ISTJ ANIME CHARACTERS

ISTJ ANIME CHARACTERS For some of us, the world of fiction is an escape, a beautiful fantasy land where we wish to settle down and start our own new story. Books, movies, series, comic books, mangas- there are so many sources out there through which we can watch and even experience a whole new world. The world building, the plot, the fantastical additions- if we find these factors fulfilling, we feel like we would love to be a part of this world too. However, the one who are able to bring these elements to life for us are the characters of the said stories. Characters in a story can said to be the most important element. A writer/author can build a new world and even set out a whole new plot for their readers but the story won't come to life unless we meet the characters. They are the most significant element because the plot revolves around them. If we don't find compelling characters with whom we can't even relate, then what is point of reading that story? Speaking of relatable character, isn't it true that we are able to see ourselves in a fictional character because it feels like we share the same personality with them. Yes, it is the relatable personality which attracts us to them. And well, for their readers/watchers, a good author/writer always loves to give their characters different personalities which set them apart and unique from each other. In this article, I will be talking about one specific personality type i.e. ISTJ and some of the most popular characters with this personality type in the world of anime. So, let's get started! ISTJ: AN OVERVIEW Talking about this personality type, ISTJs are known as the "Logistians" according to the MBTI personality test. These individuals are said to be dutiful, responsible, practical and logical who are dedicated towards their goal. They are loyal towards their family, friends as well as their duties and do not let anything stop themselves from fulfilling their responsibilities. They take full responsibility of what they do and take pride in their work. Logisticians are highly analytical individuals who like to study their environment or othe people instead of making any assumptions about them. The heavily rely on facts to fulfill their duties and prefer to do their job the right way in order to achieve their goals. Their honest and direct nature is what makes them such strong personalities who believe in the reality of the world rather than believing in beautiful lies. Because ISTJs are dutiful and responsible, they put every ounce of effort to reach their goal, whether it for themselves or for their loved ones. They focus on their goal and work hard to fulfill their obligations. For them, their duties matter the most even though they have to skip meals or their sleep in order to achieve them. Along with the honest personality, the Logisticians are also said to be loyal. They are committed to their tasks as well as to the people they genuinely care about. These individuals adhere to the established rules and guidelines regardless of cost. In case they make mistakes, they take full responsibility for it instead of just shrugging it for. After all, integrity is the heart of this personality type and they would do anything but lie to themselves or others just to save their reputation. Logisticians also have great analytical skills which help them in understanding different situations in a more open and specified manner. The believe in facts and not assumptions. Their calm and cool nature help them analyze different situations without losing their temper. They are practical who prefer to keep their feet on ground and make clear, rational decisions instead of rushing them. They pick up and apply different information in difficult situations which assist them in overcoming them. Their knowledgeable mind help them in coming up with new ideas which they can apply during any challenging time. ISTJs have a number of strengths which can be proved very beneficial for them in different situations. However, these personality types also have a few weaknesses too. Because these individuals are said to be very loyal towards the already established laws and guidelines, they always run by the book. They are not always ready bend any rules because for them, the definitive rules are what work the best. They are reluctant in trying new things and unstructured environments are just not made for them. Logisticians can also get pretty stubbor and insensitive at time. Their stubborn nature comes from their heavy reliance in facts. They are usually not ready to accept something new for a change and if by chance, they end up making a mistake, they may act a little obstinate in order to prove their point. As for their insensitive behavior, it is not something that they intentionally do but rather do it because of their honest personality. They are blunt and don't shy away from speaking the truth, whatever the situation or reason is. If they are around any sensetive people, it is most likely that they would end up hurting their feelings in