the world of Anime It has left a mark on many, there is no doubt about that. with so many stories, worlds and more, fans have a wide variety of options to choose their favorite. But those who most influence many and even are the excuse to watch the series are the characters. They are of all colors and shapes, but there are some that have become icons. Such is the importance that they have obtained that they have become a great influence. From Goku of Dragon Ball, up to Gojo Satoru of Jujutsu Kaisen, these are 10 characters with such a great influence that they pierced beyond the same anime.
Sailor Moon Usagi Tsukino
Usagi Tsukino, one of the most representative magical girls in history and considered by many to be the best, has left a mark within the genre that almost no other girl could. Since the premiere of the anime in the 90s, Sailor Moon It became a cultural icon beyond the same work. Her aesthetics made her a symbol of fashion and especially how a female character was more than a pretty face. Sailor Moon was a total revolution in the anime and sowed the way for the future girls present in this medium.
Momo Ayase de Dandadan
Although the young protagonist of DANDATE He joined the medium less than two years ago, his influence is undeniable. Momo Ayase Not only did she teach the world the Gyaru subculture, but she moved away from the representation of this world as a pretty girl who only focuses on her aesthetic. Momo’s personality goes beyond her appearance, proving to be a new revolution within the female anime characters. Take what Sailor Moon cemented and reinvent it. Momo has a strong personality that is not intimidated, proving that a character can be hard without neglecting his individuality.
Mikasa Ackerman of Jujutsu Kaisen
Mikasa Ackerman It is another of the ways that the anime of a strong female character showed us, but in this case unlike Momo Ayase or Sailor Moon, it does not need to be seen with words. Mikasa is one of the most powerful characters of all Attack on Titan And he proves it with actions. This gave her a different beauty than what could be expected in a female character expressed as a fanservice. Mikasa doesn’t need any of this, showing off being a strong, capable, and emotionally complex model. Mikasa laid the foundations for a new way of seeing strong and beautiful female characters.
naruto uzumaki from naruto anime
One of the most important characters in the anime history could not be missing from this list. Naruto He marked an entire generation with his story of the underrated and hated by everyone who manages to overcome all barriers. And although he laid many foundations in the anime, his influence pierced the animated world. And it is that Naruto influenced the career of musicians, actors, athletes and more. From character tattoos, themed clothes or more, the young Uzumaki impacted the lives of many. Even in “common” fans, who with phrases that are said every day or small actions such as the fact of “running like Naruto”, demonstrate Naruto’s influence in the world.
Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop He taught the world that anime could go beyond a colorful story of heroes or magical creatures. These could count on more adult plots with a serious or dark background where nothing was the color of roses. But in the same way this was great and its greatest representation is undoubtedly the protagonist, Spike Spiegel. With its retrofuturistic aesthetic inspired by jazz, it left a mark for future animes to have their own identity, beyond what was thought that anime was something of children. In addition, there were not a few fans who loved this style and took it to real life dressing in this aesthetic even today.
Nobara Kugisaki from Jujutsu Kaisen
Another case similar to Momo Ayase or Mikasa Ackerman. Nobara It showed that within the Shonen women do not have to be only material for the fanservice, but that they can be strong and dominant. But this also without losing her femininity in the process. On Jujutsu Kaisen Nobara is at the same level as his male teammates, being a main piece in the plot. The same young woman said a phrase that represents her perfectly: “I love myself when I’m pretty and groomed! And I love myself when I’m strong”
jotaro kujo from anime jojos bizarre adventure
the protagonist of part 3 of JoJos Bizarre Adventure It is by itself one of the most representative faces of the entire anime. What Jotaro He gave the world his personality so cold, being “cool” and a hypermasculinity that was almost no longer seen in the anime. And it is that this went beyond the same fandom of JoJo. The franchise memes usually have him as the protagonist, so there are many people who know Jotaro without even knowing where he comes from. Its influence is demonstrated, and apparently it will continue to be present for a long time.
Nana Osaki Anime Nana
Passionate, intense and with a punk style, Nana Osaki He gave Nana a sharp attitude that enhanced the emotional impact of the anime. Thanks to her rebellious aesthetic, her controversial character and her emotional complexity, Nana set trends in fashion, revived interest in the grunge style and promoted debates on feminism in the current media. Her dress, full of leather jackets, Scottish skirts, fishnet stockings and platform boots, reflects British punk fashion and Vivienne Westwood influence.
The return of Y2K aesthetics and the popularity of alternative streetwear take elements of the visual design of Grandma. From Western culture to K-pop idols, his style has driven the boom of grunge and the alternative today, becoming a symbol of emotional resistance and self-expression.
Gojo Satoru from Jujutsu Kaisen
Satoru Gojo It has become a true cultural icon worldwide, without turns. His personality represents a mixture of uncontracted security, charisma and power, especially admired by Generation Z. His arrogant but charming attitude, his sarcastic humor and his complicated relationship with himself make him as fascinating as they are admirable. That duality between his unwavering self-esteem and his need to be understood makes it even more intriguing, being one of the main reasons for the attractiveness of Jujutsu Kaisen, especially for its massive popularity on social networks.
The furor around Gojo helped anime stop being something of a niche to get fully into global pop culture, where it is now celebrated. Various celebrities have mentioned or imitated: Megan Thee Stallion names him directly on his theme Otaku Hot Girl and has even disguised himself as him; Usher also cosplayed Gojo after his theme Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) was used in GOJO editions on networks; Even Cillian Murphy was seen imitating his iconic domain expansion pose. Gojo is not only the strongest: it is a media symbol and cultural ambassador of this generation.
dragon ball z goku
Perhaps the most recognized and important anime character in all of history. Goku He redefined the idea of what it is to be a hero, setting the way for many who would come in the future, not only in anime, but also popular culture. Cheerful and with a pure heart, his obsession with becoming physically stronger served as a model for others such as Naruto Uzumaki or Monkey D. Luffy. Goku started the trend of increasing power in the anime, and the transformation into Super Saiyan changed it forever.
And as we mentioned, outside the anime, Goku He was in charge of bringing this medium to the whole world. Especially, in Latin America, it is a symbol that went beyond the work. Almost everyone in this part of the planet knows or has heard of Goku, something that not many other characters can say. It influenced the lives of thousands of fans, whether it’s going to the gym and being stronger or showing a good face in harsh situations. Goku has undoubtedly left an indelible mark beyond the same anime.
