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10 Amazing INFP Anime Characters
Are you an INFP who loves anime? Over the last two months, I’ve gotten dozens of requests for an article about INFP characters in anime. It seems to me that anime characters have a special place in the hearts of INFPs, and it’s not hard to see why. Anime is filled with characters who fight for what they believe in, adhere to their values, and want to make the world a better place. There’s also a lot of artistic merit in anime – with dramatic colors and designs portraying the inner world of the characters’ hearts. Today I want to explore eleven characters you’ll probably relate to if you’re an INFP. Some of these characters showcase the best qualities of INFPs, while others showcase unhealthy characteristics.
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Estimated reading time: 11 minutes
10 INFP Anime Characters
#1 – Alphonse Eric from Fullmetal Alchemist
“I’m sick of watching people die and I can’t just sit back and take it anymore. I won’t let anyone else get killed, not when I can protect them.” – Alphonse Eric
Caring and idealistic, Al does his best to help whoever crosses his path. His gentleness and inner sense of morality guide him in all his endeavors, and he often serves as a verbal conscience to his brother Edward. Al’s integrity and protective nature will be relatable to many INFPs. Al never likes to leave someone suffering behind. In fact, he hides small, stray cats in his armor to protect them from harm. Can you get any more INFP than that?
#2 – Gaara from Naruto
“Love only for yourself, fight only for yourself, for you win only for yourself.” – Gaara
In contrast to Alphonse’s gentle INFP nature, we now want to explore a “mixed bag” INFP. Gaara has both unhealthy and healthy characteristics, due largely to his traumatic childhood. As a young child, Gaara was friendly and warm, but through a series of tragic experiences, he eventually embraced the dark side of his personality. When this happened, he became completely unmoved by others’ pleas for mercy and felt he must kill them to prove his own existence. Eventually, Gaara returned to the path of good and tried to create a world of harmony and unity among the Shinobi. While INFPs probably won’t relate Gaara’s actions when he’s at his worst, they can relate to his idealism, compassion, and curiosity at his best. They will probably see him as a sympathetic villain because of the pain and torment he experienced in his early life. You can find a much more in-depth analysis of Gaara’s character on the Practical Typing web site.
#3 – Kaneki Ken from Tokyo Ghoul
“If you want to write a story with me in the lead role, it would certainly be a tragedy.” – Kaneki Ken
In typical INFP fashion, Ken Kaneki fights against all odds to stay true to himself. His deepest fear is losing his individuality and going against his moral code. While all personality types can relate to this to a certain extent, INFPs feel this fiercely. INFPs crave authenticity and personal freedom in every aspect of their lives. They never want to be influenced by the outside world into changing their core character. This internal struggle is what burdens Ken Kaneki throughout most of Tokyo Ghoul. Gentle, shy, and altruistic, he does whatever he can to protect those close to him; even putting himself in grave danger for their sake. His introspective, deep nature embodies the enigmatic, morally-conscious nature of the INFP.
#4 – Akane Tsunemori from Psycho-Pass
“It’s not the final judgment of “good” and “evil” that’s important. What matters is that you come to that decision yourself. That you agonize over it and eventually accept it.” – Akane Tsunemori
Insightful and idealistic, Akane is driven by a personal sense of justice and morality. Like many INFPs, she is shy yet prone to unexpected bouts of anger when people do things she sees as morally repugnant. Throughout her career as a detective, Akane looks inward to try to understand why she does the things she does and what her purpose is in life. Her introspective, philosophical nature is something that INFPs will strongly relate to.
#5 – Shinji Ikari from Evangelion
“I still don’t know where to find happiness. But I’ll continue to think about whether it’s good to be here…whether it was good to have been born. But in the end, it’s just realizing the obvious over and over again. Because I am myself.” – Shinji Ikari
Shy, selfless, and melancholy, Shinji Ikari is faced with the daunting task of protecting mankind. Like many INFPs facing intense responsibility and hardship, he withdraws into himself and worries about getting too close to others. He finds comfort and solidarity in music, an outlet that most INFPs use to cope with difficult feelings. Through all of his pain, he continually searches for his purpose and looks inside himself for guidance and direction.
#6 – Tamaki Amajiki from My Hero Academia
“What should I do? The words…they won’t come out! No matter how hard I try to think of them (classmates) as potatoes…everything except their heads just keeps its human form…and besides their heads I can only see them as humans!” – Tamaki Amajiki
INFPs don’t often show up as “superheroes” in the film world. That job is usually left to the Sensing-Perceiving types. However, Tamaki Amajiki is a perfect example of an INFP superhero. He doesn’t brag about his abilities or find ways to show off for others. Instead, he modestly uses his skills, following his heart without needing to be in the spotlight. INFPs will relate to his authenticity, compassion, and quiet, idealistic nature.
