Updated May 12, 2024 by testing

I know and I’m sure that almost everyone has a nickname. It’s not something that is written on paper or anything that is legally given to us by our parents. I mean, anyone could give us nicknames, not only our parents. Someone is calling me “baby” and it is not my parents. Yeah, life could be pretty weird. Imagine being in your 20s and someone is still calling you “baby”.

I know you’re quite thrilled over that nickname thing, right? Well, the list I have here is not anything like “baby”. This list will present you with nicknames that really fit the badass vibes you want.

Without further ado, here are 122 Badass Anime Character Nicknames!

 

ANIME CHARACTERS WITH THE MOST BADASS NICKNAMES

 

122. Potato Girl (Sasha from ATTACK ON TITAN)

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First on our list is Potato Girl. If you’re really a fan of AoT, this nickname really gives you some scenes to remember. I mean, it has only been said multiple times to address Sasha, but I think this one deserves a slot on this list.

 

121. Russian Fairy (Yuri Plisetsky from YURI ON ICE)

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The next nickname we have on our list is Russian Fairy. I know that some of you may have watched Yuri on Ice. People who watch this know the reason why Yuri is called the Russian Fairy. So, this anime is really one of the must-watch sports anime.

 

120. Diesel San (Midori Imai of SHIROBAKO)

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Some of you have watched Shirobako already, and some haven’t. Well, we all know that Midori Imai, one of its main characters, has a nickname called Diesel San. Sounds like Japanese car gas, right? I had that exact first impression. How about you?

 

119. Deku (Izuku Midoriya of MY HERO ACADEMIA)

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Some of you know what Deku means in Japanese. For those who have no idea, Deku is a word that refers to a Japanese wooden doll or puppet. Normally, they are armless and legless. As you can Imagine, they really look weird. How about you? Do you think Deku is a cool nickname?

 

118. Kuso Mushi (Ayumu Aikawa of KOREHA ZOMBIE DESUKA)

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Kuso Mushi literally means Dung Beetle. I know some of you can’t really find this one really badass just because it’s just a dung beetle, right? But for me, this nickname deserves to be in this list given that, beetles are I think badas.

 

117. Chinese Electric Batman (Hei of DARKER THAN BLACK)

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Have you, guys, watched Darker Than Black? Well, if you have watched it already, given that Hei is the main character, this unique nickname is really something you should remember.

 

116. The Scarred Man (Scar of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST)

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Do you know Scar from Fullmetal Alchemist? Given that Fullmetal Alchemist is one of the most popular anime of all time, remembering nicknames is really something. But, this one is a lot easier. Scar is The Scarred Man.

 

115. Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivruski IV (Edward of COWBOY BEBOP)

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This one is quite long. Nicknames supposedly aim to call a person by a shorter name, but Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivruski IV is a really long name to remember. Well, you can just call him Edward for short, or use that nickname if you want to challenge yourself. 

 

114. Little Lord Brat (Wolfram von Bielefelt of KING FROM NOW ON)

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This nickname is not as popular as other nicknames on this list. But, I am sure that this nickname really suits you if you want something to call yourself. You’re not Wolfram but you can be Little Lord Brat.

 

113. Mob (Shigeo Kageyama of MOB PSYCHO)

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Shigeo is nicknamed “Mob”, well, do you know the reason why? To tell you, Mob is somehow influenced by the Japanese word “Mobu” which means background character. All I can say is that he really lacks that sense of presence.

 

112. Crazy Gearhead (Winry Rockbell of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST)

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I know you know Winry Rockbell, the Crazy Gearhead. Yeah, it’s not as badass as you think, but I think this nickname still deserves to be on this list.

 

111. Armor Boy (Alphonse Elric of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST) 

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We’re still up here on this list but this is the 3rd time we have seen a badass nickname from Fullmetal Alchemist, right? Well, it is a good anime, so we can’t blame it. Okay! So, do you know Alphonse Elric? Well, it is somehow obvious why he’s called the “Armoy Boy”.

 

110. Rotten Eyes (Hikigaya Hachiman of OREGAIRU) 

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Oregairu is the anime you should really start watching. Other than knowing how good this anime turns out to be, you could get  the idea how Hikigaya Hachiman was nicknamed Rotten Eyes.

 

109. Madao (Hasegawa Taizou of GINTAMA)

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It was Kagura that nicknamed Hasegawa by this name. Well, if you have watched Gintama, you could possibly have the idea about what I am talking about. Madao is just a shorter word for marude damena ossan which literally translates as “totally hopeless old guy”. It just describes Hasegawa, for sure!

 

108. Angel (Konan of NARUTO) 

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If you haven’t watched Naruto, then you clearly have no idea why this nickname reached this list. The first to come to mind when we say Angel is something cute, right? Well, not in this case.

 

107. The Blond Brat (Reinhard Von Lohengramm of ALL WORLDS ALLIANCE)

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The word “brat” itself is somehow, I think, considerably badass. I personally haven’t watched this anime, yet, but this one is really on my list. This is just one of the recommendations we have. What do you think?