some manner. This nature of theirs can portray them as cold and inconsiderate and even make others maintain a distance with them. ISTJs can also be judgmental towards others who do not agree with the already established facts or remain ignorant about it. In fact, they cannot tolerate such individuals around them at times. These individuals also have a bad habit of pushing themselves too hard and put blame on themselves for no reason. Logisticians can run off to their work all alone without anyone's assistance and take all the duties and responsibilities one their shoulder. They load themselves with extra work and responsibilities, turning away good intentions and helpful ideas. And if they end up failing their tasks for this reason, they become too harsh on themselves. They blame themselves for their lack of inconsistency and decide to bear it all alone. ISTJS IN THE WORLD OF ANIME As I mentioned before, in the world of fiction, we get to see and know a number of different and unique characters who leave a mark in our hearts. We are able to relate to a said character which makes the story all the more interesting for us. Specifically talking about this personality type, ISTJs have their own long list in the fictional world. But as for now, let us talk about ISTJ characters who are a part of anime. If you are an anime lover and an ISTJ, this list I am going to mention below may be an enjoyable reading experience for you. Who knows, you may even spot your favorite character in this list. So, here is a long list of these ISTJ characters whom you might adore and find very relatable to yourself: (SPOILER ALERT FOR THOSE WHO STILL HAVEN'T WATCHED SOME OF THESE ANIME SERIES) 1. MIKASA ACKERMAN FROM SHINGEKI NO KYOJIN With the ongoing season, Shingeki no Kyojin is right on the verge of becoming one of the most popular anime series of all time. If you have seen this show, you mist be well aware of the characters and how beautiful developed and complex they are which only makes the plot all the most intriguing for us readers/watchers. Among the large cast of this anime, we have best girl, Mikasa Ackerman as the main female lead of the story who is definitely an ISTJ. Belonging to the infamous Ackerman clan with superhuman strength, Mikasa is the badass deuteragonist of the series along with Armin Arlert. She is extremely strong and shares a very beautiful bond with the protagonist, Eren Jaeger, even suggesting romantic feelings towards him. Her deep care towards her friends and loyalty towards the Survey Corps in cruel world of this series shapes her responsible and reliable character. Her calm and collective attitude is a big part of her character which makes her such a badass. She has a deep sense of right and wrong who is on a mission to find her place in the world along with her comrades. She is a realist who believes that "the world is cruel but also beautiful". She is even very stubborn at times, especially in the beginning of the series, where her sole job was to protect Eren. Mikasa's dutiful and loyal nature is what makes her a part of this list. She has the negative traits of an ISTJ but also shares deep knowledge, calm demeanor and great analytical skills which confirm that she is an ISTJ. 2. DEATH THE KID FROM SOUL EATER Our favorite son of Shinigami is also a part of this list not just because of his OCD but also his dutiful nature. Death the Kid in soul eater is one of the significant characters in the series. He is the uptight guy in the class who sure is more calm and mature than his other two friends, Black Star and Soul. His dutiful nature can be seen in his work and how much he enjoys it. As a meister, he takes pride in what he does along with his Demon Twin Guns, Liz and Patty Thompson and also takes responsibility when he makes any mistakes. Kid is also said to be a realistic character who believes that no one is evil and that everyone has some evil within them. His belief in "good" and "evil" and how these two balance each other shows how understanding and rational he is regarding the world. He may take pride in his work and sometimes even his status but that does not mean he is not humble. In fact, his character is very humane which makes him a part of this list. His obsession with symmetrical designs is one of the many flaws which showcase his obstinate nature. Because of these similar traits, we can easily say that Death the Kid is an ISTJ. He is responsible, dutiful, loyal, analytical yet stubborn who deeply cares for his loved ones and all of these pretty must establish that he is an ISTJ. 3. INTEGRA HELLSING FROM HELLSING Another badass in this list, Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing is the head of the Hellsing Organization and a noblewoman with a stoic and dutiful personality. Being one of the main female characters of the series, Integra has a strong presence who is in control of two vampires, one being the literal Dracula who is now named Alucard. Integra's loyalty to the throne of Britain is shown countless times in the series, especially at the