There is nothing anime fans enjoy more than finding relatable characters who they can get a deeper understanding of through several factors.
Astrological signs are one of these, as they attach personality traits to those born under a specific star and find similarities between several anime characters.
We also see people feel pride in sharing a birthday with some of their favorite characters and being associated with the Sagittarius sign.
In this list, we shall look at some of the best Sagittarius anime characters while ranking them.
23 Best Sagittarius Anime Characters Ranked
- What are Zodiac Signs?
- What Is The Mythology Of Sagittarius?
- What Are Sagittarius Personality Types’ Positive and Negative Traits?
- What Anime Characters Are Sagittarius?
- 23. Mello – Death Note
- 22. Makoto Kino – Sailor Moon
- 21. Petra Ral – Attack on Titan
- 20. Arthur Auguste Angel – Blue Exorcist
- 19. Centoria Shianus – Monster Musume
- 18. Kouyou Akizuki – Blend S
- 17. Horokeu Usui – Shaman King
- 16. Sakura Ushikubo – Special A
- 15. Ciel Phantomhive – Black Butler
- 14. Crowley Eusford – Seraph of the End
- 13. Jouichirou Yukihira – Food Wars
- 12. Eri – My Hero Academia
- 11. Ulquiorra Cifer – Bleach
- 10. Keiji Akaashi – Haikyuu!!
- 9. Jet Black – Cowboy Bebop
- 8. Ayame Kajou – Shimoneta
- 7. Mai Sakurajima – Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
- 6. Yui Hirasawa – K-ON!
- 5. Asuka Langley Soryu – Neon Genesis Evangelion
- 4. Rintarou Okabe – Steins;Gate
- 3. Ken Kaneki – Tokyo Ghoul
- 2. Lelouch vi Britannia – Code Geass
- 1. Rock Lee – Naruto
What are Zodiac Signs?
Each of the 12 zodiac signs has unique features, desires, and perspectives on life and people, as well as strengths and limitations.
Click on the image below to know about the anime characters of your specific Zodiac sign.
In Western astrology, the twelve 30-degree sections that comprise the Earth’s 360-degree circle around the Sun are astrological signs.
Each astrological sign is named after a constellation that the Sun travels through once a year as it makes its annual journey across the sky.
Every sign is a strong, essential component in the zodiac puzzle.
The four elements of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth combine to form a comprehensive whole that manifests in your life as your own personality qualities.
What Is The Mythology Of Sagittarius?
Usually having a risk-taking, adventurous and passionate nature, Sagittarius is the ninth Zodiac sign representing those born between November 22nd and December 21st.
Also known as the Centaur, it originates from the tale of Chiron, an immortal centaur known as a knowledgeable and kind person to many greek heroes.
On being accidentally poisoned, he left home in search of immortality before finding Zeus, who gave him a place among the stars in the Sagittarius constellation.
The Sagittarius zodiac sign is a fire sign where those under it are enthusiastic, optimistic and outgoing.
They are typically friendly but also tend to be impatient.
Anime fans can be more than satisfied if their favourite characters fall under this as it would mean they are likeable, loyal and smart.
What Are Sagittarius Personality Types’ Positive and Negative Traits?
Positive Traits | Negative Traits |
---|---|
Open-minded | Impulsive |
Sincere | Selfish |
Independent | Tactless |
Cheerful | Hotheaded |
Idealistic | Immature |
What Anime Characters Are Sagittarius?
Sagittarius anime characters are extremely adventurous while enjoying roaming around a lot.
They enjoy taking risks and are generally fun-loving but can tend to come aloof.
They are outspoken while having very strong opinions that they have no hesitation in expressing.
Despite being messy and reckless on several occasions, they are strong-willed and caring while protecting their friends from danger.
Let us now look at some of the best anime characters fortunate enough to be Sagittarius among the astrological signs.
23. Mello – Death Note
- Birthday: December 13th
- Number of episodes: 37
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller
- MAL Rating: 8.62
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+
Being one of L’s successors, Mello is a major character in the second half of death note which aims to find Kira.
Despite being extremely clever and intelligent, he has an inferiority complex to Near, who is considered smarter than him and constantly works through his jealousy to beat him.
