The only thing that made the show bearable... The times he was on screen was like a cold, refreshing drink in the middle of the Sahara. Even though he's from a race of evil overlords, he's friendly, innocent, and charming. Oh, and he goes homicidal later. That was pretty cool.

Soubi is a college art student. But, more importantly, he is a highly trained Sentouki... a battling spellcaster who exists to fight for his other half. Problem is, Soubi's other half is presumed dead, and he is now paired with a 12-year-old named Ritsuka. But that's ok... Soubi has a thing for younger boys, and he's not afraid to show it! Boy is he not afraid to show it... O.o I swear his seductive charm oozes off the screen. Err, is it getting hot in here or is it just me? o.o

Rudou kills children, rapes women, and sacrifices people and other animals to try to summon a demon. Sure he has issues from his childhood, but not quite enough to account for all of that. And he's not exactly unstable, either. In fact, he's quite practical, level-headed, and more than happy to explain every minute detail of his actions to the police when he's caught. I guess what fascinates me about Rudou is his complete lack of morality or, I should say, his own very special brand of morality.

Sasuke is the sole survivor of his own brother's massacre of the Uchiha Clan, a bloodline that carries abilities of the Sharingan. He has also acquired demonic powers, hyper-fast hand-to-hand Taijutsu, and a lightning attack called A Thousand Birds. All in all, Sasuke is a pretty damn powerful 12-year-old. He is a cold, hateful, bitter, selfish, arrogant, condescending, antisocial, whiny, traumatized, angst-ridden little brat and I love him for it! A determined avenger, he would do anything - anything! - to defeat the one who destroyed his life. Yet perhaps deep down he is also looking for his older brother's approval. Lately he has gone somewhat crazy and ran off to "train" with Orochimaru, effectively dropping out of the show indefinitely. I miss him a lot.

Ahh Kakashi-sensei... a staggering amount of rabid fangirls singing praises of his undeniable hotness yet 95% of the time all you see of his face is a single eye and the other 5% of the time you see both. That's ok, though, there's plenty of fan art out there to show us what he reeeaally looks like underneath. He somehow manages to pull off looking bored and amused simultaneously. He also reads pr0n.

Strategic genius and king of the shadows, Shikamaru can........'t do anything useful, really, yet his scenes are still some of the most suspenseful in the entire series. He prefers not to get his hands dirty unless he positively has to and his attempts to avoid confrontation are absolutely adorable.

It takes a real heartless bastard to not sympathize with Haku. He was rescued from the streets by a warrior named Zabuza and the two traveled together ever since. Sweet, innocent, and kind, Haku is also a highly proficient ninja skilled in manipulating ice mirrors.

Snakes, slit pupils, long hair, pasty skin... who can not help but love this beautiful creature? I've liked Orochimaru ever since he rode in on his giant serpent and made the ninja kids realize they're in the big leagues now. I like his ruthless ambition and direct displays of power. I adore how the power he gave Sasuke elevated him to a brand new level of psychotic whoopass and am overjoyed that he is "training" him.

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Zoro comes from a long and proud tradition of characters that want to be “the best swordsman in the world.” An admirable goal, indeed, and more power to him! But if you must factor in angst to this age-old formula, please make it something bigger than “my girlfriend/rival tripped and died.” *sigh* That’s ok, though, Zoro is fiercely loyal, and honorable, and stubborn... unbelievably stubborn. He won’t lose, and he won’t die, until he says so... no matter how many gallons of blood he sheds. Perhaps most impressive of all is the fact that he triple-wields katanas!! In one of his most powerful attacks, each of those can multiply by 3, making a total of 9 swords. Also, he's an atheist.

Shanks carefully picks his battles. This isn't due to a lack of power, since he is one of the four great Pirate Emperors, but because he doesn't want to waste his efforts on petty things that don't truly matter. You could insult him, spill alcohol on him, and even kick him around, and he'll just laugh it off. He's a pretty easygoing guy. But if you endanger one of his friends or the peace of the seas, he will unsheathe his claws and step in to fix things.

Firefist Ace is Luffy's older, hotter brother (sort of). He is a powerful devil fruit user who could avoid direct hits by turning his body into flames and destroy a whole fleet of ships with a single attack. Underneath his casual demeanor he is a prickly ball of angst who questions whether he should have been born at all. He hates his real father and gives all his loyalty to the legendary pirate Whitebeard. When Ace gets captured by the Marines, Whitebeard and Luffy rally half the ocean to storm Marine headquarters and save him. Faced with such an epic display of love, Ace's self-loathing melts away and he realizes that his life wasn't wasted.

Chopper is a reindeer with a blue nose who ate a devil fruit that gave him human qualities. Unfortunately, this meant he was shunned by both humans and reindeer, which led him to develop many insecurities. He's terribly neurotic and worries about everything. Although he is a doctor, he often panics at the sight of injuries and calls for another doctor. He is often mistaken for the ship's pet and can also talk to other animals.

