The 20 Best ESFP Anime Characters

Monkey D. Luffy is on The 20 Best ESFP Anime Characters list.Luffy is from One Piece.Monkey D. Luffy is an ESFP character example. He has a childlike mind, but in good ways. His huge optimism matches his endless ambition. Luffy aimed to become the Pirate King since he was small. Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirate crew face obstacles and near losses, yet they work toward their dreams by getting the One Piece treasure from Gol D. Roger, the former King of the Pirates.Luffy is the Straw Hat Pirate.The Straw Hat Pirate crew is close to getting their dreams by getting the legendary One Piece treasure from Gol D. Roger, the former King of the Pirates.

Luffy’s childish acts and impulsive nature make him seem like a fool. Still, his sharp observation lets him see others' hidden pain and help them overcome it. He stands by Nami after she left the Straw Hats for Arlong, or helps Nico Robin find her will to live.The Straw Hats include Luffy.Luffy helped Arlong or helped Nico Robin find her will to live. Luffy admires people chasing dreams, even impossible ones. Luffy scorns those making cowardly excuses not to chase theirs. Luffy focuses on immediate pleasures, like eating big meals. Nami corrects Luffy when he wastes the crew’s money on meat or parties.

For Hinata Shoyo, a good volleyball game matters most. Hinata dreamed of playing professional volleyball since childhood. Even when his middle school volleyball team lost badly, Hinata kept aiming to be a pro. His short size did not stop his dream; Hinata improved his jumps to make up for his height.

Hinata is an excellent extrovert, showing strong will and bold athleticism. He reads others well and gives them the extra push they need to solve problems. Teammates call Hinata a “natural schmoozer” who can charm anyone. Hinata’s focus on volleyball costs him good grades, fitting for entertainers.

Gon Freecss exists in the world of Hunter x Hunter.Gon Freecss is in Hunter x Hunter.Gon Freecss being an Enhancer shows simple-mindedness and determination. In the real world, Gon acts like an ESFP. Gon is brave, caring, and adventurous. However, his happy nature clashes with his questionable morals; he does not care about good or bad and admires strong, flawed opponents.

Gon’s hyperactivity causes impulsive actions that backfire. Even when losing, Gon challenges anyone who tests his skills. Anger makes Gon lose sight of the goal, letting violent desires take over. Still, Gon has great hunting talent and a strong will to fight for those he loves.

Eijiro Kirishima, the Red Riot, is an old-school superhero. Ejiro values manliness and respects those brave enough to step up. He hates selfishness and cowardice. Since his hero is the Chivalrous Hero: Crimson Riot, Eijiro lives by that code. He will break other rules to save friends from danger.

Eijiro’s biggest weakness is self-doubt. He beats himself up if he feels he failed his friends. He also looks down on his Hardening quirk; he thinks it offers little use in daily superhero work.

Power is the perfect name for a greedy Blood Fiend. Power cares only about herself. She fights anyone weaker than her and flees fights that go against her. Power boasts about her Devil Hunter skills, but she has no real loyalty to humanity. She joins the winning side.

Power is pompous, selfish, impulsive, and gluttonous. She rarely cleans up after herself. Despite her self-focus, Power builds a strong bond with Chainsaw Man, Denji, seeing him as her first real friend.

Misa Amane represents the "Entertainer." As an actress and model, Misa knows how to entertain crowds and tracks the latest fashion. Misa acts naive in public, but she is not a dumb blonde. Misa showed brilliance, like finding the first Kira, Light Yagami, or tricking Kyosuke Higuchi into revealing he was the Kira for the Yotsuba Group.

Misa's impulsive actions cause trouble. Misa failed to erase evidence from the tapes she made Sakura TV play. This led to suspicion as the second Kira. Misa spontaneously met Light and L on campus, even after Light told her to stay away. This brought her arrest and questioning by the Task Force. Misa's crush on Light lets him control her, making her do what he wants, even if it endangers her, like tricking her into sacrificing more of her life to get the Shinigami Eyes.

Sasha Braus adds comic relief to the sorrow, gore, and angst of Attack on TitanSasha lives for the moment, and that moment is eating great food.

Sasha finds comfort and satisfaction in eating because she grew up with little food. This habit lessens the stress from living in fear of the Titans and clears her initial anxiety. Sasha’s desire to eat is so sudden she earned the nickname “Potato Girl” after stealing a potato. Despite her simple nature, Sasha shows sharp instincts in fights and has the courage to back them up.

Ash Ketchum wants to be the best Pokémon trainer, period. In the original 1997 anime, Ash, at age 110%, aimed to become a great trainer. This drive did not always yield results. Ash’s beginner skills showed up in battles, and his cocky attitude from getting Gym Leader badges led him to poor choices or challenges beyond his limits.

As an ESFP, Ash does not always accept criticism from friends or experts about how he raised his Pokémon. What Ash always showed was his love and respect for Pokémon, especially his partner Pikachu. Through the shows, Ash learned to move past impulsive actions, growing as a person and a trainer, eventually leading him to become a Pokémon Champion.

Goku from theDragon Ball appears in The 20 Best ESFP Anime Characters.Goku remains a child in the Dragon Ball series. He is a headstrong, charismatic fighter always seeking the next challenge. Though Goku can seem simple-minded, he becomes serious when rescue is needed. Goku strongly intends to help his friends or anyone needing saving.

Goku forgives easily, which causes debate. For example, he told Krillin to spare Vegeta’s life after he and Nappa attacked Earth, or he partnered with the infamous Frieza inDragon Ball Super appears in The 20 Best ESFP Anime Characters.Goku can be proud, like when he resisted his first Super Saiyan God form because he did not earn it through his own power. Still, Goku keeps showing love, optimism, and justice since he was a child.