He has a lot of traits shared with L, such as their fondness for sweets and ability to think in the long-term while taking drastic operations and decisions.
Fuelled by his obsession to take down Kira, Mello is the type to do whatever it takes to achieve his goal, which simultaneously shows off his bravery and recklessness.
He is not afraid of loneliness and prefers working alone, so he isn’t burdened by anyone else.
22. Makoto Kino – Sailor Moon
- Birthday: December 5th
- Number of episodes: 46
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Romance, Fantasy
- MAL Rating: 7.71
- Where to watch: Netflix, Hulu
More popularly known as Lita Kino or Sailor Jupiter, Makoto is a kind person who could be mistaken for an intimidating one at first glance.
She is a very independent person who is very tough and strong, due to which she is often considered a delinquent.
However, quite uncharacteristic of the Sagittarius zodiac sign, she also searches for love regularly while dreaming of getting married and settling down one day.
Due to this, she is also often shown to be wild about boys.
As Sailor Jupiter, she uses her powers to protect friends and loved ones several times in the episodes of Sailor Moon.
21. Petra Ral – Attack on Titan
- Birthday: December 6th
- Number of episodes: 25
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Action, Drama, Suspense
- MAL Rating: 8.53
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu
Despite not being one of the main characters, Petra is a memorable woman who is a good example of a true Sagittarius.
She is a very loyal and dedicated survey corps member who is kind and caring to everyone.
Despite being in a world where it is very hard to have hope, she is shown to be very hard-working and quick to react to any situation while showing off her skills with dedication and tenacity.
She is shown to have very strong feelings of admiration towards her captain Levi and is willing to lay down her life for him and his squad.
20. Arthur Auguste Angel – Blue Exorcist
- Birthday: December 1st
- Number of episodes: 25
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Action, Fantasy
- MAL Rating: 7.51
- Where to watch: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu
As a newly appointed Paladin in the True Cross Order, Arthur is a very tall and serious man whose entire personality is built around following the rules and regulations.
He can tend to be dense but is also very headstrong. This even goes to the extent of being arrogant and selfish.
However, his true nature beneath the facade he puts up is a dark and sadistic individual with a mysterious aura surrounding him.
As the series continues, his malicious personality and brutality show us what happens when a Sagittarius character has a lot of the zodiac sign’s negative traits.
19. Centoria Shianus – Monster Musume
- Birthday: November 28th
- Number of episodes: 12
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Ecchi
- MAL Rating: 6.98
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
Centorea, also known as Cerea, is one of the many monster girls in the anime, with the appearance of a centaur. Hence, unsurprisingly, she is a great addition to this list of Sagittarius people.
She has the perfect Sagittarius nature as she is extremely loyal and honorable. She has very strict ideals and is chivalrous whenever she is on screen.
As a person who embodies a knight, Cerea remains composed and level-headed while showing her willpower several times.
However, she is also a young woman, and as one who fell in love with the protagonist of her anime, she cares deeply about him and is also very possessive.
She also has a few of the “bad traits” that other Sagittarius characters have. She is very adamant and inflexible. Her hard-headed nature is annoying to see as it comes off as childish. She is also impatient.
Despite all this, she is still a very lovable character who is willing to do whatever it takes to defend those close to her.
18. Kouyou Akizuki – Blend S
- Birthday: November 28th
- Number of episodes: 12
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Comedy, Slice-of-Life
- MAL Rating: 7.29
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll
Kouyou is a level-headed and straightforward person with a dirty imagination.
Despite getting flustered easily, he rarely reveals any emotion while coming across as deadpan and unemotional.
He is very independent while confidently expressing his likes and dislikes, even though he is on the quieter side regarding communication.
He is a simple character who doesn’t think much, which adds to his quirkiness.
Despite being relatively normal and less complex than other Sagittarius characters, he is still very clear about what he wants. He desires while remaining calm in most situations, making him a valuable addition to this list.
17. Horokeu Usui – Shaman King
- Birthday: November 27th
- Number of episodes: 52
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural
- MAL Rating: 6.89
- Where to watch: Netflix
As a person dreaming of becoming the Shaman King, Usui is a friendly and cheerful character who is very open-hearted and respects everyone.