end when Britain is falling and she is the one who decides to take the responsibilities of the war on her shoulder. She is calm and collective, hardly showing any emotions in the series and always wants to talk business. She does not prefer any small talks in the series and carries her duties with all respect. However, Integra also has a habit of getting angry frequently, especially at Alucard who many of the times disobey or annoy her from his actions. Orphaned at a young age, she is also very tough on herself and tries to shoulder the burden alone if she makes any mistake. She does not approve failure and these traits of hers are what makes Alucard and almost all the characters in this series respect her for her charismatic nature. All these traits of hers makes her a perfect addition to the list of ISTJ characters in anime. And yes, Integra Hellsing is sure worth the respect. 4. GINOZA NOBUCHIKA FROM PSYCHO PASS Set in a dystopian Japan, Psycho pass is filled with a great case of complex characters among which one of them is Ginoza Nobuchika. As an inspector, he is an effective senior officer who works efficiently in the absence of the Chief and shows his loyalty towards the Cibil System during the beginning of the series. He is an excellent detective who heavily relies on facts instead of intuitions which makes him a great asset to the System. As the series progresses, we see him significantly change. He is a calm and cool headed person who at first preferred to maintain his distance with the Enforcers because he believed that emotional attatcment could cloud his Psycho-Pass. However, we see him forming great ties with his teammates and rekindling his relationship with his father, Masaoka. He is protective and compassionate towards others which show his soft side and how much he genuinely cares for his teammates. Ginoza is an ISTJ because of the traits he shares with this personality type. He is loyal, calm, practical and later, even progresses to become a more rational person which makes his character another perfect addition to this list. 5. GENOS FROM ONE PUNCH MAN The universe of One Punch Man has given us one of the most lovable characters of anime- Saitama. However, let's not forget about his disciple who has also made a name for himself in the community, Genos. Being a cyborg, Genos is prtrayed as an extemely serious character who hardly makes any jokes. He is disciplined and focuses on how he can get stronger, thus taking lessons from his master, Saitama. As a S-ranked hero, Genos is dutiful who takes his responsibilities seriously and is always ready to protect civilians. He has a sense of pride in his abilities as can be seen in few instances as well. He does not like to entertain people with his talk but rather focus on his work. He also deeply respects Saitama and does not like when someone disrespects him. This shows his loyal and dutiful nature towards his job as well as his master. Integrity is the most important feature of ISTJs and Genos has that in him. He is honest, serious, loyal and dutiful who is also very caring and compassionate towards his loved ones. 6. HIJIKATA TOSHIHIRO FROM GINTAMA Known as the Demon Vice-Chief of the Shinsengumi, Hijikata is the embodiment of a responsible and dutiful man in the story of Gintama. He is a strict man who is dedicated towards his job and also makes sure that all his comrades are also being responsible towards their duties. He formulated the 45 Regulations that form the disciplinary framework for all Shinsengumi members, and he implements them firmly. He is also shown to be very loyal towards the Commander in Chief of Shinsengumi, Kondo Isao with whom he shares a strong brotherly bond. Hijikata has a number of traits which shows that he is an ISTJ. His rivalry with the main protagonist, Gintoki, shows that he does not like lazy people and firmly follows the rules and laws assigned. He also has a bad temper and a huge obsession with mayonnaise which he just cannot abandon. If he finds someone who does not follow the rules or does not eat mayonnaise on his order, he would command them to commit seppuku (it is running gag in the series). However, even though he is so serious and uptight, Hijikata is also very caring and compassionate towards his comrades. One instance is regarding his love interest, Okita Mitsuba, with whom he decides not to start a relationship because he knew that the path he has chosen for himself can never give her a normal life. He is not very expressive with his emotions but time and time again in the series it's been proved that he is a good man who cares for his loved ones. The honest, responsible, dutiful yet caring nature of Hijikata definitely makes him a great ISTJ character. 