none, meaning she would go to the end of the world to protect those she cares for, though that might mean it could be hard to pry her away from Naofumi.

A real-life bunny girl? What more could someone want in a companion at Christmas time! How about a model and successful actress as well? Why not all rolled into one, which is what you get with Mai Sakurajima!? Instead of carrying the usual attitude of a successful celebrity, Mai expresses a more humble attitude. Despite emitting some tsundere energy, Mai never overreacts to teasing or strange situations. She is a kind and quiet individual even though she has a larger-than-life presence due to her career. A Christmas spent with someone with so much talent would be top of the list for anyone, and the added likeability of her character means that spending the festive period with Mai would be a good time for all! Added to Mai herself is the likelihood of all the other characters from Bunny Girl Senpai showing up to a festive party!

This technically genderless (but female-looking) gem starts out as a whiny brat who has spent her 300 years of life being clumsy, useless, and just supremely unhelpful to the rest of the gems. She’s desperate for a real job that can hold her attention, and we think that putting her in charge of organizing Christmas festivities would brighten her attitude right up. Phos can be quite endearing when she’s excited, such as when she first went out hunting for Lunarians, so helping her string up garlands or pick out the best Christmas tree is bound to be adorable. She can spend more time with Antarcticite, too! At the very least, we want to give her a short reprieve from the avalanche of suffering she’s due for after winter is over.

Traditions are going out the window if we spend Christmas with these two nutjobs. Popuko and Pipimi are so unpredictable that we would just want to hang out with them to see what holiday hijinks they come up with. Based on some promotional art spotted in Akihabara last year, it seems like they dream of namahage demons instead of sugarplums and plan to kidnap people by posing as Santa and invading homes. Also, their Christmas dinner appears to be a smiling brown creature wearing a beret. We couldn’t make any of that up if we tried.

Hiyori may not be the most useful character in terms of combat ability (except for her ayakashi-boosted wrestling moves, of course), but there’s one thing she excels at above everyone else in Noragami; making sure her friends are happy. She does everything she can to keep Yato and Yukine on good terms with each other, and she regularly risks her own safety to stay by their side. But the most heartwarming thing she ever did was stay up all night to make a tiny shrine for Yato out of craft supplies. This small gesture meant so much to Yato that he lost all words and just cried out of happiness. We’d love to help Hiyori make more gifts for her friends to spread the Christmas spirit of giving from one’s heart.

Sasha loves one thing above all else in her post-apocalyptic world, and that’s food. With the remaining humans cramped within walls to protect themselves from the Titans, good food is hard to come by unless you’re rich or steal it from those who are. Even though she’s a highly competent soldier and possibly the best sniper in the Survey Corps, most people remember Sasha for her tendency to steal meat and potatoes from her superiors. Christmas is the time of year where we go all out and prepare the best meat, side dishes, and desserts that we can manage. Sasha would be ecstatic if we asked her to bake cookies with us, and she’d be in heaven at the sight of a dining table laden with Christmas dinner. We would cook and bake all month long just to see the look of pure joy on her face.

She’s a pure and precious jewel, perfectly embodying Japanese elegance with her straight black hair and shy demeanor... at least according to her love interest, Dino. In reality, Maika is a genuinely sweet girl with an unfortunate case of resting bitch face that makes her look much more intimidating than she really is. Since she loves the Japanese concept of Christmas, we’d be happy to eat a traditional Kentucky Fried Chicken meal with her as she reminisces about how the statue of Colonel Sanders was her “first love”. Afterwards, we could take her out for a walk among the glittering streetlights and snow-covered footpaths of the city. And even if her face doesn't show it, we’ll know that Maika is having a great time.

Almost every member of Fairy Tail has some strange personality quirk, but S-class mage Erza takes the cake. She brings her trademark intensity into any situation, whether it’s a life-or-death battle against a dark guild or just a tipsy Christmas party with her friends. In the OVA “Fairies’ Christmas”, Erza gets herself and all of the other main characters absolutely plastered so they can play a variant of the Osama/King drinking game – which is really just an excuse for her to force her friends to do embarrassing things (often involving nudity) all night long. If we spent Christmas with Erza, we’re sure it would turn out to be a drunk and debaucherous day.