Though he is good-natured, he never lets anyone take advantage of that, as he is always capable of flipping the switch and becoming serious if the situation demands it.
He is very determined to achieve his goals which complement his romantic nature.
He never lets this become a reason not to help others, though, as he is more than willing to offer his aid to anyone who requires it.
Due to his personality, he also tends to be very sensitive and emotional, as it is very easy to provoke him.
16. Sakura Ushikubo – Special A
- Birthday: December 14th
- Number of episodes: 24
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- MAL Rating: 7.51
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
Sakura is one of the main supporting characters in Special A and the protagonist’s first marriage-meeting partner.
She is a very optimistic character who is generous in her own right while never hesitating to help anyone in need.
As a character brought up in a very honorable household, she is very honest and straightforward while hating when other students in her school are dishonest.
She tends to be forceful and selfish and occasionally has her feelings reciprocated by her crush.
For the most part, Sakura is very fun-loving while working hard towards achieving her objectives and goals in life.
15. Ciel Phantomhive – Black Butler
- Birthday: December 14th
- Number of episodes: 24
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Mystery, Supernatural
- MAL Rating: 7.67
- Where to watch: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney+
Ciel Phantomhive is an extremely wise and clever character known for his intuitive nature.
As a true Sagittarius, he is very curious about everything while analysing every aspect of anything he takes a liking to.
While he does not show emotion much, he has a very romantic nature and is a natural-born leader.
He can always satisfy his thirst for knowledge while always searching for new and interesting facts.
Despite being very mature, he tends to get very competitive and engrossed in things similar to other Sagittarius anime characters, leading to childish and immature responses.
14. Crowley Eusford – Seraph of the End
- Birthday: December 5th
- Number of episodes: 12
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Action, Drama, Supernatural
- MAL Rating: 7.49
- Where to watch: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video
Crowley is a calm and laid-back individual who always has a smile on his face.
He is extremely brave and strong while looking like he has fun in whatever he does, which tells us that he is very confident in his abilities.
The reason he works hard is to have the capability to protect his comrades and loved ones, as he is haunted by a past where everyone in his group had lost their lives at the hands of a vampire.
Though he is a very likeable character with noble ambitions, he still has a sense of mystery around him while rarely talking about himself.
When he turns into a vampire, this gets amplified as he retains his composure while becoming much braver, undaunting, and jumping into battle without any fear.
13. Jouichirou Yukihira – Food Wars
- Birthday: December 7th
- Number of episodes: 24
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Comedy, Cooking, Ecchi
- MAL Rating: 8.17
- Where to watch: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu
As the fire sign, Joichirou is a very adventurous and outgoing character who frequently travels around the world.
Like his son, he is very laid-back and calm while having a humorous side.
However, when the cooking starts, he instantly becomes serious and focused while showing off his tremendous professional skill.
He is very inventive and always looking to push barriers as he keeps trying to cook new dishes, many of which fail. This shows off his reckless nature.
Though carefree and lazy on most occasions, he turns into a completely different person if someone insults him or his food as he ruthlessly defeats them and even shows off a cocky attitude.
12. Eri – My Hero Academia
- Birthday: December 21st
- Number of episodes: 13
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Superhero
- MAL Rating: 7.91
- Where to watch: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney+
The cute and loveable Eri from My Hero Academia also comes under the Sagittarius astrological sign.
She is an extremely innocent kid who used to be very fearful and shy due to having a dark life till then, filled with abandonment and being experimented on.
Though weak, she still allows herself to be captured and subject to torturous experiments to protect others.
Even among many Sagittarius characters, she has proven to be much braver than them despite being a victim of constant trauma.
After being saved by the heroes of my hero academia, she learns to become confident and express herself while fighting against the memory of past events.
She becomes much more cheery and outgoing while regularly having a sweet smile on her face and even works towards making the life of others bright and happy.
