Do you prefer to avoid the crowds and stay home alone? Well, if you are one of those who prefer to isolate yourself from others and enjoy life independently, there are some Lonely anime characters who also share your preferences.
Of course, many of them have gone through painful traumas that have made them lonely, but don’t worry, because they usually find someone who makes them see reality differently, thus changing their lives for the better. forever. And since we love these unique characters so much, in this article we present you with a top 10 loners in anime. Are you ready to learn more about these unique characters?
10. Rin Shima from Yuru Camp
[English: Laid-Back Camp]
- Episodes: 12
- Issue: January 2018 to March 2018
For many, camping is an adventure to enjoy with friends. But for Rin Shima, a high school student, it is a hobby that she prefers to do alone, drinking a cup of hot tea while she reads a book. Even to avoid meeting many other campers, she usually camps in winter, when the season is low and there are not many people. However, all this will change when she meets the sweet and tender Nadeshiko.
Faced with Rin’s introverted and somewhat apathetic personality, Nadeshiko’s great vitality and empathy appear to him as somewhat annoying attitudes at first, but which he later understands. And it is that, although solitude can be comforting and calm, there is nothing more fun than spending pleasant moments with your friends!
9. Rei Kiriyama from 3-gatsu no Lion
[English: March comes in like a lion]
- Episodes: 22
- Issue: October 2016 to March 2017
3-gatsu no Lion is an excellent Slice of Life about Rei Kiriyama, a talented shogi player who has been through many hardships in his life. After the death of his parents, he is adopted by a family of shogi players, however, after developing a great skill for the game, he notices that he is the cause of the family crisis of those who have adopted him, so he decides to go live alone
In this great series, we will see how Rei begins to find true friends and gradually overcome her sad past. For someone who has suffered a lot and who feels guilt over the misfortune of her loved ones, it is inevitable to feel that it is better to be alone. However, thanks to Harunobu Nikaidou, her “best friend of hers”, and the Kawamoto sisters, Rei will have the opportunity to feel what it is like to have a real and warm family.
8. Ryuunosuke Akasaka from Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo
[English: The Pet Girl of Sakurasou]
- Episodes: 24
- Issue: October 2012 to March 2013
Eccentric students who stand out for their high capacities for art, writing, and programming live in the Sakurasou dormitories. In this genius residence, we will meet a hikikomori named Ryuunosuke, an expert in everything related to computers who dislikes leaving his room or talking directly with other people.
But why is this student one of the loneliest characters in anime? Well, this boy is not only in his room all day, but, in addition to only communicating through emails and messages, he has even created an artificial intelligence program that communicates with his Sakurasou classmates. So what will happen when he meets a cute girl who falls in love with him?
7. Kotoura of Kotoura-san
- Episodes: 12
- Issue: January 2013 to March 2013
If we talk about difficult, complicated, and stormy pasts, it is inevitable to talk about Kotoura, a student who was born with the power to read people’s minds. Abandoned by her parents and a victim of bullying at her school, in the first chapter of this series we will see that this girl has had a lonely past full of hardships. But what will happen when Kotoura finds sincere and unconcerned people reading her mind?
This extraordinary School Comedy shows us that having friends who accept us as we are is the best way to overcome the past and thus focus on the present. If you like super funny anime with a lot of jokes, we recommend this series!
6. Shinichi Izumi from Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu
[English: Parasyte]
- Episodes: 24
- Issue: October 2014 to March 2015
One night, a boy named Shinichi Izumi was attacked by an alien parasite trying to take over his brain. For his good luck and thanks to his quick reaction, the parasite that had entered through his right hand did not reach beyond his arm, however, it stayed there and began to have a life of its own, to the point of being able to speak, change shape, create weapons, and even communicate with Shinichi.
Although this boy was a regular student at his school, as the anime progresses we will see how loneliness slowly envelops him. Because other parasites are looking for him to kill him, he must be distant from both his friends and his parents so as not to involve them in his bloody fights. Are you ready for this magnificent Psychological anime that won’t even let you sleep?
