No anime enthusiast can deny that they all have a waifu they would be willing to bow down for. Waifus are very present in manga and anime. Certainly, waifus can be cute and innocent girls or impressive and badass women. Throughout anime history, we have seen several waifus who are extremely unique in terms of personality and charm. The popularity of these characters dominated the anime industry for over a decade. Let's take a closer look at the anime characters who reigned as the best waifus of all time!
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10. Mikasa Ackerman (Attack on Titan)
The energy of Eren Yeager's childhood friend undoubtedly swept Attack on Titan viewers into a never-ending wave of adoration. His nonchalant and protective attitude towards Eren has been iconic throughout the series. We must be deluding ourselves to say that Mikasa is fragile when she clearly has the strength and skills necessary to defeat imposing Titans without the slightest sweat.
Don't be fooled by her fierce face, she can also be as gentle as any waifu on this list. She is very sentimental and attaches emotional value to everything she receives.
9. Yor Blacksmith (Spy X Family)
Who wouldn't want to have a deadly assassin as their adoptive mother? Well, not everyone, but it's still a damn good idea. Anya is therefore very lucky to be adopted by Yor Forger.
Although she is capable of killing someone in a second, Yor is not at all intimidating. Yor is a nice person, apart from his night job. She has strong maternal instincts and is very protective of her family, which is always a plus for a waifu.
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8. Hinata Hyuga (Naruto)
If we talk about anime waifus, we must not forget Naruto Uzumaki's wife, Hinata Hyuga. An iconic Dandere character who worked hard to live up to Naruto's expectations. Previously, she was quiet and always hid in her shell, but with her character development throughout the series, she has become a confident shinobi who is not afraid to make sacrifices for her duty to protect the village and his family.
She is also known for her title as the legendary Queen of Gluttony, which she well deserved. She is a very strong and down-to-earth character, without forgetting that she is a very beautiful woman.
7. Mirko (My Hero Academia)
Mirko is a person who does not hesitate to say what she thinks. He is a very tough character, both in terms of his personality and his strength. She thinks that heroes who team up are weak and needless to say, she is very independent. We love independent queens! His fearless nature is well-presented in his character and his kicks can definitely take down bad guys in one hit.
Despite life-threatening situations, Mirko maintains his fighting attitude, which proves his perseverance in not giving up.
His appearance also shows how strong and reckless he can be. With his very assertive personality and his breathtaking design, Mirko is already an icon in the list of waifu of all the webs.
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6. Makima (The Chainsaw Man)
Despite being one of the scariest characters in anime, Makima has become a popular waifu in the anime world. With her rather normal appearance (long-sleeved shirt and pants), Makima's non-sexualized design breaks with the conventions of a waifu's usual appearance.
At first glance, Makima can be defined as a kind and gentle person, but she has characteristics that should not be spoiled. She is a woman full of mystery and very charming.
With that in mind, it's not entirely clear why people are so drawn to her. There's no denying that her character is so well written that people overlook her actions and view her as an unforgettable waifu.
5. Asuna Yuuki (Sword Art Online)
Being stuck in a digital world is certainly devastating for anyone, especially if they have to gamble with their life on the line, but not for Asuna. Asuna Yuuki is the best girl in Sword Art Online. She is serious and determined to play the game. Although she accompanies Kirito, she is not afraid to act alone and take matters into her own hands.
She possesses fierce fighting skills as well as a loyal and supportive personality, which is why she is considered the ultimate waifu.
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4. Esdeath (Akame Ga Kill)
Ruthless as hell, Esdeath is another badass character with ice-based powers. She likes to fight and respects those who are strong, because her philosophy is “the strong survive and the weak die”. This explains his rather manipulative and sadistic personality. She is, however, known to treat her subordinates well.
She is very committed to her word and even in her last breath, she does not regret everything she has done and remained loyal to Tatsumi until the end.
Esdeath is a very strong character, both in terms of personality and combat. To top it all off, his design is top notch with his slender body, tattooed chest, light blue hair and eyes.
3. Nico Robin (One Piece)
It would be sacrilege if no One Piece character was included in this all-time list. One Piece has its share of waifus, but no one can compare to Nico Robin who is the best waifu of them all!
The character kuudere was a villainess who became a heroine in the series when she suddenly asked to join the straw hat crew.
She is incredibly powerful as she possesses the power to replicate her body parts, a power she obtained through the devil fruit Hana Hana no Mi. She can also read and decipher poneglyphs, a forbidden and threatening power for the world government.
Overall, she is strong, beautiful and above all intelligent. She deserves to become the best waifu in the series.
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2. Rem (Re:Zero)
With her charming personality, Rem is undoubtedly one of the best waifus of all time! Some even put it at the top of the list!
Rem is also skilled in water magic, which she uses to heal and attack her enemies. Additionally, she is a descendant of the oni lineage, which allows her to take on her oni form. In this state, she becomes extremely strong and can defeat demonic beasts with her bare hands.
Despite her submissive and cute appearance, Rem is also a badass. She is a polite and hardworking servant, but sometimes she acts rashly. This is what makes her an unforgettable waifu.
1. Kaguya Shinomiya (Love is War)
Although coming from a wealthy family, Kaguya does not want to just use her family's status as her identity. She pursues her own interests and does not let any butler or maid perform tasks for her except Ai Hayasaka. At first, she was a cold character, but that changed when she joined the student council.
She is selfless, although she does not consider herself a kind-hearted person due to the unhealthy environment she grew up in. Nonetheless, she treats the student council members as her most precious friends and she became one of the best waifus in all of anime thanks to a scene in the final season.
From titan slayers to kind-hearted girls, there are many waifus in the anime world and each of them has their own beauty and strength that deserves to be admired. Don't worry if your favorite waifu isn't on this list because every waifu deserves the adoration they receive, but don't oversimplify them.
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