Not everyone has someone to hold close under the mistletoe, and Kuroi-sensei is especially bitter about it. At the age of 27, she’s considered to be just like a Christmas cake—something that nobody wants after the 25th passes. But she never gives up hope and she even buys a Christmas cake after the holiday is over just to prove that it still has value. We wish that we could bond with her over cake and cheap wine, crying out our romantic woes and playing video games borrowed from Konata. After all, Christmas is what you make of it yourself, and nobody should have to spend it alone when they have plenty of reasons to celebrate.

As possibly the first anime hero with chocolate-based superpowers, Akira Kenjou would be invaluable around Christmastime. On top of that, she’s a kind person who puts her chronically ill sister’s health and happiness above all else. We’d love to spend time making sweets with her and the rest of the team at the patisserie they run together. Akira’s favorite dessert to make for her little sister Miku is a brownie and chocolate bar combination that looks like a doghouse, complete with a puppy made of strawberry and whipped cream peeking out from the entrance. It would be fun to add royal icing and sanding sugar to make snow atop the doghouse, maybe even with tiny candies to resemble Christmas lights for the full holiday experience.

We can’t stand seeing innocent people being taken advantage of, especially when they’re children who don’t know any better, and Shio’s life with the secretly maniacal teenager Satou is so disturbed that it looks like something out of a true crime kidnapping documentary. Shio has no idea that she’s being kept away from the rest of the world, that her family is looking for her, or that being locked in a small apartment with no free will is unusual. If we could manage to rescue her from Satou’s chilling embrace, we would give Shio the best Christmas ever. Let’s go see Santa! Decorate the tree! We’ll get her all the presents she could ask for! After all of the abuse that she’s unknowingly suffered, it would be the least we could do.

Every student at Toutsuki Culinary Academy is an expert at some kind of cuisine, like homestyle Japanese or fermented ingredients. Souma’s shy, blue-haired friend Megumi specializes in Asian comfort food that instantly soothes the spirits of anyone who eats it. She doesn’t have the unshakable confidence of her peers (which tends to put her at risk of expulsion more often than not), but when she gets the chance to shine, she proves that her cooking is worthy of the school’s impossibly high standards. Christmas food is basically optimized for comfort, from pies to roast turkey to mulled cider on a chilly winter’s night. We bet that spending Christmas with Megumi would be delicious, since she could prepare old favorites and come up with new dishes that we didn’t even know we were craving. She’s a sweet girl who deserves a happy holiday, and Christmas seems like the perfect one to share with her.

Shizuru Nakatsu has to be THE loli of 2016. She’s just so cute and special that we’d love to spend Christmas with her. Even though she’s a bit shy and doesn’t speak much, Shizuru has a very powerful way of expressing her emotions through her lovely face and mesmerizing heterochromatic eyes. Shizuru is absolutely adorable and full of a contagious cheerfulness that will surely help make this Christmas all the much more special. But that’s not it. Shizuru is also great at preparing delicious fish dishes like mackerel pike, and you know tasty food is always an essential part of Christmas.

Ruby Kurosawa is one of the members of the school idol group Aqours and also a member of the sub-unit CYaRon. Obviously, spending Christmas with a teenage idol is probably one of the best ways to spend the holidays. Of course, all of the girls from Love Live Sunshine would be a great choice as they can perform just for you, but Ruby is special in many ways. For an idol, Ruby Kurosawa is quite shy and fearful (especially of men), but she can still put on a good show. Of course, apart from being an idol, Ruby has other talents that may be useful on Christmastime. Ruby is great at knitting and sewing, so you will definitely be getting some fancy warm clothes for Christmas.

