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Top "10" Anime/Manga Guys List
I am very loyal to my focuses and their ranks are determined not by how much I like them at any given time, but by how I felt at the peak of my obsession with them. I take into account how much I liked them, how long I liked them, and how I expressed my liking for them.

KEY TRAITS RATING SYSTEM________________________
A visual map of how the 5 categories from What I Look For In A Focus break down for each character. Since how much I like a character has more to do with the overall chemistry between these qualities than direct numbers, these graphs are very unreliable predictors of rank, but fun to look at nonetheless. Crowns correspond to scoring maximum on attributes:
: Looks, : Power, : Melee, : Attitude (Single-minded), : Attitude (Complex), : Blood (Invulnerable), : Blood (Vulnerable)

0 #2: Dokuga
Looks
Power    
Melee  
Attitude
Blood
Average: 4.4
DOKUGA (Poisonous Moth)
(Dorohedoro)

A.K.A. "Gyokuro"/"Sencha"

Dokuga is the prettiest guy in the series, but what I really love him for is his blood personality. He is a very mobile fighter who is highly skilled at knifeplay. While he is surprisingly strong despite his slender frame, and can even fly in moth form, his real power comes from his poisonous saliva. It is extremely toxic to all besides himself, and this has forced Dokuga to keep his distance from others, and to restrain emotions such as laughter and anger for fear that his outbursts might harm them. This makes Dokuga calm, intelligent, and focused. At the same time, he is a fundamentally gentle and sensitive person who dislikes violence, cares a lot about his comrades, and catches and releases insects. He's the only fighter in the series who asks question before attacking. Although he has his doubts about the CrossEyes Boss' methods, he wants to believe in the Boss and remains very loyal. But while he waits for an opportunity to reason with him, Dokuga is willing to commit atrocities in the Boss' name, perhaps because such reverence is the only form of affection he can safely express. He doesn't want any power himself, though, only the chance to build a better world. He loves toilet paper and also recycles!!

Related Links: CrossEyes Hideout, Dokuga & Tetsujo Wallpaper (1920 x 1080), Purple Dokuga Wallpaper 1 and 2 (1920 x 1080, art credit to さとりん), Dokuga vs Shin Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Dokuga & Cross-Eyes Boss Wallpaper (1920 x 1080), Dokuga Collage 1, Dokuga Collage 2, Dokuga Collage 3, Favorite Pairings, Top 10 Anime/Manga Fights, Best of the Best All-Stars
Song I Associate With Him: "Cantara" by Dead Can Dance, "The Long Way Home" by The Birthday Massacre, "I Want My Tears Back" by Nightwish, "Pins and Needles (Skold Mix)" by The Birthday Massacre, "Alibis" by The Birthday Massacre, "Outsider" by Chumbawamba, "Slow, Love, Slow" by Nightwish

1 0 - Griffith
Looks
Power
Melee
Attitude
Blood  
Average: 4.8
GRIFFITH
(Berserk)

A.K.A. "Snowflake," "White Hole"

As the ruthless and proud leader of a mercenary band called the Hawks, Griffith's single-minded ambition for power was unmatched. Master of both military and social graces, he climbed the ladder of political intrigue with his disarming charm and merciless retribution. His superior intellect saw right past the assassination plots laid down by lesser minds while he wove manipulative webs of his own. The sheer strength and complexity of his personality is enough to fuel hours of speculation about his true motives. For those who have a problem with Griffith: (1) he's responsible to the whole human species, not just the Hawks, (2) if he hadn't sacrificed and returned as Midland's divine savior, the world would be overrun by Kushan, and (3) Berserk cosmology is [arguably] different from Earth's, so remember the role Griffith plays within it.

Related Links: Runaway Dream, Griffith Cosplay, Best of the Best All-Stars, Top 7 Anime/Manga Antagonists, Favorite Pairings List
Songs I Associate With Him

Griffith: "Forever Young" by Alphaville, "Beautiful" by 10 Years
Bandaged Griffith: "Map of the Problematique" by Muse, "Almost Easy" by Avenged Sevenfold
Femto: "Evolution" by KoRn, "Imperial Death March" by John Williams, "It's My Party" by Lesley Gore
Neo-Griffith: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Enya, "Goodnight" by The Birthday Massacre, "Black Sun" by Dead Can Dance

2
#1: Break
Looks  
Power  
Melee
Attitude
Blood  
Average: 4.4
XERXES BREAK/Kevin Regnard (Mad Hatter)
(Pandora Hearts)

A.K.A. "Frank," "Black Hole"

Even though Xerxes only had one good eye, he still saw more than most. To him, friendship was commonly defined as mutual usefulness, and he actively encouraged his pawns-err-friends to use him as much as he used them. To his credit, this trickster extraordinaire is very direct in his dealings and does not lie (though creative wordplay isn't out of the question). He controls the chain called Mad Hatter, which destroys energies of the Abyss, and even though the nature of that contract endangers his life, he has vowed to live long enough to uncover the truth behind the tragedy of Sablier. However, this goal has recently become more difficult for him, because he lost his sight and his ability to use Mad Hatter has been drastically restrained. To compensate for this, he has learned to funnel Mad Hatter's power into his sword, and utilize his deadly skills at close combat. Which is where I prefer him to be anyway.

