1. Sora Yamada from "It's a Wild Life": Yamada has brought a breath of fresh air to the genre of action with his undying optimism. An eco-warrior with a passion for saving animals, his balance between kindness and determination is really relatable.
2. Misaki Suzuki from "On the Edge": Misaki's clever and tactical mind combined with her sharp and sarcastic humor keeps you hooked from the get go. A detective thriller manga with a smart female lead, what's not to love!
3. Taka Hayashi from "Drum Beat": As a drummer trying to make it big in the music industry, Taka's feelings of insecurity and struggles with self-doubt are depicted meticulously. It's easy to root for him and his path to self-belief.
4. Seiji Nakamura from "The Time Master": From hated bully to humble hero, Seiji from the Time Master has had one heck of a character arc. His journey through time and the way he evolves with each mistake is both heart wrenching and heartwarming.
5. Hana Ishiguro from "Flowers in the Storm": Hana is an absolute gem of a protagonist in the romance genre. Her resilience, independence, and loyalty mixed with her quirky personality makes her a standout from most female leads in the genre.
2. Misaki Suzuki from "On the Edge": Misaki's clever and tactical mind combined with her sharp and sarcastic humor keeps you hooked from the get go. A detective thriller manga with a smart female lead, what's not to love!
3. Taka Hayashi from "Drum Beat": As a drummer trying to make it big in the music industry, Taka's feelings of insecurity and struggles with self-doubt are depicted meticulously. It's easy to root for him and his path to self-belief.
4. Seiji Nakamura from "The Time Master": From hated bully to humble hero, Seiji from the Time Master has had one heck of a character arc. His journey through time and the way he evolves with each mistake is both heart wrenching and heartwarming.
5. Hana Ishiguro from "Flowers in the Storm": Hana is an absolute gem of a protagonist in the romance genre. Her resilience, independence, and loyalty mixed with her quirky personality makes her a standout from most female leads in the genre.