Mumei is certainly one badass loli as well as one of the most interesting anime girls of this year. Everything about Mumei is just awesome, from her looks to her kickass moves and her cool fearless personality. A Christmas time with Mumei can only be full of adventures. Mumei could put on a Christmas show for you displaying some of her sick moves and maybe she can even teach you some of them, which can turn out to be quite funny if you’re already drunk on cider and champagne. Besides, Mumei is still a little girl who likes playing with toys, so we’re sure she’s full of Christmas spirit. And of course, there’s always the possibility of a zombie outbreak, in which case Mumei will have your back. ;)

Yume seems to be that kind of girl you can easily make friends with. Yume is the most outgoing character of the show, she’s very open about everything and she’s really friendly. It’s almost impossible not to like her and it’s just as hard not to fall for her. Even though Ranta teases her for having a flat chest, Yume is still an absolute beauty and we’d be blessed to spend Christmas next to her. As a huntress, Yume is really hard working, so you can definitely count on her to help you decorate the Christmas tree and your whole place. Yume’s hunter skills can also come in handy to get a nice fat turkey for dinner. But most importantly, this lovely girl can make a good friend to share all the nice things of Christmas with.

Niko Niiyama is the eccentric girl of the group on Kiznaivers. We would also like to spend Christmas with some of the other Kiznaiver girls like Chidori who’s super sweet and a great cook or even Noriko, the cold emotionless girl who we’d love to see overcome by the Christmas spirit (if it worked on the Grinch it can certainly work on her). However, we think that a Christmas with Niko would just be super fun. Niko Niiyama is always bright, childish and energetic. That is the kind of girl we want to spend Christmas with: someone who is always happy, smiling and enjoying the nice moments. Niko can be somewhat childish and immature, but sometimes that’s what we need to be like in order to enjoy life. Niko would surely make our Christmas all the much merrier!

Yes, we know, Kurumi Tokisaki is not exactly the nicest girl out there, but we can find many reasons why it would be cool to spend Christmas time with her. For one thing, when she’s not killing people or loathing humans, Kurumi can be really sweet and polite. Besides, we know Kurumi has a soft spot for little animals, so as long as you fill your place with fluffy kittens nothing can go wrong. But the main reason why we’d love to spend Christmas with the beautiful yet deadly Kurumi Tokisaki is because of her time manipulation abilities. Think about it, if Kurumi is in a good mood maybe she can take you back to your past Christmas and you could experience the holidays over and over again. That means more of that delicious Christmas food, more gifts, more fireworks, more Christmastime and a lot of adventure. That’d definitely be something else!

Sharo Kirima is one little blonde beauty who works at the herbal tea café, Fleur de Lapin. Sharo is the most insecure and sensitive girl on the show and she’s quite shy. So, why would we want to spend Christmas with her? Well, all it takes to make Sharo a lively and playful girl is a little caffeine. She becomes totally hyper whenever she has some coffee. But the main reason why we think it would be awesome to spend Christmas with the lovely Sharo is because she knows how to serve people. You would just have to sit back and relax while Sharo prepares the dinner table with all the Christmas food. What could be better than being pampered by this lovely girl?

Who wouldn’t want to spend Christmas with the sweetest girl ever? Naho Takamiya is very likely the loveliest anime girl of 2016, which is why she’d be a great girl to spend Christmas with. Naho is super hard working when it comes to making good things for her friends, so you can bet she’d make a fine job with the Christmas decoration for you. Maybe you can do it together and have a lot of fun while you’re at it. After all, Christmas is all about sharing with the people you love. And who knows, maybe you end up having a moment with the sweet Naho under the mistletoe. But even if you don’t, at least you know you’re getting a nice gift. Naho is great at making gifts!

Hotaru Shidare is definitely one of the hottest anime girls of 2016. That’s already reason enough to make us want to spend Christmas with her, but Hotaru is also crazy funny. There is just no way we can have a boring Christmas with Hotaru at our side. We know for a fact that things will end up as hilarious and bizarre as a candy eating contest in bondage. As eccentric as Hotaru can be, she’s also quite serious about her passions (mostly candy). And since Christmas time is full of sweets and yummy food, we’re sure that Hotaru would work really hard to give you the best Christmas party ever. Besides, Hotaru would make sure to keep those candy boots pretty full. Yum!

