Best Celebrity Characters In Anime

Summary

• Carole & Tuesday rose to fame through their music, resonating with fans in a tech-dominated world.
• Azuki Miho fought her way into voice acting & idol work, showcasing her talent through determination.
• Mima Kirigoe navigated a career switch, facing challenges and a stalker, showcasing real struggles in fame.

There are celebrities who love watching anime, celebrities who have been portrayed in anime (or at least name-checked), but how about characters who are themselves celebrities in their own universe?

As anime typically follows characters from different walks of life, there have been a number of shows that have tried to capture the essence of showbiz and the things it entails. In all this, there have also been celebrity characters who have endeared themselves to fans over time with their personality and deserve a mention.

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Carole Stanley & Tuesday Simmons (Carole & Tuesday)

The Dynamic Duo Rose From Obscurity Through The Power Of Music

Tuesday is a socialite with a passion for music, while Carole is a talented girl who hasn’t been very lucky in life. The two met and decided to make music together on Mars, a planet that has been taken over by technology, and true music was a dying art.

Carole and Tuesday rose to become prominent singers in their world with the help of some truly wonderful music that had a knack for connecting with people. The dynamic between the two is magic, and this is one of the reasons they are so well-loved in the anime space.

7

Azuki Miho (Bakuman)

She Fought Against All Odds To Make Her Dream Come True

Mashiro Moritaka made a promise with his highschool sweetheart, Azuki Miho: he would draw a manga so good it would get an anime, and she would voice its lead role. While the story of Bakuman focused mostly on Moritaka and his collaborator, Takagi, Miho’s journey was also quite inspiring.

She managed to get into the voice acting world, voice an anime, do some idol work, and — against many other voice actresses for a role of Mashiro’s manga turned anime — Miho showed her acting chops and got the role by merit.

6

Mima Kirigoe (Perfect Blue)

A Career Switch Almost Ruined Her Life

Mima Kirigoe is the protagonist from Perfect Blue from Satoshi Kon. In the movie, Mima, in search of something more, decides to leave the J-Pop band she was in, CHAM, and become an actress. Unfortunately, not everyone takes the change well, and Mima soon finds herself stalked by an obsessed fan and haunted by a weird doppelganger.

Mima is a strong character who is brave enough to take a new leap in her life and also to handle the challenges of being an actress. Mima’s charm lies in how real she feels, as anyone who has handled fame will understand her desire to be both famous but also left alone. She is also compassionate enough to help out the perpetrator of the horror at the end.

5

Kise Ryouta (Kuroko No Basket)

A Prodigy Who Valued The Excitement Of Competition Over Fame

When Kise Ryouta was first introduced in Kuroko’s Basketball, it was established that he was a model, with girls from all over the school flocking to watch him. But, he soon proved himself to be more than just a pretty face — he had serious skills.

Kise does have a playful persona, but it quickly becomes clear that he cares about the competition and winning. He is a character that develops into a true prodigy, with his ability to copy other peoples’ moves proving to be needed at his school. Perhaps the most underrated member of the Generation of Miracles, Kise is an undeniable powerhouse.

4

Kyoko Mogami (Skip Beat)

She Started Out For Revenge, But Fell In Love With The Craft

Kyoko Mogami did everything for her boyfriend, but later finds out that he doesn’t care for her and only considers her as some sort of maid. Disappointed, hurt, and angry, she storms off, vowing to get her revenge on her boyfriend by becoming a star herself.

They say that the best way to exact revenge is to be successful, and Kyoko works toward this goal. As she continues to hone her craft as an actress, Kyoko starts to truly enjoy her craft. Her character has several humorous moments, and she more or less carries the show. Interestingly, the manga for Skip Beat is still ongoing.

3

Ai Hoshino (Oshi No Ko)

Ai Shows Herself To Be A Rare Breed

As far as celebrities go, Ai Hoshino from Oshi No Ko is an embodiment of some of the philosophies of that life. Ai is an idol who doesn’t just love her fans, but loves them endlessly. For a character who is around for quite a short time, her impact is remarkable.

Ai’s search for family, and her understanding of life and its meaning, is fascinating to behold. As someone who doesn’t have a family of her own, her reaction of delight to being pregnant with twins is captivating. Her ability to straddle being an idol and actor is impressive — she believed that being an idol required her to lie, and she did with gusto. Yet, she truly loved what she did — and the people who supported her. Ai was a high point of Oshi No Ko, and many would simply have wished to see more of her.

2

All Might/Toshinori Yagi (My Hero Academia)

He Was The Symbol Of Peace

In the world of My Hero Academia, heroes are revered and celebrated. They are even considered celebrities due to their incredible feats of heroism and courage. The most powerful hero of his era was All Might, who would eventually pass his powers to series protagonist, Deku.

All Might had a grand vision that he was able to pull off: be so overwhelmingly powerful that villains wouldn’t even bother to perpetuate evil. For the most part, he was successful and was even considered the symbol of peace. While his real identity remained unknown for a long time, it would eventually come out, but he remained a true hero in the eyes of the people.

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Mai Sakurajima (Rascal Does Not Dream Of Bunny Girl Senpai)

She Was A Dream Girl

From the moment fans saw the bunny girl outfit on the promotional material for the anime, Mai Sakurajima became a star. That said, even within her world, she was also a celebrity thanks to her beauty. She was on TV, magazines, and books. It was while taking a hiatus and attending high school that the events of the series took place.

Mai’s personality endeared her to people both within her fictional world and even in the real world. Mai is snarky and could be confused as being mean, but in fact, she is simply a serious individual. Her honest and cute relationship with series protagonist, Sakuta, is another reason to love her.