Top 10 Surprisingly Hot Anime Characters

“Tokyo Ghoul” Series (2014-18)
We knew that the leader of Aogiri Tree would have to be psychotic, we just didn’t expect them to also be so spicy. As the One Eyed Owl, Eto reigns supreme as the ghoul seeking to turn all of humanity into feed for her kin, and along with her monstrous Kagune, she proved more than capable of taking a bite out of Kaneki. Sadly, she spent most of her days wrapped up in bandages so we had no clue she was such a cutie.

“Princess Jellyfish” (2010)
With her love for jellyfish and abject fear of anything outside the apartments, it was unlikely that Tsukimi would ever escape her own little world. That is until her new fashionista bestie entered the picture. Thanks to Koibuchi and his exquisite sense of style, not only was he able to draw the recluse dress-maker into the real world, but also give her one hell of a make-over, bringing out the beauty that had been hidden beneath those bangs of hers!

“Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest” (2019)
Not that we didn’t expect Hajime to add yet another female companion to his ever growing expanse of fantasy ladies, we just didn’t bet on the dragon that he had shoved an iron rod into would end up having a busty human form and immediately fall for him. Whether you’ve got a thing for dragon girls or not, you gotta admit Tio has got that wagon - and with the whole masochist thing going on, we’re talking prime waifu material.

“Kakegurui” (2017-19)
Standing in the shadow of a sibling is never easy, but being the twin of the sadistic school council president that lives for chaos? No wonder Ririka chooses to hide behind a mask and voice modulator. Given Kirari’s troubling tendencies, we fully expected it to be in the realm of possibility that she had somehow scarred or maimed her twin. Nope. Turns out its just her crippling anxiety that makes her want to hide her face away, which is a shame because as you can see, she’s an absolute babe.

“Hunter x Hunter” (2011-14)
You wouldn’t be remiss for thinking that on first glance this lady jumped straight out of a Junji Ito nightmare purely to terrify any and all hunters who gaze upon her dishevelled state. Throw in her stabbing habit, and Palm is pretty much the anti-waifu…at least until you agree to go on a date for her – then she’ll glam herself right up to the point she’s like a whole other person. Even when she was reborn as a Chimera Ant e-girl, she was still worth dying for!

“Black Clover” (2017-)
Just goes to show that in this series literally anything can turn out to be a beautiful maiden just waiting to steal our hearts. First there was Gray, and now we’ve got the being formally known as Nero. While originally thought to just be a bird with a permanent scowl on its beak, the truth was that Asta’s feathered companion was in actuality a servant of the first monarch of the Clover Kingdom. Got to say, despite all the centuries she’s been around, Secre still looks damn good. Wonder if she’ll keep up her penchant for pecking?

“Granblue Fantasy The Animation” (2017-19)
For the longest time, this armoured enforcer of the Erste Empire was the biggest threat to Gran and Lyria, given how they tracked the pair across the sky world with intent to kidnap and kill. With their beasty get up, its own superpowered blue haired sidekick and seemingly no remorse, we fully expected the Black Knight to be the endgame boss. And they still might be…except now we know what’s behind the helmet; a beautiful woman who we are now WAY more interested in getting to know!

“Bungo Stray Dogs” (2016-19)
As a member of the Port Mafia’s Black Lizards, there’s little room for doubt regarding Gin’s ability as a killing machine, and with their signature face mask and punk look, they’re certainly score high in the intimidation department to boot. Imagine our surprise when she got caught out to be a stunning young woman who not only secretly had the hots for Dazai but was also Akutagawa’s sister! We would say she’s a keeper, but we’re terrified her brother would feed us to Rashomon if we tried anything.

“Dorohedoro” (2020)
We’re not going to say this sorcerer is the most divine and lovable amazon waifu we have ever laid our eyes on but…no, actually we are. In spite of her higher register, Noi’s introduction as one of En’s cleaners didn’t clue us in at all as to the true nature of her gender, only that she is really happy and can smash a person’s head through a wall with ease. And then the mask and jacket came off. Don’t get us wrong, she’s still one of the strongest fighters to ever step into Hole. It’s just that now she has our undying affection. 10/10 would simp.

“Bleach” (2004-12)
The cat’s out the bag, and what a welcome change it is. Originally presented as a talking feline with past ties to Urahara, Yoruichi would go to be revealed as a former captain of the Gotei 13, one vital in helping Ichigo with his Bankai training. But not before she presented her true form to him. Naked. Something that would become something of a running gag between the two. Between her immense speed and her undeniable beauty, she certainly takes the gold for Soul Society’s most desirable, and yet the dude still denied her flirtations! Honestly man, what the hell is wrong with you?