Do we really need a good reason to want to spend Christmas with the gorgeous Hestia (or any other time of year for that matter)? Hestia is one of the sexiest and most charming anime girls we’ve met in the last couple of years, so we have no doubt she would look great in a sexy Miss Claus costume. But of course, Christmas is not really about sex appeal but more about family, friends, gifts (even though they tell you it’s not about gifts), sharing good things and being thankful for everything in your life. And this is actually another reason why Hestia would be the best company on Christmas. Hestia has a strong sense of family as we can judge from the way she cares about Bell and how she regards him as her family even though he’s just a human. Hestia would make sure to make us feel at home and to give us that warm familial love. Plus, she could also gift us some kickass abilities!

Forget double-trouble, high-school student Futaro has his hands full with five identical girls in Go-Toubun no Hanayome (The Quintessential Quintuplets). In this romantic comedy romp, Futaro acts as tutor to rich and privileged quintuplets who want to do anything but study! In an interesting twist, parts of The Quintessential Quintuplets play out backwards, since we know from the first page that Futaro eventually marries one of the quintuplets. As he grows closer to the girls, the rivalry between these identical girls heats up, bringing more stress to poor Futaro’s life! Two seasons of anime have covered most of Go-Toubun no Hanayome (The Quintessential Quintuplets), and a movie airing later in 2022 will reveal which quint Futaro ends up marrying!

A relative newcomer to the isekai genre, Shinja Zero no Megami-sama to Hajimeru Isekai Kouryaku (Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers) already has a manga based on the successful light novels! Similar to Arifureta on this list, main character Makoto gets summoned to another world with barely any powers…but luckily he runs into the beautiful goddess, Noah. Armed with a divine weapon and supported by a goddess who barely has any followers, Makoto sets out alongside his fellow classmates to fell the Demon Lord! He’ll soon be joined by a gorgeous elven warrior and an elemental priestesses, all while playing this isekai adventure on “hardcore” mode!

The zombie genre really died off, huh? Not that the undead can ever truly die, of course! But if you’ve ever wanted to read an ecchi action manga set in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, then Kingdom of “Z” might just be for you! Our main character Satou Masaru is saved from the walking dead by two stunning girls…but one of them is a delirious psycho, and the other is a megalomaniac who wants to rule the undead! Will Satou survive being these girls’ plaything, or will he take his chances with the zombies?!

The original World’s End Harem was well-known for its mature content and, well, harem of girls who needed to repopulate a world barren of men. Now, in World’s End Harem – Fantasia, author LINK has returned to create a new harem story in a world of swords and sorcery! Out of all the entries on this list, World’s End Harem – Fantasia is the truest harem in terms of number and premise. Our main character, Arc, stands with a harem of beautiful women against an evil Dark Elf who threatens to corrupt him! If you’re looking for some smuttier harem content, then check out this brand-new spin-off series.

With light novels, prequels, manga, and two seasons of anime, Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekaisaikyou (Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest) is going strong. We could chalk that up to main character Hajime’s ability to survive a horrible isekai experience and become one of the strongest characters in the world…or it could be because of the gorgeous harem he’s formed! There’s the childlike vampire Yue, hapless bunny girl Shea, high school sweetheart Kaori, and the shameless dragon pervert Tio. Most of the time, these girls are giving Hajime more of a headache than anything else, but whether he likes it or not, their unconventional group is just what this world needs to stand against the gods themselves!

Honestly, running a dungeon sounds like so much work. Creating traps and monsters, having to deal with pesky adventurers? That’s way too much effort for Masuda Keima, a lazy high-school boy who gets summoned to become a dungeon master for a ‘dungeon core’ named Rokuko. Keima sets about to create the perfect, self-functioning dungeon, so he can rest easy! But somehow trouble just follows him, and always in the form of gorgeous gals! From Rokuko herself to fellow dungeon masters and even adventurers, Keima is soon overwhelmed by the number of women in his life…and all of them are standing in the way of his perfectly lazy existence!