7. RIZA HAWKEYE FROM FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye is the right hand of Commander Roy Mustang and a strictly disciplined and extremely rational soldier in the Amestrian State Military. She is a quite and serious woman who is heavily trained as a soldier and considered a perfect addition to the military. She rarely relaxes and always makes sure that work given to the Commander is being done on time. Because of her collective nature, she may appear cold and insensitive to others but that is not true. Being a part of the war, Riza has changed overtime and now blames herself for all the sins she has committed. Her kind and caring nature is shown in front of the Elric brothers, Winry, her teammates and especially Roy whom she considers very special in her life. Her serious and loyal nature makes her an ISTJ. She is reliable, dutiful as well as caring towards others and these features nest describe her as an ISFJ. 8. ROBERTA FROM BLACK LAGOON Formally a terrorist, Rosarita Cisneros or Roberta shares a lot of traits with an ISTJ. Even though her actions in the series can said to be morally wrong, Roberta is a character who develops flawlessly during the course of the series. Now working as a maid in Lovelace family, she still maintains her quite and calm demeanor but has a deep sense of loyalty and responsibility towards the family. Even though she is not good as a maid, her bond with Garcia Lovelace strengthen over time and she shows deep sense of care and compassion towards the yound son of the family. She was known as the "Bloodhound of Florencia" for her relentless drive to achieve her objectives and we even see her go on a rampage when Garcia and his family is said to be in trouble. 9. TERU MIKAMI FROM DEATHNOTE Being a devout worshiper of Kira, Mikami shares the same values and morals as Light Yagami or Kira. He is shown to be very loyal towards him and blindly follows the rules which has been set down by the new "God" of the world. By profession, Mikami is a criminal prosecutor and has a strong sense of justice. He has a disdain for lazy people and is shown to be fiercely dedicated towards his goals. He has a calm and strict persona and because of all these traits of his, we can say that he is an ISTJ character. 10. HATORI SOUMA FROM FRUITS BASKET Another addition to this list, Hatori Souma is the doctor of the Souma family who has a very calm and serious personality. He is loyal towards the family head, Akito, but is also well-aware about his actions and has a rational view over everything. Hatori is shown as a dutiful man who carries out his responsibilities without any questions. However, he is also a very compassionate person who deeply cares for the ones he love. His friendship with Ayame and Shigeru as well as his bond with Tohru shows that he is not as cold as he seems. Even though his scary exterior, he is a hood person by heart. All thesectraits of his match the ISTJ personality type. 11. TSUKUYO FROM GINTAMA Being another one of the most popular characters from this series, Tsukuyo is another addition in the list who is an ISTJ for various reasons. Known as the Courtesan of Death, she is a highly skilled kunoichi who has dedicated her loyalty to the city of Yoshiwara and her sister figure, Hinowa. She is a dutiful woman who carries out her job without any reluctance. Even though she is portrayed as a cold and serious character, Tsukuyo opens up gradually in the serious and shows her more compassionate side towards her loved ones. She is genuinely caring and wants to protect the people she cares about. Even after discarding her womanhood, we see her gradually opening up and even developing romantic feelings for Gintoki. She also does not like to take breaks and is being shown as constantly working for the betterment of the underground city of Yoshiwara. Tsukuyo's disciplined and dutiful nature, her care towards her loved ones along with her stubborn side who carries her responsibilities alone, it shows that she is an ISTJ without a doubt. 12. TOMIOKA GIYU FROM KIMETSU NO YAIBA One of the major supporting characters of the series, Giyu shares a number of traits with ISTJ personality type. Portrayed as a quite and calm man, he is the Water Pillar in the series who has taken responsibility of the Kamado siblings, Tanjiro and Nezuko. He has a strong sense of justice and as a Pillar, has a disdain against demons. However, we see his perspective change when he meets the now-demon younger sister of Tanjiro who decides to give them a chance. Behind his serious exterior, Giyu is a kind hearted man who wants to protect his loved ones. As he had lost his sister and best friend during an young age who were protecting him from demons, Giyu has taken all the responsibility over his shoulder and is carrying them alone. As an ISTJ, Giyu is responsible, dutiful, rational and caring man who is willing to do everything for the people he cares about. So, here it is. A long list of anime characters who are ISTJ. Honestly speaking, it is hard to find these rare kindhearted personalities. But seeing ISTJs getting portrayed in such a beautiful manner with fleshed out and developed characterization sure makes the viewers happy. It is, after all, a delight to watch such great shows with these amazingly written characters.

ISTJ ANIME CHARACTERS

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