OBD Convo #58: We are the Heroes of Justice

From the start, Kazuma is nothing but rude, obnoxious, and lazy, hardly putting in any effort compared to the others. In fact, he's probably one of the most useless members of the party, aside from Aqua. His combined uselessness and annoying character traits make him hard for most fans to like, and even the biggest KonoSuba fans can't stand him.

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Usagi Tsukino isn't necessarily a bad character, but even the most devoted Moonies can admit that she's a pretty annoying heroine. She's a huge crybaby, especially at the beginning of the series, and a pretty big coward as well. If that isn't bad enough, she's pretty childish and even selfish throughout much of Sailor Moon. Though she's an iconic character, Usagi definitely has some glaring flaws as a protagonist.

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By the series' end, he's gone from an anti-hero to a full-fledged villain, and some of his actions are so horrendous, they make him completely unlikeable. Now, years after Death Note's conclusion, many can't help but look back and despise Light for the many atrocities he commits throughout the series.

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Even the biggest Naruto fans have to admit that as a kid, the titular hero is painfully obnoxious. With his childish antics, cocky attitude, and loud mouth, many early fans couldn't stand him. Luckily, Naruto improves a lot with age, and later on into Shippuden he's a much better character.

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Many consider Makoto the true villain of the series, and it's not far off. After all, his selfishness and manipulative behavior destroy the lives of everyone involved with him. Throughout the series, he refuses to take responsibility for what he's done, and so, he pays the ultimate price. Makoto is undoubtedly the worst character in School Days, and absolutely no one is sad to see him go.

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The most unique aspect of Black Clover's world-building is its adherence to the rules of magic. However, Asta is the one major exception. His lack of magic aggravates many of those around him. Unfortunately for fans, his constant screaming and yelling, especially in the series' dubbed version, evokes similar negative emotions.

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Kaneki endlessly bemoans his ghoulish affliction, but rather than use his incredibly overpowered Kagune, he crumbles under the pressure. Although the show's second season paints him in a more favorable light, its progress is immediately undone by the jumbled mess that is Tokyo Ghoul:re.

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Most people put in this situation would fold under the pressure if put in this situation. Rather than subvert audience expectations, Ganta falls apart, and his only saving grace is an unearned ability that suddenly manifests itself. The unoriginality of his character is quite possibly what kept this otherwise enjoyable series from being renewed for a second season.

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While Natsu is at the forefront of Fairy Tail's core events, many fans would argue that he is one of the least-developed characters in the series. His lack of depth and nuance prevents the show from becoming anything more than pure escapism.

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Deku's boyish charm is by no means unenjoyable. But in a show that is pushing the boundaries of the genre in other regards, he feels uninspired. Luckily for fans, My Hero Academia will likely change their perspective on his character in the near future.

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Throughout a good portion of the series, Kagome is deadweight for the group and constantly needs saving, a trait that annoys a lot of the audience. Though she goes through a lot of character development and is much stronger by the end, fans still consider her a bad protagonist.

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Eren began as a young and hopeful man, fighting to protect those he loves. But as the series became grimmer, he became far more unlikeable. Eren commits some of the most atrocious acts of the series, making it harder for fans to support him. Though his reasons are understandable, the more he changes, the more fans wonder if he's a hero or a villain.

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Takemichi's weakness shocks even the biggest Tokyo Revengers fans. While other shonen heroes can hold their own in a fight, Takemichi gets beaten down every time. For some, it's a refreshing change of pace. But for others, his lack of strength makes for a wimpy protagonist who fails to carry such a great series.

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Kirito is one of the most overpowered characters and is loved by nearly every female in the franchise, but he is still somehow void of any personality. While some SAO fans come to his defense, most will say that he's a boring self-insert character and that the series would be better without him.

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Goku is childish, selfish, and immature. He cares more about fighting and strength than anything — even more than his own family at times. He hardly develops, maintaining a selfish behavior that could even give Vegeta a run for his money. Dragon Ball is an amazing and iconic series, but its protagonist could do with some improvement.

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Despite her efforts to change fate and save Kakeru, she is often much more passive than characters such as Suwa, who take a proactive role in helping him. Her weakness, indecisive nature, and lack of confidence are frustrating for the audience as she struggles to accomplish the simplest goals.

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In almost every way possible, Ash has had no development and remains a bland protagonist who never ages, never gets stronger, and never wins. Though the anime revolves around him and his journey, he's one of the least interesting things about Pokémon. Luckily, now that the series is finally bringing his story to an end, there's a chance for improvement when it comes to the main protagonist.

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Boruto is one of the least-liked protagonists out of the new generation, with most seeing him as bratty and spoiled. His attitude and harsh treatment of Naruto make the series hard to sit through for a lot of long-time fans. Many find the series much more enjoyable when the focus is on anyone but Boruto.

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Despite its wild popularity, Re:Zero's protagonist Natsuki Subaru is hated by much of the fandom. Subaru suffers a similar fate as many isekai protagonists, having little personality and coming off more as a self-insert character. Many can't stand his weak, wimpy personality, seeing him as one of the least useful out of the main cast.

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Anime is famous for its strong, courageous main characters, and Shinji is none of these. He does nothing but cry and feel sorry for himself throughout the series. Even when Shinji is of use, he's nowhere near the hero that fans expect. Though his reactions to the pain and trauma in his life are understandable, they make the series hard to watch and even harder to enjoy.

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