In the Anime, the protagonist always has the focus, the power, huh even sometimes the most dramatic arc, but sometimes the heart of the story is elsewhere. Those characters that no one expects to shine, who seem only comic or emotional support, but who end up being more loved, more human or simply more real than the hero on duty. This is a love letter for them, the underestimated, those who fight at a disadvantage and still manage to stay with us more than the main character.
Krillin anime dragon ball z
Yes, he has no divine powers, nor transformations of rare colors. But Krillin It’s always there. Faithful, brave, human to the end. The guy dies, revives, and continues to face enemies that can literally destroy planets. It will never be the strongest, but it is one of the most endearing.
Ochaco Uraraka by My Hero Academia
While Deku He screams and cries for being the heir to a heroic legacy, OCHACO The loin is broken to help his family. She is empathetic, strong, with a Quirk who doesn’t seem so powerful, until she makes him brutal. It deserves more time, more development and more love from the fandom.
Mumen Rider anime one punch man
The guy knows he has no chance against monsters of the level of Saitama, but still gets on his bike and fights. His courage, his sense of justice and his humility make many prefer him a thousand times over stronger but empty heroes.. mumen It is pure heart.
Mayu Nekoyashiki From Wonderful Precure!
May She is that girl who does not have the most explosive personality or a tragic past. But it perfectly represents silent growth. Little by little you win a place like Precure, and its natural tenderness and total dedication make it shine more than many protagonists.
Joey Wheeler From the anime Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yugi Has the Pharaoh, Legendary Cards and Divine Luck. Joey It has guts. He started out as the typical clumsy friend, but ended up showing that he has a huge heart and real talent. He fights for his sister, he never gives up, and is the soul of the group. Underestimated by everyone, except for those who really know him.
Rock Lee of Naruto
Can’t use Ninjutsu, nor Genjutsu, but Rock Lee He compensates everything with brutal effort and discipline. his fight against Gaara It is one of the most remembered of the anime. His spirit of constant overcoming and his humility made him an icon. read It’s Naruto’s real message: Working hard can exceed any limit.
Zenitsu Agatsuma anime demon slayer
Many rule him out for being shrill, coward and somewhat clumsy, but Zenitsu It has a very real emotional complexity. its evolution in Demon Slayer It is slow but powerful, and when it goes into serious mode, it does so with a breath-taking technique. A character with capes, humor, trauma and unexpected tenderness.
KENTA YAMADA by Beyblade: Metal Fusion
Not the most popular of the tournament or the most talented, but KENTA He has an enormous passion for the game and an almost blind fidelity towards his friends. Its growth is slow but steady, and although it was never the favorite of the spotlight, it was from the heart of the team.
Syrus Truesdale From the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
Living in the shadow of a prodigy brother is not easy. Syrus It begins with a crushing insecurity, but throughout GX It shows a subtle but powerful evolution. He is one of those characters who remind you that you don’t have to be the best duelist to be valuable.
Koichi Hirose by JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable
Koichi He goes from being the shy boy to one of the bravest characters and with the most development on his part. Despite sharing history with ultra-eccentric characters like Josuke or Rohan, , Koichi It remains at the heart of the season, showing that inner growth can be just as epic as any stand power.
These underrated characters remind us that you don’t have to have the prominence to stay in our memory. Sometimes, the real hero is not the one with the most power, but the one who fights with less and still does not give up. And you? Which underrated character would you love to see shine more?
