One cannot imagine a life without friendship. And it is one of the most meaningful aspects and holds emotions in our hearts. In anime, friendships aid character evolution by enabling them to become more moral and mature individuals with a richer understanding of their surroundings. Such bonds involve personalities who drive one another to the limitation and ultimately profiting improve one another. It will only teach the valuable chapter of life. There are a few fellowships that are difficult to find, but a select few of them are the most rewarding. These friendships make the plot engaging, memorable, and worthy of watching. Here are the top 10 friendships in anime we hate to miss out on.
1. Goku And Krillin (The Dragon Ball Franchise)
The beautiful mixed journey of friendship and feud between the leading and oldest characters of Dragon Ball, Goku & Krillin, is adored by everyone. They had experienced their childhood and adulthood together. Goku and Krillin make the audience laugh with their fun banter. Goku is far ahead of Krillin when it's to power, but he never lets it come their way. They never have any feisty competition between them.
2. Gon And Killua (Hunter X Hunter)
Gon and Killua from Hunter x Hunter are a definition of best friends for life. Their first encounter was in the Hunter Exam, and since then, they have become inseparable. Because their friendship is strong, they earn the rank of pro-hunters and survive many trials together. Gon and Killua have good compatibility. The latter thinks before getting into action, and the former goes in a first shot. Gon and Killua have a respectful bond and are stimulating.
3. Edward And Alphonse (Fullmetal Alchemist)
Edward and Alphonse's brotherly friendship is off the charts. They're siblings but more like best friends who went through a lot and are unbreakable. As Edward is the eldest brother, he is always protective of his younger brother, Alphonse. Because they have been there with each other in thick and thin, their bond is powerful. Edward refuses Alphonse to become a state alchemist because it is dangerous for him.
4. Ban And Meliodas (Seven Deadly Sins)
The immortal human and the Demon heir, the two most loved characters of Seven Deadly Sins, that is, Ban and Meliodas, respectively, share a complex yet special bond. They have many differences, whereas sometimes they're in the same boat. Ban technically works as an associate under Meliodas, but this doesn't change the fact that they're the most rugged warrior-best-friend duo.
5. Joseph And Caesar (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure)
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is all about pairs, but the most standout friendship is of Joseph and Caesar. They have this enemies-to-friends trope and are ready to risk their lives for each other. One such example is when Caesar saves Joseph's life from poison by sacrificing himself for him. Their friendship deserves to be recognized by everyone so that people get the idea of what precisely true companionship is.
6. Ash And Pikachu (Pokémon)
I don't think they need any introduction as they're a precious part of our childhood memories. People will remember Ash and Pikachu even after decades, and they remain one of the most iconic duos. They don't understand each other's language, but when about saving each other, they even surpass human or animal communication obstacles. Being together helped them a lot win many wars and face defeat as well. Ash and Pikachu play a fundamental role in making Pokemon a big success. There's no way to measure or compare their friendship with others.
7. Yusuke And Kuwabara (Yuyu Hakusho)
Sometimes the audience enjoys watching Yusuke and Kuwabara's mirthful rivalry, who were opponents since high school. The two are always dependent on each other in the fights. You know people are close when they start voicing their displeasure about each other. The seed of friendship between them starts growing only when they form a unit together.
8. The Straw Hat Pirates (One Piece)
To succeed, you constantly need assistance, which could come from your friends, family, teachers, neighbors, etc. That support in The Straw Hat Pirates is friends, which is one big family. His most significant backing of Luffy is his teammates, who help him in his dreams. They are ready to do anything to protect anyone on the team. Luffy and his squad have myriad character traits, yet they have a strong connection that holds them together.
9. Gintoki And Katsura (Gintama)
The partners in battles, Gintoki and Katsura, have known each other since childhood and are together in adulthood. Their teacher was the same, yet they decided to follow different routes. Whenever these two appear on the screen, they work as the laughter of medicine for the audience. Gintoki and Katsura have that deep respect and are willing to protect each other from all jeopardies.
10. Naruto And Sasuke (Naruto)
Naruto mainly revolves around the strong bond between Naruto and Sasuke. They are distinct yet identical people. Their friendship is inseparable, and hard to ruin it. Naruto becomes uncontrollable when Haku beats the hell out of Sasuke. The former also teaches the latter the real meaning of friendship.
