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Hey there, anime fans! If you're anything like us, you probably have a deep appreciation for the cute anime animals that often steal the show in our favorite series and films, or the manga they may be based upon. Whether it's shonen or slice of life, every great Japanese anime has at least one animal character in it alongside the human protagonists we know and love! That's why we decided to dive into the world of animal anime and compile a list of the best animal characters as ranked by readers like you! For this poll, we're ranking the names of the greatest anime animals ever from movies and TV shows, including adorable anime pets and companions, along with regular animated critters and sidekicks who do not have an owner.&nbsp;There are plenty of great talking cartoon animals in anime, including Chopper in One Piece, Gamabunta in Naruto, and DBZ's Puar the cat. Those characters will go head to head against other great animals in anime, such as Ein the data dog in Cowboy Bebop, or Fuu's pet squirrel Momo in Samurai Champloo. Cats and dogs tend to take center stage, but there's plenty more variety on this list.While you'll find plenty of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-animal-protagonists-anime/ranker-anime?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">anime with cute animals</a>, some of these characters are equally aggressive and fierce. Even the cutest, most kawaii, funniest entries here could unleash their inner badass beast when needed. With so many amazing options out there, it's no wonder that fans have strong opinions about which ones are the best of the best. That's where our reader rankings come in, giving you the inside scoop on which <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-fictional-pets/carly-kiel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular animal characters</a> are the most beloved in the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-destinations-in-japan/leo-reyna?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">world of anime</a>.It doesn't matter if you like them for their cuteness or their crazy abilities — we want you to vote up your favorite famous animal anime characters, regardless of the reason. Want to inject your opinion into this list even further than just voting? Add your own suggestions to the list, and check back to see how many people agreed (or disagreed) with your choice of creatures to include. You'll find pictures next to each entry, so feel free to bookmark this list for future reference!

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Lists about the most popular, memorable, and complicated characters in anime across all genres.

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Whether they picked up a random notebook or summoned a demon by accident, the protagonists in these series have formed a contract or bond with some of the most powerful supernatural companions in anime.Often the partnership dynamics are begrudging and unexpected, like the case of Shinichi and Migi&nbsp;from Parasyte: the Maxim whose very&nbsp;existence&nbsp;depends on one another’s survival. On the other hand, there can also be a&nbsp;beautifully loyal and admiring fellowship, like&nbsp;the four dragons from Yona of the Dawn.No matter the means of their collaboration, however, both parties always find a balance in order to achieve their goal, and eventually trust one another. With demons, gods, and spirits to consider, how does one determine the most powerful? Is strength truly in numbers, or is it purely raw strength that renders one most dangerous? Whatever the answer, the main characters of these respective series can feel rest assured that they are protected by some absurdly powerful entities.

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Meow! It&#39;s time to explore the amazing world of anime felines. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-top-10-favorite-anime-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The best anime</a> cats often exist as full-fledged&nbsp;characters with complex personalities,&nbsp;and that does not include the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-catgirls-in-anime/crystal-brackett" target="_blank">catgirl trope</a>.&nbsp;

Plenty of anime cats help develop the human characters who exist alongside them, providing sources of comfort or comic relief depending on the series. While <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-dogs/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">anime dogs</a>&nbsp;often fill similar roles, there&#39;s no denying the adorable charm kawaii&nbsp;cats bring to the table.&nbsp;

Some of the cutest anime cats actually come from gritty series, like Kuroneko-sama from Trigun, who wanders the world adding a dash of adorableness to the dark anime. Others sacrifice adorability in favor of raw power, like Korin from&nbsp;Dragon Ball Z,&nbsp;who trained&nbsp;Master Roshi and Goku. Whether you want a sweet little kitty friend or a cat that could own you in a fight, the world of anime has your back.&nbsp;

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We've all got to go sometime, but that isn't necessarily true for these immortal anime characters. Who is the greatest immortal anime character of all time? Popular anime characters that can't die include Alucard from Hellsing, C.C. from Code Geass, and a ton of characters from the Fate/stay series. Who is the best immortal anime character? Vote up your favorites on this poll, and feel free to add more characters if they're not already here.

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Even anime characters need bodyguards, and that's where the characters on this list come in. Who's your favorite anime bodyguard of all time? Below is a ranked <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of anime</a> bodygards that actively changes as you vote on it. We've included plenty of fan favorites like&nbsp;Shizuo Heiwajima&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kazuma Yagami, but don't forget to add your own anime bodyguards to the list if they're not already here.

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Most adults enjoy consuming alcohol, but these consistently <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/anime-characters-that-love-drinking/ranker-anime?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">drunk anime characters</a> take it to a whole new level. Some enjoy sake, others enjoy beer, but what these anime characters all have in common is they all love drinking alcohol. It's sometimes a trope in anime for powerful characters to be drunks outside of battle, like Jiraiya or Revy. Anime characters drinking alcohol is almost always for comedic effect, but every once in a while they can put on an amazing show while drunk (looking at you Rock Lee.)Vote up your favorite anime drunkards that you would totally grab a few pints with, and add any characters to the list if they aren't already here.

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