Most Idealistic Protagonists In Isekai Anime And Manga

Summary

• Idealistic anime characters strive to create a better world despite adversity and overwhelming odds.
• Naofumi, Renya, and Rimuru exemplify unshakeable idealism in their quests to protect, uplift, and create a peaceful world.
• These characters show resilience, compassion, and perseverance in the face of challenges and betrayal.

When an individual is referred to as an idealist, it means that they possess a passion for growth and development in themselves, the people around them, or their environment, and as such, any action they take reflects that. Most times, their ideals may be impractical, but it does not stop them from trying to achieve their goals.

With this genre in its anime and manga, protagonists often find themselves in unfamiliar worlds and have to face situations involving magic, danger, and many more. While many adapt to their new surroundings with pragmatism or cunning, some stand out for their unshakable idealism. These characters cling to their moral values and dreams, striving to create a better world despite overwhelming odds. Whether it is building peaceful kingdoms, protecting the weak, or saving everyone they encounter, these idealistic heroes embody hope, compassion, and perseverance.

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Naofumi Iwatani

The Rising Of The Shield Hero

Naofumi starts his isekai journey on a rough patch as he finds himself betrayed by the princess of Melmorac and ostracized by the people. This act causes Naofumi to lack the basic resources and support he needs to carry out his role as the Shield Hero. It also forcefully breaks his trust in humans.

Despite his mistreatment, Naofumi’s ideals never die; they were just buried under bitterness, anger, and hatred but once those feelings get out of the way, he dedicates himself to shielding the vulnerable, especially his companions. He forms a strong bond with Raphtalia and Filo, striving to create a safe and nurturing environment for them.

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Renya Kunugi

Second Life In Another World

• Japanese Title: Nidome no Jinsei wo Isekai de
• Creator: Mine and Abo Satoru
• Number of Chapters: 55

After living a long and prosperous life, an old man dies but is reincarnated as Renya Kunugi, a young man in another world. Blessed with powers, Renya follows the usual path of a typical isekai protagonist, fighting monsters and going on adventures.

Renya embraces his reincarnation and uses his second chance as an opportunity to live a life of purpose. He seeks to use his newfound powers to protect and uplift others, involving himself in battles against corrupt rulers, oppressive systems, and dangerous monsters, believing that strength should be used to protect the weak.

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Makoto Misumi

Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy

Makoto’s isekai journey takes an unexpected turn when the goddess of the fantasy world he was summoned to banished him to the ends of the world for being too ugly. Banished for something he has little to no control over, Makoto lives as the only human among monsters or demi-humans.

Living with these demi-humans ignites something in Makoto as he is driven to create a world where humans and demi-humans can live peacefully. These demi-humans have proved to be nice and victims of stereotypes and Makoto wants to create a world where they are treated fairly and not like monsters.

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Vibelfacfiny

Murabito Tensei: Saikyou No Slow Life

• Japanese Title: Murabito Tensei: Saikyou no Slow Life
• Creator: Takahashi An and Ichisouyou
• Number of Chapters: Still Publishing

An unnamed 40-year-old Japanese man dies after living a boring life, but after an encounter with God, he gets reincarnated in a fantasy world as Vibelfacfiny, Bei for short. However, this world is the opposite of Japan, with no light and no water. It is a remote rural place, and at first, Bei felt living here was a pain, but over time, he adjusted and began to see the beauty, enjoying the breeze and his life here.

Bei is idealistic because despite how the world is, he is determined to bring a bit of modernity to his remote world. He tries to make provisions for the simple things they lac,k like tap water, electricity, and so on.

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Saito Hiraga

The Familiar Of Zero

The cost of fixing his broken laptop compels Saito to look for a part-time job. Thinking about his situation as he walks down the street, he sees a portal. Unable to resist the urge, he touches it and finds himself in a fantasy world called Halkeginia. In this world, he is bound to Louise as her familiar, acting as her protector.

Saito’s idealistic nature can be seen through his unwavering stance to protect Louise despite her harsh treatment towards him. He continually protects her and prioritizes her safety over his. In addition, Saito never gives up, even when facing overwhelming odds.

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Asuta Tsurumi

Cooking with Wild Game

• Japanese Title: Isekai Ryouridou
• Creator: Kochimo and EDA
• Number of Chapters: Still Publishing

When a fire breaks out in his father’s restaurant, Asuta makes a risky decision to go into the burning restaurant to retrieve his father’s precious cooking knives. However, he does not make it back and finds himself in an alternate world with nothing but his father’s knives.

In this new world, he befriends a huntress named Bi Fa, who introduces him to her community of forest people. Living within them, Austa is determined to improve unity and community growth through cooking. His idealism drives him to improve the tribe’s quality of life by introducing delicious and nutritious meals, believing that good food can inspire joy and connection.

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Katarina Claes

My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead To Doom!

Katarina was a 17-year-old girl from Japan. This girl was an avid player of the game, Fortune Lover and when she died, she reincarnated in the game as Katerina, the villainess destined to either die or be exiled, away from everything she knows and loves. However, Katerina is not accepting her fate, as she is hell-bent on overturning it.

Katarina’s idealism is evident in her efforts to avoid her doomed fate as she spreads kindness and forms genuine bonds with those around her. Her positivity and concern for others turn even enemies into allies and funnily enough, she is unable to see it because she is so focused on her goal.

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Rimuru Tempest

That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime

Rimuru perfectly captures what it means for an individual to be idealistic. This slime was once a Japanese man who died and reincarnated in a fantasy world as a slime, and within two years of his arrival, he had been able to make impressive strides in his new world. As a former human, Rimuru could not bear to see monsters and humans living in disagreement. He wants to create a world where humans and monsters can live peacefully, and although this idea sounds nice, it is not as easy as it seems.

Rimuru is unshakeable in his ideals, and despite the harm humans caused to him and other monsters, he still never fails to lend an arm to them and tries to establish friendly relations with the cities that humans run.