There is an anime archetype based around the stoic hero. Oftentimes, a lack of dialogue helps audience concentrate on the protagonist's actions and avoids unnecessary exposition that disrupts the flow of the story. However, there are many anime heroes who refuse to stop talking.
Whether chatting up friends or threatening enemies, these individuals love to hear the sound of their own voice regardless of whether or not they actually have something valuable to say. Although their dialogue provides plenty of opportunities for their character to be judged, it can also be grating if used in excess.
10 Okuyasu Constantly Needs To Be Clued In
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Okuyasu may be one of most powerful side characters in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, but his relatively low intelligence was a clear detriment. It meant that he constantly asked questions, which sometimes disrupted the flow of action.
A generally amicable person, Okuyasu constantly attempted to reach out to his friends in hopes of bonding with them. His need for companionship was likely due to the death of his brother, Keicho Nijimura. Forced to take care of his father on his own, Okuyasu took whatever chance he had for a good conversation.
9 Leone Recruited For Night Raid
Akame Ga Kill!
Leone's outgoing personality made her Night Raid's recruiter in Akame Ga Kill!. She lurked around taverns in hopes of finding those sympathetic to the rebels' cause, which ultimately resulted in her fateful meeting with Tatsumi.
Even though Leone explained that Tatsumi could never leave the organization due to what he saw, she was still friendly to him. A combination of ferocity and approachability made Leone perhaps the only person capable of illustrating that Night Raid was as noble as they were competent.
8 Escanor Frequently Gloated To Enemies
Seven Deadly Sins
Seven Deadly Sins' Escanor loved to talk. Whether as a simpering coward in his night form or the giant he's most well known as, there are seldom instances where he enjoyed peace and quiet. In battle, Escanor enjoyed taunting his enemies by reminding them of how comparatively weak they were.
Whenever they felt as though they had a chance of victory through allies or a hidden technique, Escanor famously asked them "Who decided that?" He was similarly talkative in his battle with Meliodas, even stating that he wanted to fight the captain regardless of demonic influence.
7 Present Mic Narrated Much Of The Anime
My Hero Academia
Present Mic narrated much of My Hero Academia, especially when introducing new characters and the functionality of their Quirks. An outspoken teacher at U.A, he loved being the center of attention whenever possible.
This was most prominently seen during the Sports Festival arc when Mic officiated the games. His Quirk enables his gregarious personality since it is based around his ability to scream. Mic can use it so fluidly that he is capable of raising his voice to deadly volumes in the middle of a sentence. Villains must constantly stay on guard when confronting him.
6 Arthur Immersed Himself With Medieval Dialogue
Fire Force
Fire Force's Arthur was one of the strongest members of Company Eight. His plasma sword could rend and cut through anything, making there few limits to what he could do. However, Arthur constantly needed to be immersed when fighting and pretended as if he was a medieval knight.
His comrades needed to enable his fantasies in order for him to fight optimally. Arthur constantly "cast" his villains as monstrous mythical creatures and often told them as such in the midst of battle.
5 Luffy's Mouth Gets Him In Trouble
One Piece
Luffy's inability to keep quiet has been a major obstacle in One Piece. This was especially true in the beginning of the series, where he did not always have the strength to protect himself after declaring his status as a pirate.
Quick to make friends and condemn enemies, Luffy's larger-than-life attitude has earned adulation across the Grand Line. It was a major component in the formation of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, even compelling many characters to believe that he would single-handedly liberate the world one day. Luffy's newfound strength makes his brashness less costly.
4 Armin Always Tried Diplomacy First
Attack On Titan
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Armin was Attack On Titan's most energized diplomat. He often attempted to resolve conflicts bloodlessly, which necessitated constant speaking and negotiating. Armin's chicanery was of use to the heroes when exposing Annie Leonhart and the Warriors' presence on the island.
Additionally, Armin used speech in order to offset his opponents. During the Warriors' attempted escape, Armin told Bertholdt that Annie was being tortured in order to upset him. His talkativeness ultimately helped save Eren even though Bertholdt would not be as easily daunted in their subsequent fight.
3 Aang's Talkativeness Held Team Avatar Together
Avatar: The Last AIrbender
Despite being raised among Avatar: The Last Airbender's Air Nomads, Aang proved surprisingly talkative. He wanted to engage in the world as much as possible, especially given that he missed the previous 100 years.
Although innocent, Aang's conversational personality made him likable to the rest of Team Avatar. This meant that even when its members quarreled among each other, they felt obliged to get along for his sake. Aang's talkativeness proved useful for befriending strangers, such as King Bumi and even Zuko.
2 Rebecca Was The Life Of The Party
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Rebecca was one of the longest lasting Cyberpunk: Edgerunners heroes and also the most talkative. Despite risking her life every day, she never failed to enjoy a party and strike up a conversation with her friends. She took a keen interest in David and claimed that he only rejected her since she wasn't withdrawn and moody enough.
Rebecca's talkativeness was a valuable asset since she always spoke what was on her mind. She did not mince words when telling David that his increasing number of cybernetics put him at serious risk of psychosis and that saving Lucy courted certain death. In the end, Rebecca was right on both counts.
1 Naruto Talked Enemies Out Of Villainy
Naruto
Naruto's titular protagonis famously put his mouth to use. Rather than defeating or killing his enemies, he almost always talked them out of whatever machinations they'd spent their lives developing. He employed this strategy so often that fans unofficially dubbed it "Talk No Jutsu."
All the same, Naruto's diplomacy came in handy. Obito saved his life in the final battle against Kaguya, and Pain revived those unjustly murdered during his attack. Naruto's strategy lacked practicality, but its results spoke for themselves.