Anime
Himura Kenshin from Rurouni Kenshin
We find Kenshin roaming the Japanese countryside, carrying his reverse-blade sword (sakabatō), in search of redemption for the lives he has taken. He has made a vow to never kill again. Kenshin is known throughout Japan as the legendary swordsman and assassin, Hitokiri Battōsai. However, we see that he is really a soft spoken and humble person – quite the opposite of what would be expected.
Android 17
Android 17 is the brother of Android 18 in the classic Japanese anime/manga series Dragon Ball Z. He and his sister were forcibly turned into a cyborg by Dr. Gero in his fight against Goku
Kiyomaro Takamine from Zatch Bell
In Zatch Bell!, Kiyomaro Takamine is a genius junior high student who doesn’t have any friends because people around him are jealous of him being too smart. He is soon given Gash to care for by his father. Gash makes Kiyomaro believe in himself and together they fight other mamonos to become the King of Mamonos.
Bobobo from Bobobo-Bo Bo-bobo
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is the cool and incomprehensible hero, swarthy and musclebound, sporting sunglasses and a large golden afro. His hair is 24-karat gold but is usually said to be yellow or blonde; some viewers even argue about its true color. He is called “Bo-bobo” for short, as he refuses to let people call him “Bo”.
Professor Juniper in Pokémon
Professor Juniper is the first female professor in the Pokémon series. Her specialisation is Pokémon origin and she is an old friend of Professor Oak, because who isn’t, right? Her clothes are pretty plain, especially when compared to the other Pokémon Profs.
Professor Elm in Pokémon
Professor Elm was Professor Oak’s top student. He studies Pokémon abilities and specialises in Pokémon breeding (and is credited with the discovery of Pokémon eggs). Elm is a known scatterbrain who, when working, forgets to eat. He often gets so focused on his studies that he becomes completely oblivious to his surroundings.
Professor Birch in Pokémon
Professor Birch is the stoutly Pokémon professor for the Hoenn Region. He is more outgoing than the other professors and often takes his research with him outdoors, hence those really cool sandals. Birch’s research specialisation is Pokémon behaviour in the wild.
Quatre Raberba Winner in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
Quatre is the pilot of Sandrock and leader of “G Team.” Along with the four other members: Heero Yuy (Wing Gundam), Duo Maxwell (Deathscythe), Trowa Barton (Heavyarms) and Chang Wufei (Shenlong), he is sent to Earth as part of a plan to take revenge on the OZ military corporation. Quatre believes in the idea of pacifism and is often reluctant to kill an enemy. He is kind and humble, as well as being the best dressed of the group.
Firo Prochainezo from Baccano
In Baccano!, Firo Prochainezo is the youngest executive of Manhattan’s Martillo Family camorra. He became a complete immortal in November 1930 after accidentally drinking Szilard Quates’ immortality elixir at a party celebrating his own promotion.
Ginko from Mushi-shi
Ginko, whose real name is Yoki, is the main character of the manga and anime series Mushi-shi, who is followed throughout the series solving mushi cases. He rarely comes back to the same show location more than once, to reinforce his ‘wanderer’ status.