It's common for fans of anime to debate which anime universe they would prefer to live in. Although living in an anime may seem great at a glance, it's unlikely the average person can deal with the hardship anime characters face on a daily basis.
From saving lives to cannibal giants, anime characters are constantly under colossal pressure. Sometimes the pressure is so extreme, even the strongest anime characters will buckle under the weight. However, there are a few that manage to stay strong no matter what is thrown at them.
10 Aizawa Is Someone His Students Can Rely On (My Hero Academia)
When Aizawa is first introduced in My Hero Academia, he seems a little odd. It's easy to underestimate him as he spends most of the day napping. But when it comes down to it, Aizawa is the person everyone looks to when things start falling apart. During the USJ, he immediately takes charge, even though fighting every villain by himself could have led to his death. With his calm and rational thinking, Aizawa has become a safety net for the students who are lost on what to do. This makes Aizawa the perfect homeroom teacher for a group of aspiring heroes.
9 Unohana Takes Care Of The Entire Gotei 13 (Bleach)
As Captain of the fourth division of the Gotei 13, Unohana of Bleach has many responsibilities. She has to oversee her entire squad and manage the separate relief forces within that squad. The fourth division are often looked down upon by other squads because they aren't the best fighters.
The fourth division actually shoulders a lot of responsibility - since they have to maintain the safety and health of the entire Soul Society. That kind of pressure would be crushing. Luckily for those in the Gotei 13, Unohana handles the stress like it's no big deal.
8 Yumeko Is So Cool Under Pressure It's Scary (Kakegurui)
Having a cool head is one of the most important things when it comes to gambling, but Yumeko is on another level. She enjoys the pressure so much that her opponents completely terrified of her. The threat of losing doesn't phase her in the slightest, even when her life is on the line.
During Yumeko's game against Erimi Mushibami in Kakegurui, she laughs at the idea of having her finger cut off. The idea thrills her, even seeming disappointed when it doesn't happen. Yumeko maintains a very cool attitude under pressure.
7 Daichi Is An Amazing Leader (Haikyuu)
As captain of the Karasuno High School volleyball team, it makes sense that Daichi would be cool under pressure. He is the most mature of his team and tends to motivated other players. Daichi often has to keep the younger players and the more rowdy players in line. Even when he is injured and unable to participate, he is able to provide leadership and moral support to his team when they need it most.
6 Kakashi Has Given Everything For His Village (Naruto)
As one of the strongest Shinobi in the Leaf Village, Kakashi has a lot on his plate. When everything starts to go wrong, he is the first line of defense and often has to lead the other Shinobi. During The Fourth Shinobi War Arc, he leads an entire squadron, which makes him responsible for the lives and safety of the people around him. Kakashi has done a lot for his village in Naruto, without much in return. The responsibilities he shoulders are great, but he handles them well.
5 Victor Doesn't Even Act Like He's Under Pressure (Yuri On Ice)
Athletes are under a surprising amount of pressure - especially those who compete on the professional stage. As a multi-award-winning figure skater, Victor knows that kind of pressure well, but still manages to awe the crowd with every performance.
Each season, Victor knows that figure-skating is great pressure. Even though he complains about the pressure in Yuri On Ice, he doesn't seem phased. Victor almost doesn't seem affected by the pressure at all.
4 Sailor Mercury Has A Double Life (Sailor Moon)
As the most intelligent member of the Sailor Scouts, Ami has plenty of responsibility. Especially since the leader of their team is an airhead. In addition to regular responsibilities, like school, Ami often has the entire fate of the world on his shoulders. Considering Sailor Mercury has to constantly split her time, she is worse off than other anime characters. Most anime protagonists may have to worry about saving the world, but Ami must save the world and graduate.
3 Erwin Smith Stares Death In the Face Without Even Flinching (Attack On Titan)
Erwin Smith is very calm under pressure, despite constantly leading people to their deaths. Not only does Erwin have to lead the Scout Regiment, but he has to be able to change plans at the drop of a hat.
When things go wrong, the Scouts look to him for support, which puts him in a rough position when nothing can be done. Attack On Titan's Erwin can stare death in the face and still urge his soldiers on, which just shows how well he handles pressure.
2 Goblin Slayer Deals With The Worst Kind Of Monsters (Goblin Slayer)
The Goblin Slayer may not deal with world-threatening disasters, but what he does is equally important. Despite their size, Goblins are terrifying creatures who brutally kill and regularly assault women. The Goblin Slayer faces the danger, and walks into the homes of Goblins without hesitation. Other people tremble in fear at the mere thought of Goblins, but The Goblin Slayer can take on hundreds of Goblins without even breaking a sweat.
1 Gojo Is Annoyingly Cool Under Pressure (Jujutsu Kaisen)
Gojo is so calm under pressure, it infuriates those around him.. Not many have the gumption to look a special grade curse in the face and call them weak, except Gojo of Jujutsu Kaisen. With a laidback attitude when it comes to fighting curses, Gojo seems bored by it. With Gojo's sheer strength, perhaps it is no surprise.