The world of anime is packed with a fantastic variety of characters in all genres, from shonen action stories to classic shojo romances and everything in between. Some anime characters are famously hotheaded or ferocious, such as Natsu Dragneel or Misaki Ayuzawa, while others are cool-headed, such as Jotaro Kujo or Light Yagami. But what about their friends and lovers?
It’s not just the protagonists who have a colorful personality — the hero’s friends and lovers also fit classic character types, and some anime love interests, in particular, might actually be more hot-tempered or reckless than the protagonist. Others are much gentler and sweeter, or might be downright docile and passive. Who are some famous hotheaded anime lovers, and which love interests are more easygoing?
10 HOTHEADED ANIME LOVER: Kyo Sohma Is A Rambunctious Tsundre (Fruits Basket)
Kyo Sohma has his strengths and weaknesses, and most Sohmas agree that his fierce temper is definitely one of his worst traits, though Tohru Honda can put up with it. In fact, Tohru was the one who can “tame” Kyo and bring out his best side and allow his anger to bleed away.
Kyo became highly protective of Tohru against other Sohmas, and he learned to channel his anger constructively, defying the abusive Akito and swearing that he would create his own future, free of the Sohma curse. Eventually, he succeeded.
9 GENTLE ANIME LOVER: Orihime Inoue Sweet But Not Defenseless (Bleach)
Orihime Inoue is one of Ichigo Kurosaki’s best friends, and she has spiritual gifts of her own. She can summon six fairies to cast spells, usually to form protective barriers or heal people’s wounds. She isn’t much of a fighter, but she’s hardly defenseless, either. Ichigo relies heavily on her.
Personality-wise, Orihime is brave enough to stand up to bullies, even Ulquiorra Schiffer, but she prefers peace and love over war and conflict. She is a gentle and easygoing girl who can befriend anyone, and people can’t help but like her. Eventually, Ichigo married her, and they had a son, Kazui.
8 HOTHEADED ANIME LOVER: Chitoge Kirisaki Is A Mobster’s Daughter (Nisekoi)
Chitoge Kirisaki is the half-American scion of a powerful crime family, and she entered a false relationship with Raku Ichijo to keep both her and Raku’s family happy. Chitoge didn’t like Raku at first, and he didn’t like her very much, either. They got on each other’s nerves constantly, and they feuded every chance they had.
Chitoge has always been a hothead, but over time, she slowly started to appreciate Raku more and more, and she was confused when she felt jealousy as she saw Raku with other girls, such as Kosaki Onodera. Is it time for fake love to become the real thing? It might be.
7 GENTLE ANIME LOVER: Hirotaka Nifuji Doesn’t Get Worked Up Easily (Wotakoi)
Hirotaka Nifuji is a dedicated gamer and a loyal boyfriend, but most people who meet him wouldn’t be aware of any of this. He keeps his hobbies and his relationships secret, but at least he’s more expressive when texting his girlfriend, Narumi Momose. He loves using funny emoticons.
Hirotaka keeps his cool at all times, and he is a calm and mature man who doesn’t let anything rattle him. His love for Narumi is real, but he isn’t the type to openly shower her with affection. He lets his actions speak for themselves, and Narumi has since gotten used to this relationship dynamic.
6 HOTHEADED ANIME LOVER: Winry Rockbell Butts Heads With Edward (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
Ordinarily, Winry Rockbell the automail engineer is a friendly and easygoing girl, though she can get easily worked up when something goes wrong or when people cross her. She erupted in joy when she met Maes Hughes’ young daughter, for example.
Winry was furious when Alphonse accused Ed of creating him as a synthetic person, and demanded the Al apologize. Winry also gets fired up when Ed teases her or breaks his automail arm, and Ed is liable to snap right back at her. Despite all that, the two of them get along well, and eventually married.
5 GENTLE ANIME LOVER: Hinata Hyuga Has Always Been Soft-Spoken (Naruto)
Hinata Hyuga was born with raw talent, mostly in terms of the Byakugan eyes, but she didn’t make the most of her talents until Naruto Uzumaki inspired her with his words. Hinata broke out of her shell and started asserting herself as a true kunoichi, and she soon started rising in the ranks.
On a personal level, Hinata is more confident and courageous than ever, though her gentle and kind personality never changed. Hinata isn’t the type to boast or intimidate her foes; she stays humble, and she took her time expressing her love to Naruto, unsure if she could pull it off. She eventually got her happily ever after.
4 HOTHEADED ANIME LOVER: Mako Is Quick To Scold People (The Legend Of Korra)
Mako the Firebender is a smart and responsible member of Team Avatar, but that doesn’t stop him from having a fierce temper to match his natural element. Mako is quick to scold or criticize others if they make a mistake or goof off, though he is hardly perfect, either. He and Korra once got into a serious shouting match, for example, and broke right up.
Mako was Korra’s devoted boyfriend for several months after Amon’s defeat, but ultimately, it wasn’t meant to be, though they became friends again afterward. Three years later, Korra found her soulmate in Asami Sato.
3 GENTLE ANIME LOVER: Izumi Miyamura Takes It Easy (Horimiya)
Izumi Miyamura keeps his true self a secret and presents himself as a dull and forgettable boy in school. In reality, he has eccentric tastes and is covered in artful tattoos and piercings, which took Kyoko Hori by total surprise when they met up outside of school.
Izumi may look like a scary punk, but he is actually a gentle and sweet boy who can put up with just about anything, and Kyoko’s little brother sees Izumi as a cool big bro. Izumi is also friends with the student council president and some other classmates as well.
2 HOTHEADED ANIME LOVER: Nino Nakano Has A Fierce Temper (The Quintessential Quintuplets)
Futaro Uesugi is committed to helping the five Nakano sisters get better grades, and the five sisters all start developing special feelings for him. Among the sisters, Miku is the quietest and gentlest, while the second-oldest, Nino Nakano, is a real hothead.
Nino has her sweet side, but overall, she is best known for her fierce temper and her confrontational ways, even when she’s trying to woo Futaro and win the race for his heart. She also once ran away from home and had to be convinced to come back.
1 GENTLE ANIME LOVER: Erina Pendleton Is Modest But Brave (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)
Erina Pendleton is a minor character who’s easily forgotten by the time Stardust Crusaders and Stands enter the picture, but she is still a wonderful person who was a perfect match for Jonathan Joestar the hero. Erina isn’t a fighter, but she does have inner strength where it counts.
Jonathan gave his life to save Erina’s, and Erina bravely made it to the U.S. to restart her life. She later had her and Jonathan’s son, George Joestar II, and she was a stern but well-meaning grandmother to Joseph Joestar during Battle Tendency.
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