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Anime from any genre , from funniness to action mechanism , and anything in between , swear heavily on character development to make a compelling story . Particularly , characters who work secretive to the main characters are one of the drive factors in narrative movement and make nuance in protagonists , even if not flat . They break alongside each other , create a cycle of exponentially grow fictitious character complexity .

While there are plenty of astonishing anime protagonists , special side character are often more beloved than the principal friend .

A split image of popular anime side-characters.

10Grand Blue Dreaming’s Diving Club Is a House of Comedy

Based on the manga by Inoue Kenji and Yoshioka Kimitake

The 2018 knee - slapping anime produced by Studio Zero - G , Grand Blue Dreaming , is a prime object lesson of howa collective of university students with no sense of disgrace and too much fourth dimension on their hands , can create a screaming history out of anything . The serial follows Kitahara Iori , a college first - yr who move to the coastal Ithiel Town mention Izu , where his uncle exist and runs a scuba diving event shop class . Iori ’s primary end for college in this seaside township is to have the most ideal , mainstream experience potential , but he is quickly hale into the prank of the university diving guild full of streakers , enablers , and more , who come together for some raucous laughter .

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9Chihayafuru’s Niche Community Is Set For Endless Rivalries

Based on the manga by Suetsugu Yuki

The 2011 mutation dramatic play Zanzibar copal produced by Madhouse , Chihayafuru , is a one - of - a - kind series that follows Ayase Chihaya , but extrapolates from so many other character . Becausethe chief focus of theChihayafuruis the summercater of Karuta , a scorecard game base on the neat classic Japanese myopic verse form , the characters represent a niche , and consequently small , residential district . The top Karuta players will be members of the same societies and meet the same rival in tournament . Chihayafuruuses this expression of Karuta to make a deep , closely - knit mold of characters that both gainsay Chihaya and raise her up , as chance encounters become more and more vulgar .

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8March Comes In Like a Lion Is a Familial Story

Based on the manga by Umino Chica

The animeMarch Comes In Like a Lionis a serious drama produced by Studio Shaft that represents the contagious passion of an win family . The series followsKiriyama Rei , a unseasoned shogi wizardry who has been forced to mature too quickly , losing himself in a world of stress and loneliness . However , it ’s the characters he meets at his low peak that change everything for him and the entire story . The three sisters of the Kawamoto family bring in hope and optimism into Rei ’s otherwise unhealthful , shogi - centric biography . Each of the three sisters differ widely in age and their office , mold Rei in a multitude of way he ’s never experienced before .

7Saiki K’s Characters Are Embodiments of Psychic Powers

Based on the manga by Asou Shuuichi

The Disastrous Life of Saiki Kis a gag comedy Zanzibar copal that leans into the personality of the main character , Kusuo Saiki , one of the most interesting psychic in anime . However , the economic value that the plunk for cast lend to the series is not to be underestimate .

Each friend or acquaintance of Saiki is a foil to his own persona . For example , the class repp with a fiery spirit named Hairo Kenishi , whose name sounds like Pyrokinesis , is a mental representation of this exact skill that Saiki has . Furthermore , he ’s more disposed to use this skill over his telepathy , which is a changeless vexation for him , much like the character named Teruhashi , who bugs him to no end .

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Best Anime Rewatch cover image featuring Saitama from One Punch Man and the casts of Durarara!! and Baccano!

6One Punch Man’s Cast Defines Saitama’s Strength

Based on the manga by ONE and Murata Yusuke

One Punch Manis an action anime like no other , as it takes the superhero genre as satire and adds raw twists to each of Saitama ’s eccentric actions . Throughout the serial , Saitama is impersonate as the strongest humankind , equal to of defeating anything with one punch , but he largely goes unnoticed for his work , and is even give away . However , everything is clear to the consultation , adding a striking irony that urge for supporting Saitama through his interior struggle . Ultimately , this form of storytelling is only made possible bythe strong patronage casting and their ability to answer as reference for empathize both Saitama ’s durability and his solitariness .

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The best anime are n’t rewatchable just because of nostalgia , but because they get sound every time .

