It’s mental health awareness month so I asked you all to share with me your comfort anime characters. I’ve tallied up the votes and rounded up the top 10 characters below. Here’s who makes you feel seen, comfy, and cozy every time you watch them on your screens. Tanjiro – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Fans of Tanjiro voted for him because of his selfless nature and pure heart. They found him to be determined and compassionate with a pure soul. Asta – Black Clover Asta was voted in for his positive attitude and the fact that he never gives up and is always there for his friends. Some voters felt a sense of joy while watching Asta, likely due to Asta’s funny and inspiring nature. Midoriya – My Hero Academia Those who voted for Midoriya found him to be a relatable character with great growth over the course of the series. They appreciated his kind heart and the fact that he’s always there for his friends. Ranpo – Bungo Stray Dogs Voters for Ranpo found him to be funny and relatable and pointed out how smart and cool he is as a character. More than one fan said they love him simply for his love of candy. Naruto – Naruto Fans of Naruto found him to be relatable and inspiring because he never gives up and always sees the good in those around him. They pointed out how fun it is to have a character that is both strong but also kind of goofy, it’s just a blast to watch him. Some voters went with Naruto for the nostalgia factor, stating Naruto was the first anime they watched. Bakugo – My Hero Academia The angry, always-screaming Bakugo might seem surprising on a list of comfort characters, but some fans said they think he’s secretly a softie. Besides, Bakugo’s fans love the chaoticness of the character. They also found him to be relatable and funny. Frieren – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Fans of Frieren loved her calm demeanor and found her calmness to be contagious, feeling a sense of serenity when they watched her on their screens. They loved the grounded and logical side of her, along with the childish nature she can portray from time to time. They also found her to be a relatable character that just made them happy to watch. Anya – SPY x FAMILY Of course the 2025 Anime Awards winner of the “Must Protect at All Costs” award would be on a list of comfort characters. Voters of this poll found Anya to be funny and loved that she’s smarter than everyone knows. They loved her sweet demeanor and how fun of a character she is. Most voters said Anya is just plain cute, can’t disagree there. Luffy – One Piece The future king of the pirates was voted as a comfort character because he’s funny and cute and many voters find him to be relatable. Voters admired Luffy’s happy and carefree personality. Most people said that no matter how they are feeling, Luffy never fails to put a smile on their face. Sounds like a great reason to take comfort in a character. Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries The top-voted comfort character of this year’s poll is Maomao. Fans loved Maomao’s sarcastic and witty personality. They found her clever and enjoyed watching her solve mysteries. Most fans pointed out how dang smart she is as a character, something they really admire. Some fans found Maomao to be relatable and really cherish her independent spirit. So there you have it, this year’s top 10 comfort characters as voted by you. These are the characters that make you laugh and smile, the characters you can’t help but relate to and the characters you can’t wait to spend your free time with. Be gentle with your mental health and keep these characters close to your heart. RELATED: How Sports Anime Helped Me Take Care of My Mental Health How Watching Anime Became a Way to Explore My Mental Health What Anime Taught Me About My Social Anxiety Bocchi the Rock! is a Great Exploration of Anxiety and Finding Freedom through Art
