The anime industry has seen a massive boom in popularity as more and more people come to realize that anime is a great medium for storytelling. There are dozens of series that cover every type of genre imaginable, and many of them have detailed stories, vibrant worlds, and characters who are fairly well-written and relatable. One of the ways anime characters are relatable is the fact that most of them have some type of family.

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Siblings are known for having a special bond, which is why most familial relationships in anime focus on siblings. Older siblings, specifically older brothers, tend to take the spotlight away from their younger siblings—but the anime world is vast, and there are plenty of great little brothers as well.

10 Sasuke Uchiha Became One Of The Strongest Ninja In History (Naruto)

Sasuke Fighting With Danzo

Itachi Uchiha massacred his entire clan to prevent a coup, but he could not kill his little brother, who only learned the truth after Itachi's death. Prior to the massacre, Sasuke idolized his older brother, and he wanted to spend as much time with him as possible.

When Sasuke learned the truth, he sought to avenge Itachi by eliminating those who caused him so much pain. This was a testament to the love he had for his brother. At the end of the day, Sasuke won many battles and became one of the strongest ninja in history.

9 Goten Has Helped To Protect The Earth (Dragon Ball Z/Super)

Goten flies through the air with a package in Dragon Ball Super

As the Dragon Ball franchise has progressed, the Saiyan race has become less barbaric while continuing to produce capable fighters. Goten is Goku's second son and Gohan's little brother, and he is just as kind-hearted and fun-loving as his father.

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While their father was dead, Goten spent a lot of time with his older brother, who also trained him in martial arts. Like the other men in his family, Goten has helped to defend the Earth against a number of threats, including Buu and Beerus.

8 Tenya Ida Wishes To Become A Great Pro Hero (My Hero Academia)

Tenya Ida As Class President

He may not be the most popular character in My Hero Academia, but Tenya is certainly one of the series' noblest and more disciplined characters. His older brother Tensei was known as the Pro Hero Ingenium. He was forced to retire after being paralyzed by Hero Killer Stain.

Tenya comes from a family of Pro Heroes but he always considered Tensei to be his role model. His goal is to become a worthy Pro Hero like his brother. To honor his brother's legacy, he decided to use Tensei's Hero name.

7 T.K. Matured As He Got Older (Digimon)

T.K. With Matt In The Digiworld

Fans of the Digimon franchise have seen many great battles over the years and met plenty of good characters as well. Like his older brother Matt, T.K. is one of the original DigiDestined that fans were introduced to. Following their parents' divorce, T.K. constantly wanted to spend time with Matt.

He idolized his older brother and saw no fault in him, which makes him the stereotypical little brother. Matt protected T.K. every chance he got, but the time eventually came when T.K. had to fight his own battles and he matured into a decent leader.

6 Inuyasha Became A Famous Half-Demon (Inuyasha)

Inuyasha holding his sword in Inuyasha.

Inuyasha is a half-demon, which means that most humans and demons hated his very existence. For most of his life, he was hated by his older brother Sesshomaru, too. Sesshomaru was a full-blooded, powerful demon, and they clashed more than once.

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They may have tried to kill each other, but they're still brothers who share a bond that neither would admit actually exists. Inuyasha defeated many demons, including Naraku, who ruined many lives—and he did so with a special demon sword made from his father's fang.

5 Yukio Teaches His Brother How To Be An Exorcist (Blue Exorcist)

Yukio Teaching At Trur Cross Academy

Rin Okumura is the son of Satan, and he wishes to become a Knight Meister in order to defeat his biological father. Yukio is Rin's younger, fraternal twin brother, but he is far more mature. He is a kind-hearted soul but also the youngest person to ever pass the Exorcist qualification exam.

Yukio and Rin are complete opposites. It's hard to believe that they're actually related, but they do care for each other. As a teacher at True Cross Academy, Yukio trains his older brother to become a capable Exorcist.

4 Lelouch Brought Peace To The World (Code Geass)

Lelouch As Emperor Before His Death in Code Geass

Lelouch vi Britannia was the 11th Prince of the Holy Britannian Empire. After his father's death, he uses his Geass to take control of the Empire. His older half-brother Schneizel is a master strategist and Lelouch's greatest adversary, while his older half-sister Cornelia was a skilled mech fighter and commander.

Lelouch intentionally turned himself into a tyrant in order to give the world a single enemy, and he orchestrated his own death to unite the world. He did this to give his little sister the peaceful world she deserved, and he succeeded.

3 Killua Is An Assassin With A Heart (Hunter X Hunter)

Killua Smiling While Taking The Hunter's Exam In Hunter X Hunter

In Hunter X Hunter, the Zoldyck Family is considered to be the world's deadliest group of assassins, and Killua is believed to be the best assassin in the family's history. Killua has two older brothers but his skills were so impressive that he was named the heir at a young age.

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He may be a strong and capable killer, but Killua is more than that. He is a kind Hunter who will do anything to help his friends, especially Gon. He's also the only person who saw his younger sister Alluka as a person instead of a monster, which shows that he has a large heart.

2 Alphonse Elric Wishes To Get His Brother's Body Back (FMA: Brotherhood)

Alphonse Elric In His Armor & Human Body

Edward Elric lost his left leg when he tried to bring his mother back to life using alchemy, but his younger brother Alphonse lost his entire body. Luckily, Edward was able to attach his brother's soul to a suit of armor, an act that cost him his right arm.

Alphonse is the calmer, more approachable brother, and he's usually the voice of reason. Ed and Al are very protective of each other, but Al tends to act like a parent as well. Al appreciates that Ed wants to get his body back, but only wants his own body if Ed is able to retrieve his missing limbs, too.

1 Luffy Went Above & Beyond To Save Ace (One Piece)

Luffy In The Rain During One Piece's Wano Arc

They weren't related by blood, but Ace considered Luffy to be his brother. They grew up together on Dawn Island, where they first agreed to become pirates. When Ace was imprisoned in Impel Down, Luffy broke into the underwater prison to rescue him.

When he learned that Ace had already been transferred to Marineford, he rushed into a full-blown war to save him from being executed. This rescue turned out to be one of the worst moments of Luffy's life, but his willingness to sacrifice himself for Ace showed just how much he cared about his older brother.