#7 – Shizuku Tsukishima from Whisper of the Heart
“There’s always a voice inside me that says, ‘Things won’t go that smoothly.’” – Shizuku Tsukishima
A daydreamer at heart, Shizuku Tsukishima is driven by her passion and imagination. Like most INFPs, she loves to read and enjoys checking out stacks of fantasy books from the library. Many INFPs will relate to her distractibility and intense inner world. Others will find a sense of familiarity between her and themselves as they recall their own struggles in teenage life.
#8 – Mitsuha Miyamizu from Your Name
“There’s no way we could meet. But one thing is certain. If we see each other, we’ll know. That you were the one who was inside me. That I was the one who was inside you.” – Mitsuha Miyamizu
A wanderer at heart, many INFPs will relate to the yearning Mitsuha has for a life beyond her rural town. More driven to explore than stay as she is, Mitsuha wishes she could learn new things and discover what life is like in other parts of the world. She eventually gets her wish when she discovers that she can exchange her soul with another person. Miyamizu’s caring, supportive, dreamy nature will be instantly relatable to most INFPs.
#9 – Euphemia Li Britannia from Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
“Suzaku Kururugi. The truth is you and I… ah that is… you see… I hereby command you to love me. And in return, I will love you forever. Suzaku, I love your stubbornness, and your kindness, and your strength. I love your sad eyes, your clumsiness, and the way you have trouble with cats. I love everything about you. So please, don’t hate yourself!” – Euphemia Li Britannia
Passionate and visionary, Euphemia captures the idealistic and open-minded nature of the INFP. Unlike the majority of her family, she has compassion for the “Elevens” and realizes that everyone should be treated equally. With her intuition, she is able to think outside the box to find solutions to problems that face humanity. Her integrity and strong moral compass guide her and land her as the #1 Kindest Character in Anime.
#10 – Levy McGarden from Fairy Tail
“Behind every beautiful thing there’s some kind of pain.” – Levy McGarden
Cheerful and kind-spirited, Levy McGarden follows her heart and values in every decision she makes. In typical INFP fashion, she adores books and forms friendships around a love of shared stories. One unique quality of Levy is that she can see the goodness even in the most brutal characters, going so far as to forgive Gajeel Redfox even after he tortured her earlier in the series. She looks at the inside rather than judging by outside appearances and behavior.
BONUS – #11 – Yuri Katsuki from Yuri On Ice
“There’s a place you just can’t reach unless you have a dream too large to bear alone. We call everything on the ice “love.”” – Yuri Katsuki
I just finished watching “Yuri on Ice” and had to jump on here to add him to this list. I absolutely loved this anime and his character in particular. Shy, imaginative, and conflicted, Yuri captures what many INFPs experience when they take on daunting challenges and competitions. Unlike many other players in the show, he’s more focused on living up to his ideals than winning. He’s more focused on his inner experience than what’s going on around him sometimes, to his detriment or strength depending on the situation. In the beginning of “Yuri on Ice” he appears to be in a Fi-Si loop, replaying past failures and getting stuck in a rut of unhealthy habits. However, as Victor (an ENFJ I believe) enters his life, he brings out an inspired, more playful side of Yuri.
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Idealists: Examples of INFP Anime Characters
Welcome to Anime Rants! Every Wednesday, I’ll be giving examples of anime characters of each MBTI type. That is, until I’ve covered all 16 personalities. This time, I’m focusing on INFPs. I know a lot about them, having been one myself in the past, and having a number of INFP friends.
INFPs are among the rarest types, though not quite as rare as INFJs. Because of this, they are often misunderstood and misjudged. In fiction, INFP characters are fairly common because they make entertaining lead characters (Anne Shirley from Anne of Green Gables is one example). In anime in particular, there is a strange phenomenon where male INFP characters are disliked or hated by the vocal majority of fans; meanwhile, INFP female characters are seen positively as cute, creative, and fragile. This bugs me a lot, but there are exceptions.
Alphonse Elric (FMA: Brotherhood)
INFPs are the most idealistic of all the types. They also seek to find beauty and meaning in everything, are very accepting, and tend to be strong optimists. an INFP can be shy or quiet, but still friendly. They love harmony and want everyone to get along, so when good order crumbles, they get upset easily. Though usually laidback and flexible, an INFP won’t react well to their values or beliefs being challenged. The most important things to INFPs are creativity, peace, beauty, and doing the right thing in accordance with their personal values.
