These are all different enough to at least pique your interest.
Many characters have motivations like getting stronger, finding a family member, getting revenge on someone or something along these lines. While none of these motivations are necessarily bad if they’re executed well enough — sometimes we want something more interesting.
Thankfully, there are many protagonists whose motivations are more… unconventional — and here are some that strive for something.
In Denji’s own words, he just wants to “touch some boobs.” This sounds incredibly stupid — and it is, but he’s a teenager living in a horrible world, so perhaps we should go easier on him. His motivation is actually deeper than you think it is — he wants to have meaningful relationships with people and some physical intimacy, even if he can’t properly put it into words.
Sometimes it’s honestly amazing how a premise like that can spawn a series that is so beloved, and that’s the beauty of it.
Lawrence’s motivation is way more grounded in reality than that of many other protagonists. With Spice and Wolf (Ookami to Koushinryou) often called a treatise on medieval fantasy economics, his goal is actually perfect for what the anime is — the man simply wants to settle down and open a shop.
It might be hard, however, when you have an ancient goddess traveling with you — but that’s what makes the anime so interesting. It’s getting a remake soon, so don’t miss it!
Luffy is actually a very complex character, believe it or not. Yes, his main motivation is stated as finding One Piece — but what he actually desires is way more than just that. First and foremost, he wants freedom, and he feels like the pirate life is an embodiment of that.
Freedom in general is a common overarching theme in One Piece, and the source of many conflicts in the series — it’s not just a simple shounen about a kid with a childish dream.
Sora and Shiro from No Game No Life
Sora and Shiro don’t really care about much after they get transported into another world. They absolutely don’t want to get back home — it doesn’t matter to them. As long as they can keep playing games and challenging different opponents, they’re happy — and the viewers are as well.
Their dynamic with each other and with other characters, as well as fun and entertaining games make the series just more enjoyable to watch.
Kongming in Ya Boy Kongming!
With the series receiving a movie soon, it is obvious that it will attract more attention. In Ya Boy Kongming! (Paripi Koumei), an ancient Chinese strategist gets reincarnated in the modern world… and instead of any kind of conquest, he uses ancient strategy to promote the musical career of a beginner artist.
Sounds insane, but it actually works — and it’s an extremely satisfying watch.
These are all different enough to at least pique your interest.
Many characters have motivations like getting stronger, finding a family member, getting revenge on someone or something along these lines. While none of these motivations are necessarily bad if they’re executed well enough — sometimes we want something more interesting.
Thankfully, there are many protagonists whose motivations are more… unconventional — and here are some that strive for something.
In Denji’s own words, he just wants to “touch some boobs.” This sounds incredibly stupid — and it is, but he’s a teenager living in a horrible world, so perhaps we should go easier on him. His motivation is actually deeper than you think it is — he wants to have meaningful relationships with people and some physical intimacy, even if he can’t properly put it into words.
Sometimes it’s honestly amazing how a premise like that can spawn a series that is so beloved, and that’s the beauty of it.
Lawrence’s motivation is way more grounded in reality than that of many other protagonists. With Spice and Wolf (Ookami to Koushinryou) often called a treatise on medieval fantasy economics, his goal is actually perfect for what the anime is — the man simply wants to settle down and open a shop.
It might be hard, however, when you have an ancient goddess traveling with you — but that’s what makes the anime so interesting. It’s getting a remake soon, so don’t miss it!
Luffy is actually a very complex character, believe it or not. Yes, his main motivation is stated as finding One Piece — but what he actually desires is way more than just that. First and foremost, he wants freedom, and he feels like the pirate life is an embodiment of that.
Freedom in general is a common overarching theme in One Piece, and the source of many conflicts in the series — it’s not just a simple shounen about a kid with a childish dream.
Sora and Shiro from No Game No Life
Sora and Shiro don’t really care about much after they get transported into another world. They absolutely don’t want to get back home — it doesn’t matter to them. As long as they can keep playing games and challenging different opponents, they’re happy — and the viewers are as well.
Their dynamic with each other and with other characters, as well as fun and entertaining games make the series just more enjoyable to watch.
Kongming in Ya Boy Kongming!
With the series receiving a movie soon, it is obvious that it will attract more attention. In Ya Boy Kongming! (Paripi Koumei), an ancient Chinese strategist gets reincarnated in the modern world… and instead of any kind of conquest, he uses ancient strategy to promote the musical career of a beginner artist.
Sounds insane, but it actually works — and it’s an extremely satisfying watch.