 

106. Kirito (Narusaka Kazuto of SWORD ART ONLINE) 

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I know that some of you have watched Sword Art Online already, so you clearly have an Idea why he is called Kirito, right? Kazuto is also known by his other name, “Kazuto Kirigaya”. Some people have thought that the meaning of his name is simply “overpowered”. Do you think it’s badass?

 

105. Snake Princess (Boa Hancock of ONE PIECE) 

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Some of you, I think, have some extreme fear of snakes, Ophidiophobia. Well, if you’re not that afraid yet, how about a Snake Princess? I know this might somehow appear weird, but Snake Princess is really a badass nickname.

 

104. Hououin Kyouma (Rintaro Okabe of STEINS; GATE)

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Have you watched this 2011 anime? Well, this name in kanji translates to“the worst truth that shouldn’t be unveiled.” Do you know the reason why? You can watch Steins; Gate to know why.

 

103. The Ultimate Shield (Greed of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST) 

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Okay, the fourth Fullmetal Alchemist badass nickname we have on our list. You know Greed, right? One of the Seven Homunculi and also one of the main antagonists of the series. 

 

102. Bunny (Barnaby Brooks Jr of TIGER AND BUNNY)

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This nickname is just one of the nicknames Barnaby Brooks has on the series. He could also be “Mr. Handsome”, “Super Rookie”, and “Lil Bunny”. This one is, I think, not the most badass, but instead the most popular. 

 

101. Kacchan (Katsuki Bakugo of MY HERO ACADEMIA)

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The inspiration for this nickname is not as deep as what you think. Well, to give you the it’s background, Kacchan is just a shorter version of Katsuki-chan. Do you think it’s badass? Not really, I think it’s cute.

 

100. The Flash (Yuuki Asuna of SWORD ART ONLINE)

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This one sounds like that DC superhero, The Flash. For this character, she is known by her name, Asuna. But still, there are people calling her The Flash.

 

99. Zura (Katsura Kotaro of GINTAMA)

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Well, when we talk about the word “Zura”, the first thing that comes to mind is the first declension of the ancient Greeks. I can not confirm if it’s true, but I’m sure Zura deserves to be on this list. 

 

98. Suicidal Blockhead (Eren Yeager of ATTACK ON TITAN) 

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I know you have watched AoT, well, you certainly know Eren Yeager. But do you have any idea why he’s called Suicidal Blockhead? It’s not that badass but I know it somehow receives so much popularity.

 

97. Rain Woman (Juvia Lockser of FAIRY TAIL)

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Have you watched Fairy Tail? As one of the most celebrated anime of all time, I can assume that you know who Juvia Lockser is. She is just a supporting character but I can assure you that she has one of the coolest nicknames that reflects a lot about her.

 

96. Puri (Puri Prisoner of ONE PUNCH MAN)

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If we talk about the word “Puri”, what comes to my mind first is that thing used in Indian cuisine. Well, this one is not about food, but rather a nickname of an S-Class Hero from One Punch Man. 

 

95. Child of God (Yukimura Seiichi of PRINCE OF TENNIS)

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Clearly, this nickname is really one of the most badass anime character nicknames. Have you watched Prince of Tennis, well, if yes, you clearly have the reason why Yukimura is nicknamed Child of God. He easily gained this nickname because of his styles on his plays.

 

94. The Genocider (Muteba Gizenga of KENGAN ASHURA) 

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This nickname is pretty much self-destructive. Well, I think it is obvious why. Muteba Gizenga is infamous, what do you think because? Other than being a blind mercenary, he is known to take pleasure in other people’s pain. 

 

93. The Exterminating Vicar (Mokichi Robinson of KENGAN ASHURA)

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Have you watched Kengan Ashura? If not, then you clearly have no reasons why Mokichi is known to be “The Exterminating Vicar”. What do you think? Is “The Exterminating Vicar” that badass? Well, it is somehow based on his appearance.

 

92. Pervy Sage (Jiraiya of NARUTO)

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This next nickname is really one of those nicknames I am most familiar with. Well, we can say that Jiraiya somehow likes women too much, but we can’t deny that he is also one of the best shinobi.

 

91. Caped Baldy (Saitama of One Punch Man)

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We all know Saitama, that one-punch-and-you’re-dead person. You can clearly see why he is called the Caped Baldy. I mean, he has no hair, so, what did you expect?

 

90. Ice Queen (Yukino Yukinoshita of OREGAIRU)

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Yukino is not really the 1st character, she is rather a deuteragonist of Oregairu. But, I think her nickname still deserves a slot on this list. Well, you can find her demeanor too cold, that makes here nicknamed Ice Queen.

 

89. Kakarot (Goku of DRAGON BALL Z)

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I know that we all know who Goku is. Well, even non-weebs knew Goku. But, do you have any idea why Goku is called Kakarot? To tell you, Kakarot really is the nickname earthlings called Goku. What do you think? