In anime/manga having self confidence in one’s skill is one thing but having Extreme Pride and Developing a personality that fuel your pride and cockiness is whole another dilemma. Below are the some of the most cocky and prideful characters of anime/manga.
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1. Gilgamesh -
Gilgamesh is a character from the Fate series, and his personality is depicted as arrogant and cold. He is often portrayed as a powerful and confident individual who does not show much emotion. This may be because he is a king and is used to being in a position of power and authority, and is not used to showing vulnerability or weakness. Additionally, in the story, he is known for being immortal, so he might not think he needs to smile or joke around. But it’s important to remember that this is just a character in a story, and his personality is not meant to be taken as real or representative of all people. Gilgamesh’s attitude changes throughout the Fate series as he faces various challenges and interacts with different characters. In the first Fate/stay night visual novel, Gilgamesh is portrayed as a cold and arrogant character who is solely focused on his own desires and goals. He shows little regard for the lives of others and is willing to use extreme measures to achieve his objectives. However, in Fate/Zero, which is a prequel to Fate/stay night, Gilgamesh is shown to have a more complex personality. He is still arrogant and confident, but he also shows a greater degree of wisdom and insight. He is willing to work with other characters and even forms a bond with his servant, Enkidu. In Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works, Gilgamesh’s personality and motivations are explored further, and he is shown to have a deep-seated fear of death. He is also shown to have a desire for companionship and is willing to go to great lengths to find someone who can match his power .
2. Vegeta [ The Saiyan Prince ] -
Why does Vegeta have a big ego? Well, it stems from a few factors. Prince Vegeta is a Saiyan. Saiyans are naturally physical, competitive warriors. Vegeta is also a paragon and of royal blood. He achieved master-level combat skills and knowledge as a child. Seeing his power, King Vegeta (his father) took him under his wing and the two conquered (and destroy) planets for years. Now mind you, Vegeta did all of this before he hit puberty – and he wasn’t finished yet. Even as a child, Vegeta proved himself to be an outlier.
Vegetas probably the best developed character in the franchise, his rationale even if its not relatable is at least understandable and you can easily pity him for everythings thats happened. In a sense he’s a tragic character but by buu saga it turns into a happy ever after.
3. Ryomen Sukuna [ The King of Curses ] -
The king of curses is well aware of his powers and he knows the extent of it and he knows what he can do . After all this man is still recognized the king of curses even after so many years . He calls himself the only honoured one in Heaven and Earth , only his dislikes and likes matter . The man to be regarded as the strongest sorcerer , then the king send now the Honoured one , In this present storyline we can see why he is so prideful . Just by telling him by kenjaku he learned how to split his cursed energy in his 20 fingers and keep himself alive . All that cockiness and pride speaks for himself . His personality type is of the base with selfishness and he want everything for himself , he want himself to be prirotise first. His powers and his character and his pride walks together . That power of his the reason behind his character, personality, and his Pride itself.
4. Daiki Aomine [ The Ace of generation of Miracles] –
The Renowned ACE of the generation of miracle is one the most prideful character in anime/manga . Like everyone he is not just talk but have something that makes him this cocky . Before he gained immeasurable strength, Aomine was outgoing and even friendly. He often fooled around with Kuroko and Kise. Momoi stated that the old Aomine was very similar to Kagami; he loved playing basketball and was very good at it too. However, he kept training and getting stronger, to the point that he often completely crushed his opponents’ will to play basketball. He was initially sad about this, and searched for his equal on the court, but he never found one. Eventually, he came to the conclusion that he is simply the strongest and that “The only one who can beat me, is me”. He also cast his feelings towards his opponents aside and now views them as weak and wants to crush them. He often seeks to humiliate them in the worst kind of fashion. He has also become very lazy, only coming to training when he wants to, and slacking off even during matches, sometimes abusing his teammates in the process, because he became bored and overall desensioverall.
5. Katsuki Bakugou –
The winner of the UA Tournament and most cocky and badass student of UA High is a boy with the pride induced in himself . Why he is so cocky towards everyone?
Well bakugou got his quirk at a very young age and it was not a ordinary quirk . By being congratulated by everyone bakugou developed a personality that he alone is the one with the best quirk and everyone are behind him . It is true to some extent , because that powers of his can Manu tasks than a normal one defence , offense, flying . This give a overall powers that he uses very wisely and knows exactly when to attack . The Pride of Bakugou gave him the power to always thrive for number one spot . Because of this pride of his he always pushed himself .
6. Escanor [ The Pride of Sin ] -
Escanor’s pride is a central aspect of his character in the anime and manga series "The Seven Deadly Sins." According to the series, Escanor’s pride is linked to his possession of the power of "Sunshine," which grants him immense strength and confidence during the day, but also causes him to become weaker and more timid at night. However, it is also suggested that Escanor’s double personality may have been developed by himself, as a result of the emotional trauma he experienced in his past. Escanor’s backstory is revealed in the anime and manga series, “The Seven Deadly Sins.” He grew up in a kingdom called Castellio, where he was constantly bullied and ridiculed for his weak and frail appearance. This caused him to develop a deep sense of shame and inferiority, which he tried to hide behind a meek and submissive demeanor. However, one day, Escanor encountered a mysterious wizard who bestowed upon him the power of “Sunshine,” which granted him immense strength and confidence during the day. With his newfound power, Escanor became more assertive and developed a prideful personality, which he used to assert dominance over his former bullies. However, the power of “Sunshine” also caused Escanor to become weaker and more timid at night, which only deepened his feelings of shame and inadequacy. Despite this, Escanor continued to use his power to protect those he cared about and to prove his worth as a warrior. Throughout the series, Escanor’s pride is a recurring theme, as he struggles to balance his newfound strength with his underlying feelings of inferiority and insecurity. Ultimately, however, Escanor learns to accept himself for who he is, both in his moments of strength and in his moments of weakness.
