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.

• 7th Place: Frieren - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End An elf with a thousand-year lifespan, indifferent to the passage of time. Her habit of sleeping in and not wanting to get up early, being taken care of by Fern, makes this legendary mage feel very relatable.

• 8th Place: Kunimi Akira - Haikyu!! The famous "energy-saving boy." He doesn't play inefficient volleyball, always conserving energy on the court, but can deliver a fatal blow to opponents at critical moments.

• 9th Place: Dazai Osamu - Bungo Stray Dogs A member of the Armed Detective Agency, he's always thinking about how to "cleanly" end his life. His work attitude is lax, but his intelligence and ability are top-tier.

• 10th Place: Agares Picero - Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun A demon who always wears an eyepatch and sleeps on a cloud, too lazy to even walk—definitely a powerhouse in the low-energy world.

Distinctive World-Weary Faces: 11th to 20th Place

The latter half of this list is equally exciting, featuring various low-energy characters, from sharp-tongued apothecaries to super-strong teachers.

• 11th Place: Matsuno Ichimatsu - Mr. Osomatsu

• 12th Place: Okita Sougo - Gintama Rather than low-energy, it's more that his scheming and sadistic (S) attributes mask his work enthusiasm, but he's also first-rate at slacking off.

• 13th Place: Tsukishima Kei - Haikyu!! Three characters from Haikyu!! made the list! Tsukishima's calmness and his sarcastic remarks towards passionate idiots are often seen as a form of mental "energy-saving."

• 14th Place: Aizawa Shota - My Hero Academia The homeroom teacher who carries a sleeping bag everywhere. His signature dry eye and messy long hair represent the "corporate drone" type of low-energy.

• 15th Place: Zashiki Beniko - A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!

• 16th Place: Maomao - The Apothecary Diaries Apart from being interested in poisons and herbs, she shows a "dead-fish eye" level of indifference and disdain towards the harem's conflicts and romance.

• 17th Place: Yozakura Kengo - Mission: Yozakura Family

• 18th Place: Leona Kingscholar - Disney Twisted-Wonderland The dorm leader of Savanaclaw who can fall asleep anytime, anywhere. The typical case of having great magical power but being too lazy to put in effort.

• 19th Place: Mash Burnedead - Mashle: Magic and Muscles Expressionless, only cares about cream puffs. The low-energy feeling of "I want to go home quickly" when facing strong enemies is very comedic.

• 20th Place: Emi Madoka - Hundred Note A character from a new-generation puzzle-solving project combining Kodansha and YouTube, showcasing the penetration power of new IPs.

Conclusion: Why Are Low-Energy Anime Characters So Popular?

From this 2025 Spacomic ranking, it's clear that the audience's love for low-energy anime characters has shifted from simply "lazy and funny" to appreciating their "wise appearing foolish" or "energy-saving and efficient" life philosophy. Demon Slayer's Tokito Muichiro taking the top spot further proves that, against the backdrop of powerful strength and a tragic past, that "low-energy" quality becomes even more endearing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a low-energy anime character? A low-energy anime character refers to a character in anime who appears lazy and unmotivated on the surface, often saying things like "What a bother." They usually possess great strength or high intelligence, creating a "gap moe" charm.

Q2: Who ranked first for low-energy anime characters in 2025? According to Spacomic's 2025 fan poll, the Mist Hashira Tokito Muichiro from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba took first place.

Q3: Why did Sakata Gintoki only rank third? Although Sakata Gintoki is a classic low-energy representative, he was surpassed by Tokito Muichiro and Shoppi in this poll, reflecting the rise of new-generation characters and changes in fan demographics.

Among these 20 characters, who is your personal lazy king? Feel free to share your thoughts!