Eagle-eyed harem fans might note that Kakkou no Iinazuke (A Couple of Cuckoos) is more of a love-triangle than a true harem, but we love the premise and characters so much that we couldn’t help but include A Couple of Cuckoos on our list! Sixteen-year-old Nagi was switched at birth, and on the night he finally meets his birth parents, he has a run in with Erika Amano. This outspoken, forceful girl demands that he acts as her fake boyfriend so she can avoid marrying a random guy…but when Nagi meets his parents, he learns they plan to have him marry their daughter, Erika herself! With Erika now in his life, how can Nagi go about confessing his feelings to his classmate crush, Hiro?! This unorthodox romantic comedy has plenty of dramatic twists and turns, and its first season of anime will be airing in April 2022!

What if being summoned to another world could help fix your real life?! Tenjou Yuuya has been bullied since he was a child, but with the help of cheat skills from another world, he’s about to change his whole life around… We featured one of the girls from Isekai de Cheat Skill o Te ni Shita Ore wa, Genjitsu Sekai o mo Musou Suru - Level Up wa Jinsei o Kaeta (I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too) in our recent ‘Best Girls of Isekai’ article, where we nominated Kaori, a bullied girl who Yuuta transfers schools to protect. Kaori is far from the only girl in Yuuya’s life, though. There’s the beautiful elvish princess Lexia, the sporty Rin, and the gorgeous model Miu! With his newfound abilities and all of these gorgeous girls, Yuuya’s life really is going to change with cheat skills from another world!

The first thing you need to know about Kanojo mo Kanojo (Girlfriend, Girlfriend) is that it understands it’s not a serious romance. This series absolutely knows why you’re reading it – a silly plot with plenty of fan service! The story, as it goes, follows a guy who starts dating a second girlfriend (with his first girlfriend’s permission, of course) after receiving a surprise love confession. Sometimes referred to as “the saner version of Kanojo, Okarishimasu (Rent-a-Girlfriend)” – pour one out for us KanoKari fans – Girlfriend, Girlfriend is a fan-service dream of beautiful girls, confused feelings, and screwball comedy! If you’ve come from watching the anime of Girlfriend, Girlfriend, you might be interested in skipping ahead; the anime ended in Volume 4, chapter 36. So read the end of Volume 4 and start on Volume 5 to continue where the anime left off!

We recently reviewed the first volume of Kimi no Koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo (The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You) and quite liked the idea of a manga about a polyamorous relationship. That means that every girl receives love equally, which is especially important in 100 Girlfriends, because one hundred girls have all been chosen as our main character’s soulmate! After a cosmic mixup with the god of love, first-year high-school student Aijou learns that he’s owed one hundred confessions! If he rejects any of the girls who offer their love, they’ll meet a terrible fate…so he sets out to create a true harem of one hundred girlfriends! There are no losers in this harem, so if you don’t like having to choose a best girl, 100 Girlfriends might be the perfect rom-com for you!

Takuya doesn’t really consider himself to be very popular in any way, but is surprised one day when his principal asks him to take care of some new transfer students. He’s even more startled when he discovers that these new students are all female, and there’s 30 of them which he must take care of. Their story was that their boarding school had gone up in flames, and this was the last resort. For Takuya this all seemed like a fantasy dream come true, that is until he saw what everyone was carrying, and it wasn’t cosmetics or anything of the sort but rather lots of weapons. Having one partner is probably enough for a lot of people in this world, depending on your culture of course, but having 30 women at your disposal is like the Hugh Hefner life that just seems to good to let go of. For Takuya this was just an incredible opportunity to finally make a name for himself, but it doesn’t come easy as these strong females have more in store than just lots of oppai and good looks. Takuya finds himself surrounded by girls with guns and throughout this love parody manga, you’ll be laughing so hard at how hard Takuya tries to get attention but gets shot down consistently or teased erotically, but his weak self can’t seem to come to grips with it all.

