*coughs, and begins*
5. Kino from Kino no Tabi
She (yes, she) is quiet and observant, yet incredibly insightful and wise. Kino doesn't take gender nor age into account on her travels, and while may seem like a gun-totting walking book of proverbs, in actuality she is still willing to learn more about this world which she calls beautiful, despite all the troubles she faces on the road.
4. Mai Kawasumi from Kanon (2006)
Her storyline in the 2006 remake is my favorite of the main girls, leaving me to the point of practically being shocked at times. Mai shines of beauty hidden under a hardened exterior that few characters in the series come to realize, but while it doesn't seem like it at first, Mai cares very deeply for others' well-being.
3. Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece
The love he has for each of his nakama is unmatched. Although typically an idiot, Luffy sees simple solutions to dilemmas that nobody else would have noticed and understands people's feelings amazingly well. He also doesn't sulk whenever he loses a battle, and his self-deprecating sense of humor makes him all the stronger.
2. Kyon from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Kyon probably passes off as a miserly, fun-loathing party crasher in Haruhi's eyes, but it's his no-nonsense, sarcastic commentary that wins me over. The show just wouldn't have been the same without his narration, which comes off as surprisingly witty and intelligent. While everyone pretty much worships Haruhi like a god, Haruhi just wouldn't be Haruhi without Kyon.
1. Makoto Ito from School Days
... Haha, no. Just kidding.
1. Yukito Kunisaki from AIR
Eccentric, reserved, and with a short temper, but Yukito is more caring than he would like to admit. He pursues a vague dream which most might find ridiculous without feeling weighed-down of the possible outcome. He goes through a great deal to help Misuzu especially, despite being a bit closed-off in the beginning. His story is the least explored in the show, but ultimately he helps bring Misuzu and her mother Haruko together.
