Who is the greatest anime hero ever!?

[crimson5pheonix]

Just because Light is more self centered, doesn't detract from the good side of what he was doing. I mean yes, Lelouch turned out to be more noble, but they were both "good guys" in their own way. Also the OP probably would use the term "protagonist" to be more accurate to his sentiment. Of course I'm not him so I don't know.

While I do believe he was a "good guy" in his own way, I don't think it qualifies him as a hero. Heroes are suppose to be selfless, do good for the sake of good, and expect nothing in return. Light wanted to become a god. To me, that keeps from being a hero.

If we can consider Alucard a hero, we can consider Light.

 

[Radelaide]

I like Ed and Al from FMA...


...and Sailor Moon...

 

[Dogeman5]

My vote is for Prince Ashitaka of Princess Mononoke.

Pretty Badass there, (Ain't gonna Lie)

My Vote goes to:
Yoichi Tabba,
Because I really hate him!(<--Makes no damn sense, now does it?)

 

[rottenbutter]

Just because Light is more self centered, doesn't detract from the good side of what he was doing. I mean yes, Lelouch turned out to be more noble, but they were both "good guys" in their own way. Also the OP probably would use the term "protagonist" to be more accurate to his sentiment. Of course I'm not him so I don't know.

While I do believe he was a "good guy" in his own way, I don't think it qualifies him as a hero. Heroes are suppose to be selfless, do good for the sake of good, and expect nothing in return. Light wanted to become a god. To me, that keeps from being a hero.

If we can consider Alucard a hero, we can consider Light.

Well, I don't really consider Alucard a hero (I didn't think about it before I asked the question).

 

[Baby Tea]

Spike from Cowboy Bebop.

Doesn't need super powers, doesn't need magic or any crap like that.

Give him a BROOM and he'll whoop everyone's ass.

 

[crimson5pheonix]

Just because Light is more self centered, doesn't detract from the good side of what he was doing. I mean yes, Lelouch turned out to be more noble, but they were both "good guys" in their own way. Also the OP probably would use the term "protagonist" to be more accurate to his sentiment. Of course I'm not him so I don't know.

While I do believe he was a "good guy" in his own way, I don't think it qualifies him as a hero. Heroes are suppose to be selfless, do good for the sake of good, and expect nothing in return. Light wanted to become a god. To me, that keeps from being a hero.

If we can consider Alucard a hero, we can consider Light.

Well, I don't really consider Alucard a hero (I didn't think about it before I asked the question).

Well, if we go by your definition, there are very few "heroes" in anime. Most every character has a goal that isn't exactly selfless. Most of them aren't really that selfless.

 

[Highbrow]

Afro Fucking Samurai.

 

[Thorthelordofawesomeness]

This is one of the toughest questions ive ever been asked, but i suppose that my favorite would have to be Haseo from '.Hack'

 

[rottenbutter]

Well, if we go by your definition, there are very few "heroes" in anime. Most every character has a goal that isn't exactly selfless. Most of them aren't really that selfless.

True, their goals my not be selfless, but I know a lot of them would selflessly give up on their goals for their friends.

 

[BGinsanity]

SSJ4 Gogeta.

Hell to the yes =)

 

[FalloutJack]

Age [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroic_Age_(anime)]

 

[crimson5pheonix]

Well, if we go by your definition, there are very few "heroes" in anime. Most every character has a goal that isn't exactly selfless. Most of them aren't really that selfless.

True, their goals my not be selfless, but I know a lot of them would selflessly give up on their goals for their friends.

Fair enough, but I still think Light wins. How can you compete with the ability to kill people by writing their name? How long would Lelouch have lasted once he became emperor before Light offed him?

 

[rottenbutter]

Well, if we go by your definition, there are very few "heroes" in anime. Most every character has a goal that isn't exactly selfless. Most of them aren't really that selfless.

True, their goals my not be selfless, but I know a lot of them would selflessly give up on their goals for their friends.

Fair enough, but I still think Light wins. How can you compete with the ability to kill people by writing their name? How long would Lelouch have lasted once he became emperor before Light offed him?

Well,Lelouch after he became emperor has no chance, but Lelouch before he became emperor has an edge.

But lets not this into a verses thread. Lets just agree that they are both awesome, and agree to disagree on whether or not Light qualifies as a hero. Deal?

 

[cainx10a]

Well, if we go by your definition, there are very few "heroes" in anime. Most every character has a goal that isn't exactly selfless. Most of them aren't really that selfless.

True, their goals my not be selfless, but I know a lot of them would selflessly give up on their goals for their friends.

Fair enough, but I still think Light wins. How can you compete with the ability to kill people by writing their name? How long would Lelouch have lasted once he became emperor before Light offed him?

-cough-
Lelouch vs Light, Lelouch will find a way to get eye contact with Light, and order the poor man to write his own name in the Death Note, and even with the most atrocious way to die possible.

 

[crimson5pheonix]

Well, if we go by your definition, there are very few "heroes" in anime. Most every character has a goal that isn't exactly selfless. Most of them aren't really that selfless.

True, their goals my not be selfless, but I know a lot of them would selflessly give up on their goals for their friends.

Fair enough, but I still think Light wins. How can you compete with the ability to kill people by writing their name? How long would Lelouch have lasted once he became emperor before Light offed him?

Well,Lelouch after he became emperor has no chance, but Lelouch before he became emperor has an edge.

But lets not this into a verses thread. Lets just agree that they are both awesome, and agree to disagree on whether or not Light qualifies as a hero. Deal?

Deal.

Well, if we go by your definition, there are very few "heroes" in anime. Most every character has a goal that isn't exactly selfless. Most of them aren't really that selfless.

True, their goals my not be selfless, but I know a lot of them would selflessly give up on their goals for their friends.

Fair enough, but I still think Light wins. How can you compete with the ability to kill people by writing their name? How long would Lelouch have lasted once he became emperor before Light offed him?

-cough-
Lelouch vs Light, Lelouch will find a way to get eye contact with Light, and order the poor man to write his own name in the Death Note, and even with the most atrocious way to die possible.

I hope he does. There's a rule against writing your own name. If Light does that, nothing will happen, then Light will regain his senses and Kill Lelouch. /nerd

 

[NeoAC]

The Irresponsible Captain Tyler, of course.

 

[savagechris]

Sir Schmoopy of Awesometon!
if..uh. it was anime.
tottally Schmoopy.

My vote's actually in favor of Edward from Full Metal Alchemist

I actually totally agree here, URealms is sweet, I've been watching since the first badly drawn episode of the original series.
However Scmoopy isn't anime (and neither is Zero Punctuation) so definately Edward Elric from FMA, he's so funny when someone calls him short.

 

[black lincon]

All of the Gundam meisters, sans Tieria (in Gunadam 00 for the uninformed).

 

[ffxfriek]

kurosaki ichigo, or ulquiorria or the little shop dude from bleach

 

[Galletea]

Guts from Berserk. He kills demons, with the biggest damn sword you ever did see.