Now, with all the types, there are those who are stable and reasonably comfortable with things (assertive variant) and ones who are emotionally or mentally unstable and having major problems (turbulent variant). I’ve included some of both, assetive and turbulent INFPs, on this list.
Chiyuki (Death Parade)
An INFP who is close to being an INTP because of the way she uses logic in place of personal values sometimes. Chiyuki was included mostly because I wanted to show that not all INFPs are hopelessly sentimental all the time. That being said, though, Chiyuki is also a turbulent variant who gave into her emotions after a tragedy and became suicidal.
Crona (Soul Eater)
A textbook INFP who was turbulent type for a while before slowly becoming stable thanks to being accepted and treated well by others. Even aferward, Crona is still melancholy, but after all they’ve been through, it’s amazing they can be as positive-thinking as they are.
Isla (Plastic Memories)
A highly introverted and private INFP character. Isla is kind, loving, and spiritual, but not very expressive. It takes a while to really get to know what she’s like.
Kaneki Ken (Tokyo Ghoul)
Poor Kaneki. His life is a tale of (pointless) tragedy. He’s a turbulent type who understandably lost his mind after becoming a ghoul and then being tortured for days by another (pointlessly evil) ghoul. I agree Kaneki’s story arc isn’t very likeable, but I strongly disagree that his personality is at fault, or that he brought tragedy on himself. When he was happy, Kaneki had strong morals, and loved books, coffee shops, and hanging out with his best friend.
Nozomu Itoshiki (Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei)
A turbulent variant, Nozumu is known as Zetsubou-sensei (Mr. Despair), partly as pun on the kanji in his name, and partly because he’s despaired at life. He has suicidal ideation, always wanting to die. He attempts suicide often, but doesn’t go all the way. Sayonara Zetsubou-Sensei is a show best deacribed as “Suicidal Teacher rants at mentally unstable high-school girls.” It’s fucked up, but it’s one of the funniest shows I’ve ever seen in my life.
Rakka (Haibane Renmei)
A smart, deeply loving, idealistic, and sensitive INFP who wants harmony and needs to find the deeper meaning in her existence. Like many INFPs, she’s a bit ditsy and hella cute.
Rena Ryuugu (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni)
When she’s mentally unstable, as she often is in Higurashi, Rena is frightening, and will resort to threats, violence, and underhanded means to get her way. When she’s stable, she’s adorable. Quiet but friendly, excitable about the things she loves, optimistic, thoughtful, humble, accepting, and perceptive of others’ feelings, with strong morals and a need for harmony.
Rinko Yamato (Ore Monogatari!)
Popular and beloved by many fans, Rinko is a good example of a is mentally stable and happy INFP. Unique in the way she thinks and what she likes, she’s also incredibly kind, idealistic, and optimistic. Almost too good to bear, Rinko is so sweet she’ll give you cavities.
Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama (Mob Psycho 100)
There are pockets of the fandom that dislike Mob and only watch the show for the other characters like Reigen, but in general, he’s a popular character. Another case of a healthy INFP, Mob is genuine, forgiving, kind, thoughtful, quiet, a little spacey, and serious about his values. He always looks on the bright side.
Shinichi Izumi (Parasyte)
Since he’s one of my top five favorite male anime characters, I could talk about Shinichi forever. To avoid that, I’ll be extremely brief. Shinichi is an INFP with many of the same traits of the others on this list. Perhaps more than the others, though, he values his ideals and seeks meaning.
Shinji Ikari (NGE)
Look, it’s everyone’s favorite character! 😁 Shinji is a turbulent variant INFP famous for getting on viewers’ nerves. Due to his negative upbringing and the severe trauma he just keeps collecting throughout the show, Shinji is extremely unstable.
Takashi Nastume (Natsume Yuujinchou)
Natsume is a male INFP protagonist that I adore. Among those who love Natsume Yuujinchou, he’s a beloved character. However, most vocal viewers I see online seem to despise Nastume. They always complain that he’s too quiet, humble, girly, or “weak.” Personally, I think those people are guys lashing out because they don’t know how to handle a guy character who is so freaking cute, unique, and thoughtful. I’d better stop here before I write 3-5 paragraphs about Natsume’s wonderful and relatable personality.
