Top 20 Lethargic Anime Characters 2025 | Tokito Muichiro Wins! Gintoki Only Ranks Third?

In the passionate world of anime, there is always a group of characters with a "different art style." Even if they possess extraordinary skills, they often wear an expression of being half-asleep, with catchphrases like "What a bother" or "I want to go home." This seemingly lazy yet actually powerful "gap moe" has made low-energy anime characters an extremely popular character archetype in recent years.

As of December 2025, the Japanese anime information site Spacomic released a highly discussed ranking list—"Who comes to mind when you think of low-energy characters?". This list not only includes classic "energy-saving" geniuses but also many popular new-generation characters. So, which character defeated the perennial lazy king Sakata Gintoki? Let's take a detailed look at this TOP 20 ranking analysis.

Top 3 Showdown of Low-Energy Anime Characters

These three characters can be considered the pinnacle representatives of the "low-energy world." Their common trait is that they usually seem unmotivated but are more reliable than anyone when it counts.

1st Place: Tokito Muichiro

• Work: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
• Voice Actor: Kengo Kawanishi

Topping the list is the Mist Hashira—Tokito Muichiro. In the early parts of the story, he often stares blankly at the sky, letting conversations go in one ear and out the other. That ethereal sense of "it has nothing to do with me" perfectly embodies the definition of low-energy. However, as the plot progresses, the resolve and astonishing swordsmanship he displays in the Infinity Castle arc have kept his popularity high even after the series ended. The contrast from "emptiness" to "burning with life" deeply moved readers.

2nd Place: Shoppi

• Work: We Are the Main Characters of the Demon World!
• Note: This work is an official spin-off of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun

This is a character with immense influence within specific circles. Shoppi originates from the comic adaptation of the popular live-streaming group "Wareware da!". As one of the main characters in the spin-off manga, he intensely dislikes troublesome matters. Not only does he have low-energy eyes, but he is also a true "lone wolf" with a sharp tongue. His ability to defeat many classic characters and secure second place demonstrates the powerful appeal of this series among Japan's younger generation.

3rd Place: Sakata Gintoki

• Work: Gintama
• Voice Actor: Sugita Tomokazu

The very synonym for "low-energy," the originator of dead-fish eyes—Gin-san only ranks third? Although relegated to third place, Sakata Gintoki's status in anime history is unshakable. Usually lazy, a slacker, with high blood sugar and behind on rent, but the samurai spirit he shows when protecting what's important remains a classic in fans' hearts. For long-time fans, Gin-san is not just low-energy; he symbolizes a way of life.

The Lazy Genius Think Tank: 4th to 10th Place

In this range, we see a large number of characters from "sports" and "isekai" genres. Their laziness often stems from extraordinary talent—because they are too strong or too smart, they find ordinary things boring.

• 4th Place: Kozume Kenma - Haikyu!! Kenma, who doesn't want to sweat and just wants to play video games, is the "brain" of Nekoma High. He proves you don't need passionate shouting to dominate the court.

• 5th Place: Nagi Seishiro - Blue Lock "What a bother" is his catchphrase. As a soccer genius, the contrast between his laziness before awakening and his overwhelming power after forms a huge charm black hole.

• 6th Place: Sakuma Ritsu - Ensemble Stars!! A vampire-attribute idol who is always sleepy-eyed during the day. His nocturnal lifestyle makes him always appear languid and weak.