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Top Anime Characters Representing Autism

Feb 28, 2025

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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