The world of anime is full of vibrant stories and diverse, with heroes ranging from the most loved and cherished to villains who seem complex and intriguing supporting characters. However, not all the characters win the hearts of the audience and are perceived as annoying to watch.
It may be accidental or deliberate. They find their way through personalities, actions, or behavior. This article ranks the most irritating anime characters in modern anime. It points out their attributes and how the viewers feel about them.
8. Hayase Nagatoro
‘Don’t Toy With Me, Ms. Nagatoro!‘
Hayase Nagatoro fits well here. She loves to bully her Senpai, Naoto Hachioji. This brat and conceited attitude has frightened so many fans. This, initially, made the viewership drop drastically for this anime.
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Still, one might say that she masters striking a balance with time. Her positive qualities are more than present. She was a one-dimensional bully when the series started. She becomes more multidimensional and layered as the anime progresses.
7. Nino Nakano
‘The Quintessential Quintuplets‘
Anime fans just can not tolerate Nino Nakano’s persistent brattiness. Her short temper often made this even more infuriating. Her constant fault-finding was a major cause for frustration despite her popularity. The impulsiveness of this heroine also angered fans. The heroine tended to be extremely judgmental.
This tendency to be judgmental about others often overshadowed all the positive qualities. Even though she was smart and skilled, her abrasive personality did not let people warm up to her. This made it difficult for her to handle her emotions. This tendency to lash out at people usually adds to her annoying character.
6. Dot Barrett
‘Mashle: Magic and Muscles‘
Although Dot Barrett is not a bad guy, his controlling nature has much to do with his need to be the top dog in the story. This brings him jealousy and pettiness, most of the time. His constant craving for attention and validation situationally got him on this list.
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Barrett sabotages others’ success most of the time. He can maneuver situations to his advantage and keep himself at the center. He is a hard person to be around, considering his lack of empathy. His tendency to make others go crazy further makes it challenging.
5. Zenitsu Agatsuma
‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba‘
The worrying and complaining character of Zenitsu Agatsuma has irritated viewers and fellow characters alike. His constant fretting may sometimes make him adorable but generally annoys the audience. His fearfulness holds him back most of the time in ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’.
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His dependency on others is very frustrating to see. While his cowardliness gives some comic relief, it also gets monotonous. This brings a minus to the whole story. His lack of self-belief and confidence often portrays him as weak and ineffective.
4. Marie Fou Lafan
‘Trapped In A Dating Sim‘
The continuous interference of Marie Fou Lafan in the hero’s adventures makes her an annoying character. She lacks some convincing depth or heroic action. Her constant need for attention stops the flow of the plot of ‘Trapped In A Dating Sim’.
She often manipulates things according to her needs. This makes the audience frustrated with her self-centered personality. Her lack of sympathy makes her a flat character. She does not care about others’ feelings. This makes her character more annoying.
3. Sachi Umino
‘A Couple of Cuckoos‘
Sachi Umino has complex romantic emotions for her adopted brother in ‘A Couple of Cuckoos’. This discomforts the audience to their guts. Her violent nature is the result of love, longing, and confusion. This emotional mayhem brings about changes both in her and the people around her.
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It lets her cross all the boundaries that are normally accepted. During this extreme crossing, she makes the audience face awkward realities. These truths are about love, family, and that fine line between obsession and affection.
2. Gabi Braun
‘Attack on Titan‘
Gabi Braun is one of the most polarizing figures in the ‘Attack on Titan‘ fandom. Her extreme ideology often irritates the viewers. Braun’s non-stop rhetoric is all about killing people on Paradis Island.
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Her willingness to sacrifice others for her nation complicates her character. It is driven by a sense of duty and nationalism. This further complicates her character and makes her a subject of intense debate and discussion among fans.
1. Minoru Mineta
‘My Hero Academia‘
Minoru Mineta’s lecherous attitude is something that annoys many ‘My Hero Academia‘ fans. His bad fighting skills are another reason for this. He objectifies female classmates constantly, which puts off many fans.
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His quirk, Pop Off, is useful in some instances, but most of the time, it puts him at risk. This is because he uses it too much. His oversized head is another reason why he is off-putting. Too many grape motifs make him fit on this list.
