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Seven viral anime characters of 2024 that fans couldn’t get enough of

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From memes to OP protagonists, these 7 characters dominated the anime fans’ social media in 2024.

There are a lot of ways that characters from TV shows and movies can go viral. For instance, the ‘Queen Never Cry’ trend from the end of 2024 was from a new manhwa called The Ki Sisters. On the other hand, someone extremely powerful, like Sung Jinwoo goes because of his immense strength and skills that fans love. Either way, fans love and adore them and start sharing these characters on social media with others. We have compiled a list of anime characters that went viral in 2024.

Hina Chono - Blue Box

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Although she’s a really well-written and lovely character, Hina Chono went viral for being the losing heroine in the Blue Box anime. Her crush and childhood friend Taiki Inomata is head-over-heels in love with their senior Chinatsu Kano. Unfortunately for Hina, Chinatsu reciprocates her feelings, and throughout the series, they fall in love. Fans felt bad for Hina as she is a beautiful and intelligent girl who got her heart broken by no fault of anyone. Fans wished for her to get a sweet boyfriend down the line who could make her forget her sad past.

Seiko Ayase - Dandadan

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If I tell you to picture the grandmother of a high school girl, you’ll probably think of a sweet, wrinkled, and loving older woman waiting at home for her granddaughter with food. Seiko Ayase, the grandmother of Momo Ayase from Dandadan, is none of those. She looks to be in her thirties and doesn’t have a single wrinkle. As a spirit medium, she is extremely powerful and helps Momo and Okarun on several occasions. But the reason she went viral is because she’s undoubtedly stunning. Her questionable fashion sense and 

Kafka Hibino - Kaiju No. 8

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The Spring 2024 anime Kaiju No. 8 became an immediate smash hit thanks to its striking action sequences and a protagonist that everyone fell in love with. That’s right, we’re talking about Kafka Hibino, aka the 32-year-old sweetheart who can turn into a daikaiju. Despite being a protagonist and hero with incredible powers, Kafka is a hard-working individual who wants to rely on his own strength to become an officer at the Kaiju Defense Forces. He had several viral moments, which ranged from his breakneck fight against Isao Shinomiya to his banter with Kikoru and Reno. Another character from this series that people adored was Soshiro Hoshina, the vice-captain of the Third Division.

Momo and Okarun - Dandadan

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Several Dandadan episodes were ranked amongst the best of the year immediately upon release. That’s why it’s not surprising that the awkward yet powerful teenager duo at the centre of it all will go viral. Okarun and Momo’s supernatural escapades are undoubtedly fun. But their sad attempt at flirting and misunderstandings are what the audience loves the most. Several of their fight sequences have gone viral, along with their accidental kiss, and misunderstanding with Aira. Everyone also loves Momo for her confident personality and style. Overall, this has to be one of the most viral duos of 2024, and people can’t wait for them to become a power couple.

Sung Jinwoo - Solo Leveling

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The protagonist of the popular manhwa and anime Sung Jinwoo is an overpowered individual. Although he starts out as a weak E-ranker, Jinwoo gains the ability to level up by completing tasks. The first season of the anime took the internet by storm as he kept gaining new powers by defeating enemies. Due to the stunning animation of the series, fans have shared thousands of clips of Jinwoo’s fighting scenes across several social media platforms. Now that the series is back with a second season, we can expect to see more of Jinwoo.

Son Goku - Dragon Ball

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After the death of creator Akira Toriyama in March 2024, Dragon Ball fans were understandably depressed. What brought back life into  their lives was little Son Goku and his friends in Dragon Ball DAIMA. Although it’s an original anime, fans absolutely adored the cute nature of the show, and how it didn’t skip out on the action sequences. It’s entertaining to see adult Goku in a seven-year-old body. Although fans loved it, the main reason why Goku’s face went viral was Toriyama’s death and the millions of fans posting pictures of his timeless classic manga. 

Frieren and Himmel - Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

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Despite having many titles in the genre, the one show that dominated the fantasy anime genre in 2024 was Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Based on Kanehito Yamada’s manga, the story revolves around an elf mage named Frieren who used to be in the party of Himmel the hero. After the death of Himmel, Frieren, who is almost immortal, sets out on a journey to meet him again at the place where souls go to rest. Despite the majority of the anime taking place in the present, fans loved the short moments between Frieren and Himmel. Many people also made memes out of screenshots about how Frieren was completely oblivious to Himmel’s feelings towards her. Thanks to the massive popularity of the anime, Frieren and Himmel became one of the most beloved anime couples without ever being a couple.

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