They don’t need other people to feel fulfilled.
There’s something calming about introverted characters; it’s also very easy to relate to them, since we all understand how draining socialization can be sometimes.
These are also the people of action, who prefer just doing things instead of talking about them. And there’s definitely some appeal to that.
So let’s take a look at some of the most popular anime introverts and remember why we love them so much.
10. Shigeo Kageyama ― Mob Psycho 100
Shigeo struggles with finding new friends, and a lot of people can relate to that. His social awkwardness and inability to read the room sometimes don’t help with that one bit, but fans still love him for his great personality and big heart.
He doesn’t hold grudges and always tries to understand other people; no one is as compassionate as he is. Such a big heart is always appealing. Showing kindness to one’s friends is a pretty common thing, but Shigeo can show it to his opponents, which is outstanding.
9. Houtarou Oreki ― Hyouka
Houtarou is so calm that he may even come off as apathetic. Sometimes it feels like he’s completely done with life, since nothing interests him anymore, and this is something most people have felt in their lives, which is why they love and understand Houtarou so much.
We just wish he didn’t keep everything to himself and tried to express his feelings more often.
8. Rin Shima ― Yuru Camp
Rin has a great ability: she can enjoy her own company and actually prefers it. But it doesn’t mean that she hates the company of others. On the contrary, she also loves her friends and spending time with them.
Fans praise Rin for being a very healthy representation of introverts. She doesn’t have social anxiety, she’s not lonely or depressed. Rin is just a normal human being who’s comfortable with doing things alone.
7. Aki Hayakawa ― Chainsaw Man
Don’t let his stoic and sometimes rude demeanor make you think that he’s completely antisocial. Aki is not like that. He might get easily irritated, but can you blame him? He has to deal with Power and Denji on a regular basis, and these two can drive anyone mad.
Aki cares a lot about his friends and hates seeing them hurt. He would do anything to protect the ones who are close to him, even if it means putting himself in danger.
6. Giyu Tomioka ― Demon Slayer
Giyu is a man of few words. He lets his actions speak for themselves. He might be a little too stoic and emotionless at times, but it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a heart. After all, he was the one to spare Nezuko and let her and Tanjiro live.
Giyu likes to keep his distance from other people, but even that can’t hide how much he truly cares about them. Try threatening one of his close friends, and you’ll see him lose his composure.
5. Thorfinn ― Vinland Saga
Thorfinn used to be a friendly boy who had all the chances to become a complete sunshine in the future, but the horrors he experienced made him brutal and cold-blooded.
He’s always changing, and there are so many sides of him. Thorfinn can be ruthless and angry, he can be emotionless and depressed, he can be determined or unwilling to live. But one thing always remains: his introverted nature.
4. Hitori Gotoh ― Bocchi the Rock!
Fans think that Hitori is a rather extreme representation of an introverted person, but they can’t deny that she’s still amazing. Her social anxiety is so strong that she even tries to hide in a trash can to avoid other people.
Social interactions drain her, so she needs a lot of time alone to restore her energy. It doesn’t mean that Hitori hates other people, though. On the contrary, she is yearning to make friends.
3. Maomao ― The Apothecary Diaries
Maomao tries to avoid forming connections with other people as much as she can, even though she sometimes fails. She seems absolutely uninterested in any social interactions, and it’s easier to imagine her having the time of her life sitting alone than being surrounded by people.
She may be odd and antisocial, but she’s still capable of charming thousands of fans with her extraordinary intelligence and skills.
2. Frieren ― Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Due to her long lifespan, Frieren doesn’t value time the same way humans do. And this is also why she’s not so good at forming human connections. She’s used to being alone and living alone, but that doesn’t mean she’s antisocial.
Frieren is very kind and caring, but she shows it in her own way. She doesn’t need anyone to keep her company, but if other people choose to, she’ll still find a way to enjoy it.
1. L ― Death Note
And we’ve finally approached our number one for today.
L’s job has made him a secretive person. He rarely trusts anyone, and this is a smart decision. He doesn’t have any friends, and it looks like he doesn’t even need them that much.
L is weird and quirky, but fans find his quirks adorable and even endearing. But the best thing about him is, of course, his intelligence. L is so smart that it almost feels unreal.