The Summer 2022 anime season is over, and anime fans all over the world are discussing their favorite characters of the season. Most will talk about their favorite protagonist or main character since the anime's story will generally revolve around them.

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This season has seen a variety of stories come to the forefront, whether they be romantic comedies, action-packed thrillers, or fantasy adventures. As a result, anime fans have gotten to meet a variety of heroes, all with their own goals and personalities. Here are some of the best heroes and protagonists from the Summer 2022 anime season.

10 Shu Ogata – Engage Kiss

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Shu Ogata is the textbook definition of a hopeless man. He constantly spends recklessly leaving him with little funds for basics, and his only work is inconsistent and rarely pays well. In addition, his constant encounters with women often leave him with a number of jilted lovers.

However, Shu is also a tormented person still reeling from the loss of his family. Wanting desperately to find the truth behind the incident that changed his life, Shu gives up his memories so that his partner Kisara can destroy the Demon Hazards in his way.

9 Farma De Medicis – Parallel World Pharmacy

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Farma de Medicis is the second son of a prestigious family of pharmacists. In truth, the reincarnated soul of a former medical researcher resides within him. With his knowledge of modern medicine and the powers granted to him by the Panactheos, Farma sets out to revolutionize the medical world and save as many lives as possible.

Farma's struggles aren't necessarily in curing others, but in getting people to trust him. His knowledge is almost otherworldly to the other doctors and were it not for his pedigree he might have been ignored outright. Farma's achievements aren't necessarily in curing strange diseases, but in earning the trust of those who initially doubt him.

8 Dark Schneider – Bastard!!

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Dark Schneider does not initially sound like your typical fantasy hero. As a dark sorcerer and master of many powerful spells, Dark Schneider once threatened world peace with his Dark Rebel Army but was sealed away by the Great Priest Geo Soto Noto. When he is unsealed, his demeanor remains that of a selfish villain, down to his evil laugh.

However, his time reincarnated as the innocent young boy Lucien Renlen has affected him more than he cares to admit. He is often scolded by his childhood friend Yoko, and while he pretends to be the villain that he once was, his actions turn out to be more heroic than villainous.

7 Ko Yamori – Call Of The Night

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Ko Yamori is a young middle school boy with problems sleeping. One day, he decides to sneak out of his home and see the city at night. By chance, he happens upon a mysterious girl named Nazuna Nanakusa, who happens to be a vampire. Nazuna offers Ko a chance to be a vampire himself, but he'll have to fall in love with her first.

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Compared to the other characters on this list, Ko does not seem as compelling a protagonist. However, his encounters with the nightlife of the city he lives in shows his kindness and his thoughtfulness, and his journey to becoming a vampire is just as compelling as any other.

6 Sadao Maou – Devil Is A Part-Timer! Season 2

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Initially the mighty Demon Lord of Ente Isla, a defeat by the hero Emilia Justina forces Satan Jacob and his general Alciel to escape to the human world. Forced to take weak human forms, Satan takes the name Sadao Maou and takes a job as a part-time worker at MgRonald's.

While much of Devil Is A Part-Timer! Season 2 is slice-of-life, there are occasional moments of tension and drama. During these times, Sadao proves that while he is a Demon Lord, he has a good heart and will aid those who need him.

5 Uncle/Yosuke Shibazaki – Uncle From Another World

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Yosuke Shibazaki wakes up from a coma, having spent seventeen years adventuring in another world. After initially having trouble convincing his nephew, "Uncle" now lives with him and regales him with tales of his adventures as he slowly readjusts to modern life.

While Uncle's life now is fairly laid-back and worry-free, his adventures in the other world were anything but. Though he was harassed and discriminated against for his appearance, Uncle continued to go on epic adventures, with many of his deeds ultimately benefitting the people.

4 Chisato Nishikigi – Lycoris Recoil

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The outgoing and gregarious waitress working at LycoReco Cafe doesn't seem like anything more than a cute high school girl working a part-time job. However, Chisato Nishikigi is no normal waitress; she is a Lycoris, a secret agent working outside of the public eye to keep society safe.

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Chisato is a particular talent unlike any that came before her, as she is able to dodge bullets with the slightest of movements and defeat her opponents with ease. However, her pacifism and refusal to kill have her not taking part in most Lycoris missions.

3 Bell Cranel – Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?

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The dungeon-crawling leader of the Hestia Familia Bell Cranel returns with the fourth season of the popular fantasy series Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Having now reached level 4, Bell Cranel has reached a new plane of power few others have reached before.

In the fourth season, Bell Cranel and his allies now face even greater threats in the dungeon as they head down to the lower floors. While the danger is evident, Bell's skills and experience allow him to keep as many of his allies alive.

2 Shotaro Hidari & Philip – Fuuto PI

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Shotaro Hidari and Philip are detectives in the city of Fuuto. Shotaro Hidari generally runs around hunting for information and leads, while Philip serves as a fountain of knowledge, providing insight into the many Gaia Memories they encounter.

While they work well separately, the two are at their best when they transform into the superhero Kamen Rider W. As W, the two become one and assume a form that allows them to defeat the various monstrous Dopants that they fight against across their many cases.

1 David Martinez – Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

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David Martinez was a poor student living with his mother until tragedy struck. In despair and anger, he put in an implant into his body on a whim and took his first step into the world of edgerunning. Now blessed with more power and ability than he knows what to do with, David becomes a part of the underworld of Night City.

David is not the most heroic character. His motivations are selfish and hedonistic, and the world of Night City is full of shades of gray. However, he does care about his friends and lovers and tries to protect them even as cyberpsychosis starts to take over his mind.

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