Natsu Dragneel is among the core members of the list.The Fairy Tail guild is listed.Natsu Dragneel is an ESFP in the Fairy Tail guild. Natsu is very outgoing, socializing with others, and competitive in fights. Natsu’s bluntness or recklessness often causes problems. However, his fighting passion and experience give Natsu internal plans to beat opponents and find their weaknesses.

Natsu stays loyal to the Fairy Tail guild, even amid their bickering. He loves Fairy Tail deeply and fights to protect every member. Natsu shows sympathy even toward ruthless villains and lets past issues go if they seek change.

Ino Yamanaka knows what she wants and how to get it. If people question her methods, Ino fires back. Ino speaks bluntly, not avoiding tough subjects. Her sharp comments sometimes sound cold or insensitive to others.

Ino’s complicated friendship with Sakura Haruno shows this. Ino defended Sakura from bullies early on. Their rivalry over Sasuke Uchiha's attention split their bond after the Chunin Exams.Ino and Sakura put their childish feud aside after the Chunin Exams.Ino and Sakura dropped their childish fight. As an Entertainer, Ino accepts the spotlight. Her fantasy involves Sasuke and Sai Yamanaka (her future husband) fighting for her love.

Robert E.O. Speedwagon is the loyal street thug friend. Speedwagon attacked Jonathan Joestar as an Ogre Street thug boss upon meeting. He recognized Jonathan’s noble spirit, became his friend, and helped him defeat Dio Brando across many travels.

Speedwagon observes others well. He sensed Dio’s facade and saw his true evil. Speedwagon’s sharp style as a gentleman brawler makes him a clear ESFP choice. He is loud, proud, charismatic, and fiercely loyal to the Joestar family. Speedwagon used his oil company wealth to help the Joestar family and will assist them even after death through his will.

Inuyasha acts rude, crude, and hot-headed. Before Kagome Higurashi forced a partnership, Inuyasha lashed out at those doubting his power. He worked hard to get stronger. These outbursts and focus on strength stemmed from the discrimination Inuyasha faced as a half-human and half-demon.

Through his series, Inuyasha loses anger and accepts himself as a half-demon, thanks to Kagome’s influence. In talks and fights, Inuyasha uses a direct, blunt style. He gets easily excited and can act immaturely, but he also has strong emotions, especially with Kagome.

Kagura, whose name means "god-entertainment," fits the ESFP type well. Kagura speaks sharply and uses her words, even when talking down to friends or strangers. Though she hates violence, Kagura accepts using her strength to fix things.

Kagura shows naivety, like being tricked into protecting a bad gang against rivals. She learns from past events and takes in info from her surroundings. Despite harsh talk or eating too much, Kagura likes pampering and shows strong motherly feelings. Kagura also shows care for Yorozuya, even if she won't admit it.

Kagura Sohma fromFruits BasketKagura Sohma is the perfect match for her Chinese Zodiac animal: the boar. Kagura seems cute and cuddly on the surface. Inside, Kagura acts surprisingly stubborn and forceful about what she wants. This applies especially to her crush on Kyo Sohma.

If Kyo does not return the affection Kagura feels, she can become shockingly hostile toward him and even attack him physically. When it becomes clear her puppy-dog romance with Kyo is not meant to last, Kagura matures emotionally. She starts treating others better and admits her mistakes.

Sayaka Miki fromPuella Magi Madoka MagicaSayaka Miki has a kind soul. However, her idealistic view of the world, especially love, can overpower her. Her best friend, Madoka Kaname, says Sayaka acts before thinking. Sayaka quickly signed the Magical Girl contract without thinking about the results, just to save Madoka. Similarly, Sayaka fights with Homura Akemi and Kyoko Sakura over actions she deems immoral.

Despite rash actions and judgments, Sayaka is a brave and caring girl. Sayaka refused to hunt witches because it risked innocent lives.

Minako Aino is an entertainer who wants to be one. In theMinako Aino - 'Sailor Moon' anime and mangaMinako wants to be an idol and chases idols and other celebrities. In the live-actionSailor Moonthe 2003 series, Minako is an idol with many fans, including Sailor Moon. However, she is stressed by her double life as a celebrity and her duties as Sailor Venus.

Minako shares traits with Usagi Tsukino. Both have bubbly personalities, share the same test brain cell, and are romantic. They can make silly mistakes in public. Minako is more athletic than Usagi and usually more serious because she awakens her Sailor Guardian powers sooner.

You Watanabe from Love Live! Sunshine!! is the best Entertainer in Aqours.This is Love Live! Sunshine!!.As a school idol, You Watanabe pumps up crowds and keeps them entertained. Even before becoming an idol with Chika Takami, You was already very outgoing. Her tomboy charm and peppy attitude attracted many fangirls.

You Watanabe’s love for fashion makes her perfect for Entertainer. She designs new school idol outfits for Aqours members and tries them on too, watching others try new clothes. Sometimes, her uniform obsession puts her in danger; she nearly fell through a window catching a discarded uniform in the anime.Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie Over The Rainbow.

Eikichi Onizuka makes education fun. Eikichi shows his shameful habits, displaying his messy, perverted nature. His delinquent past shows through his rebellious attitude and childish antics.

Eikichi acts serious when needed, especially helping a student. His solutions range from strange to bizarre, yet Eikichi always gets results. Only his odd teaching skills need to match his love life.

Utena Tenjou, an ESFP, ignores others' opinions and follows her own path. This shows in her desire to be a prince and her fashion sense; she wears a boy's uniform at Ohtori Academy.

Utena Tenjou shows passion and intelligence, but she has impulsive habits. She quickly assumes others' intentions and gets angry fast. Despite her rash actions, Utena has a strong heart, always helping those in need, like her "Rose Bride," Anthy Himemiya.