Related Links: Pandora's Box, Break Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Chessboard & Abyss Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Break & Will of the Abyss (1920 x 1200),  Group Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Pandora Hearts Boys Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Best of the Best All-Stars, Favorite Pairings List
Song I Associate With Him: "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M., "I Hung My Head" by Sting, "Lost!" by Coldplay, "Play Minstrel Play" by Blackmore's Night
Favorite Quote: "You don't really need to believe me. You should just use me. Just as I am only going to use you."
3
#3: Shaka/Asmita
Looks
Power
Melee    
Attitude
Blood        
Average: 4.6
SHAKA/ASMITA (Virgo)
(Saint Seiya/Lost Canvas)

A.K.A. "Battle Buddha"

Arguably the most powerful of the Gold Saints, Shaka is known as the "Man Closest to God." Or, rather, closest to attaining Godhood. Indeed, he is the reincarnation of a Buddha. He has mastered not only the 7th, but also the 8th sense, transcending death itself. Beautiful, elegant, and versatile, Shaka is a force to be reckoned with. To call what Shaka does "fighting" is too crude a word. The lotus position is his battle stance and the mind is his weapon. He will simply sit there and meditate you to death. To face Shaka is to traverse a labyrinth of Heavens and Hells. I pity the fool who gets him to open his eyes. As a testament to Buddhist neutrality, Shaka can get a bit undecided regarding where he stands in the Holy War, but in the end he always chooses Athena. In his previous incarnation as Asmita, he sacrificed all his lifeforce to charge a rosary of sacred beads which prevent Spectres from resurrecting, and Shaka makes full use of this rosary to annihilate Hades' lesser minions.

Song I Associate With Him: "Siddhartha's Journey" by Guy Sweens, "Vision (O Euchari In Leta Via)" by Emily van Evera, "My Spirit Flies to You" by Monjes Budistas
Related links: Knights of the Zodiac, Favorite Saint Seiya Fights, Shaka Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Top 10 Anime/Manga Fights
4 #4: "AI"
Looks    
Power
Melee
Attitude
Blood
Average: 4.6
"CAIMAN"
(Dorohedoro)

A.K.A. "AI"

Caiman doesn't remember who he is, or why he has a reptile head, or why there is some guy living in his mouth, or why he's immune to magic, or why he has a fetish for "gas" masks, or... err, you get the idea. He's very curious about all this, though! In order to at least get his human face back, he bites the heads of magic users hoping that the guy living inside his mouth could identify the one who enchanted him. But, as his memories gradually start to trickle back, it becomes apparent that a reptile head is the least of his problems, and he was probably better off never setting foot outside of Hole. You see, when "Caiman" was a boy, he had a big dream. But this dream wasn't born out of hope. It was driven by hatred for himself, the world, and even for what he would to become. Nor was there a silver lining to this dream, for at the end of the bloodstained path he knowingly traveled lay only annihilation. A uniquely tragic and conflicted figure.

Hobby: Eating gyoza.
Signature Line: "What did the man inside my mouth say to you?!"
Related Links: CrossEyes Hideout, Favorite Pairings, Top 10 Anime/Manga Fights
Songs I Associate With Him: "No Leaf Clover" by Metallica, "Rise" by Disturbed, "Indestructible" by Disturbed, "Dream is Collapsing" by Hans Zimmer, "Superbeast" by Rob Zombie, "Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage, "Ghost River" by Nightwish, "Would You Love a Monsterman" by Lordi, "Ocean Gypsy" by Blackmore's Night, "Summoning of the Muse" by Dead Can Dance

5
#5: Kurama
Looks
Power  
Melee
Attitude
Blood
Average: 4.8
KURAMA
(Yu Yu Hakusho)

As the human Shuuichi Minamino he is sweet, gentle, and protective. As the fox demon Youko he is callous, ruthless, and proud. He functions on a whole other level of intelligence and maturity than his comrades, fully understanding the benefits of subtlety, diversion, and being underestimated. Though his human form is very vulnerable and gets dyed in its own blood on a regular basis, his kitsune form is an awe-inspiring powerhouse enhanced by incredible agility and flawless strategy. He wields the power of various demonic plants, giving him an amazing amount of versatility. Kurama is normally compassionate and calm, but I pity the fool who manages to make him angry - it is not a pretty sight. The only thing scarier than a pissed off Youko Kurama is an enraged human Kurama (try threatening his mother, it never fails).

