Fan-favorite characters are one thing, but characters that are equally beloved by their fellow cast members are an entirely different thing altogether. Characters like Asuka Langely-Sohryu manage to win the hearts of audiences, but she's not exactly well-liked within the anime itself.
Most friend groups have that one sweetheart who always knows how to brighten the mood, and it's no different in anime friend groups. They're frequently overwhelmingly positive, self-sacrificing, or humble in nature, and some even use their cuteness or charm to their advantage. Most anime series tend to have a character that everyone else around them can't get enough of.
10 Madoka Is Adored By Everyone, Including The Villain (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
Puella Magi Madoka Magica might be a bleak and dismal story, but its protagonist is the one shining ray of hope the series needs. Madoka Kaname is kindhearted, humble, and unassuming, and she consistently puts others' needs before her own. Because she's so self-sacrificing, many other characters go out of their way to protect her, especially Homura Akemi. Even the series' villain, Kyubey, is dedicated to using Madoka's kindness against her by convincing her to sign a contract with him to become a magical girl.
9 All Of Hinamizawa Welcomed Keiichi With Open Arms (Higurashi: When They Cry)
Keiichi Maebara hails from the city of Tokyo, a bustling metropolis with a high population that's quite different from the peace and quiet of Hinamizawa. Despite his nervousness about fitting in, the entire main cast of Higurashi: When They Cry welcomed Keiichi in as if he were one of their own. The rest of the town finds him similarly charming, and Keiichi spends his time joking around and having fun with his schoolmates. Although Higurashi is a horror anime, the friendships made are nevertheless heartwarming.
8 Tanjiro's Earnest Personality Makes Him Appealing To Others (Demon Slayer)
Posing as an ideal eldest son, Tanjiro Kamado performs his everyday activities with a big dose of humility and kindness in Demon Slayer. Even when he is forced to slay a demon, Tanjiro expresses pity and even apologizes for taking their life, because he remembers they were once human.
Seeing the landscape of Tanjiro's soul in the Mugen Train arc says a lot about his personality. It's a bright, wide-open space full of compassion, clear and blue like a gentle summer sky. His purity is quite dazzling.
7 Despite Her Social Awkwardness, Komi Is Loved By All (Komi Can't Communicate)
Shoko Komi suffers from severe social anxiety that prevents her from being able to communicate clearly or effectively. Despite this drawback, nearly everyone around Komi is completely enchanted by her in Komi Can't Communicate. Being a comedy anime, there are some extreme personalities involved, such as the yandere Ren Yamai and the troublemaker Najimi Osana, making Komi an amusing watch, to say the least. Komi's popularity as a character extends out of her anime world as well, as she's quickly become a fan-favorite among anime communities online.
6 Maes Hughes Managed To Charm Everyone He Met (Fullmetal Alchemist)
Fullmetal Alchemist is an overwhelmingly popular series amongst anime and its cast of characters plays a large part in that. Maes Hughes is one of the most beloved characters in the series, both for fans and the other characters around him, despite his maniacal gushing over his wife and daughter. He's an exemplary soldier and a devoted family man whose loyalty is unshakeable. Of the many casualties seen in Fullmetal Alchemist, Hughes' death is one of the most heartbreaking for both audiences and his comrades in the series.
5 Being The Smallest Dragon Works In Kanna's Favor (Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid)
Being small isn't always a bad thing, and that's certainly the case for Kanna Kamui (or Kanna Kobayashi) in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. Kanna's charm lies in the fact that she's simultaneously crafty and unassuming, something that only the cutest characters can pull off. One moment, she's charming everyone around her with her naivete, but the next moment, she's using her cuteness as a tool to get what she wants. Kanna's biggest fans in the series include Kobayashi herself, but especially her classmate, Riko Saikawa.
4 Haruhi's Confident Attitude Attracts Everyone's Attention (Ouran High School Host Club)
Coming from a poor family didn't stop Haruhi Fujioka from obtaining a scholarship to the prestigious Ouran High School. Haruhi is positively brimming with competence and confidence in nearly everything she does, even the cross-dressing host work she performs in Ouran High School Host Club.
An unflappable attitude and solid common sense are among the traits that make her appealing to everyone around her, and she manages to win over naysayers with humble manners and kindness. She quickly becomes a top star in the Host Club, earning several admirers.
3 Spreading Happiness Is One Of Sakura's Greatest Joys (Cardcaptor Sakura)
Sakura Kinomoto loves helping those around her in Cardcaptor Sakura and she's always wondering what she can do to be a good friend and daughter. Although she's sometimes clumsy or socially awkward, Sakura always bounces back with a bright energy that makes her lovable to all who behold her. Sakura's greatest strength lies in the metaphorical magic within her heart, her pure and self-sacrificial tendency to put others' needs before her own. Luckily, she has a supportive friend group who reminds her to take care of herself, too.
2 Miaka's Humble, Hardworking Personality Enchants Everyone She Meets (Fushigi Yuugi)
Like many shojo protagonists, Miaka Yuki displays a modest, diligent personality that makes it hard for other characters to dislike her. She's also the Priestess of Suzaku in Fushigi Yuugi, which immediately attracts attention in the kingdom of Konan since Suzaku is their guardian deity. Miaka even manages to win over her rivals in some circumstances, as demonstrated when she persistently tried to change Nuriko's attitude toward her. Watching Miaka work so hard despite knowing Nuriko was bullying her made Nuriko view Miaka in a new light.
1 Helpful & Kind Tohru Manages To Win Over Her Enemies With Compassion (Fruits Basket)
Tohru Honda knows what it's like to be alone and fear abandonment. Perhaps that's why she became so adept at connecting with others and helping them work through their own anxieties. Throughout the entirety of Fruits Basket, Tohru is a giving, kind, helpful girl that Cursed Zodiac members like Yuki desperately needed. The Cursed Sohmas also feared abandonment and thought their bond with each other -- and Akito Sohma -- was the most important thing in life. Tohru even manages to win over the stubborn Akito in the end.