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10 Anime Where Everything Went Right For The Main Character

It's not what happens but how it happens that counts. Everything going these protagonists' way
doesn't mean their shows aren't worth watching.
BY SHANNON STOLZ
PUBLISHED 1 DAY AGO

While the terminology used to describe a character with commendable skills and
surface-level issues has changed over time, these types of main characters can still be
found in media, including anime. It's easy to assume that any character who has
everything go right for them is bland or difficult to relate to, but this depends entirely
on how the series frames the protagonist's perpetual winning streak.

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Some shows strive for self-aware comedy, some for satire, and others for an upbeat and
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inspirational story to escape from the crueler realities of life. On the other hand, there
are anime that don't put in the effort to circumvent the bland characters that arise
when the writing is a little too convenient. While anime protagonists coming out on top
is a fairly common trope, each instance fits the description differently.

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Josuke Gets The Happiest Ending Out Of The JoJos (JoJo's Bizzare
Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable)

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure may be known for its goofy characters and even goofier fight
scenes, but nearly every season ends with at least a few of its heroes buried six feet
under. Diamond is Unbreakable, the fourth part of the series, ends differently for its
protagonist, Josuke Higashikata.

Instead of fighting to save the world from big villains with life-altering schemes, Josuke
and his friends fight to save their small town of Morioh from a local murderer,
who, while scary, is no DIO. Very few side characters die, and every member of the
main group survives the ordeal unharmed. Considering this show's track record, things
turn out well for Josuke.
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Donyatsu Is 50% Donut, 50% Cat, And 100% Happy (Donyatsu)

Donyatsu's premise relies on a darker truth: humanity has declined and cities are now
inhabited by pastry animals. The show is comprised of twelve short episodes, making it
possible to watch the entire series in a matter of minutes, but nothing seems to go
too wrong the entire time.

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Sans the sour attitude of Donyatsu's ally, Bagel, all the hero has to worry about in this
short series is what fun adventures he'll get into next. Everything runs ironically
smoothly for the hero considering the fact these cute antics take place in front of a
desolate wasteland.

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Yuri Achieves His Dreams (Yuri!!! On Ice)
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It wouldn't be fair to say that Yuri On Ice's Yuri Katsuki is the type of protagonist who
doesn't face any obstacles. In fact, the series starts off when Yuri feels at his lowest.
That being said, his life turns up and everything he hopes for comes true throughout
this upbeat and motivational series.

After Yuri blows his shot at becoming a top ice skater, his biggest inspiration, Victor
Nikiforov, flies to Japan after seeing a video of Yuri skating. With Victor as his trainer,
everything Yuri once deemed a dream becomes his reality.

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Lina Always Comes Out On Top (Slayers)
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A gem of '90s anime, Slayers is known for its headstrong and dependable protagonist,
Lina Inverse. At the start of the series, Lina is a young teen but is already renowned for
being a powerful sorceress. On top of her own immense skills and power, Lina gathers
quite a few allies throughout the story.

Considering how much content exists for Slayers, Lina's success is about as predictable
as it is enjoyable. After she saves the day and comes out on top the first few times
without a hitch, fans get the idea that she's the type of hero who doesn't need to worry
about failure.

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Hikari's Biggest Fear Is Being Stuck In Second Place (Special A)

Special A may have its fair share of shojo melodrama, but most struggles that these
teens face can be solved by the end of an episode or are objectively minor issues to
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If the viewer can overlook the questionable ranking system the school has in place, the
biggest fear that the protagonist Hikari Hanazono has is that she wants to rise from the
ranks of second place and beat Kei Takishima. Other than being slightly less skilled
than her friend, nothing is too difficult for Hikari (except maybe cooking).

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Ho-Kago Tea Time Brings The Band's Fun To College (K-ON!)

Most slice-of-life or shojo anime have a shelf life, considering there are only so many
years that the main characters will attend high school. That being said, a few series
have followed their characters into the daunting world of college.

Conveniently, the protagonists of K-ON! all end up at the same college after graduation,
meaning they get to stay with their friends and keep up with their band for another
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few years. This anime never leans too far into sadder themes, but this continuation into
college is a bit unrealistic. No fans are complaining, though!

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Ichiko Sakura Is A Girl With Excess Fortune (Good Luck Girl!)

It would be an overstatement to say that Good Luck Girl! contains a plot that has

garnered even a decently sized audience. In fact, anyone who watches this 13-episode
anime would probably be underwhelmed by its predictable plot, but
there are audiences who prefer knowing the general direction of a story.

The series follows Ichiko Sakura, whose entire character is centered around the extra
fortune she attracts, hence the name of the anime. While she still endures obstacles and
enemies, Ichiko's good luck usually means she is slated to come out on top of whatever
life throws at her.

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 It's An Easy Adventure For Touya Mochizuki (In Another World With
My Smartphone)
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In Another World With My Smart Phone adds to the long list of isekai anime that's come
out in recent years. This show doesn't stray far from the typical tropes that come with a
plot of this nature. While the protagonist Touya Mochizuki technically dies at the series'
start, every plot point that ensues works in his favor.

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Touya not only has multiple girls fawning over him at every waking moment, but he
also discovers his natural talent for magic. Despite being a well-known anime, most
fans dislike how easily everything comes to the hero, wishing a new spin could be
placed on the character's personality.

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Saitama Is Purposefully Overpowered (One-Punch Man)
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One-Punch Man acts as a satire of shonen anime, meaning that Saitama being an
overpowered protagonist who can defeat any foe he comes across is done purposefully
and for comedic sake. That being said, while viewers see the irony in Saitama's
indestructible power, the other characters are amazed by the sheer force behind
his attacks.

Throughout the series, there is no enemy that this hero's powerful punch cannot defeat,
and Saitama rarely gets injured and never loses. Considering being overpowered is the
entire point of Saitama's role in One-Punch Man, it's safe to say that things always work
in his favor.

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Sakamoto's Story Relies On His Perfect Life (Haven't You Heard? I'm
Sakamoto)
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When the protagonist's main shtick is being the coolest guy in school with virtually no
faults, the plot can either be really funny or really boring. Luckily, most fans think that
Sakamoto's perfect nature is used favorably in Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto rather
than making the plot of this comedy dull.

Due to the series' self-awareness, Sakamoto's ability to succeed no matter what doesn't
feel cheap like in other shows with overpowered protagonists. After all, two series can
have the same faults, but if one is viewed through a satirical lens, then its humorous
impact usually comes out on top.

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Shannon Stolz is writer and animation buff based in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Since graduating from
Stockton University in Galloway, New Jersey with a B.A. in Literature, she has mostly stuck to publishing poetry…

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