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The shy anime character trope has been explored for decades now.
These characters are often portrayed to have severe social anxiety that makes them stutter their words or blush excessively.
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Shy characters are often mistaken for being introverts simply because they aren’t that outgoing.
However, this is not true.
Since then, Gojo has kept to himself and avoided contact with other people as much as possible.
Even when he does have to engage in conversation, he becomes too formal.
He even seems to talk to others just fine, albeit with a colder tone.
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Ishigami is often scared of Kaguya because his social anxiety causes him to overthink.
That goes to show how little he used to interact with everyone.
5Tamaki Amajiki
My Hero Academia
Tamaki is one of thebig three students at UA High.
He seems to be a serious and intimidating individual because of the sharp glare he has in his eyes.
However, you soon realize after talking to him that he’s just too shy to talk.
Tamaki struggles to do any presentation in front of a crowd and also can’t make any friends.
Fortunately, Amajiki ended up meeting Mirio when he was a child.
Mirio helped Tamaki gain confidence and believe in himself.
Shigeo’s journey of self-exploration is beautifully presented through his shy personality.
These are some of the most memorable espers in anime.
Even though Shigeo wants to become popular, he never uses his powers for self-aggrandisement.
Seeing him attempt to become stronger physically and mentally is both relatable and inspiring.
3Hitori Gotoh
Bocchi The Rock!
Bocchi’s attempts at trying to make friends are both hilarious and sad at the same time.
Thankfully, she is recruited by Nijika to join Kessoku band.
Bocchi still struggles talking with others, but she is slowly getting stronger and gaining more confidence.
Her journey is incredibly wholesome and brilliantly hilarious.
Despite these setbacks, Komi wants to become an outgoing person and make a hundred friends.
In the anime we love, there are side characters whose sheer presence steals the show from the protagonists.
Komi also cherishes the few friends she has greatly, especially Tadano.
While Komi clearly hasromantic feelingsfor him, they come from a genuine appreciation for Tadano.
However, her personality does tend to get a bit extreme sometimes.
Unfortunately, she stops functioning properly when she’s around Naruto, her crush.
A big theme of anime is always striving to be better, and these characters embody that.