5. Kanade Tachibana from Angel Beats!
- Episodes: 13
- Issue: April 2010 to June 2010
Living in a kind of purgatory where those who die with regrets go can be a fantastic experience. This is the case of Yuri Nakamura, a high school student who set out to kill Kanade Tachibana, who is supposed to be the god of this universe. Through cunning traps, sophisticated weapons, and a team of students, she sets out to defeat this lonely young woman, but what will happen when they discover what the purpose of this limbo is after death?
In the first chapters of this anime, we will see that Kanade is always alone and has practically no friends. With her apathetic look, her devotion to the rules, and her generally kuudere attitude towards her, she will integrate with some difficulty into Yuri’s group, but, this will only be the beginning of what will happen to them. wait for everyone.
4. Hachiman Hikigaya from Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru.
[English: My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU]
- Episodes: 13
- Issue: April 2013 to June 2013
Hachiman Hikigaya is not a normal teenager. While most of his classmates hang out in groups, chatting about the trivia of life, he prefers to read some good book or analyze his surroundings. His lonely life as a high school student would have continued like this, were it not for the fact that he was forced by his teacher to join the Volunteer Service Club.
Once in this club, Hachiman will meet a beautiful student as lonely, cold, and calculating as he named Yukino. Along with her and Yui, a totally outgoing and cheerful girl, they will be in charge of solving the problems of the students who come to them. Ready for an anime full of emotions and dramas?
3. Mei Misaki from Another
- Episodes: 12
- Issue: January 2012 to March 2012
North Yomiyama High School hides a terrible deal that no one can talk about. Everything would have been fine if it weren’t for a 15-year-old boy who came to town and accidentally activated a curse that doomed the students of classes 3-3 to die in freak accidents. Kouichi did not think that talking to the mysterious Mei would be fatal for a large number of students, since, seeing her reclusive, quiet and distant from everyone, he thought it would be a good idea to talk to her.
Unlike the rest of her class, Mei is a lonely girl who doesn’t talk to anyone and arguably doesn’t have any friends. Both her teachers and her classmates, with the exception of Kouichi, act as if she doesn’t exist. What will happen when every student in this cursed class starts dying? Can they both solve the mystery before it’s too late?
2. Takaki Toono from Byousoku 5 Centimeter
[English: 5 Centimeters Per Second]
- Episodes: Movie
- Issued: March 2007
There are few dramas as beautiful and at the same time as sad as Byousoku 5 Centimeter . In this extraordinary film by Makoto Shinkai, we will meet two elementary school friends named Takaki and Akari . Although both were very close and spent pleasant moments together, the day came when they had to separate due to their parents’ work. And, despite the fact that they liked each other a lot to the point of sending each other letters, little by little they stopped doing it until they cut off all communication.
Although each one had to continue with their lives, Takaki fell into a terrible depression in which he only thought about how much he needed Akari. He started to distance himself from his friends and even rejected a cute girl’s confession. Over time, he became a lonely and frustrated man, but can he overcome this impossible love or will he continue to wait for them to meet again?
1. Tomoko Kuroki from Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!
[English: WataMote: No Matter How I Look At It, It’s You Guys’ Fault I’m Unpopular!]
- Episodes: 12
- Issue: July 2013 to September 2013
And at the top of this list is one of the most antisocial girls in anime! Tomoko Kuroki is a totally introverted hikikomori with a severe social phobia. Despite having been successful in dating her virtual guys (just like in visual novels), this poor girl has a really hard time approaching men or just getting anyone interested in her. And it is that, despite having the help of her brother and her best friend, everything will be much more difficult than she thinks.
Far from being a charming and sweet anime, WataMote shows us the harsh reality of people with social anxiety. Of course, beyond the funny gags and situational comedy, this series introduces us to Tomoko as a lonely and excluded girl who has had to live a disastrous school life. And although this series may have its depressing moments and some pretty serious dialogue, there is no doubt that you will enjoy this excellent anime.
final words
Mysterious and full of secrets? In anime, lonely characters tend to stand out from the rest by presenting us with a different way of seeing life, perhaps in a more introverted and reserved way. However, these characters also show us that loneliness is not always good and that many times we should spend pleasant moments with our friends and family.
What did you think of this article? Would you add any other characters to the list? Write us your comments in the section below! We will be happy to read you! Until the next article!
