For most anime characters, fear is part of daily life. Their universe breeds chaos and they must do their best to navigate the dangers that befall them. This means accepting the fear and doing what's right anyway, staring death in the face to protect those they care about.
Then there are those who feel no fear at all. Some are immortal, unshackled by the consequences of death. Others are so overwhelmingly powerful that nothing could hurt them. And then there are mortal and beatable characters who love the thrill of battle so much that fear is replaced by excitement. For these characters, fear is a foreign concept.
10 When The Sun Rises Highest, Escanor Stands At The Pinnacle Of All Races
Escanor isn't always fearless in The Seven Deadly Sins. In fact, during the night, he might just be the biggest coward in all of anime. However, his power increases with the height of the sun, and for a period of time during the day there isn't an ounce of fear in his body.
As Escanor grows in strength, so does his arrogance, and the Lion Sin Of Pride is willing to take on any opponent. He has defeated the likes of Zeldris, Estarossa and Meliodas, backing up his claim of being the strongest. But as the sun sets and night returns, Escanor returns to his reserved state.
9 Vegeta Only Cares About Surpassing Goku
The prideful Saiyan prince loves to fight; it might be his favorite hobby. Since his first defeat at the hands of Goku, Vegeta has trained tirelessly to surpass his eternal rival in Dragon Ball. However, training can only do so much—it's in battle where limits are truly surpassed.
The Saiyan Warrior has fought Gods, Androids and entire armies, never flinching in the face of great power. And occasionally, Vegeta has surpassed Goku, all because of his fearlessness and willingness to fight any opponent. To Vegeta, the possibility of death also offers the possibility of increased power—something he cannot refuse.
8 Hidan's Immortality Means There Is Little For Him To Fear
Most Naruto villains are complex, possessing a sense of morality that has been distorted by personal suffering. This isn't the case for Hidan. The Akatsuki member kills for no other reason than pleasure, though he does do it in the name of his god, Jashin. Hidan is blessed with immortality: he can't die no matter how severe the wound.
This somewhat explains his reckless battle style and personal philosophy. However, some might argue that when Shikamaru stood over Hidan and buried him alive, a look of fear could be seen for a brief moment.
7 Gon's Fearless Approach Helps Him Defeat Stronger Opponents
Gon is the main character of the popular Hunter x Hunter and an archetypal protagonist. His prodigious talent is wielded by an impulsive and reckless personality that sometimes gets him into trouble. However, more often than not, Gon's fearless attitude aids him in battle.
During his fight with Genthru, Gon willingly sacrificed his arm so that he could defeat the stronger Hunter. Furthermore, hellbent on avenging Kite's death, Gon fearlessly stood up to Neferpitou, a Chimera Ant whose aura alone scared Knov into retirement. Both of these fights ended in a win for Gon despite his underdog status.
6 Bakugo Is Too Angry To Feel Any Other Emotion
There might not be any angrier anime character than My Hero Academia's Bakugo. The Hero-in-training is always fired up and raring to fight. He is a supremely talented rookie, displaying a proficiency for combat that few can match. Combine this with a fearless attitude and he's a difficult opponent for practically anyone.
However, unlike most on this list, Bakugo's attitude isn't truly reflective of his ability. There are many Heroes and Villains stronger than the Bakugo and one of these days, his fearless attitude might cause him to bite off more than he can chew.
5 Hisoka Only Values The Thrill Of The Fight
Hisoka is a cold-blooded enigma, a man who is a mystery to all who know him. Any attempt to understand Hisoka's motivations would surely drive anyone insane. But based on what fans of Hunter x Hunter have seen of the sadistic clown, it's safe to say that Hisoka craves the thrill of the fight.
He spends his time seeking out the strongest opponents, resulting in him joining the Phantom Troupe so he could face Chrollo. Confident in his own ability, Hisoka never seems fearful. Even after having his arm cut off by the Nen-master Kastro, his smile remained a permanent fixture. The man is truly terrifying.
4 Captain Levi Remains Fearless In The Face Of Titans
Rumor has it the walls were built to protect the Titans from Levi. Humanity's strongest soldier is a force unlike any other in Attack on Titan. In a world dominated by Titan shifters with impenetrable skin and pure brute power, Levi stands at the top of the hierarchy.
His speed and skill with a blade are unparalleled and fans have witnessed the Scout defeat the Beast Titan (twice), the Female Titan, and countless other Titan fodder. Every time he enters battle, Levi displays very little outward emotion, only the occasional sprinkling of rage. If Levi does feel fear, he has yet to show it.
3 Goku's Love For Fighting Means That Battle Excites Him
Goku's love for fighting is well known among those within and without the Dragon Ball world. There's nothing he'd rather be doing than fighting. His love for battle is encoded in his Saiyan DNA, and the lovable protagonist seeks powerful opponents to test him.
Although extraordinarily powerful, Goku has faced stronger opponents and lost. But this just burgeoned his desire for strength and Goku returned to avenge his defeat. Additionally, the Saiyan has died and been brought back to life, so it might be difficult to fear the consequences of a fight if he knows that death is impermanent.
2 Alucard Is The One Everyone Fears
Alucard is evil incarnate, Hellsing's bringer of death and destruction. The vampire King is fear itself. Over the course of his long life, Alucard has seen it all: war, disease and natural disasters. He has lived through them all and collected countless souls along the way.
Possessing near-immortality, Alucard can recover from pretty much anything. His immense power and long life means the vampire treats danger as a rare but welcome occurrence. There's nothing for Alucard, not even death itself. In fact, he would welcome it with open arms.
1 Saitama Is Too Strong To Ever Feel In Danger
How could one feel fear if they are never truly threatened? That's what life is like for Saitama—his strength is so overwhelming that all he ever feels is boredom. After performing a, quite frankly, not too difficult workout routine for 100 days, Saitama developed the power to defeat absolutely anyone in one punch. At one point he was confronted by a planet-destroying alien who travelled to earth seeking a worthy opponent, and even this couldn't wipe his signature blank expression from his face.