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Master Roshi from the Dragon Ball franchise is an elder and one of the popular wise anime characters. Although his lecherous tendencies and drinking habits are commendable, he is still a capable teacher and a master strategist.
In the series, his experience of human life for more than 400 years made him wise and dependable. He trained characters like Goku and Gohan and pushed them to achieve great fits in life.
Although Master Roshi is well experienced in human life, some anime characters might be able to give life advice to him, despite being way younger than him. This article enlists 10 wise anime characters, who can give Master Roshi life advice.
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Disclaimer: The article reflects the writer's opinion and is not ranked in any particular order.
From Jujutsu Kaisen's Gojo Satoru to Psycho Pass' Shinya Kogami, here's a list of 10 wise anime characters
1) Kakashi Hatake- Naruto
Hatake Kakashi from Naruto world is a skilled and wise shinobi, renowned for his role in the plot. Throughout his life, he had to face many deaths and conflicts. He lost his father, his teacher, his friends, and many of his comrades throughout his shinobi life.
Despite having a turbulent personal life, he never neglected his professional life. He always made the right call in tough situations. From Killing Ren to putting himself at death’s door to save Naruto, he always made the right choices.
He was a capable teacher who guided his students according to their personalities. His ability to keep his head cool in any situation, and to find the best solution makes him a wise anime character.
2) Gojo Satoru- Jujutsu Kaisen
Gojo Satoru from Jujutsu Kaisen, might not appear like a wise anime character at first glance, however, he is the wisest character in the Jujutsu Kaisen world. Gojo, the strongest sorcerer of the modern world works as a teacher at Tokyo Jujutsu High.
Despite coming from a noble family, he chose his profession as a teacher to guide young sorcerers. He has shown remarkable decision-making skills from a young age.
Gojo took in Megumi Fushiguro despite being young himself. He prevented the execution of Yuta and Yuji, who later became key characters during the fight with Sukuna. He persecuted his best friend after he became a mass murderer.
Despite being insanely powerful, he never shows any trace of pride and authority. Rather works as an anti-authoritarian voice in the anime.
3) Levi Ackerman- Attack on Titan
The world of Attack on Titan can drive any individual towards madness, however, Levi Ackerman, the strongest soldier of humanity kept his cool until the end of the series. Levi is a commander of the Survey Corps and is notable for his battle tactics and intuitive strategies.
While Erwin worked as the main strategist, Levi worked to implement them. From abandoning his comrades’ corpses to reviving Armin instead of Erwin, He is shown to make tough decisions with a cool head.
His wiseness lies in his ability to adapt to any situation and to assess it in the best way possible. Levi’s life experiences and capabilities are enough to give crucial insights about life to everyone.
4) Osamu Dazai- Bungo Stray Dogs
Osamu Dazai became famous after his monologue, starting with “Man fears death, at the same time, man is drawn to death”. This monologue stated his philosophical understanding of life and death and how death is the driving force of life.
Like Gojo, Dazai also doesn’t appear as a wise character initially, however, his understanding of life and the human psyche is unparalleled. He is a skilled fighter and a genius strategist.
After witnessing constant death and violence, he left Port Mafia and joined the Armed Detective Agency in the hope of countering the evil forces of society. Throughout the series, he is shown to be a dependable guide and a wise person for other characters to rely on.
5) Shinya Kogami- Psycho Pass
Shinya Kogami from Psycho Pass is an eccentric character. “Sybil” system governs the world of Psycho Pass and the citizens are socially engineered to accept the command of the “Sybil” system as the ultimate truth.
Kogami was one of the first people to realize the fallacy of the “Sybil”. Even though he was an Enforcer, he was better than detectives in tracking criminals. Kogami made risky choices to eventually lead the M.W.P.S.B. to Shogo Makishima.
He left Japan and helped the revolutionary force fight against the authoritarian government in SEAUn. His choices to uphold justice and decision-making skills turned him into a famous wise anime character.
6) Thorfinn- Vinland Saga
Thorfinn Karlsefni from Vinland Saga is considered one of the best manga characters ever written. His character embodies the essence of being a human being.
While his father, Thors was shown as a true warrior, Thorfinn's character showed the journey of humans. Thorfinn was driven with rage and bloodlust after Thors' death, however, after witnessing many battlefields and Askelad's death he changed.
Thorfinn's realization of the value of human lives and his constant development throughout the plot made him one of the wise anime characters.
7) Mavis- Fairy Tail
Mavis Vermilion, the first guild master of the Fairy Tail guild was widely known as the “Fairy Strategist” and the “Queen of battle-field” for her 100% accurate deduction of the outcome of any war.
She was cursed with Ankhseram Black Magic, which causes the death of everyone around her if she cares about them. After realizing this, she decided to wander off alone, moving from place to place to not bring misfortune to anyone.
Later, she helped the Fairy Tail guild become the strongest, again. She played a significant role during the war against Zeref as well. She is one of the wise anime characters, who can give Master Roshi or anyone life advice.
8) William James Moriarty- Moriarty the Patriot
William was an orphan who desired social equity. He took the Identity of the 2nd son of the Moriarty family and became known as William James Moriarty.
William with the help of his brothers Louis and Albert became a criminal mastermind to eradicate the rich criminals whom the law can't touch. William was a genius mathematician and incredibly skilled in other crafts.
However, he chose to become the necessary evil to purge the evil forces lurking in society. His in-depth understanding of the human psyche and versatile knowledge make him one of the most popular wise anime characters.
9) Spike Spigel- Cowboy Bebop
Spike Spiegel, the protagonist of the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop is widely recognised as a wise anime character. Spike left the Red Dragon syndicate because of the extremist approach of the organization.
Spike's life is filled with betrayal, death, and violence which gives him a deep understanding of human nature. spike can maintain a calm demeanor in a stressful situation and make the right call.
10) Yasushi Takagi- Nana
The 2006 anime Nana, is a saga of young adult life. Yasushi Takagi is the drummer of Nana Osaki’s (one of the protagonists) rock band- "Black Stone".
He is shown as the most dependable, and mature character. He was a para-legal before moving to Tokyo to join Nana Osaki.
Yasu is affectionate towards Nana, however, confides his feelings since he knows Nana loves Ren. Yasu often gives useful life advice to other characters like Nobu, Shin, and Nana.
Final Thoughts
While Master Roshi is shown as a wise and dependable character, this list shows he is not the only person with such qualities. There are many wise anime characters, who had enough life experiences to even give him life advice.
These characters provide great insights into human life and human society. Their realistic approach to the plot makes the plot more relatable for the audience.
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