Over the years, anime fans have been introduced to a variety of character archetypes that exist across the medium, with one of the most popular being: Things that give off a great aura. Fans love cool, collectible characters, especially when they're the main characters of the story. Naturally, not everyone can pull off an analogy properly.
Only a few anime series, some old and some new generation, have managed to captivate their protagonists and become very popular through their aura and wonderful personality.
Jinwoo Seong
Seong Jin-woo of Solo Leveling is definitely a character full of aura.. Ultimately, the biggest reason why he is so popular is because of his cool persona and overwhelming abilities.
Jinwoo mostly only has moments where he is overflowing with aura. He's rarely looked cool and calm, at least not since he woke up to the System. Jin-Woo is the definition of an overpowering protagonist, rarely losing or struggling in battle. His fight with Ant King definitely made him one of the coolest new anime MCs.
Lelouch by Britannia
Lelouch vi Britannia has established himself as one of the most iconic protagonists in animation history.. He is the main character of code geassAnd of course it's the central highlight of the show.
Lelouch is a genius and utilizes the power of Geass to its full potential.. His plans and final sacrifice make him one of the most aura-rich anime protagonists. The fact that he is still actively talked about almost 20 years after the ending of Lelouch in Code Geass Rebellion is proof of this.
Eren Jaeger
Eren Yeager wasn't always the coolest protagonist.. during the first season attack on titanHe is often overlooked and outclassed in popularity by side characters with more aura, such as Levi Ackerman or Erwin Smith.
But things changed after the time skip. As Marley's story unfolds, Eren's popularity has skyrocketed since his prime.. Many people think Eren lost a bit of his aura with the ending, but for the most part he was incredibly memorable.
freeren
Frieren leads the story of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.. Besides Jinwoo He is definitely the new generation protagonist with the strongest aura.. Freeren, elves who have lived for a very long time, are mostly indifferent.
She is cool and calm, and her aura in battle is nearly unmatched. In her battles with people like Aura, she has made herself iconic and unforgettable. Fans are looking forward to her return in season 2.
Jotaro Kujo
Jotaro Kujo is the blueprint for a protagonist with an incredible aura.. he is one of many jojo's bizarre adventure Although he's the main character, he's the most popular of the bunch for a reason.
Throughout Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3, he is the main character to follow, especially when he fully utilizes Star Platinum and goes toe-to-toe with Dio. Even in the follow-up JoJo parts, he's still an amazing side character to have around.
Light Yagami
Light Yagami is the main character of Death Note.. Unlike most other protagonists with a lot of auras, Light isn't actually a warrior. In terms of strength, he is just an ordinary human.
but, Light is one of animation's greatest geniuses.And with the Death Note in his hands, he is one of the most dangerous characters of all time. His wit made him an iconic character as he got into a fight with another real L.
Thorfinn He is the protagonist of Vinland Saga, one of the most beloved Seinen series. Thorfinn's life is turned upside down when his father Thors is brutally murdered while protecting him. This radically changes Thorfinn as he seeks revenge. In Vinland Saga Season 1 Thorfinn can certainly be said to be a protagonist with an incredible aura..
However, in Season 2, he becomes more mature and rediscovers himself. As he loses his sharp edge, he becomes a more interesting protagonist and a true warrior.
tenacity
Guts remains one of the most iconic Seinen protagonists of all time.And that's despite Berserk not getting a decent anime adaptation.
Berserk is a fairly dark series, and Guts suffers greatly through it all. But despite everything, Guts remains one of the coolest protagonists we've ever seen.. His fighting and ruthlessness make him one of anime's most aura-exuding protagonists.
