Japan is the focal point of anime and there are a myriad of characters from the origin country however, it necessarily doesn’t cast away the characters of other ethnicities and nationalities. In fact, there are many American anime characters that occasionally or sometimes eternally, make appearances in the stories curated in Japan.

These American anime characters contribute to the global appeal of anime storytelling by adding unique perspectives and cultural diversity to the narrative. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most notable American anime characters who have left their mark on the medium. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

10. Barnaby Brooks Jr. – Tiger & Bunny

One of the titular characters from the underrated superhero anime, Barnaby Brooks Jr. is a rookie star in the hero landscape who doesn’t hang back from revealing his secret identity. Also known by his nickname Bunny, he’s currently the top-notch hero and is a fan-favorite of many.

What makes Bunny appealing is his American fashion style inspired by 90s Hollywood – classical neck-length blonde hair with the tips sticking upward with complementary dark-colored shades. Besides his glamor, he also has the NEXT powers that have helped him rise to the top of the hero world.

9. Asuka Langley Soryu – Neon Genesis Evangelion

Asuka is undeniably one of the best female characters in anime and she has exceptional piloting skills as well to back up her dominant image. Talking about her ancestry, it’s quite intricate as she’s one-quarter Japanese and is a native of Germany, but she’s deemed to be an American citizen.

While Asuka’s mother was German-Japanese, his father was from the United States which is what gives her background a solid basis to be depicted as an American. All in all, Asuka is a very proud individual, with a very high opinion of both her appearance and her skill as an Eva pilot.

8. Dan Eagleman – Guilty Crown

Dan Eagleman is an American GHQ Colonel and a former Football coach who’s a lovable supporting character and a fan favorite despite his less screen time. He is an upbeat man and often gives pep talks to his subordinates but sometimes he comes off as too pushy and assertive.

However, Dan is good-natured at heart and fights for the better of mankind. There are times when he’s irresponsible at work but his spirit and passion for the cause of the GHQ make up for his shortcomings, giving him the tag of one of the likable American anime characters.

7. Franky – One Piece

Franky is first introduced in the Water 7 where he was raised by the shipwrights, but originally he’s from South Blue and was abandoned by his family as a four-year-old. A lot of his traits also speak about his American belonging, including his obsession with machinery and the stereotypical loud accent.

Even the series creator Eiichiro Oda stated in an interview that in the real world map, Franky would have come from the United States of America. Given that Franky has a charismatic character design and a cyborg build it doesn’t come as a surprise that he’s one of the beloved American anime characters.

6. Maximillion Pegasus – Yu-Gi-Oh!

The name alone is enough to tell the origin of Maximillion Pegasus who went on to create a game based around cards called “Duel Monsters”. Being in possession of one of the powerful eyes in anime, the Millennium, Pegasus proved himself to be an untouchable man who built an empire all by himself.

Being an American from birth, Pegasus has a somewhat poor grasp of the Japanese dialect and is often noticed using English words while speaking in Japanese. Pegasus may be a businessman first, but he’s also a man of passion and loves to draw cartoons in his vacant time.

5. Ash Lynx – Banana Fish

Aslan Jade Callenreese, better known as Ash Lynx, had quite a rough childhood as he grew up in the streets of America. Being exposed to the thugs and mafia world from a very young age, Ash became a man of many talents, excelling in combat as well as marksmanship.

He’s also highly intelligent and is considered among the smartest anime characters with an IQ of 200. Along with his remarkable intelligence, Ash is a natural leader, and his genuine personality, charisma, and good looks allow him to sway the will of people to his benefit in dire situations.

4. Star and Stripe – My Hero Academia

While Japan has its own hero association in My Hero Academia, the United States of America also has a pro hero who’s hailed to be the most powerful woman in the world. Cathleen Bate, commonly known by her hero epithet “Star and Stripe”, aspired to become a hero from a very young age.

Born and raised in the country, she has a classic American disdain for authority and an above-par confidence level which is backed by her potent quirk, New Order, that allows her to alter reality. Star and Stripe is a true representative of her country and her hero suit tells a lot about her patriotism.

3. America – Hetalia: Axis Powers

America is the literal personification of the United States of America and his overall persona is also based on the cultural stereotypes of the country. His human name is Alfred F. Jones and has a lot of things in common with real America, including his background and hobbies.

Alfred has an obsession with heroes, justice, and freedom while often seeking the center of attention at all times. Similar to the real America, he has the habit of sticking his nose into everyone else’s business and as a matter of fact, Alfred loves eating junk food, particularly hamburgers.

2. Joseph Joestar – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

Joseph Joestar is arguably one of the most energetic American anime characters who was initially introduced as the protagonist of the second part. Joseph was born to British parents but his roots developed in America where he lived the majority of his life.

His brash and delightfully cocky personality is the result of his upbringing in the country. It doesn’t go away in the “Stardust Crusaders” as well where Joseph struggles with the customs of foreign countries and constantly swears in English, which pretty much tells how much of America is in him.

1. Revy – Black Lagoon

Black Lagoon’s hot-headed heroine, Revy is one of the best gun users in anime and is lovingly nicknamed “Two Hands” for her ability to wield two guns. She is half Chinese and half American and is quite less modest in both the fashion sense and cocky behavior.

As the driving force behind the Lagoon’s military might, Revy is always packing heat and shows no signs of empathy toward killing her enemies. No doubt, Revy is hot but she’s a force to be reckoned which makes her one of the deadliest American anime characters.

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