Just like hermits and saints, some anime characters also wander. Not all who wander are lost, but most wanderers are in search of something of great importance to them. Anime features all kinds of characters, from hot-headed heroes who always do the right thing to charismatic villains who are afraid of their own powers.
Of these various characters, some roam their world ceaselessly. While some anime protagonists wander in search of great treasures, some go about helping those in need wherever they are. These characters are permanent travelers, enabling them to broaden their horizons as they reach their goals.
10 Kino And Hermes Search For A Country (Kino's Journey)
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Kino is Kino's Journey's titular protagonist. She travels through different countries, experiencing their unique cultures and rituals, along with her ride, Hermes. In search of a country with certain specific characteristics, Kino constantly wanders from one district to the next, never staying longer than three days.
A teenager on a mission, Kino is a kind person with a curious disposition. A taste of freedom and her traveling experiences make Kino afraid to settle down. Kino's journey introduces her to various histories and people.
9 Yuki Saves The World From Many Threats (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Jaden Yuki is the reincarnation of the Supreme King Yu-Gi-Oh! GX's main protagonist. He enrolled in the Duel Academy and was one of the best students the school ever produced. Yuki fought many battles, saving his school and the world from vicious threats like Kagemaru and Nightshroud, among others.
After he graduated, Yuki went on to travel the world, pursuing his own journey of personal growth while dealing with differnt threats. His aimless wandering made the world a safer place while allowing him to become stronger.
8 Ginko Goes From Town To Town Solving Mushi Cases (Mushishi)
Mushishi follows the main character, Ginko, from one location to the next as he goes about solving Mushi cases. Mushi is life in its purest form, and thrives in rural areas, feeding off plants and humans. Ginko is a Mushi Master who is constantly wandering in search of Mushi.
Although fans did not expect Mushishi to be anything special, it turned out to be one of the most exquisite anime in the seinen genre. Ginko doesn't visit any town more than once, given his consciousness regarding his status as a wanderer.
7 Vash Wants To Protect Peace And Love (Trigun)
Trigun features cool guns and stylish characters that keep fans coming back for more. Vash the Stampede is the main protagonist of this anime series. He travels from town to town, protecting the ideals of love and peace that his adoptive mother treasures the most.
Although his arch nemesis, Legato Bluesummers, pushes him over the edge and makes him commit murder, Vash the Stampede remained an advocate for peace till the end. He constantly wandered from one place to the next as he tried to establish peace in conflicted regions.
6 Jiraiya Traveled The World For Stories (Naruto)
Jiraiya is one of Konohagakure's famous Sannin in Naruto. A hermit of great renown, Jiraiya is one of the most overpowered and knowledgeable characters in the Naruto franchise. He left the Hidden Leaf Village to avoid Lady Tsunade, whom he had romantic feelings.
Once he left, he kept wandering from one place to the other, enjoying life and helping war-torn regions. He gained experience and knowledge that would save his home and the world from massive threats like his ex-student, Pain, and Madara Uchiha.
5 The Medicine Seller Wants To Vanquish All Mononoke (Mononoke)
The unnamed Medicine Seller is the main protagonist of Mononoke, a supernatural fantasy anime. Although he does not like to be in the spotlight, the Medicine Seller's attractive features and colorful clothing make him stand out in a crowd.
He keeps moving from one place to another, following Mononoke, spirits that turn into potent monsters upon contact with destructive human emotions and actions. The Medicine Seller remains calm and collected in dire times, revealing others' past and best-kept secrets to identify the Mononoke he investigates.
4 Naofumi Is A Cursed Hero (The Rising Of The Shield Hero)
The Rising of the Shield Hero follows Naofumi Iwatani, a regular man who was summoned to another world to take up the mantle of the Shield Hero. This anime is a must-watch for fans of the Isekai genre. The kingdom of Melromarc enlists four heroes to protect it from the Waves of Catastrophe's threat.
Naofumi wandered throughout the kingdom, gaining more experience and becoming more powerful. His travels made him more confident, enabling him to fight the apparent uselessness of being the Shield Hero.
3 Ash Wanted To Catch Them All (Pokémon)
Pokémon is one of the most beloved shonen series of all time. Although fans believe the series got worse towards the end, it is rich in nostalgic value. The main character of the series is Ash Ketchum, a young boy fascinated with Pokémon. He travels from town to town with his friends, Brock and Misty, to become the best Pokémon Trainer.
Ash meets friends and foes on his journey to catch all Pokémon. He grows as a trainer as his relationship with his Pokémon deepens.
2 The Elric Brothers Desperately Search For The Philosopher's Stone (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood follows Edward and Alphonse Elric on a journey to find the Philosopher's Stone to revert the damages they incurred when they tried to bring back their late mother. The Elric brothers learn the law of equivalent exchange the hard way.
Their travels introduce them to people from all walks of life, from Colonel Roy Mustang to the wanted war criminal, Scar. Edward and Alphonse witness the dark side of humanity. Their journey teaches them more than any teacher could.
1 Hyakkimaru Wins His Body Parts Back From Demons (Dororo)
Dororo follows the tragic tale of Hyakkimaru, the abandoned son of a feudal lord, and an orphaned thief, Dororo. A heart-wrenching story of loneliness, this anime has some of the most fearsome fights in anime. Hyakkimaru's father sold his son's parts to demons in exchange for the prosperity of his land and people.
Dororo accompanies Hyakkimaru as he fights the demons who possess his body parts. The duo wanders from district to district, saving people and solving their problems relating to the demons plaguing their lives.