Many anime characters have wings, and for some reason they always end up looking cute. It was difficult to pick only five anime characters with wings.
Maybe I’ve been binge-watching too much TV. To be honest, I’d forgotten how much I love anime characters with wings until The Rising of the Shield Hero and Filo reminded me of how much I love them. Which order do you think I should have given these characters? A lot of it is based on how much I enjoy their wings. It’s not deep or objective, to put it mildly. However, if you have a favorite winged anime character, please feel free to share it in the comments section below.
Honourable Mentions:
Filo from The Rising of the Shield Hero is adorable in her human form with her two tiny wings, so I thought I’d bring her to your attention this week. Then there is Ryuk from Death Note, who has a fantastic look to his wings, and he deserves a mention.
Number 5: Holy Bell from Ah My Goddess
It’s a sight to behold as Belldandy summons the might of Holy Bell through his magic spell. As a result, despite the sometimes stupid story points and the eventual formulaic nature of the show due to its repetitive presentation of the same drama, I found myself thoroughly enjoying Ah My Goddess. It’s still worth it to catch a glimpse of Belldandy and Holy Bell in action, though!
Number 4: Jibril from No Game No Life
Is she a bookworm and a beautiful avian? What a great character Jibril would be if she were less wild. When she expands her wings and falls, she leaves a lasting impact. I hoped we had seen more of her flying around in the anime, and her entrance was one of my favorites.
Number 3: Kurama from Kamisama Kiss
Kurama knows how to make a statement with a cloud of smoke and the playing of his own theme music. The beautiful wings that he possesses as a tengu who has down the mountain to study in a human school and become a singer come in handy often.
Number 2: Tachibana from Angel Beats
As a little cheat, Tachibana doesn’t have wings despite being referred to as an angel until she uses a computer program to create them. She uses them only once since they are so beautiful, but they are almost exclusively cosmetic. You know I couldn’t leave it off.
Number 1: Yue from Cardcaptor Sakura
The first time I saw Yue with his wings was always a treat, and I developed a crush on him when I was younger. It made me squeal with joy every time he appeared on screen, and it persisted even when Clear Card returned. There should be more of those wings, please.
