Best anime characters with great loyalty

Discover the most devoted and unwavering characters in Japanese animation. This ranking highlights anime heroes and heroines who demonstrate exceptional loyalty to their friends, family, ideals, or leaders, often going to great lengths to protect those they care about. Explore examples of steadfast companions, dedicated subordinates, and characters whose commitment forms the emotional core of their respective series. Perfect for fans looking for inspiring portrayals of faithfulness and unbreakable bonds in animated storytelling.

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    Roronoa Zoro

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    • Demonstrates absolute and unwavering loyalty to Luffy

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    Zoro is the swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates and Luffy's right-hand man, whose loyalty is legendary. He has been willing to sacrifice his life and his dream for Luffy on multiple occasions, such as in Thriller Bark, demonstrating unwavering faith in his captain.

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    Akemi Homura

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    • Demonstrates unwavering loyalty to Madoka

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    Homura has traveled through time over a hundred times, risking her life and sanity, to save her best friend, Madoka Kaname, from a tragic fate. Her loyalty is the driving force of the entire plot of 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica'.

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    Tanjiro Kamado

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    • Caring and loyal to loved ones

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    Tanjiro dedicates his life to transforming his sister Nezuko back into a human after she becomes a demon, despite the dangers and challenges. His devotion to her is the main driving force of the 'Demon Slayer' story.

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    Taiju Oki

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    • Loyal friend and person

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    Taiju is exceptionally loyal to his friend Senku, the scientific genius, joining him on his mission to rebuild civilization. He offers his physical strength and unconditional support, also being unwaveringly loyal to Yuzuriha.

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    Naruto Uzumaki

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    • Demonstrates unconditional loyalty

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    Naruto is known for his unwavering loyalty to his friends and his village, Konoha. He never gives up on Sasuke Uchiha, even when he becomes an enemy, and is always willing to risk his life for those he considers his comrades.

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    Iruma Suzuki

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    • Kindhearted and sincere towards everyone

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    Iruma is incredibly loyal to his friends and classmates at the demon school. Even when one of them proves to be evil, Iruma still cares about him and wishes him the best, going as far as making great sacrifices for them.

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    Hak

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    • Self-sacrificing for Yona's well-being

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    Known as the 'Thunder Beast', Hak is Princess Yona's childhood friend and bodyguard. His loyalty is absolute; he protects her from all danger, even after her kingdom is usurped, and is deeply in love with her, willing to do anything to keep her safe.

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    Riza Hawkeye

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    • Invaluable asset to Colonel Mustang

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    Lieutenant Hawkeye is Colonel Roy Mustang's most loyal ally in 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'. She protects him from both harm and himself, even vowing to kill him if his ambitions corrupt him, demonstrating a deep and complex loyalty.

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    Krillin

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    • Highly valued character

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    Krillin has been Goku's most constant friend and companion since their childhood in 'Dragon Ball'. Despite not being the strongest, he has always stood by Goku and the Z Fighters, willing to risk his life to protect Earth and his loved ones.

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    Genos

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    • Extremely loyal person

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    Genos is Saitama's cyborg disciple in 'One-Punch Man' and professes absolute loyalty and admiration for him. He follows him everywhere, documents his exploits, and strives to learn from him, despite Saitama's apparent indifference.

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    Natsu Dragneel

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    • Demonstrates dedication to his guild

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    Natsu is the protagonist of 'Fairy Tail' and embodies loyalty to his guild and friends. He considers the members of Fairy Tail his family and is willing to confront any enemy, no matter how powerful, to protect them.

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    Tohru

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    • Exhibits great loyalty

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    Tohru is a dragon who becomes Kobayashi's maid out of gratitude and love in 'Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid'. Her loyalty is so extreme that she is willing to do anything for Kobayashi, even if it means using her dragon powers in extravagant ways.

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    Mikasa Ackerman

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    • Embodies loyalty like no other anime character

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    Mikasa is fiercely loyal to Eren Yeager in 'Attack on Titan', whom she considers her family. She is always by his side, ready to protect him from any threat, even when Eren makes morally ambiguous decisions or becomes an antagonist.

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    Rem

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    • Competent and loyal person

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    Rem's devotion to Subaru Natsuki in 'Re:Zero' is legendary. After a difficult start, her loyalty becomes unconditional, repeatedly risking her life to protect him and wishing for his happiness even if it means sacrificing her own.

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    Raphtalia

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    • Demonstrates great loyalty

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    Raphtalia is Naofumi Iwatani's first companion in 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' and her loyalty to him is absolute. Despite initially being his slave, she becomes his most faithful sword and his unconditional emotional support, always by his side no matter the circumstances.

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    Killua Zoldyck

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    • Unflinchingly loyal to friends

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    Killua is Gon Freecss's best friend in 'Hunter x Hunter' and his loyalty is extreme. Despite his past as an assassin, he puts Gon's well-being above everything else, even risking his life and confronting his own family to protect him.

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    Waver Velvet

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    • Pledges allegiance to Rider

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    Waver, a young mage, becomes Rider (Iskandar)'s Master in the Fourth Holy Grail War in 'Fate/Zero'. Throughout the series, he develops a deep loyalty and respect for his Servant, who in turn helps him mature, showing a mutual loyalty.

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    Legato Bluesummers

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    • Devoted worshipper and faithful servant to Knives

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    Legato is a villain, but his loyalty to Knives Millions in 'Trigun' is absolute and fanatical. He dedicates his life to fulfilling Knives' goals, even if it means his own destruction or that of all humanity, demonstrating a dark and extreme devotion.

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    Mako Mankanshoku

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    • Hyperactive, carefree, and loving

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    Mako is Ryuko Matoi's best friend in 'Kill la Kill' and her loyalty is unconditional and often comical. Despite dangerous situations, she always supports Ryuko, encourages her, and throws herself into danger to help her, without judging her.

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    Yuno Gasai

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    • Considered a loyal and pure friend

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    Yuno is known for her obsessive and psychotic loyalty to Yukiteru Amano in 'Future Diary'. Although her methods are extreme and often violent, her devotion to him is absolute, willing to kill anyone she perceives as a threat to their relationship.