Highest-Paid Actresses 2011

Source: | As all of us know that anime is the Japanese art of animation which is based on creating characters which are close to real people. These characters even though cartoons have unique similarities to young boys and girls and their stories are also made more realistic than fictitious. One of the major forms of anime is known as manga, which has a large audience throughout the world other than Japan. This anime is hand-drawn as well as computer animated and these characters are included in series as well as video games. Some of these anime characters have become so well known because of global broadcasting, that they have earned a huge fan club for themselves. For this reason, we have compiled a short list of the top 10 anime characters, mentioned in the coming up paragraphs. Thus, find the ones which would top your list, as these cartoons are surely enjoyable to watch.

 
# 1: Doraemon
Doraemon is a fantastic example of one of the top 10 anime characters ever created. This is because kids love him and learn a lot from him. In their fantasy land, who wouldn't want a robotic cat with all the possible fancy gadgets and magical powers to help you get out of every problem. Other than being a hero for Nobita in this best anime ever, Doraemon is hero for every kid who would love to have a helper and a best friend.

#2: Astro Boy
Another guy who tops our list, would be none other than, the extra talented icon of postwar in Japan, Astro Boy! With a mission to maintain peace on earth, this flying robot has the power to translate 60 languages and helps anyone in need. Astro Boy would surely be my favorite hero in the anime world.

#3: Goku
Inspired by the Chinese epic "Journey to the West", the character of Goku, a monkey warrior is a superhuman with a very pure heart. He comes from the planet of Vegeta and uses the kamehameha energy to fight his enemies, and flies around. His strength and his weakness, both are his tail. This was one of the best anime series and kids have a lot to learn from this anime character.

#4: Luffy
This, one of the top 10 anime characters, is the tough guy anime hero, who can fight his way through his enemies, simply by bouncing back and forth. You won't know where you got the blow from as this rubber hero, Luffy has a hard punch!

#5: Pikachu
One of the top 10 anime series and the most watched kid's series, Pokemon also contributes to this list. Pikachu, one of every kid's favorite, is the central character in this series, has the ability to store electricity in its cheeks. Pikachu is considered to be an icon for the Japanese in today's times, and is loved by almost all kids.

#6: Sazae-san
She has been a favorite of many since 1969, as this Japanese Tv show has continued since then. Unlike the fighting and punching, which the other superhuman anime characters on this list do, Sazae-san, is a calm housewife living with her family. Her character is a humorous and light hearted person, who often finds herself in funny situations to entertain her audience.

#7: Arsene Lupin III
Turning back to gangsters and fight clubs, Lupin is one such heroic character, who is always being chased by an Inspector Zenigata from the ICPO. But Lupin and his gang always get away as he plays "hard to get" every time the inspector is close to capturing him.

#8: Light Yagami
Also known as Kira, this intelligent, athletic and popular, young man has no aim in life until he finds the Death Note dropped by another character of this series, the Shinigami Ryuk by sheer chance. It is surely a once a while watch with a great story that goes along this mysterious manga anime.

#9: Sasuke Uchiha
Like Kira, Sasuke Uchiha is another one of the best anime characters, ever created in the manga anime. His character is highly skilled ninja and is a part of the clan which is allied to a village of Konohagakure. The aim of this character, was to destroy his entire clan by killing his brother, which changes in the course of his stay with them.

#10: Mai-Hime
Mai is a very simple character, who was orphaned at an early age and tries to be a strong role model for her younger brother. As beautiful as she is, she also has a very strong determination, to fight danger which makes her one of the most versatile anime characters. This is also one of the top anime series as there are many fans of this series.

With these top 10 anime characters, I am sure you found some of your favorites in the above mentioned list. If you think you want to add some more, feel free as there are many other anime characters, who are surely worth a mention.