Before getting to the characters themselves, let’s discuss some of the characteristics ISTJ people usually have.
Firstly, ISTJ stands for introversion, sensing, thinking, and judgment, so you may understand that such characters are usually people of few words. They are often reserved and practical, and allow their actions to speak for themselves.
They value loyalty a lot and have a reputation for being responsible and even sometimes blunt.
Reserved and analytical, this is what a true detective must be like, and this is exactly what Gesicht is. His wits, experience and intelligence allow him to always come to the right conclusion.
Gesicht also has great honor and a sense of justice, which is so essential for a good detective. Shall we remind you that the name for the ISTJ type is “The Inspector”? How fitting is that?
This man chose to use his intelligence and experience to help Light execute justice. Which also leads us back to how traditional and righteous ISTJ people are. The thing is that in Mikami’s case he sees justice in killing people and helping Kira create a new world.
Mikami takes both his job as a criminal prosecutor and being the right hand of Kira very seriously and stays loyal to his ideals up until the very end.
Another serious and cold-hearted person on our list, and what did you expect? We’re talking about ISTJ characters, they’re all like that. Akame may be socially awkward, but deep inside there’s a big heart. She cares for her friends and comrades dearly and wants the best for them.
She’s also incredibly determined and strong. Akame is a true fighter, who’s capable of training the hardest and becoming an absolutely merciless opponent to her enemies.
This stoic man is the most mature-looking one among the main trio. We have to be honest, it’s not a challenging task to look more mature than Denji and Power. Aki takes his job as a Devil Hunter very seriously, and his duty is very important to him.
But if we’ve learned something from the aforementioned ISTJ characters, it’s the fact that all of them just have a reserved facade, under which there’s a genuinely nice soul, and Aki is no exception. He truly cares about those who are close to him and absolutely hates when innocents have to suffer.
You may think that we keep describing the same person over and over again, but Giyu is also a very reserved, calm and loyal man with a great sense of duty. His unbothered expression might make you think that he doesn’t care about anyone and anything, but it’s not true.
The fact that he let Nezuko live back in Episode 1 alone makes you understand that he does have a heart indeed. And a big one at that.
Our list is really filled with great and powerful soldiers, huh?
Violet is the best combination of ISTJ characteristics: she seems aloof, stays loyal to Gilbert years after his death, cares about rules and orders, stubborn and responsible.
The fact that she’s capable of love was a surprise even for her, but don’t be fooled, Violet can feel so much and so strongly that it might overwhelm her entirely.
Aloof, stern and calculating, Megumi was a true mystery when he was first introduced into the story. It’s very difficult to understand what he’s really feeling due to how much he tries to look strong and unbothered.
But he does feel a lot, and it’s not just the feeling of irritation every time he’s interacting with Gojo. Megumi might seem angry at the entire world sometimes, but it’s only because of how much he really cares.
3. Fern ― Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou no Frieren)
Seeing Fern smile feels like a dream come true due to how seldom we really experience this event. Although she’s not even 20, Fern is very mature for her age due to her upbringing.
She’s easily irritated (especially when Stark is around), but is very responsible. Although Frieren is supposed to be her mother figure, Fern acts like a parent to the elven mage much more often. Fern’s discipline is unmatched, and this is what allowed her to become so good at using magic.
2. Nanami ― Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen holds immense power over the anime community; so having only one character from this anime on our list was never an option.
Nanami’s skills and intelligence are something to admire. His reserved and sometimes bored look might make you want to stay away, but don’t trust this impulse — Nanami has a wonderful personality. Don’t let his irritable and overly serious nature repel you; he’s really warm-hearted and caring inside.
Who else if not Mikasa would be number one? This girl is so popular among anime fans that you may be absolutely confident that if you see a “top female characters in anime” list, Mikasa will be there.
She is one of the strongest characters in the series, and every titan starts trembling a little bit when they encounter her. Her combat skills are unmatched and you never want to be her opponent, trust us.
Mikasa doesn’t like to talk about her feelings, and sometimes it seems that she doesn’t have any, but we know that it’s not like that. Should we even say anything about her being loyal and devoted? The girl kept wearing Eren’s scarf up until the day she died.