Yukiteru Amano (Mirai Nikki)
And here is perhaps the most widely and intensely hated anime male protagonist. Even as someone who understands and empathizes with him, I don’t think Yuki is in any way admirable, and I don’t think he really tried his best in most cases. Even before the trauma he goes through in the survival game, Yuki was a turbulent type due to severe anxiety disorders. I can’t hate him even when I try because I’m still like him in so many ways.
These are also INFP anime characters: Atsushi from Bungou Stray Dogs, Toboe from Wolf’s Rain, Rikka from Chuunibyou and Other Delusions, Vincent Law from Ergo Proxy, Haruyuki Arita from Accel World, Watanuki from xxxHOLIC, Bertholdt from Attack on Titan, Kokutou Mikiya from Kara no Kyoukai, Nunnally from Code Geass, Myuuto from Princess Tutu, Menma from Ano Hana, Casshern from Casshern Sins, Madoka Kaname from Madoka Magica, Izumi from Love Stage, and Katsuhira from Kiznaiver.
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Типы личности по Майерсу-Бриггсу как герои твоих любимых аниме
С кем из них ты делишь один и тот же тип? Особенно повезло Артистам и Защитникам 😉
Типировать героев аниме я люблю. Особенно по типологии Майерса-Бриггса ✨ Всегда интересно наблюдать за тем, как развивается личность того или иного персонажа, либо подтверждая мою теорию, либо оборачивая все еще интереснее. Итак, какой же герой аниме соответствует твоему типу личности по системе MBTI? Смотри скорее 😇
Борец (ENFP) — Каори Миядзоно, «Твоя апрельская ложь»
Свободолюбивая Каори выражает себя как Борец. Ее свободолюбивый дух, позволяющий девушке ломать систему в музыке выводит из себя судей, но подкупает слуштелей. Как типичный интуит, Каори часто опускает детали партитуры, но восполняет их субъективным, уникальным подходом. Она никому не позволяет собой командовать, а Борцы ведь те еще индивидуалисты.
Полемист (ENTP) — Эдвард Элрик, «Стальной алхимик»
Посредник (INFP) — Кен Канеки, «Токийский гуль»
Кен Канеки выделяется тем, что всегда остается верным самому себе. Больше всего на свете (как и всякий Посредник), он боится пойти против собственного морального кодекса. Ему важна свобода во всех аспектах жизни, как гуля, так и человека. Поэтому он, собственно, что-то между.
Именно внутренняя борьба Канеки находится в центре сюжета большей части «Токийского гуля». По натуре застенчивый альтруист, он делает все возможное, чтобы защитить близких, даже если ради этого придется пожертвовать своей безопасностью.
Ученый (INTP) — Эл, «Тетрадь Смерти»
Очень умный одиночка, Эл отражает занятную, но крайне запутанную природу Ученых. Окружающие недооценивают его за эксцентричный подход к работе и отсутствие такта, но не могут не признавать, что тот поистине гениален.
В типичной для Ученого манере Эл способен докопаться до правды даже в безнадежной ситуации. Сама его суть заключается в бесконечной жажде открытий и правды, что также роднит его с людьми данного типа личности.
Тренер (ENFJ) — Танджиро Камадо, «Клинок, рассекающий демонов»
Внимательный и сострадающий, Танджиро — один из самых ярких Тренеров, которых ты когда-либо увидишь. Им движет абсолютно положительное желание защитить родного человека, ради которого он готов пойти на, казалось бы, безумное самопожертвование.
Танджиро не терпит грубости, и даже демонам может сочувствовать — любой Тренер это поймет. Еще он отличный эмпат, способный найти подход ко всем, даже к безмолвной и таинственной Канао.
Командир (ENTJ) — Лайт Ягами, «Тетрадь смерти»
Прилежный стратег, Лайт Ягами воплощает в себе многие сильные стороны Командиров. Он обладает почти сверхъестественной способностью предугадывать события, решать проблемы и организовывать все вокруг своей главной цели: нового мира, свободного от несправедливости.
Активист (INFJ) — Изуку Мидория, «Моя геройская академия»
Изуку Мидория олицетворяет собой важные черты Активиста — сочувствие и целеустремленность. Несмотря на разочаровывающее детство, Мидория готов сделать все, чтобы исполнить свою мечту и стать настоящим героем.
Как тру Активист, он склонен анализировать все происходящее с ним, иногда даже перебарщивая с этим и не успевая действовать. Его внутренний мир построен на теориях и предположениях, но внешний направлен на защиту других людей. В экстремальных ситуациях Мидория в первую очередь думает о них, а не о себе.
