2025 Anime Unlucky Characters Ranking Top 20 | Spacomic Poll Results Revealed
In the anime world, protagonists usually possess incredible luck that can turn the tide, but there is also a group of characters whose daily life is blessed by the god of misfortune. From stepping on banana peels when going out to the fatalism of a tragic background, these "unlucky characters" often win the empathy and affection of readers precisely because of their flawed traits.
The well-known anime voting website Spacomic released its latest "When you think of unlucky characters, who comes to mind?" ranking in 2025. This list not only includes classic unlucky souls but also many new faces from recent years. Let's take a look together at who claimed the throne of "worst luck" and why they are so heartbreaking yet hilarious.
Absolute Champions: The Unshakeable "Misfortune" Big Three
In this anime unfortunate character ranking, the top three are almost synonymous with the "realm of misfortune." Their level of bad luck has transcended plot necessity to become part of their character's soul.
No. 1: Isaku Zenpouji
- Series: Nintama Rantaro
- Misfortune Index: ★★★★★
Topping the list is the Health Committee Chairman—Isaku Zenpouji. In fan circles, he has the resounding title "Demon King of Misfortune." As the Health Committee Chairman of the Ninjutsu Academy, his daily routine involves falling into traps, stepping on various foreign objects, or getting caught up in inexplicable chaos on the battlefield. His misfortune affects not only himself but even those around him. However, it is precisely his gentle and responsible personality maintained even in adversity that has earned him overwhelming support.
No. 2: Abe no Seimei
- Series: A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!
- Misfortune Index: ★★★★☆
Close behind is Abe no Seimei. Although bearing the name of the legendary great onmyoji, this protagonist is a timid, crybaby, and extremely trouble-prone rookie teacher. In a school filled with monsters, he teeters on the edge of a breakdown almost every day. His misfortune mostly stems from misunderstandings and being "over-enthusiastically" treated by his students (the monsters). This contrast in character solidly secures him the second place.
No. 3: Bennett
- Series: Genshin Impact
- Misfortune Index: ★★★★☆
"I'm the only one in the adventure team because everyone else quit due to bad luck." That's Bennett. As an adventurer from Mondstadt, his world-abandoning luck is officially set as "unlucky." Opening treasure chests yields only cabbages, walking gets him hit by falling rocks, and even his birthday is on February 29th, once every four years. However, his energetic catchphrase "Adventure awaits! (Bouken da bouken!)" has moved countless players, proving that optimism is the only magic to overcome misfortune.
Classics and Rising Stars: The Multiverse of Misfortune
Beyond the top three, the list features many noteworthy characters, spanning from comedic daily life to tragic destiny.
Life is a Disaster: MADAO and Nobita Nobi
No. 4 Taizo Hasegawa, also known as MADAO (short for "Mostly Dead, Already Out") in Gintama. His fall from Chief of the Immigration Bureau to a homeless man is a spiral of misfortune that is perhaps the darkest humor in the entire series.
No. 7 Nobita Nobi is the national-level representative of bad luck. Although he has Doraemon's help, his talents for "falling asleep in one second" and "immediately scoring zero on tests" still keep him high on the list.
Tragic Destiny: When Misfortune Becomes a Heavy Main Theme
Not all misfortunes are funny. No. 15 Megumi Fushiguro and No. 19 Eren Yeager represent another kind of "misfortune"—the cruelty of one's origins and fate.
- Megumi Fushiguro in 《Jujutsu Kaisen》 experiences the tragedy of his sister and the pain of being taken over by Sukuna.
- Eren, burdened by the curse of the Attack Titan, marches towards a destructive end.
The selection of these characters reflects fans' pity for their troubled fates.
New faces from 2025: Fainon and 18TRIP
It is worth noting that 20th place: Fainon appears on the list. As a highly talked-about character in 《Honkai: Star Rail》 in 2025, Fainon's skill mechanics often come with high risk or randomness, or the character experiences stomach-churning plot twists, quickly making them the "spokesperson for misfortune" among players.
Also newly ranked is 18th place: Nagi Hachinoya, from 《18TRIP》. He possesses a recognized "unlucky constitution," always encountering unreasonable troubles, but his calm and indifferent attitude has instead won him countless fans.
Complete Ranking: Top 1 to Top 20
Below is the complete list voted by Spacomic users:
- 善法寺伊作 (Isaku Zenpōji) - 《Nintama Rantaro》(Nintama Rantaro)
- 安倍晴明 (Abe no Seimei) - 《A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!》(A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!)
- 班尼特 (Bennett) - 《Genshin Impact》(Genshin Impact)
- 長谷川泰三 (Taizō Hasegawa) - 《Gintama》(Gintama)
- 黒神優真 (Yuma Kurokami) - 《Possessed Me and the Kurokami Spirit Consultation Office》(Possessed Me and the Kurokami Spirit Consultation Office)
- 物怪瑠衣 (Rui Mononoke) - 《Hundred Note》(Hundred Note)
- 野比大雄 (Nobita Nobi) - 《Doraemon》(Doraemon)
- 鈴宮陽衣 (Hii Suzumiya) - 《The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.》(The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.)
- 観音坂独歩 (Doppo Kannonzaka) - 《Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle》(Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle)
- 佐野命 (Mikoto Sano) - 《A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!》(A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!)
- 灰原哀 (Ai Haibara) - 《Detective Conan》(Detective Conan)
- 里樹妃 (Consort Lishu) - 《The Apothecary Diaries》(The Apothecary Diaries)
- Senku Ishigami (Senku Ishigami) - Dr. STONE
- Shinpachi Shimura (Shinpachi Shimura) - Gintama
- Megumi Fushiguro (Megumi Fushiguro) - Jujutsu Kaisen
- Izumi-kun (Izumi-kun) - Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie
- Tomura Shigaraki (Tomura Shigaraki) - My Hero Academia
- Nagi Hachinoya (Nagi Hachinoya) - 18TRIP
- Eren Yeager (Eren Yeager) - Attack on Titan
- Fainon (Feixiao / Fainon) - Honkai: Star Rail
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the source of the vote for this unfortunate character ranking?
This ranking comes from a user poll conducted in 2025 on Spacomic, a well-known Japanese anime voting website.
Q2: Why did Zenpōji Isaku take first place?
Zenpōji Isaku's misfortune has become a classic element in Nintama Rantarō. Combined with his character of remaining gentle to others even in adversity, he has gained overwhelming support from fans.
Q3: Is Bennett's misfortune an official setting?
Yes, Bennett's "bad luck" is an official setting in Genshin Impact. His character story and voice lines describe this trait in detail.
Q4: Which 2025 new characters are on the list?
New unfortunate characters in 2025 include Fainon from Honkai: Star Rail and Nagi Hachinoya from 18TRIP.
Conclusion
From this "Unfortunate Characters" ranking, we can see that so-called "misfortune" is actually a catalyst for a character's charm. Whether it's being kind to others in adversity like Zenpōji Isaku, or remaining ever hopeful like Bennett, these characters teach us: while luck may be uncontrollable, one's attitude towards misfortune is the key that determines life.
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