Solo Leveling - Baek Yonhoo, Cha HAe-In and Sung Yinwoo

5Yu Yu Hakusho’s Main Quartet Is Iconic

Based on the manga by Togashi Yoshihiro

Yu Yu Hakushois an anime from the early nineties give rise by Studio Pierrot that defined and specify the standard for the modern shonen struggle series . Although the anime is well - have sex for its unbelievable arc complex body part and narrative development , the fictitious character that underpin protagonist Urameshi Yusuke , are often taken for accord . Firstly , the fiend universe duo of Kurama and Hiei are characters as unique and compelling as Yusuke , if not more . Their additions to the tale allow Yusuke ’s character to be able to take a backseat at times , but at long last raises his power to create complicated meshwork of connection . Of naturally , there is still the unforgettable Marquise de Pompadour - rocking Kuwabara .

4Kaguya-sama Is So Much More Than Just About Kaguya

Based on the manga by Akasaka Aka

The anime titledKaguya - sama : love life is Waris a modern heart - halt romance seriesproduced by A-1 Pictures that premiered in 2019 . Although the namesake of the anime belongs to Shinomiya Kaguya , the wide variety of patronage cast is what makes the anime a stand - out work of cinema . Firstly , there isthe champagne and nonconcentric Fujiwara Chika , who rollick the strongest 6th sense when ask least , and busts out barroom of knock at the funniest moment potential . Then , there is Ishigami Yuu , who is incessantly misunderstood , but grounds the student council in world . last , Shirogane Miyuki is not even part of the suffer cast , serve as a 2nd agonist , and ostensibly Kaguya ’s resister .

3GintamaHas the Wackiest Aliens and Non-Aliens

Based on the manga Sorachi Hideaki

The hit comedyGintamahas impart laugh to audiences of all demographics since its debut in 2006 at Sunrise Studios . The premiss of the serial is a singularity , as the world of the agonist , Sakata Gintoki , has been colonized by aliens . well yet , the sentence is Japan ’s Edo period . of course , such a setting let for the wackiest type to congregate , even those with little to do with the aliens themselves . From the hilarious mascots of a giant space dog named Sadaharu who go berserk for strawberry milk and a penguin - suit - calculate blob named Elizabeth , to a samurai who ca n’t be taken seriously , Gintamacreates the perfect platform for clowning .

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2One Piece Can’t Go Wrong With The Straw Hat Crew

Based on the original manga by Eiichiro Oda

One of the most popular and well - known shonen gum anime , One Piece , is a serial publication that congratulate itself on its creative characters and the connection they make . The total premise hinges on Luffy ’s ability to muster up a group of corresponding - minded individuals to achieve his goal of becoming the King of Pirates . However , as an freakish himself , Luffy expects no less from his crew members , as he sometimes chooses fellow traveler seemingly based on no rationality at all . The most compelling part of this supporting cast is thateach part is so thorough that they could even function as focal points of an electric arc , even without the presence of the protagonist .

1Durarara!! Is Basically All Supporting Cast

Based on the light novels and manga by Narita Ryohgo and Yasuda Suzuhito

The 2010 hit action whodunit seriesDurarara!!is an gum anime that thread intricate stories among a wide cast of characters , each get their chance to take the level . Although the series take an initial focal point on character reference such as the bike - riding dullahan named Celty , or the in high spirits school day boy named Ryuugamine Mikado , the story enlarge further and further each time it takes the view of a unlike character . As a result , the bustling township of Ikebukuro comes together as a perfect web of connections;one Russian sushi chef at a time , and one shades - wearing brusk - fused bartender at a metre .

Best Anime Supporting Casts featuring the cast of One Punch Man and the Cast of One Piece in the background, with Kiriyama Rei from March Comes In Like a Lion Standing in the front.

Grand Blue Dreaming Cast leaping excitedly into the ocean while wearing swimwear.

Chihayafuru Official Art featuring the three main characters surrounded by autumn leaves.

March Comes In Like a Lion Official Art, featuring Rei having coffee served by the cheerful Kawamoto sisters wearing maid uniforms

The cast of Saiki sitting together at a long dinner table covered in sweets, seemingly themed after The Last Supper.

Kaguya-sama Love is War Official Art featuring the main cast looking towards the front of the frame, and Chika drawing a heart with her hand.

Gintama’s main cast in a key visual against a galaxy speckled background.

Cast of the Durarara!! anime against the Tokyo skyline at night.