Yuta is a young boy with a problem, and it’s that Lucia, the demon princess has a strong desire to reproduce with him. Once that child is born however, it harbors the ability to destroy the world, leaving nothing behind. El and Rie are two angels who are out to make sure that this scenario doesn’t take place, and to protect Yuta at all costs. Yuta has a lot on his plate and has no clue what’s in store for him, so he must rely on these angels to ensure his survival. Yuta actually has a crush on Rie which creates more problems for him since Lucia is after him too, and El is right there next to him. He’s trapped in a love triangle of sorts between the human and nonhuman realm, and he needs to make up his mind before it’s too late. On one hand, Yuta’s being seduced by the beautiful Lucia, while on other he’s desperately trying to win over Rie’s heart but she has other responsibilities to adhere to. It’s all make or break in this romantic comedy as Yuta needs to step up and decide who his best mate is before the world ends up in ruin.

Tora thought it would be in his best interest to repeat a grade just so that he could be popular with the students, and become a delinquent for the attention. This all comes back to haunt him however, when he realizes that nobody is paying him any mind in class which made things worse in the end. The cute girl whom he sought after is immediately turned off and tosses him out the window. As fate would have it however, the very same day the same girl was saved by Tora from a speeding truck that almost took her life. Now unable to avoid him, she comes clean about her secret and tells Tora that she’s in fact a ghost with a very strict mission. The girl admits to Tora that if she doesn’t get a particular boy to return her feelings back to her, that she may be sent to hell. The problem now is that after being saved by Tora, she begins to show signs of attraction toward him, and now this tsundere girl must now cope with her new emotions. This unorthodox story will take you in various directions, as you have a dead girl with amnesia who now finds herself falling in love with someone else, knowing that if she isn’t careful she may die. Tora on the other hand has other issues to deal with, one being his fake persona and other girls showing strong interest in him later in the story.

Shirasagi is a well known gambler and finds himself in an elite school, where the students act very pretentiously in his presence and see him as a mere object. Not taking this very lightly, Shirasagi declares a challenge for these students and insists that he’ll crush the entire school through a grueling series of gambling showdowns. He incorporates a variety of skills both psychologically and physically to outdo his opponents, while revealing his tricks after defeating them. The story revolves around many of the matches that take place on the boarding school grounds, where many students are out to get Shirasagi, one of which is Abidani, whose goal is to have him leave school grounds or to kill him before things grow worse. So where does the harem come in you ask? Well once you dive deeper into the story you’ll start to see a lot go down pertaining to Shirasagi’s past, but also the long list of girls he’s had to take down in battle. While most of the story does focus on the mind game aspect, one character in particular named Mika, makes her presence known in many ways and shows Shirasagi just what she’s made of. If you really like a strong mix of psychological, ecchi, harem, and mystery then definitely pick up Gamble Fish to see whether Shirasagi lives or dies.

Nagi has always wanted to see the famed Umi no Misaki, a cape that protrudes out into the ocean. He decides one day to take a trip to the southern island of Okitsushima to finally get a glimpse of the real deal in person. Once he arrives at the island however, he discovers that there’s more to this island than just a beautiful landscape and clean air. Nagi comes to discover more about the island’s inhabitants and just what their purpose is in this comedy driven harem manga. Imagine traveling to an island for a simple vacation but are then confronted by scantily clad women who want to provide more than just some hospitality. This is what Nagi experiences on his wondrous journey into the unknown that somehow becomes a spectacular adventure that he’ll never forget. These island girls are all extremely attractive and Nagi feels as if he was the chosen one among all men to be in their presence. Things get rough for him because this love polygon of a relationship forces him to decide which one he wants. There’s a lot to learn as well in this manga is it discusses the values of friendship and kindness, self respect, and building long lasting relationships so be sure to check this one out.

