AnimeGenork
The Duck Overlord
I technically have three favorites, but that's mostly because my anime crushes usually translate into my favorite characters for a certain series.
1. Taichi "Tai" Yagami/Kamiya from Digimon Adventure 01, 02, Tri
Honestly, I think half of the reason I like him is the hair. That was the first thing that caught my attention when I first watched Digimon (slash rediscovered the strange giant cactus from my childhood) on NickToons back in the summer before seventh grade. That was how I first met the love of my life, though I was first blinded by Yamato "Matt" Ishida's cool-ass hair. (I have since learned my lesson.)
It's really hard to describe why Tai is my favorite. His character progression throughout the series has always interested me, not to mention the manner in which he grows up throughout the three seasons. Most of what makes him my favorite, though, is how much value he puts in others. My heart broke every time something made him sad or hurt him in any way. And his reunion with Agumon in Tri? Made me cry in both sub and dub (mostly dub, though, since Joshua Seth will forever be the voice I associate with him). I don't know. I think he's one of the best anime characters I've ever come across, and I hope the last Tri movie makes him so much more awesome.
As for shipping, I ship him with myself. I only jokingly ship him with Matt if the scene calls for it or the fanart happens to make it really adorable.
2. Rogue Cheney from Fairy Tail
Okay, first of all, that ponytail.
I'm going to be real: I used to HATE Rogue. For the most part, I hated Sting more, but Rogue was actually the type of character I wanted to punch in the face. I'm not sure what instigated the switch from Hate to Secondary Husbando, but I think it started with the fact that he redeemed himself. Unlike the rest of his guild, he didn't like hurting people. He only had one goal in mind, and that was to fight Gajeel Redfox. Then the whole thing with his future self happened and kinda screwed it all up.
Rogue is one of my favorite anime characters because he's so genuine with everything he does. I mean, he also shows an intense affection for Frosch, who is the CUTEST little Exceed ever. What's not to love about a guy who loves his cat? All around, Rogue is a cool guy. And I love seeing him smile.
Again, I ship him with myself. But some of the fanart of him and Sting is freaking hilarious.
3. Elliot Nightray from Pandora Hearts
Oh, my heart. My poor heart. Elliot is that kind of guy who you want to hug and never let go of.
Half of my beef with Pandora Hearts (which is seriously my favorite manga series) is that all of the characters turn into hypocrites or lose sight of whatever goal they had. Elliot, however, does not. I often explain to people that Elliot is the only one "with any morality" in the series. And I believe that's very true. He's noble and selfless and every type of pissy bad boy that I love. He affects the series in the most profound way, and I was seriously crying throughout the entire thing because of that effect.
His hair's also freaking adorable. And that beauty mark. And those earrings.
He's so pretty.
Honestly, I love the bromance between him, Leo, and Oz. Like please.
Okay I'll stop now
1. Taichi "Tai" Yagami/Kamiya from Digimon Adventure 01, 02, Tri
It's really hard to describe why Tai is my favorite. His character progression throughout the series has always interested me, not to mention the manner in which he grows up throughout the three seasons. Most of what makes him my favorite, though, is how much value he puts in others. My heart broke every time something made him sad or hurt him in any way. And his reunion with Agumon in Tri? Made me cry in both sub and dub (mostly dub, though, since Joshua Seth will forever be the voice I associate with him). I don't know. I think he's one of the best anime characters I've ever come across, and I hope the last Tri movie makes him so much more awesome.
As for shipping, I ship him with myself. I only jokingly ship him with Matt if the scene calls for it or the fanart happens to make it really adorable.
2. Rogue Cheney from Fairy Tail
I'm going to be real: I used to HATE Rogue. For the most part, I hated Sting more, but Rogue was actually the type of character I wanted to punch in the face. I'm not sure what instigated the switch from Hate to Secondary Husbando, but I think it started with the fact that he redeemed himself. Unlike the rest of his guild, he didn't like hurting people. He only had one goal in mind, and that was to fight Gajeel Redfox. Then the whole thing with his future self happened and kinda screwed it all up.
Rogue is one of my favorite anime characters because he's so genuine with everything he does. I mean, he also shows an intense affection for Frosch, who is the CUTEST little Exceed ever. What's not to love about a guy who loves his cat? All around, Rogue is a cool guy. And I love seeing him smile.
Again, I ship him with myself. But some of the fanart of him and Sting is freaking hilarious.
3. Elliot Nightray from Pandora Hearts
Oh, my heart. My poor heart. Elliot is that kind of guy who you want to hug and never let go of.
Since, you know, he dies in the most tragic manner possible
Was seriously dying when he appeared in Oz's dream in the last volume
His hair's also freaking adorable. And that beauty mark. And those earrings.
He's so pretty.
Honestly, I love the bromance between him, Leo, and Oz. Like please.
Okay I'll stop now