If an anime character is written into a fantasy world, high school drama, death game, or supernatural thriller, there is a good chance they may face constant sensory overload from their chaotic environment. Though some anime characters thrive in these settings and are famous for overcoming their turbulent circumstances, others can not wait to step away and enjoy a break from all the noise.

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Those who are wont to escape from stress-inducing climates endear themselves to viewers who endure strenuous day-to-day lives. The gentleness, sleepiness, calmness, and listlessness of the characters below sets them apart as archetypes for the spirit who would just like to take things easy.

10 Sloth Is Tired Of Bothersome Work (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)

Sloth in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

The Homunculi in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood all have colorful, distinct personalities which amplify the vice with which they are associated, and Sloth embodies this perhaps more than any other. He is compelled to perform monotonous, soul-sucking work digging an absurdly lengthy tunnel system, and that tedium is only worsened by the occasional interruptions from irritants such as the Elric brothers.

Sloth is not a particularly sympathetic character for viewers, but it is an eerily touching moment when upon his death, he expresses joy at being set free from his mortal obligations.

9 Phonsekal Laure Would Rather Take A Nap (Tower Of God)

Phonsekal Laure sleeping

Tower of God stars a diverse cast of characters who have wildly different personalities and preferences, even though they all seem to share a common goal. Reaching the top of the tower is the apex of existence for those who climb it, and many will set aside all other desires to pursue that end. Phonsekal Laure, however, appears content to spend his downtime napping.

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Laure is certainly no slouch in terms of fighting prowess, and he is keen in high-pressure situations, so his predilection for snoozing is not reflective of his aptitude or desire to make it to the top of the tower.

8 Shinei Nouzen Wants To Silence The Voices In His Head (Eighty-Six)

Shinei Nouzen remembers his fallen brethren

Shinei Nouzen epitomizes the lone wolf archetype. No one can question his concern for his comrades, and he proves repeatedly in battle and in tranquility that he is not a selfish person, but the Eighty-Six protagonist prefers solitude. This is partly due to the constant barrage of undead voices he hears inside his head, which must be a walking nightmare.

Shinei is also a terrifying warrior inside his war machine, so others would usually just get in his way during battle because of his inhuman piloting ability. As he processes his many griefs during his battles, it remains unclear whether he will ever be at peace with the duties he takes upon himself.

7 Saki Kawasaki Is Over All The High School Drama (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU)

Saki Kawasaki at a café

High school is a time of unprecedented freedom for many teenagers, but it also brings many novel responsibilities. For dutiful older sisters like Saki Kawasaki of My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, high school life can be overwhelming with its tumultuous social dynamics and relationships.

On top of ordinary high school stresses, Kawasaki resolves to work a night job to give her brother a chance to enjoy a good education. Because of this, she does not have much energy when she comes to school and prefers to keep to herself. Even after leaving that job, she remains a timid character who only becomes animated when dealing with her crush, Hikigaya Hachiman.

6 Yu Ishigami Wants To Avoid The Romantic Crossfire (Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War)

Yu Ishigami looking dreamy

Yu Ishigami fits perfectly in this list for several reasons, but the foremost of them is that his crush Tsubame Koyasu's surname contains the Kanji for "peace, quiet." This means Ishigami has an especially strong attraction towards peace and quiet!

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A misanthrope who tends to pity himself, Ishigami has the calmest demeanor of those in the Student Council, and he does his best to distance himself from the desolate no-man's-land which lies between Kaguya-sama: Love Is War's dueling lovers, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane. Over the course of his time in the Student Council, he learns to put his trust in others and enjoy life with them, but he retains his proclivity for stillness.

5 Shota Aizawa Is Too Exhausted To Teach Rowdy Wannabe Heroes (My Hero Academia)

Shota Aizawa in his sleeping bag in My Hero Academia.

Much like Phonsekal Laure above, Shota Aizawa of My Hero Academia is not so much a sluggard as he is a beleaguered Pro Hero who rarely gets a break from his taxing work. Considering how unmanageable some of his students are and how many other ordeals he is roped into alongside working as a teacher, he can be excused for wanting some respite.

It is probably not appropriate for him to pull out his camping-grade sleeping bag in morning classes at U.A. Academy, but viewers should realize just how much Aizawa does to keep forces like the League of Villains at bay.

4 Sekhmet Only Uses Her Power When Her Surroundings Disturb Her Peace (Re: Zero)

Sekhmet acting slothfully

Echidna's tea party introduced fans of the Re: Zero anime to the witches of yesteryear, and they all had a huge impact on Natsuki Subaru in Season 2. Those who have not read the Re: Zero web novel or light novel don't know much about the witches, but it is clear just from the anime that they are monstrously powerful, and the Witch of Sloth, Sekhmet, is one of the most intimidating.

Sekhmet comes off as disinterested and slovenly, but she wields power which rivals even that of the notorious Witch of Envy, Satella. When the tea party deteriorates into chaos, Sekhmet nullifies the outbursts of the other witches without changing her lounging posture, and she only intervenes because her peace is disturbed.

3 Sanjouno Haruhime Is Content To Stand Quietly By Her Friends (Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?)

Sanjouno Haruhime blushing

The Hestia Familia in Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? is a heartwarming mixture of misfits and outcasts, and renard Sanjouno Haruhime fits in beautifully. Most of the other members are gregarious and strong-willed, but Haruhime enjoys watching her friends take the spotlight.

Since she spent much of her life chained to the whims of those in power over her, she does not have many wishes of her own, but she is unwavering in her desire to enjoy her new life with her dear friends. Haruhime brings an assuaging complexion to an otherwise controversy-ridden group.

2 The Tokiwadai Dorm Supervisor Stamps Out Her Students' Noisy Impertinence (A Certain Scientific Railgun)

Tokiwadai Dorm Supervisor looks menacing

Everyone has someone in their life who seems to be the enemy of all fun and merriment. Whether it is for their crankiness, malevolence, or distaste for others' enjoyment of life, these Scrooges are easy to hate. The Tokiwadai Dorm Supervisor in A Certain Scientific Railgun is much more cranky than she is malevolent, and her insistence on order is more endearing than it is off-putting.

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Misaka Mikoto and roommate Shirai Kuroko are up to shenanigans almost every night, so they are a rule-touting dorm supervisor's nightmare. The Tokiwadai Dorm Supervisor would give anything for those devious kids to give it a rest.

1 Sebas Tian Is An Unassuming Colossus (Overlord)

Sebas Tian displaying his dominance

Overpowered, soft-spoken supporting characters are often fan-favorites because of their cool combination of strength and humility. Sebas Tian of Overlord has all the traits you could want in a character like this: he is undyingly loyal to his master Ainz Ooal Gown, he beats his enemies into a pulp without breaking a sweat, and he is compassionate and understanding, even when acting so has no benefit for him. His highest good is accomplishing with the greatest efficiency the tasks assigned him by Ainz, and it is optimal that he does so without causing a fuss.

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