When it comes to food and beverages in the anime world, many characters love consuming anything that looks delectable in their eyes. Whether that meal consists of freshly cooked meals or some that lie in the "raw" spectrum, food is an essential component of many anime character's livelihoods.
On that note, many anime characters love devouring and chomping down on meat, even if it comes from other humans. Despite the overabundance of carnivores and omnivores in the anime universe, some anime characters refuse to eat meat and favor meals under the vegan diet.
10 Buddha Is A Kind-Hearted Individual Who Loves Eating Vegetables Like Radishes Instead Of Meat (Saint Young Men)
Saint Young Men is one of the weirdest anime ever created following Jesus and Buddha, who observe Earth while hiding their identity from the public. It's a comedy anime that's not afraid to poke fun at Christianity, Buddhism, and other things related to these religions.
As such, the character Buddha doesn't approve of eating anything with meat as he's shown to eat many vegetables instead.
9 Rei Ayanami Started The Kuudere Type & Is Someone That Chooses Not To Consume Meat (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a worldwide hit and classic in the eyes of many anime fans, but there are several facts about Rei Ayanami's that some fans don't know. From Rei's introduction as the first Kuudure anime character to her voice actress being a certified nurse, there's much information worth uncovering concerning her character.
Another fact about Rei some fans may know about is that she's a vegetarian/vegan. In one of the earlier episodes of the series, Rei asks that pork not be included in her ramen, which upsets Asuka to some degree and shows Rei's disinterest in consuming meat.
8 Fardania Is An Elf That Despises Non-Vegan Dishes & Journeys To Foreign Lands That'll Help Her Replicate Delicious Tofu And Vegan Dishes (Restaurant To Another World)
Although Restaurant to Another World may not be a cooking-themed anime that left its mark on the fandom, the anime features characters with different personalities, appearances, and tastes for food. It's a series that will give fans a look at what a fantasy-based restaurant could be like and one that makes sure every character gets some time to shine.
As such, it makes sense for an anime to have a character or two who only prefers eating food within the vegetarian/vegan diet, like Fardania. Fardania's an elf who doesn't like non-vegan dishes. Her goal is to copy the tofu and vegan dishes of her restaurant called Western Restaurant Nekoya.
7 Tanktop Vegetarian Enjoys His Lifestyle & Diet (One-Punch Man)
Although Saitama is one of the strongest characters near One-Punch Man's end, there are heroes in his universe with intriguing origins and ways of life. One of these heroes is the professional hero Tanktop Vegetarian, whose leaf-patterned shorts and red shirt speaks for themselves.
Despite getting decimated by Garou, Tanktop Vegetarian possesses incredible strength and durability and durable thanks to his training and nutritional vegetarian/vegan diet. He's an individual who doesn't like eating meat or anything related to fish and undergoes a strict vegetable-only diet to maintain his skills and abilities.
6 Taikobo Is A Protagonist Who Loves Settling Things Passively & Loves Eating Peaches Because They Intoxicate Him (Soul Hunter)
Soul Hunter was a short series that gave fans everything it wanted from a quality shonen anime including memorable characters and intriguing lore. It's a shonen many call a hidden gem as it takes its fantasy genre liberties seriously and in a fun manner.
Soul Hunter's main character Taikobo was a favorite for fans of the series because of his cheerful personality and desire to settle conflicts more passively if possible. He's also someone that doesn't like eating meat and instead prefers "special peaches" because it makes him drunk.
5 Count D Is A Mysterious Person Who Is Known For Being A Vegetarian (Pet Shop Of Horrors)
When it comes to horror manga, many prefer reading one of Junji Ito's stories because of the sheer attention to detail he puts into the character designs and settings. Yet there are many terrifying horror mangas worth checking out that don't come from him, like Pet Shop of Horrors.
Pet Shop of Horrors is an anthology series featuring a strange individual named Count D, who grants people "special pets" that could potentially spell doom for the customer. Despite looking creepy, Count D is a vegetarian/vegan that enjoys eating meals that don't contain meat.
4 Shihou Is A Yokai From The Underworld That Refuses To Eat Meat Despite His Cravings (The Morose Mononokean II)
The Morose Mononokean II was one of IMDb's favorite winter 2019 anime series, despite being the series's second season. The season followed the main character Hanae Ashiya settling into his exorcist work life under Haruitsuki Abeno via paying back a debt he owed to him.
Although the series delves into the supernatural territory and features demonic-like characters, some appeared more humble than viewers expected. Shihou is one of those demons, despite being a yokai of justice for the underworld. He's also a vegetarian/vegan even though he drools at the sight of other Yokai and maintains a leopard-like form.
3 Ryuuko Mifune Is An Excellent Basketball Player Who Enjoys Vegetables (Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl)
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl is an anime about a boy named Makoto Niwa who wants to live a new life filled with happiness and peace. However, a long-lost cousin named Erio Touwa manages to ruin Makoto's chances at living the lifestyle of his dreams.
It's an anime that challenges its characters and shows how some things don't turn out the way one would expect. Further, the anime does feature a character with a vegetarian/vegan diet named Ryuko Mifune, who also loves playing basketball and develops a crush on Makoto early on in the series.
2 Nadia La Arwall Is A Girl Shrouded In Mystery & One Doesn't Like Those Who Eat Meat (Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water)
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water is an anime series that many hardcore anime fans felt Disney copied with their groundbreaking film, Atlantis. That note aside, this anime featured grand exploration, beautiful landscapes, and compelling protagonists, like Nadia La Arwall.
Nadia is a female character with mysterious origins, can be stubborn at times, and has a unique power that allows her to converse with animals. She's also a hardcore vegetarian/vegan who makes many arguments against those who consume meat.
1 T-Bone Was A Marine Captain That Got Decimated By Zoro & Was Known To Like Food Of The Vegetarian Variety (One Piece)
One Piece has many characters that wish to harm Luffy's crew and prevent them from reaching specific destinations on their journey. However, Luffy and his crew will try their best to come out on top, no matter how strong their enemies may be.
A notable example would be Zoro's fight with Marine Captain T-bone during the events of Enies Lobby, where Zoro destroyed T-bone without any issues. Although T-bone's skills were no match for Zoro's might, he's a character worth highlighting for his ship-cutting swordsmanship, respect to his comrades, and healthy vegetarian/vegan diet.