Jan. 22, 2023, is the start of the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year is based on the beginning of the Lunar calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Lunar calendar's first day varies based on the moon cycle. The Lunar New Year follows the Chinese Zodiac cycle of 12 animals.

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Every year focuses on the attributes of each animal before the cycle starts over. The year 2023 celebrates the rabbit. Those celebrating the Lunar New Year and rabbit lovers have plenty of anime characters to love. As the 2023 Lunar New Year has just begun, this is the best year to pay attention to some of the greatest bunny characters in anime.

10 Frau Is More Intimidating Than She Looks

Peach Boy Riverside

frau from peach boy riverside

Peach Boy Riverside is an ongoing manga by Coolkyousinnjya and Johanne. The anime adaptation ran through part of 2021 with 12 episodes. Frau is a supporting character in the series but has become a fan favorite.

While she may not look it, Frau is incredibly strong and has protected her friends more than once. Frau is a demi-human, which is commonly despised in the series by humans. Her true powers are currently sealed, but she can still put up a good fight.

9 Mustard Is Adorable And Vengeful

Hozuki's Coolheadedness

Mustard from Hozukis Coolheadedness

Hozuki's Coolheadedness is a manga series by Natsumi Eguchi that ran from 2011 to 2020. An anime adaptation was released in 2014 and had two seasons. While the main character is Hozuki, a yokai who works as the Chief of Staff for the King and Head Judge of Hell, Mustard appears quite often.

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Mustard is a supporting character who works as a Hell minion. While she appears adorable, she often snaps when others mention tanuki. Her vengeance toward tanuki is channeled through her work, making her one of the best Hell minions.

8 Cream The Rabbit Is Too Sweet

Sonic X

Cream The Rabbit from Sonic X

Sonic X series. She is always accompanied by her pet Chao named Cheese. Since she is only six years old, Cream is slightly naive, but that doesn't get in the way of her having fun and enjoying her curiosity.

Cream is able to use her large bunny ears to fly. Thankfully, she tries to avoid fighting unless it's to protect her friends. Because of Cream's friendship with Sonic, she is often a victim of Dr. Eggman's plans.

7 Mitsukuni Haninozuka May Not Be A Rabbit But He's Pretty Close

Ouran High School Host Club

Honey Senpai from Ouran High School Host Club

Ouran High School Host Club is a manga series by Bisco Hatori that had a single-season anime series in 2006. The series follows Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student at Ouran Academy, who winds up pretending to be a boy and working for the school's Host Club.

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One of the club's hosts is Mitsukuni Haninozuka, the oldest host whose appearance is that of a young boy. He uses his adorable looks to attract more customers. Mitsukuni is often associated with rabbits because of his beloved stuffed rabbit, Usa-chan.

6 Mai Sakurajima Is The Best Bunny Girl

Rascal Does Not Dream Of Bunny Girl Senpai

Mai Sakurajima from Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai.

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is an ongoing light novel series by Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi. A manga adaptation and anime adaptation have been created as well.

While she was once an actress, Mai Sakurajima is now unable to be seen. She starts wearing a bunny girl outfit to see if she can catch anyone's attention. As the world begins to forget about her, she discovers a boy who can see her.

5 Carrot Might As Well Be An Honorary Straw Hat Pirate

One Piece

carrot winking one piece

One Piece by Eiichiro Oda is one of the most popular and longest-running manga series of all time. One Piece is popular for many reasons, one of which is it's complex and exciting characters. Carrot is a member of the Mink Tribe with rabbit attributes and features.

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She assists the Straw Hats during Whole Cake Island Saga and the Wano Country Arc. She's a powerful Mink with a big heart, and because of her strength and loyalty, Carrot became the leader of the minks.

4 My Melody Is The Most Beloved Sanrio Bunny

Hello Kitty

My Melody from Sanrio

Sanrio's My Melody is Hello Kitty's best friend and was born in Mariland, a magical forest. Her debut was in Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater where she played Little Red Bunny Hood in Episode 7. Her famous pink hood started because of her role as Little Red Bunny Hood.

Since appearing in 1975, My Melody has appeared in plenty of things, including The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends and Onegai My Melody. My Melody is one of Sanrio's most popular characters.

3 Haru Is The Best Rabbit

Beastars

Haru from Beastars looking up and smiling.

Beastars follows a world of anthropomorphic animals and the difficulties that are created by the differences between herbivores and carnivores. Most characters struggle to separate themselves from the stereotypes that accompany their species.

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Haru is a dwarf rabbit who is strongly aware of her weaknesses. She's an outcast of the school but tries her best to not let it get to her. Her outspoken tendencies and caring nature has caused her to become a favorite among fans.

2 Pro Hero Mirko Is A Hidden Gem

My Hero Academia

mirko 8

My Hero Academia's fierce but cute Pro Hero Mirko isn't a new character, she finally received her time in the spotlight in MHA's sixth season. She's Japan's number 5 Pro Hero quickly became a fan favorite when she showcased her skills at the beginning of the Paranormal Liberation War arc.

Mirko's "Rabbit" Quirk provides her with incredible strength, speed, agility, and natural instincts. In addition to her amazing Quirk, Mirko is a strong-willed Pro Hero who lays her life on the line every day without hesitation. Fans agree that she should move up the hero ranking as soon as possible.

1 Momiji Sohma Is The Zodiac Rabbit

Fruits Basket

Momiji smiling in fruits basket

Fruits Basket follows Tohru Honda as she befriends the members of the Sohma family. As Tohru gets closer to the family, she discovers a big secret – some of the Sohma family members are cursed to turn into animals of the Chinese Zodiac if they are embraced by members of the opposite sex.

If there is any character that is perfect for year of the rabbit, it's Momiji Sohma. Momiji transforms into the rabbit. True to his animal counterpart, Momiji is a kind and sweet boy with an intuitive nature.

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