The realm of anime is full to the brim with amazing stories, memorable characters, and some of the best-animated set-pieces ever. The sheer number of things one can enjoy when it comes to anime makes it one of the most malleable mediums of entertainment around. The over-the-top nature of anime is one of the biggest reasons why so many people love it with all their heart.A big part of what makes characters in anime so popular is their larger-than-life personalities, which can truly make or break their allure as believable people in a lived-in universe. For the most part, these characters are a joy to witness, especially those whose egos are absolutely massive. The best examples of this are mentioned below.
10 Vegeta (Dragon Ball)
Vegeta is an amazing character who started off as an antagonist in Dragon Ball Z. However, over time, he grew accustomed to life on Earth and became a member of the Z Warriors, fighting alongside his rival.
Vegeta's pride is one of the biggest and most notable aspects of his character. This ego is what drives him to be powerful, to the point where his latest form itself is labeled Ultra Ego.
9 Light Yagami (Death Note)
A person needs a massive ego and inflated sense of self-worth to consider themselves worthy of being a god. This is precisely what Light strives to become after attaining the powers of a Death Note.
His quest to take over the world and dish out his personal brand of justice works for a while, even letting him thwart the efforts of his rival, L. However, by the end of the series, his web of lies is finally unraveled.
8 Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto)
Sasuke is one of the best characters in Naruto, with his character arc moving wildly across the series before finally normalizing right at the end. His quest for vengeance eats him up inside and doesn't stop even after he finds out about the truth of Itachi's betrayal.
The path of hate that Sasuke had started traversing could've only been curbed with the efforts of a friend. Thankfully, Naruto managed to make him see the light and become a good guy once again.
7 Sosuke Aizen (Bleach)
Aizen is one of the most diabolic villains in anime history. His betrayal at the end of the Soul Society arc is enthralling and makes for one of the best parts of the entire show.
It's a shame that later arcs didn't capitalize on his villainous nature and ended up rehashing old plot threads. This, coupled with the humiliating manner in which he was captured, led to Aizen's ego being absolutely crushed.
6 All For One (My Hero Academia)
The idea of all hero Quirks being governed by one individual isn't an ideal situation in the slightest. This is especially true if the person wielding this power also happens to be a completely egotistical psychopath.
All for One is a heinous villain whose fight against All Might is the stuff of legends. Thankfully, before the embers of One for All faded away, All Might managed to land one massive punch that took care of this threat for good... or at least, that's what everyone thought.
5 Tatsumaki (One-Punch Man)
Given her rank as the second-most powerful hero, it's easy to see why Tatsumaki might be a bit arrogant. It helps that she has a sister who is inferior to her in terms of power scaling and can be used as a source of motivation as well.
Watching her react to the mere notion of Saitama being stronger than her proves that she simply can't handle the idea of anyone outclassing her. This fact alone proves just how massive of an ego this character really has.
4 Lelouch vi Britannia (Code Geass)
Lelouch is one of the most engaging characters in Code Geass. Him finding out about his actual birthright and striving to secure the same makes for a glorious and entertaining struggle.
The power of the Geass lets him command people to do whatever they want, although this does backfire on him at times. However, that's a small price to pay for the immense power he wields with this Geass.
3 Asuka Langley (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a series full to the brim with memorable characters, with Asuka being a notable mention here. Her boisterous personality and in-your-face attitude make her a perfect candidate for this list.
She's extremely proud of her abilities and doesn't fail to put other people down whenever they get the chance. These two factors contribute to her immense ego, which gets taken down a peg near the end of the series.
2 Dio Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
It would be hard to talk about characters with inflated egos without mentioning the legend that is Dio Brando. This character has been a constant source of entertainment across the JoJo series, with his antics and lineage shaping the series for many generations.
His evil nature was already clear from the get-go, but it's when he becomes a vampire that Dio truly comes into a class of its own. It takes a ton of effort from Jonathan to defeat this monster, and even then he rears his ugly head once again during the events of Stardust Crusaders.
1 Jessie & James (Pokemon)
The bumbling duo of Jessie and James make for some of the most iconic characters in anime history. The long-time thorns in Ash's side have tried stealing his Pikachu time and time again — among the whole host of other harebrained schemes they've cooked up — but fail every single time.
However, it's the enduring confidence and egos of both characters that make them such interesting characters indeed. Even after so many episodes have passed, the duo hasn't lost its allure in the slightest.