Top Five Autistic-Coded Characters in Anime (Ranked By An Autistic Girl)

Introduction

• Author: Maria Maroko (guest writer)
• Published: 10/15/24
• Main Idea: Exploring anime characters that resonate with autistic fans, providing them with relatable representation in media.

Key Points

• Anime often lacks explicitly autistic characters but includes many that autistic fans relate to.
• Autism is a spectrum; thus, interpretations of these characters can vary among individuals.

Characters Ranked

5) Tomoko Kuroki (Watamote)

• Characteristics: Social anxiety, awkwardness in interactions.
• Relatability: Represents struggles in connecting with others, similar to challenges faced by autistic individuals.
• Narrative Treatment: Often the subject of ridicule, which can be uncomfortable for viewers who empathize with her.

4) Jotaro Kujo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)

• Characteristics: Blunt communication, experiences sensory overload.
• Relatability: Misinterpreted due to communication style; parallels with autistic experiences.
• Special Interests: Passion for marine biology, a common autistic trait.
• Personal Note: Author finds less personal relatability.

3) Futaba Sakura (Persona 5 The Animation)

• Background: Originally from a video game, adapted into anime.
• Characteristics: Talented hacker, socially awkward, personal trauma.
• Relatability: Her awkwardness and growth resonate with autistic fans.

2) Asa Mitaka (Chainsaw Man)

• Characteristics: Socially awkward, struggles with connections, shares body with War Devil.
• Relatability: Known for infodumping about interests (e.g., starfish), relatable to autistic persons.
• Status: Character arc still developing in ongoing series.

1) Shigeo Kageyama (Mob Psycho 100)

• Characteristics: Powerful psychic abilities influenced by emotions, trouble with social cues.
• Relatability: Literal interpretation of advice, monotone voice, subtle expressions.
• Impact: Widely recognized as a top example of autistic representation in anime.

Conclusion

• Autism often misunderstood; these characters provide comfort to autistic fans.
• Not exhaustive but serves as a starting point for discovering relatable characters in anime.
• Encouragement for readers to suggest other characters in comments.

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