This was the Straw-Hat Pirates' first ship, and had seen them through many exciting adventures. The ship felt so happy and loved that she took form as a kind of spirit being that would sometimes fix up the ship while the crew slept. Merry had a will of her own, and even when she was damaged beyond repair, she mustered enough strength to rescue her crew one last time before finally breaking down. Her funeral is one of the most touching moments in all of One Piece.

Nola was once a wee snakeling living on an island where his elder giant snakes were worshipped as gods. Nothing brought more joy to his heart than the sound of the fabled golden bell of Shandora. "Tsulala! Tsulala!" he would sing along when the humans rang it. Then the landmass housing Shandora was shot up into the clouds, and the golden bell was lost. 400 years Nola waited, never losing hope of hearing that magical sound again. Over the centuries he grew into an adult giant snake. Humans teased him, punched his insides, and zapped him with lightning, but his patience was in the end rewarded. I love Nola in part because I share his affinity for resonating gold objects.

Sultan Shahryar hasn't had much luck with women. His mom cheated on his dad, and the identical woman Shahryar married to replace her in some bizarre Freudian way cheated on him, too. With his own brother, no less! This made Shahryar snap and start killing ever new bride after the wedding night. Yet somehow, despite his homicidal misogyny, Shahryar is a very sympathetic character. He carries agonizing guilt for the death of his mother which had constricted his heart ever since he was a child. With Sehara's help, Shahryar embarks on a psychological journey of redemption to restore him to the caring, generous, and passionate person he truly is.

Sehara is the polar opposite of Shahryar. Where Shahryar is impulsive, Sehara has the wisdom to look ahead. Where Shahryar is tempestuous, Sehara is serene as a still lake. Where Shahryar is powerless against his own demons, Sehara protects him from himself. He was beautiful enough to pass for a woman in order to infiltrate the Sultan's harem, and was brave enough to face the Sultan in his sister's stead. Indeed, Sehara can win battles without ever lifting a weapon. His grace, eloquence, and intelligence can soothe the savage beast. His many skills are valued by allies and enemies alike, and he has earned the title of Royal Bard for his brilliant storytelling.

Ali was a happy-go-lucky son of a merchant until the girl he was about to propose to got married off to Sultan Shahryar. If that wasn't bad enough, he learned that she was killed the next morning. This made poor little Ali sell all his possessions and start a military band called The Evil Eyes dedicated to getting his revenge on Shahryar. He even managed to capture Shahryar on two occasions. Ali was childhood friends with Sehara and his sister Dunya, and felt betrayed when Sehara sympathized with Shahryar.

Maseru is Shahryar's bodyguard. There isn't much to say about him because he never talks, but he is fiercely loyal and a demon on the battlefield. He has taken many wounds in Shahryar's stead and has a long and bloody history of protecting him from his enemies. Still, he is a gentle soul, who loves animals and has even been known to step in to stop Shahryar from doing stupid things.

Orphen's physical appearance is absolute perfection. He ranks among the hottest characters in all of anime. However, his personality leaves something to be desired. It's not that it's bad or anything. It's just blah, with no real qualities that stand out. He also keeps casting the same spell over and over again. ("Oh no! My spell didn't work! Lets try it again." *repeat*)

Kind, honorable, and immensely strong. I don't understand why Akane doesn't go for him instead of Ranma, but maybe it has something to do with him not being around much thanks to his horrible sense of direction. Oh well, at least he gets to sleep with her in his alternate form as a pig.

Shampoo is a feisty Amazon warrior with a knack for wrecking things. If Shampoo set her mind on something, she will get it, and she's got all the 5,000-year-old Chinese secrets to do so. She also turns into a fluffy pink cat when splashed with water, which would be cute except that the love of her life is scared to death of them.

Parn does his best to defend the land from evil and protect his friends.

Deedlit is a High Elf who uses elemental magic. She's very close to nature, and to Parn.

The Tenken ("Sword of Heaven") himself! Soujirou suffered through a horribly abusive childhood that would've killed him had Shishio not instilled in him the motto that would dominate much of his life: "the strong survive, the weak die." This inspired Soujirou to slaughter his tormentors and dedicate his services to his bandaged mentor. In his pursuit of strength Soujirou banished all semblance of feeling from his mind, allowing for an impassive demeanor that betrayed no emotions, thoughts, or weaknesses. He was a creature of iron will, unflinching brutality, and no remorse. Armed with a deadly katana, absolute resolve, and the sweetest smile in the world, Soujirou's blinding speed was surpassed only by his flawless skill. I am forever in awe of his childlike innocence and perfect purity, even if it was a tad on the psychotic side. Move over, Kenshin, Soujirou can wipe the floor with you and you know it!

Poor Kenshin. Barely clinging to the list thanks to Hitokiri Battousai and the amazing OVA. Although the TV show's goody-two-shoes Kenshin kinda annoys me now, if my walls are any indication I used to be rather obsessed with him and I give him full credit for that. I mean, he was in the Top 10 List for God's sake!

Beautiful silver hair, creepiest... smile... ever, and positively insane. Just the way I like 'em!