Related Links: Youko Guardian, You Are the Weakest Link, Goodbye!, Favorite Pairings List, Top 10 Anime/Manga Fights
Song I Associate With Him: "Roses are Red" by Aqua

6
#6: Ikki
Looks    
Power  
Melee
Attitude
Blood  
Average: 4.2
IKKI (Phoenix)
(Saint Seiya)

Ikki is the resident badass of Saint Seiya. He comes in consumed by hate from his hellish training on Death Queen Island, perfectly willing and able to annihilate all his childhood friends - even his younger brother, who he later makes it his life purpose to protect. After he comes around, Ikki becomes an invaluable ally, but never loses his wild edge. He is fueled by willpower and passion, and has no respect for either earthly or divine authority. Though he can be a blazing inferno in battle, his most devastating attack is one that assaults the mind with its own worst fears. True to his constellation, Ikki is neigh unkillable, rising from the ashes every time he falls. This allows him to go toe to toe with powerhouses like Virgo and the Gemini Saints, the Judges of Hell, and even slap around Hades himself.

Favorite Quote: "I don't believe in gods and buddhas. I only trust one thing in this world. My own strength!!"
Songs I Associate With Him: "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash, "Inside the Fire" by Disturbed, "Phoenix Rises" by John Powell
Related links: Ikki Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Favorite Saint Seiya Fights, Top 10 Anime/Manga Fights 
7
#7: Zelgadis Graywords
Looks
Power  
Melee
Attitude
Blood    
Average: 4.4
ZELGADIS GRAYWORDS
(Slayers)

Zelgadis used to be human, but when Rezo the Red Priest offered to grant him power, it did not come in the form Zel had expected. Rezo turned him into a Chimera: 1/3rd demon, 1/3rd golem, and 1/3rd human. It dyed his hair purple, his skin blue, and made his body hard as stone. Personally, I think he looks better this way, but Zelgadis has been on a quest to restore his humanity ever since. He is highly skilled in both the mystic and fighting arts, endowed with incredible speed, and impervious to mundane injuries. Most of the time he is secretive, shy, soft-spoken, and honorable, but he can quickly become a callous bastard when provoked. Though he prefers to work alone, he has learned to appreciate the value of teamwork when it benefits him. Once in a blue moon he has even been known to come out of his shell and express a desire to protect his friends. Deep down he's a sweetheart who only wants to be accepted for who he is.

Related Links: Zelgadis 1, Zelgadis 2, Zelgadis 3, Zel Collage, Best of the Best All-Stars

8 #7: Xelloss Metallium
Looks  
Power
Melee    
Attitude
Blood  
Average: 4.2
XELLOSS METALLIUM
(Slayers)

You either love him or you hate him, but you can't deny that he always steals the show. Xelloss is the chief subordinate of Beastmaster Zelas Metallium and the most powerful mazoku in the world, but you wouldn't know it judging by his cutesy smile and carefree attitude. The definitive and self-proclaimed Trickster Priest, he effortlessly plays all sides against each other through a tangled web of misinformation for his Mistress' benefit. Sometimes charming, sometimes annoying... sometimes helpful, sometimes harmful... always ready to take a beating so long as he gets his point across... he prefers to sit back and watch his devious plans unfold from the sidelines. When Xelloss does choose to get involved, his eyes open and you best run for the hills if you do not want pieces of you scattered across multiple dimensions. Indeed, this little guy is capable of taking out whole armies of Gold Dragons single-handedly.

9 #7: Hiei
Looks  
Power  
Melee
Attitude
Blood        
Average: 4.6
HIEI
(Yu Yu Hakusho)

Hiei is cold, aloof, merciless, and contemptuously arrogant loner who has earned every right to be this way. He is a full-blooded demon of immense power, most notably the Kokuryuuhaa which summons an enormous black dragon that decimates everything in its path. Hiei's other skills include teleportation, incredible speed, mastery of the katana, and various psionic abilities using his third Jagan eye and its lesser counterparts that sprout all over his body when he reveals his true form. Unlike the rest of his team, the vast majority of Hiei's fights are breathtaking displays of raw power unleashed on hapless opponents. He was an illegitimate fire demon born into a village of snow maidens and his mother was forced to abandoned him as a baby. Granted, he was one damn creepy baby. Hiei led a wretched, empty, depressing existence teetering on the verge of suicide until he met Kurama.

