Anime genres have a habit of producing comparable protagonists, like the energetic heroes of shonen anime or the love-struck couple featured in a shojo. Archetypes have their place in any medium, as they serve as a way for audiences to quickly get an idea of a character's general disposition.

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Just as characters can be categorized into known archetypes based on their personalities, people can also be grouped together in real life based on their behavior using astrology. If the zodiac signs were then translated into anime characters, here are the character archetypes they would fall under.

12 Aries: Shonen Hero

Shonen anime are action-packed adventures that need a strong hero to lead the story along. Traditionally, these heroes are fiery, determined, and fight for what they believe in.

Aries signs display these traits as well, and their passion and convictions drive everything they do. Aries love to lead, and, like a shonen protagonist, they tend to take charge and dive head-first into danger. Well-known shonen heroes include Gon from Hunter x Hunter and Asta from Black Clover.

11 Taurus: Dandere

homura akemi in the past madoka magica

Timid and shy, dandere characters seldom speak unless first spoken to. This makes them appear stoic, just like the even-tempered Taurus sign. While not all Tauruses are bashful, many prefer solitude over large crowds, and they're often comfortable inside their shell.

Break open that shell, however, and a Taurus will reveal their kind, steady heart to those they trust. Similarly, a dandere character – Hinata from Naruto or Homura from Madoka Magica – will reveal a bold sort of confidence when encouraged to open up by someone they trust.

10 Gemini: Deredere

The term "deredere" stems from the Japanese onomatopoeia for "lovestruck," and characters under this archetype aren't shy when it comes to sharing their feelings with the ones they love. Full of enthusiasm, deredere characters spread happiness wherever they go.

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They can sometimes, however, be air-headed or naive. Geminis share this love for the happier side of life. Often optimistic, Geminis would feel right at home amongst other deredere characters, like Chiyo from Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun or Hinata from Haikyuu!!

9 Cancer: Magical Girl

Well-known for their colorful outfits and love for protecting the world, the protagonists of magical girl anime transform their emotions into pure magical energy to save the day. Some magical girls struggle with the emotional instability, like Sayaka from Madoka Magica, while others express their emotions in their everyday lives, like Usagi from Sailor Moon.

Cancer signs are no strangers to deeply feeling emotions. If a Cancer were to gain superpowers, they'd no doubt find themselves converting their feelings into magic.

8 Leo: Himedere/Oujidere

Ciel Phantomhive drinking tea in Black Butler

Leos take a lot of pride in being the best at everything they do. Sometimes, they might take this a little too far and come off as vain or overconfident. This is true also for himedere characters, who want to be treated like princesses; with regards to their male counterparts, oujideres lead the life of pampered princes.

Despite their arrogant demeanor, these characters excel at achieving perfectionism in all they do. Erina from Food Wars is a prime example of a himedere, while Ciel from Black Butler is a prime example of an oujidere.

7 Virgo: Kuudere

Todoroki Shoto

Like the trustworthy Virgo sign, kuudere characters are calm, collected, and pragmatic. They don't show much emotion on the outside, but their deadpanned expressions often give them a killer sense of sarcasm and dry humor.

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Kuuderes are also similar to Virgos because their self-control keeps their feelings in check to a degree unmatched by others. When they start to open up, kuuderes see that expressing emotion isn't a sign of weakness. Popular kuudere characters include Mai from Nichijou and Todoroki from My Hero Academia.

6 Libra: Tsundere

Tsundere is one of the most well-known anime character archetypes. It refers to characters who are lovestruck but choose to act cold towards the person they like. Libras are social butterflies who tend to love to flirt. Flirt back, however, and a Libra will become flustered and unsure of what to do.

This is similar to how a tsundere may seem confident on the outside, but inside are too confused by their feelings to know how to act properly. Noelle from Black Clover and Kyo from Fruits Basket are two strong examples of the tsundere archetype.

5 Scorpio: Mayadere

Mayadere refers to anime characters who are usually introduced as violent villains, but who have a change of heart and befriend the hero later. Scorpios fit the mayadere archetype well since their intense auras can intimidate anyone around them.

Those who mess with a Scorpio will regret it, as they are no strangers to holding grudges. However, to befriend a Scorpio or a mayadere means to have a strong, ambitious partner who is willing to lend their support. Well-known mayadere characters include Teru from Mob Psycho 100 and Zuko from the non-anime Avatar: The Last Airbender.

4 Sagittarius: Rival

Anime Black Clover Yuno and Belle

Sagittarians have a similar fiery passion to Aries and Leo signs, making them the perfect rival characters for an anime hero to compete against. When a protagonist begins a journey, they may meet someone who challenges them to surpass their limits.

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Sagittarians love to travel and learn from real-world experiences, and would no doubt love walking in the shoes of popular rival characters like Yuno from Black Clover or Gary from Pokémon. Plus, their determined attitude and friendly disposition make them excellent at lifting others' spirits, even while trying to beat them at their own game.

3 Capricorn: Glasses Character

Tenya Iida Ingenium My Hero Academia

Think of anime "glasses characters," and personalities like Kyoya from Ouran Highschool Host Club and Iida from My Hero Academia are likely to come to mind. These characters tend to be the top of their class or business professionals and can pull the strings of any operation behind the scenes.

Typically appearing stoic, they let their intelligence express how they feel, often preferring logic over emotions. Capricorns fit this description well, as even someone of this zodiac sign who doesn't wear glasses may have a glint in their eye when they have a great idea.

2 Aquarius: Otaku

Princess Jellyfish  Tsukimi Kurashita

Aquarians and Otaku characters both love the strange and uncanny, often to an obsessive-like degree. Otakus are nerdy characters who are fans of anime, like Tsukimi from Princess Jellyfish or Mikorin from Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun.

Often, their rooms are decked out in show merchandise and they will go to extreme measures to worship whatever they love. Aquarians can similarly get swept up in their passions to the point that can intimidate other people.

1 Pisces: Wise elder

Sakonji from Demon Slayer wearing mask.

With all of the plucky youngsters in anime, there needs to be someone to teach them before they set off on their journeys. Where would Tanjiro be without the lessons of Sakonji in Demon Slayer? Or, how would Midoriya have trained without the help of Grand Torino's internship in My Hero Academia?

These characters are often wise, elderly individuals whose worldly experience is set in the wrinkles on their faces. Deep thinkers and dreamers, Pisces represents the end of a cycle when all that is available to learn has been consumed.

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