11. Ulquiorra Cifer – Bleach
- Birthday: December 1st
- Number of episodes: 366
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- MAL Rating: 7.89
- Where to watch: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney+
While this might be a surprising entry in this list of Sagittarius anime characters, the cold and inexpressive Ulquiorra is also a fortunate person who comes under the zodiac sign.
He is not violent but can be ruthless when executing his orders.
While he is shown to be very clever and calculating, he struggles to understand human emotion and connections throughout the Bleach series.
He is calm and gets annoyed when he is out of control, which shows that he also has an immature and childish side.
We also see that he is a demanding and selfish individual who does not care much about the wishes of others.
However, as the series progresses, we see him figure out what it means to have a heart and like a person, which makes him finally understand the essence of feelings which cannot be touched or felt.
10. Keiji Akaashi – Haikyuu!!
- Birthday: December 5th
- Number of episodes: 25
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Sports, Comedy
- MAL Rating: 8.45
- Where to watch: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Disney+, Prime Video
As the vice-captain of his volleyball team, Keiji was a figure of calmness and composition while also being a major source of hope for his team.
He is very blunt and critical of his teammates while pointing out any mistakes they make. This helps them improve themselves, leading to them being some of the toughest opponents Karasuno faces in volleyball games.
Keiji is polite, humble and respectful whenever he is not engrossed in a game.
In matches, he is shown to be very quick-thinking and analytical while making key decisions for his team.
His sharp brain is often seen in conversations, and he occasionally makes cheeky and humorous comments that take everyone by surprise.
Even when he gets stressed, he tries to hold it in so that he doesn’t distract his teammates and places others above him which is a common factor among Sagittarius characters.
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9. Jet Black – Cowboy Bebop
- Birthday: December 3rd
- Number of episodes: 26
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Action, Space Western, Sci-Fi
- MAL Rating: 8.75
- Where to watch: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu
Jet Black is one of the main characters in our group of misfits in Cowboy Bebop, as well as the ship’s captain.
He possesses a lot of wisdom as the most senior member and imparts it often.
He is a patient and mature man who knows how to deal with the other characters and is seen as a father figure by men. He gets accustomed to the role as he never fails to scold someone if they do something wrong and thinks a lot before making decisions.
As a busy many who realise the importance of his role, he tends to be a perfectionist while taking offense whenever he damages any of his possessions.
While he might be rude or brash occasionally, it is usually for the good of others. In most cases, he is very welcoming and open-hearted while caring for everyone.
Akin to a Sagittarius, he is a proud man with a great sense of pride and confidence in his abilities, especially when it comes to fighting.
8. Ayame Kajou – Shimoneta
- Birthday: December 17th
- Number of episodes: 12
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Ecchi, Comedy
- MAL Rating: 7.25
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
As one of the main female protagonists, Ayame is a lively girl who enjoys living her life in a fun and free way.
She is very brave and dedicated, and on setting her mind towards something, she does whatever is necessary to achieve it, even if it means breaking the rules.
Not being the best reader of situations, she tends to drop dirty jokes constantly.
This can also be associated with the fact that she doesn’t feel shame very easily and is very outspoken about her love for dirty jokes.
Despite her confidence and easygoing attitude, she is surprisingly naive and tends to be embarrassed and flustered during sexual situations.
She wishes for everyone to pursue whatever they desire in their lives. She works in secret by opposing society’s rules, sharing pornographic content, and screaming inappropriate statements.
7. Mai Sakurajima – Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
- Birthday: December 2nd
- Number of episodes: 13
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Supernatural
- MAL Rating: 8.26
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+
Having a heart as big as the length of the title, Mai is the female protagonist and the titular Bunny girl senpai.
She is a mature and serious person who tends to get annoyed quite easily, be it in a cute way.
She is also very considerate of others while adapting her behaviour based on the person she’s dealing with.
Though she puts up a strong front, Mai is a very sensitive and emotional person who harbors deep anxiety and fear towards becoming invisible towards others.
Despite usually keeping to herself, she is one of the kindest characters you can come across.
When she put herself in danger and nearly lost her life later in the series to save the one she loved, we also realised her selfless and protective nature.
