2025 Anime Unlucky Character Ranking Top 20 | Spacomic Poll Reveals Most Unfortunate Characters

In the world of anime, protagonists usually possess the incredible luck to turn the tide, but there is also a group of characters whose daily lives are blessed by the god of misfortune. From stepping on banana peels when they leave the house to tragic destinies straight out of fatalism, these "unlucky characters" often win readers' empathy and affection precisely because of their flawed traits.

The well-known anime voting website Spacomic announced its latest "不運なキャラといえば？（Who comes to mind when you say unlucky character?）" ranking in 2025. This list not only includes classic unlucky souls, but also many new faces from recent years. Let's take a look at who has claimed the throne of "worst luck," and why they are so heartbreaking and hilarious at the same time.

The Absolute Kings: The Unshakeable "Unlucky" Big Three

In this anime unlucky character ranking, the top three are practically synonymous with the "unlucky world." Their level of misfortune transcends what the plot requires, becoming part of the very soul of the character.

1st Place: Isaku Zenpouji

Work:Nintama Rantaro
Misfortune Index: ★★★★★

Taking the top spot is the Health Committee Chairman—Isaku Zenpouji. In fan circles, he holds the resounding title of "Great Demon King of Misfortune." As the health committee chairman of the Ninjutsu Academy, his daily routine involves falling into traps, stepping on all sorts of foreign objects, or getting swept up in inexplicable melees on the battlefield. His misfortune doesn't just affect himself; it even spills over onto those around him. However, it is precisely his gentle and responsible personality in the face of adversity that earns him overwhelming support.

2nd Place: Abe no Seimei

Work:A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!
Misfortune Index: ★★★★☆

Hot on his heels is Abe no Seimei. Despite bearing the name of the legendary onmyoji, this protagonist is a timid, crybaby novice teacher who is extremely prone to attracting trouble. At Hyakki Academy, filled with yokai, he teeters on the brink of a breakdown almost every day. His misfortune mostly stems from misunderstandings and the "overly enthusiastic" treatment he receives from his students (the yokai). This gap-moe secures him the second spot.

3rd Place: Bennett

Work:Genshin Impact
Misfortune Index: ★★★★☆

"My adventure team only has me in it, because everyone else was unlucky enough to quit." That's Bennett. As an adventurer in Mondstadt, his luck of being abandoned by the world is his officially set "bad luck." Opening treasure chests only yields cabbage, getting hit by falling rocks while walking, and even his birthday being February 29th, which only comes once every four years. Yet, Bennett's energetic "Bouken da bouken!" has moved countless players, proving that optimism is the only magic to overcome misfortune.

Classics and New Stars: The Multiverse of Misfortune

Beyond the top three, the ranking also features many noteworthy characters, spanning from comedic daily life to tragic destinies.

Life Is a Disaster: MADAO and Nobita Nobi

4th place goes to Taizo Hasegawa, the MADAO (short for: useless old man) from Gintama. He fell from being the director of the Immigration Bureau to a homeless man, and his life's downward spiral is arguably the darkest humor in all of Gintama.

7th place goes to Nobita Nobi , the nation's representative of bad luck. Even with Doraemon's help, his talent for "falling asleep in a second" and "immediately scoring zero on tests" still keeps him near the top of the list.

Tragic Destinies: When Misfortune Becomes a Heavy Main Plot

Not all misfortune is funny.15th place Megumi Fushiguro and 19th place Eren Yeager represent another kind of "misfortune"—the cruelty of lineage and fate.

Megumi Fushiguro experiences his sister's tragedy and the agony of being possessed by Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen
while Eren bears the curse of the Attack Titan, heading toward a destructive ending

Their inclusion on the list reflects fans' pity for their turbulent fates.

New Faces from 2025: Fainon and 18TRIP

It's worth noting that the list features 20th place Fainon (ファイノン). 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 story features gut-wrenching twists, quickly making them the "spokesperson of misfortune" among players.

Also newly added is 18th place Nagi Hachinoyafrom 18TRIP. He has a recognized "unlucky constitution," always running into unreasonable trouble, but his calm and detached attitude has won him countless fans.

Full Ranking: Top 1 to Top 20

The following is the complete list voted by Spacomic users:

Isaku Zenpouji - Nintama Rantaro
Abe no Seimei - A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!
Bennett - Genshin Impact
Taizo Hasegawa - Gintama
Yuma Kurokami - Possessed Me and the Kurokami Spirit Consultation Office
Rui Mononoke - Hundred Note
Nobita Nobi - Doraemon
Hii Suzumiya - The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Doppo Kannonzaka - Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle
Mikoto Sano - A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!
Ai Haibara - Detective Conan
Consort Lishu - The Apothecary Diaries
Senkuu Ishigami - Dr. STONE
Shinpachi Shimura - Gintama
Megumi Fushiguro - Jujutsu Kaisen
Izumi-kun - Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie
Tomura Shigaraki - My Hero Academia
Nagi Hachinoya - 18TRIP
Eren Yeager - Attack on Titan
Fainon (Feixiao / Fainon) - Honkai: Star Rail

FAQ

Q1: What is the source of the votes for this unlucky character ranking?

This ranking comes from the well-known Japanese anime voting website Spacomic, based on a user voting event held in 2025.

Q2: Why did Isaku Zenpouji take first place?

Isaku Zenpouji's misfortune has become a classic setting in Nintama Rantaro, and combined with his gentle personality even in adversity, he earns 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 stories and voice lines describe this trait in detail.

Q4: Which new characters from 2025 are on the list?

The newly added unlucky characters of 2025 include Fainon from Honkai: Star Rail and Nagi Hachinoya from 18TRIP.

Conclusion

From this "不運なキャラ" ranking, it's clear that so-called "misfortune" is actually a catalyst for a character's charm. Whether it's being gentle to others in adversity like Isaku Zenpouji, or always being full of hope like Bennett, these characters teach us: luck may not be controllable, but the attitude we take toward misfortune is what truly determines our lives.

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