Related Links: Hiei Ad, You Are the Weakest Link, Goodbye!, Favorite Pairings List, Top 10 Anime/Manga Fights

10 #10: Kagehisa Anotsu
Looks
Power    
Melee
Attitude        
Blood        
Average: 4.6
KAGEHISA ANOTSU
(Blade of the Immortal)

Leader of the ruthless Itto-ryu sword school, Anotsu leaves a trail of destruction wherever he goes. His trademark weapon is Kabatsuchi ("Head Hammer"), which is a small but heavy blunt axe that he wields with expert skill through sheer inertia. Ironically, he himself is soft-spoken, honorable, and very, very pretty - especially with his hair down. Don't be fooled by his cold demeanor, he can be very sweet to those he cares about... which is a damn short list... with about one person on it: the swordswoman Makie, his only known superior in battle. It seems Anotsu has mellowed out quite a bit since he first started conquering the other sword schools, and has even been known to show kindness to those who'd love nothing more than to kill him. Although he is idealistic, he's more of an end-justifies-the-means kind of guy.

Related Links: Anotsu, Makie, & Taito Wallpaper (1920 x 1200)

Runners Up
Strong contenders that didn't make it or are on a waiting list for various reasons. Not least of them being that I try to limit spots on the list to 2 per series.

KEY TRAITS RATING SYSTEM________________________
A visual map of how the 5 categories from What I Look For In A Focus break down for each character. Since how much I like a character has more to do with the overall chemistry between these qualities than direct numbers, these graphs are very unreliable predictors of rank, but fun to look at nonetheless. Crowns correspond to scoring maximum on attributes:
: Looks, : Power, : Melee, : Attitude (Single-minded), : Attitude (Complex), : Blood (Invulnerable), : Blood (Vulnerable)

1
Looks
Power  
Melee    
Attitude
Blood      
Average: 3.8
VINCENT NIGHTRAY (Doormouse)
(Pandora Hearts)

Vincent was born with one gold eye and one red, the latter of which violently ostracized him from society because it was thought to bring misfortune. This did not make him grow up into a very well adjusted person. He wears a mask of calm politeness to conceal his true intentions, for he is a manipulative bastard at heart, and does not play fair. He has steadily progressed from disemboweling stuffed animals, to hurting cats, to abusing people. Even though "abusing cats" is one of my unforgivable sins, he did bring Gilbert back to life so I guess it cancels out. Everything he does, he does for Gilbert.

Related Links: Pandora Hearts Boys Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Gilbert & Vincent Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Vincent Wallpaper (1920 x 1200, by kuryuki), Chessboard & Abyss Wallpaper (1920 x 1200)
Song I Associate With Him: "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" by David Bowie, "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga
Favorite Quote: "If people break, the world breaks, and everyone becomes strange, then I can be normal!"
2
Looks
Power  
Melee    
Attitude
Blood  
Average: 4.2
GILBERT NIGHTRAY (Raven)
(Pandora Hearts)

Gilbert is a sweet, gentle little flower who will %@$#ING MURDER ANYONE he perceives as a threat to his beloved Master (or die trying). His loyalty has no bounds. You can call it an obsession, really, as he considers it his reason for being. A very sensitive soul, he may put on a tough exterior, but he's actually quite fragile and easily embarrassed. Oh, and angst. Lots and lots of angst. He's great with guns and wields the power of the Raven chain, which appears to control energy flow between the human world and the Abyss. Although he can't remember his childhood, his memories have recently been resurfacing in ways that make me worry for his sanity.

Related Links: Pandora's Box, Pandora Hearts Boys Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Gilbert & Vincent Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Gilbert, Oz, & Alice Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Group Wallpaper (1920 x 1200), Chessboard & Abyss Wallpaper (1920 x 1200)
Song I Associate With Him: "Beyond the Sunset" by Blackmore's Night
Favorite Quote: "We are not connected by our light, but by our shadows."
Phobia: Cats >^.^<
3 #9: Monkey D. Luffy
Looks      
Power  
Melee  
Attitude
Blood  
Average: 3.8
MONKEY D. LUFFY
(One Piece)

How did this happen? No, seriously, HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?? Before reading the series, my relationship with Luffy has been “neutral-creepy,” but gosh darnit, he’s just plain awesome!! He doesn’t let petty things like “events” or “reality” get in the way of his goals. If he decides something, it’ll happen, no matter what others may say or do to the contrary. He's always honest, deeply caring, and absolutely INSANE. He will go to the ends of the earth and make the whole world his enemy for the sake of a friend. Luffy's confidence is recklessly suicidal, he is trusting to a fault, and thinking is not his strong suit, but he has a kind heart and inspires both admiration and loyalty in his crew... which is a very good thing, because he definitely can't take care of himself.

Song I Associate With Him: "Spirit Never Die" by Masterplan

Honorable Mentions (practically every anime/manga character I ever liked)

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