They are strong warriors with caring hearts.
Before getting to the characters themselves, let’s discuss some of the characteristics ISTJ people usually have.
Firstly, ISTJ stands for introversion, sensing, thinking, and judgment, so you may understand that such characters are usually people of few words. They are often reserved and practical, and allow their actions to speak for themselves.
They value loyalty a lot and have a reputation for being responsible and even sometimes blunt.
Reserved and analytical, this is what a true detective must be like, and this is exactly what Gesicht is. His wits, experience and intelligence allow him to always come to the right conclusion.
Gesicht also has great honor and a sense of justice, which is so essential for a good detective. Shall we remind you that the name for the ISTJ type is “The Inspector”? How fitting is that?
This man chose to use his intelligence and experience to help Light execute justice. Which also leads us back to how traditional and righteous ISTJ people are. The thing is that in Mikami’s case he sees justice in killing people and helping Kira create a new world.
Mikami takes both his job as a criminal prosecutor and being the right hand of Kira very seriously and stays loyal to his ideals up until the very end.
Another serious and cold-hearted person on our list, and what did you expect? We’re talking about ISTJ characters, they’re all like that. Akame may be socially awkward, but deep inside there’s a big heart. She cares for her friends and comrades dearly and wants the best for them.
She’s also incredibly determined and strong. Akame is a true fighter, who’s capable of training the hardest and becoming an absolutely merciless opponent to her enemies.
This stoic man is the most mature-looking one among the main trio. We have to be honest, it’s not a challenging task to look more mature than Denji and Power. Aki takes his job as a Devil Hunter very seriously, and his duty is very important to him.
But if we’ve learned something from the aforementioned ISTJ characters, it’s the fact that all of them just have a reserved facade, under which there’s a genuinely nice soul, and Aki is no exception. He truly cares about those who are close to him and absolutely hates when innocents have to suffer.
You may think that we keep describing the same person over and over again, but Giyu is also a very reserved, calm and loyal man with a great sense of duty. His unbothered expression might make you think that he doesn’t care about anyone and anything, but it’s not true.
The fact that he let Nezuko live back in Episode 1 alone makes you understand that he does have a heart indeed. And a big one at that.
Our list is really filled with great and powerful soldiers, huh?
Violet is the best combination of ISTJ characteristics: she seems aloof, stays loyal to Gilbert years after his death, cares about rules and orders, stubborn and responsible.
The fact that she’s capable of love was a surprise even for her, but don’t be fooled, Violet can feel so much and so strongly that it might overwhelm her entirely.
Aloof, stern and calculating, Megumi was a true mystery when he was first introduced into the story. It’s very difficult to understand what he’s really feeling due to how much he tries to look strong and unbothered.
But he does feel a lot, and it’s not just the feeling of irritation every time he’s interacting with Gojo. Megumi might seem angry at the entire world sometimes, but it’s only because of how much he really cares.
3. Fern ― Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou no Frieren)
Seeing Fern smile feels like a dream come true due to how seldom we really experience this event. Although she’s not even 20, Fern is very mature for her age due to her upbringing.
She’s easily irritated (especially when Stark is around), but is very responsible. Although Frieren is supposed to be her mother figure, Fern acts like a parent to the elven mage much more often. Fern’s discipline is unmatched, and this is what allowed her to become so good at using magic.
2. Nanami ― Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen holds immense power over the anime community; so having only one character from this anime on our list was never an option.
Nanami’s skills and intelligence are something to admire. His reserved and sometimes bored look might make you want to stay away, but don’t trust this impulse — Nanami has a wonderful personality. Don’t let his irritable and overly serious nature repel you; he’s really warm-hearted and caring inside.
Who else if not Mikasa would be number one? This girl is so popular among anime fans that you may be absolutely confident that if you see a “top female characters in anime” list, Mikasa will be there.
She is one of the strongest characters in the series, and every titan starts trembling a little bit when they encounter her. Her combat skills are unmatched and you never want to be her opponent, trust us.
Mikasa doesn’t like to talk about her feelings, and sometimes it seems that she doesn’t have any, but we know that it’s not like that. Should we even say anything about her being loyal and devoted? The girl kept wearing Eren’s scarf up until the day she died.
