Summary
Charisma can be a potent weapon if used well. In the case ofisekai main characters, it is quite a useful stat to boost, especially if the role is to save the world from a Demon Lord.
From isekai MCs who use their charms to raise armies, to caring, good-naturedprotagonists who have the natural talent to draw peoplearound them, Charisma can be used for many purposes. These charismatic protagonists of isekai anime know that a smile is the strongest weapon in their arsenal, and they use it without a second thought.
Subaru is one of those main characters with a natural talent for drawing people around them and convincing them to do something. He is cool and collected and has grown a lot throughout the plot ofRe: Zero, something that proves his determination to make the most out of the cards in his hand.
Even though his gift might look like a curse, he is the only one capable of bearing the burden and thepsychological traumaof coming back to life after a gruesome death. Even though his psyche suffers constantly, hedoesn’t give up and always looks forward to a better future. Perhaps that positive attitude is what makes his charisma shine even more.
Filo is definitely the most charismatic character inRising of The Shield Hero. Naofumi’s party wouldn’t be as united and balanced as it is without the"humming fairy" shedding smilesand lifting the spirits of the crew. They say stars shine brighter the darkest the night is, and Filo is the star in Naofumi’s life, shedding her light even in his darkest moments.
Throughout the series, fans have seen her evolve into one of thebest characters in the history of fantasy anime, despite some useless fan service moments with the Spear Hero’s shenanigans in between. Filo has everything a good charismatic MC needs to raise the banners high and lead their team to victory.
When Saitowas summoned to a new worldby Louise, the first thing he thought was, “What am I doing here?” From his oblivious and distraught first attitude to raising an army to protect the woman he loves, there was a lot of interesting character development in between. But was Saito always this charismatic? The answer is, obviously, yes. From the get-go, it takes quite apersuasive and sly fellowto control the feisty and ill-tempered Louise.
More so, if one thinks that most of the bad things in the plot happen every time they separate from each other, leading fans to believe that these two are bound by fate. Be that as it may, Saito has broken many hearts on his path to a happy ending with Louise since several maidens have fallen to his charms.
One of the things that Yuuja has is his good and relaxed nature, which issomething no cheating skill granted him, but a natural charm that he had even before his transformation into a hunk. Needless to say, the glow-up that he received thanks to his cheating skill greatly improved this natural charm, making himdraw attention from all sources.
But, as broken as his skills might be, and despite his good looks, he can be quite goofy and oblivious: a remnant of his regretful past or something that has been brought to the light by his traumas.It will take yet another season ofI Got A Cheating Skill In Another Worldto figure out the extent of Yuuja’s charm and also which heroine will be the one claiming her rightful place beside him.
Ars Louvent is, perhaps, one of the most charismatic isekai anime protagonists fans have seen in the past years. His cheating skill allows him to evaluate the talent of other people, coupled with stubborn hard work. But, there is something undeniable about this young Lord:he cares for his people.
And he has demonstrated it throughout the plot, constantly and steadily working for a better future for his lands and his subjects. Gathering the most unlikely of allies and charming them to gain their loyalty. Perhaps he is still unaware of his natural talent, but for those who have read the light novels, this charm might be his highest stat. It remains to be seen how different the anime will be from the manga and light novels, but the plots seem to be pretty aligned so far.