For the young high school student Ayumu Aikawa, his life just isn’t what he’d like it be. He’s a zombie who serves as a bodyguard for a necromancer, and he just doesn’t find it all interesting. Things change in the strangest ways however when he accidentally steals the power of a magical girl, and must now wear the costume while performing these magical spells. Now with this newly obtained power, not only does he have to cope with his new appearance, but he must now live with other attractive girls who all have their own naughty ways of expressing themselves. Ayumu never really asked for this outcome, but somehow it works out for him since he found his life to be quite the bore anyway. Now that he’s dressed up as this magical spell caster and is surrounded by attractive spell casters like himself, his life just catapulted into a harem wonderland. His hidden pervert persona starts to make its appearance in every way that it can, trying to get as much attention as possible while the opportunity still presents itself. Of course he gets punished severely for going too far, which you end up dying over because of how extreme some of his punishments can be. Kanchou anyone? For more extremely funny moments be sure to pick up and read this ecchi driven manga!

Failing to make it into college twice, being unpopular with women, and being unemployed is not the type of life any person would ask for. In Minato’s case, this was a life he had to cope with and it wasn’t easy. Little did he know that he’s an Ashikabi, one of the masters in a battle royale between attractive women named Sekirei. The life he once knew will now forever change as he is thrown into a world of oppai and the lustful adventures that come with it all. Sekirei is like your typical harem story, which takes a young weak and lifeless boy, and throws him into a world that he simply is overwhelmed by. Sekirei is all about ripping clothes off, exposing breasts, showing off panties and just about every other form of ecchi you can think of. Grab lots of tissues because there will be lots of nosebleeds happening, with an assortment of action to keep you immersed in everything. While there isn’t much of a story plot to this, it’s still interesting to see how Minato manages to overcome his past and somehow transform into a masterful pervert in this funny manga.

Nobody in their right mind would ever wish to be killed on their first date with the one they liked, but unfortunately for Issei he took one for the team. Luckily for him he was resurrected by Rias, who informs him that he’s been reincarnated as a demon, and that now he must work under her wing to stop evil from creating havoc on the world. Never would Issei have imagined that he’d be thrown into a world full of big breasted women, fighting for the sake of humanity. He realizes that this new life may not be so bad after all. Issei’s life ended quite abruptly but then somehow his life turns around for the better in the end, because now he’s protected by an extremely attractive demon woman who shows him all of the attention. While he does have to fight alongside Rias most of the time, it doesn’t seem like a bad job when you have an assortment of women to choose from. His perverted ways often land him in hot water, which is what really sells the story, but he eventually comes to realize his own untapped potential which in turn helps to save the world that’s being threatened.

Fujimi High School is suffering from a massive pandemic where an illness has spread rapidly, causing students to turn into flesh eating zombies. Only a small handful of students manage to escape the plague that’s overtaking the school grounds, among them is Takashi and childhood friend Rei. The two manage to fight alongside one another as the number of zombies continue to rise, but just how long can these two manage when the entire town is hungry for their blood? This action packed ecchi manga is bound to have you excited because there’s just so much happening all at once, that it’s sometimes difficult to contain your emotions. Zombies are popping out of the woodwork left, right and center, and the two need to come up with solutions to this growing problem. Fortunately they do meet up with other individuals who assist them, and Takashi is treated with plenty of oppai to keep him on his toes. While the anime does show off a ton of skin, the manga is sure to leave you wanting more because it’s over the top, random, and full of intense moments where you’re never really sure what will happen next.

Kimihito felt that his life was somewhat of a bore, and so he decides to sign up for a voluntary program designed by the government that benefit exchange students. Little does Kimihito realize that what he signed up for wasn’t exactly what he’d imagined. A half snake half beauty named Mila comes to live with him, and now it’s his job to ensure her safety as well as to guide her through everyday life. Unfortunately for Kimihito, Mila is just a bombshell and he can’t seem to take his eyes off of her but the law behind interspecies breeding is extremely strict. Things just couldn’t any worse when two other voluptuous women move in and now Kimihito’s hormones start to get the best of him. One very attractive woman in your life is probably enough, but now when two more enter your life and end up living with you, what do you do? For Kimihito it was a struggle because he has strong feelings for Mila, and can’t even commit any sexual acts due to strict government policy. Now two more women come running in and he’s just about ready to explode, as they all somehow fancy him and want more than just an exchange of information. How will Kimihito deal with all of this sexual tension? Just what will happen between him and Mila? Be sure to grab this manga right now to find out more!