Over the years many series Anime of the genre Shonen They have been released. They have delivered some of the most iconic characters, including from popular culture, such as Goku or Naruto. Today, anime is a medium that in itself has millions of fans everywhere, and these characters, although they are still very present, also have some successors. In the last 10 years we have seen many new series, as well as others that have been maintained, in many cases thanks to these characters. Below we share a list of the 10 most important characters from the last decade of the Shonen genre.
Tanjiro Kamado from the anime Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer It is one of the most relevant animes that have been released in recent years. Each new season, as well as movies, gives something to talk about on the networks. And who has managed to stand out in the same series is its protagonist. To Tanjiro Kamado We have seen him fight and train, not to become the best demon hunter, but to save his sister. Fans love his personality and resilience, placing him as one of the best characters in the Shonen anime of the last 10 years.
denji anime chainsaw man
denji He came to rebuild the classic anime protagonist who just wants to help others and have the dream of being the best. He didn’t want any of that, he was just interested in being able to eat every day and little by little, when he got it, he had more “worldly” ideas. Within Chainsaw Man We see him suffering all kinds of horrors, but he always manages to get up. For many, Denji is the character of the Shonen with whom most one could identify and that makes him one of the best of the last decade.
luffy from one piece
Though one piece It was not released 10 years ago, this is still one of the most popular anime with each new season. That is why the image of Luffy He stays so aware of the fans. Being able to continue having the relevance it has, even with all the time it has passed, is something that few can achieve. In this last decade we saw Luffy grow even more as a character, having moments that fans continue to comment on. Thanks to that, the protagonist of One Piece is one of the best characters of this decade.
AI Hoshino of Oshi No Ko
As we mentioned so far, what managed to make the characters great is to see them grow chapter by chapter, season by season. but the case of Ai Hoshino break with all that. We see her only in the first episode of Oshi no ko, but it was enough for the whole story to revolve around it. The importance of the idol within her world expanded to ours, showing that a character can be the most important, without even continuing in the series.
Deku Anime My Hero Academia
In these last 10 years, more precisely in 2016, the animated adaptation of My Hero Academia. And from that moment it became one of the most significant Shonen series of all. That is why it is not surprising that its protagonist, Izuku Midoriya, be one of the most beloved of all. This year its eighth season will be released and in all those that have already been broadcast, we saw a very successful growth of the character. Fans have the image of Deku being the hero who will fight until the last breath and that places him as one of the best.
Satoru Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen
Normally, when we talk about shonen anime, it is the protagonists who stand out. And being Yuji Itadori the main face of Jujutsu Kaisen Many would believe that it is the most important. Although for many it is still crucial, the reality is that Gojo Satoru He stole all eyes. Each of his appearances has been classified as some of the best and his personality has captivated more than one. Gojo managed to be the true face of Jujutsu Kaisen and is one of the most relevant Shonen characters of the last decade.
Frieren de sousou no frieren
sousou do not frieren It is already listed as one of the best anime of all time, beyond the same shonen genre. And it is that much of this success is due to its protagonist, Frier. The elf belonging to the group that eliminated the Great Demon fascinated millions of fans. Now, living an “internal” journey in which he must close an old story, Frieren has managed to demonstrate why he is so important. Fans found in her an excellent heroine, which has positioned herself as one of the best of the genre in the last 10 years.
Dr. Stone Senku
Most of the characters we mentioned in this list stand out not only for being great heroes, but also for having powers outside this world. But Senku of the anime Dr. Stone It doesn’t use an extraordinary force at all or using magic of all kinds. The young man is a mastermind and this allows him to cope with almost any type of situation. This idea of a protagonist who uses his intelligence is something that fans loved and that made him so popular with viewers.
Anime Saitama One Punch Man
One Punch Man It has taken the Shonen genre by surprise. Many of these have protagonists who manage to cope with all kinds of struggles to be the best. But here we meet Saitama, a young man with a normal build, without hair and who does not give the idea of being so strong. That is why, when people discover their true power, they leave more than one speechless. This idea of an incredibly broken character that shows it even unintentionally is what fans wanted to see. Thanks to that Saitama is one of the most beloved of the last time.
Eren Yeager from Attack on Titan
Last but not least, one of the crucial characters, not only from the last 10 years, but also from the story: Eren Yeager. throughout Attack on Titan We saw it grow, mature and above all fall. His personality has been transformed so much throughout all these years that he has left an indelible mark. With the end of the anime a few years ago, Eren still is, and will continue to be, for many more, one of the most important characters in the Shonen genre.
Throughout this last decade we saw hundreds of characters, although only these 10 have managed to stand out from all of them. Similarly, some have been left out, that’s why we ask you What other shonen character was so relevant in these last 10 years?