6. Yui Hirasawa – K-ON!
- Birthday: November 27th
- Number of episodes: 13
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Comedy, Music, Slice-of-Life
- MAL Rating: 7.85
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Prime Video, Hulu
Yui is the perfect example of a Sagittarius character. She is fearless, fun-loving and lives in the moment.
She enjoys cute things and has a very extroverted personality. She does not think much before taking decisions and is considered an airhead by several people.
However, once she gets interested in something, she quickly picks up on it using her intuitive nature and natural talent.
While she is competitive and works toward improving her craft, she enjoys spending time with her friends equally as they pass their days leisurely.
While she is proud of her lifestyle and has no anxiety or fear, she can tend to be lazy and avoid hard work in anything that she doesn’t find an interest in.
5. Asuka Langley Soryu – Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Birthday: December 4th
- Number of episodes: 26
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense
- MAL Rating: 8.34
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix
As a prodigy, Asuka is considered a very talented individual who is both proud and strong.
She has very strong opinions and is very stubborn and hot-headed. Being very motivated with unmatched ambition makes Asuka one of the most popular characters in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
However, she tends to hide her vulnerable and insecure sides by putting on an aggressive and tough front.
Being a Sagittarius, she is very curious and loves exploring things while displaying a keen analytical sense.
With her confidence, charm and enthusiasm, it is no surprise that she is highly sought after, but she tends to stay focused on her goals.
4. Rintarou Okabe – Steins;Gate
- Birthday: December 14th
- Number of episodes: 24
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense
- MAL Rating: 9.08
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu
The eccentric and hilarious main character of Steins;Gate is one of the best Sagittarius characters in anime.
He is often perceived as a chaotic due to his odd behaviour and actions where he believes government agents are after him due to his research on a time machine.
However, he has an unwavering will and dedication to his craft and doesn’t lose motivation, no matter how many make fun of him.
As the series continues, we see him becoming a more serious individual as he faces several tragedies through his adventure using the time machine.
As we see him progressively become depressed and miserable, we can’t help but feel pity for the once loud-mouthed and optimistic scientist.
3. Ken Kaneki – Tokyo Ghoul
- Birthday: December 20th
- Number of episodes: 12
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Action, Fantasy, Horror
- MAL Rating: 7.79
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu
Coming in third place is the extremely complex and tragic protagonist of Tokyo Ghoul, Ken Kaneki.
Throughout the series, we see him undergo multiple personality changes due to the horrors he witnesses that are inflicted upon him.
However, one common factor between all of those is that he is a person who wishes to protect others at every given opportunity, and his selflessness knows no bounds.
We see him go from a shy and immature boy to a dependable and powerful person many rely on and one of the most feared people in the world.
He can tend to have a ruthless attitude if a situation goes south where he even sacrifices himself to save others.
2. Lelouch vi Britannia – Code Geass
- Birthday: December 5th
- Number of episodes: 25
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Action
- MAL Rating: 8.70
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu
The runner-up in this list of Sagittarius anime characters is the man who took on the entire world, Lelouch vi Britannia.
He is extremely idealistic while remaining optimistic and dedicated to achieving his goals, no matter how impossible.
He is an extremely clever person who is usually calm. However, he also has an arrogant side, believing nobody can beat him.
Despite being cold and tactical, he can become stressed and impatient due to his tendency to overthink things.
He can also seem immature and childish several times due to his selfish nature, which always wants things to go his way.
However, we are all proven wrong when he performs one of the most selfless acts seen in anime in order to make a peaceful world.
1. Rock Lee – Naruto
- Birthday: November 27th
- Number of episodes: 220
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- MAL Rating: 7.98
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Disney+, Netflix, Hulu
The energetic and optimistic ninja from Naruto, Rock Lee, is taking the top spot in our ranking.
Despite not being able to perform a majority of skills, he remains dedicated to his craft while working extremely hard to master Taijutsu.
He is ambitious and hot-headed and gets angry whenever someone disrespects him or his friends.
As a compassionate and kind individual who respects his opponents and tries his best not to hold a grudge, Rock Lee is more honorable than many of the characters in the series.
His perseverance and never-give-up attitude rub off on others who also start believing in overcoming their obstacles after spending time with him.