Characters in the world of anime can be categorized and ranked in all sorts of ways, such as by their magical powers, their intelligence, or their personalities. Some real-life metrics can be used too, such as whether they would be a great roommate or whether they could graduate college. Not all characters are created equal and some fair better than others in different areas.
Another interesting way to evaluate a character is whether or not they would make a good co-worker in a professional setting, such as in an ordinary office, at a school as a fellow teacher, or even in a workshop or an antique store, or a restaurant. Many anime characters have already proven themselves exemplary co-workers, and many others would make fine co-workers, given the chance.
10 Hirotaka Nifuki Is Reliable & Competent In The Office (Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku)
Hirotaka Nifuji may not be very sociable or cheerful, but he is a reliable and hard-working employee every single day, and that counts for a lot. His co-workers and his bosses all admire him for it, and anyone would want to share an office with a model employee like him.
Hirotaka is a bit of a kuudere, calmly keeping to himself and showing his warm, fuzzy side to only a select few people. He's not the life of the party, but in an office, that's not a problem at all. He's the furthest thing from a troublemaker.
9 Minamo Kurosawa Is Kind & Can Handle Troublemakers (Azumanga Daioh!)
Minamo Kurosawa is one of the stabilizing elements of Azumanga Daioh!'s cast, though she, too, has her eccentric side. Minamo is a high school teacher like her friend Yukari, but instead of enabling troublemakers, Minamo keeps them in line. Oddly enough, Yukari is often one of the troublemakers herself.
Minamo is a mature and responsible woman who can handle students (or co-workers) of any disposition, and she is the type to praise hard work and empower her students to bring out their true potential. Any teacher would want to work at her school.
8 Joichiro Yukihira Is A Talented & Friendly Chef (Food Wars!)
One of the most talented chefs of his generation is Joichiro Yukihira, the widower father of Soma Yukihira. Like his late wife, Joichiro knew that fun and love were the best ingredients in any kitchen, and he seamlessly combined his culinary talents with his genuine passion for food. If it's not fun, it's not worth cooking.
Joichiro is an inspiring and pleasant fellow to be around, and any chef would want to work in the same kitchen or restaurant as him. And, of course, Joichiro is a hardworking and reliable chef who can help keep any professional kitchen running smoothly.
7 Yuki Sohma Is A Responsible Student Council Member (Fruits Basket)
Many anime students and adolescents have the makings of a great co-worker or even politician, and they have a lot of potential as working-age adults. One of them is Yuki Sohma, one of the co-stars of Fruits Basket. To begin with, he has administrative experience with his school's student council.
Yuki is a smart and responsible boy who can easily get along with his fellow councilors, so it's easy to picture him as a model employee in an office in his adulthood. He is also an empathetic, patient and kind person, which only strengthens his case.
6 Ayame Himuro Is A Sweet & Brilliant Scientist (Science Fell In Love, So I Tried To Prove It)
Ayame Himuro is a clever scientist who can get to the root of any matter, but she does get a bit awkward around her handsome co-worker, Shinya Yukimura, who returns her amorous feelings. Ayame and her co-workers embark on a quest to scientifically prove their love, and Ayame has all kinds of theories and tests to run.
Ayame may get flustered around Shinya, but otherwise, she is a model scientist with a serious passion for her work and a charming, warm personality on top of that. She can run the numbers and connect to people on a deep, emotional level.
5 Chiyo Sakura Loves To Help Draw Shojo Manga (Monthly Girls' Nozaki-Kun)
For now, Chiyo Sakura is a high school student, but she is already racking up professional work experience with her classmate, Umetaro Nozaki, a shojo manga artist. Chiyo is mainly interested in Nozaki himself, but she is perfectly willing to help him create art, too. She is quite a constructive person.
Chiyo is already a fine manga assistant, despite being an amateur, and she is a fun-loving and cheerful person who is easy to get along with. If she continues down this career path, she could integrate into any manga artist's studio and make friends with all the other assistants. Anyone would want to work with her.
4 Nanaka Kotegawa Makes Diving Fun (Grand Blue Dreaming)
Nanaka Kotegawa is another employee who would be great to work with not just because of her professional skills but her personality, too. Nanaka is a cheerful and supportive person who puts others first, and she absolutely dotes on her little sister, Chisa. But, of course, she'll help anyone who needs her.
Nanaka has experience with SCUBA gear and diving, and anyone who works in or near water would be delighted to have Nanaka as their co-worker and friend. Nanaka knows the ins and outs of diving, and she can cheer up anyone who's feeling down in the dumps.
3 Soichiro Yagami Is A Model Police Detective (Death Note)
Soichiro Yagami may not be the warm and fuzzy type like Nanako or Chiyo Sakura, but he is still easy to get along with in the NPA, and many police officers and detectives look up to him. Soichiro is a rule follower to a fault, and he will never bend on his lofty ideals of justice and the law. He's not the type to go rogue unless he absolutely must.
Soichiro is wise, mature and composed, and he demands the best from his subordinates while also serving as a role model for them. The other officers see him as a pillar in the NPA, and they're at ease anytime Soichiro steps in to help solve a tough case.
2 NASA Could Use More Astronauts Like Byakuya Ishigami (Dr. Stone)
Senku Ishigami is a brilliant scientist and inventor, while his foster father Byakuya is an astronaut, making it clear that the Ishigami family is all about science. Byakuya struggled a bit to make it into Japan's space agency, but he eventually succeeded and demonstrated classic shonen grit in the process.
Byakuya is a clever and resourceful astronaut who's fully dedicated to his career, and he is also a charming and funny person to be around, providing some human warmth to the cold vacuum of outer space. Any astronaut would love to share the ISS with someone like him.
1 Miyuki Shirogane Will Make An Excellent Co-Worker Someday (Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War)
Currently, Miyuki Shirogane is a private high school student and student council president, and although he doesn't come from a wealthy family like the Shinomiyas, his prospects look good. Like many other anime student council members, Miyuki is a smart and hard worker who is racking up all kinds of administrative experience.
Miyuki is also a good student, getting top grades despite not having the cash to hire private tutors. He is a loyal, focused, and professional person who can handle any challenge with dignity and good humor, so it's easy to picture him being an excellent office manager or supervisor in his adulthood.