Стратег (INTJ) — Лелуш Британский, «Код Гиасс»
Лелуш Британский обладает уникальным даром предугадывать действия своих врагов и уже под это дело продумывать свои планы. Его мысли занимает далекое будущее в мире, который он изменит и улучшим. Внешне Стратег-Лелуш выглядит как холодный и коварный тип, но сердце его беспокоится о благополучии подавленных и угнетенных. Лелуш не против сыграть «плохого парня», если это будет способствовать защите его ценностей и убеждений.
Развлекатель (ESFP) — Нацу Драгнил, «Хвост Феи»
Беззаботный и предприимчивый, Нацу может быть родственной душой для многих Развлекателей. Он живет сегодняшним днем, извлекая максимум из каждого момента и наслаждаясь азартом в хорошей драке. Но ему всегда чего-то не хватает, что мотивирует Нацу на лучший результат в новом приключении.
Как Развлекатель, он готов бороться, даже если все с ситуации играет против его возможностей. Его живой характер и фирменный юмор однозначно становятся аргументами для типирования Нацу как Развлекателя.
Делец (ESTP) — Кацуки Бакуго, «Моя геройская академия»
В мире манги и аниме сложно найти такую же харизматичную и в то же время агрессивную булочку как Кацуки Бакуго. Он персонаж неугомонный и при этом тактически гениальный. Кацуки изобретательно обводит своих противников вокруг пальца, а его энергия работает в типичной для Дельца манере — на 150 из 100%. Кому-то Бакуго может показаться мускулами без разума, но в действии он здорово удивит их многогранностью и нестандартностью своих решений.
Артист (ISFP) — Саске Учиха, «Наруто»
Почему Саске кажется мне Артистом? Все просто. Несмотря на замкнутость, он крайне эмоциональный человек, который не оглядывается назад, смотря далеко в будущее. Действовать он предпочитает в одиночку, а к лидерству не особо стремится. За всю историю «Наруто» Саске успел побывать по обе стороны баррикад, нисколько не потеряв в популярности среди фанатов этой легендарной саги.
Виртуоз (ISTP) — Сайтама, «Ванпанчмен»
Согласись, Виртуозы часто жалуются на то, как их все достало. Сайтама делает также! Он постоянно пытается что-то сделать, чего-то достичь, но из-за подавленного состояния не может успокоиться и найти свой дзен. Сайтама может и нагрубить, и проигнорить, но чаще неосознанно, ведь по своей натуре он все же спокойный и дружелюбный парень. Он живет настоящим и часто откладывает насущные дела, чтобы избежать лишнего стресса.
Консул (ESFJ) — Мами Томоэ, «Девочка-волшебница Мадока»
Менеджер (ESTJ) — Аска Лэнгли Сорью, «Евангелион»
С этим аниме у меня сложная история: очень уж много в нем тревожных и травмирующих моментов не только для зрителя, но и для самих персонажей. Без сильной личности, готовой пройти испытания любой ценой, «Евангелион» не стал бы таким глобальным феноменом, классикой японского аниме и манги.
Аска — та самая личность. И, раз уж мы говорим о типологии, вполне себе яркий пример Менеджера. Конечно, в ней присутствуют не все качества этого типа, но эта ее властность и желание делать все правильно… Очень похоже на ESTJ, пускай и с меньшей эмоциональной стабильностью.
Защитник (ISFJ) — Рем, «Re: Zero. Жизнь с нуля в альтернативном мире»
Нежная и заботливая Рем выдает в ней внимательного и лояльного Защитника. Свои способности она использует для общего блага, используя магию воды не только для атаки, но и для излечения тех, кого она любит. Рем даже умереть готова, лишь бы остальные были в безопасности. Она доказывает свою верность как действиями, так и словами. Ее добродушие, правда, играет с ней злую шутку, но Рем такая и поэтому очень, очень классная.
Администратор (ISTJ) — Микаса Аккерман, «Атака Титанов»
Дисциплинированная, серьезная и закрытая в себе Микаса — образцовый Администратор. Хотя, сначала она напоминала мне Виртуоза, из-за намеков на экстравертность. Это я о том, как Микаса быстро и четко реагирует на неожиданности. Но она, как ты знаешь, все свои переживания держит при себе, открывая их Эрену только в самые безнадежные моменты. Для Микасы верность друзьяи и союзникам стоит превыше всего. Вспомни, она всегда была на стороне Эрена, даже когда остальные его осуждали.
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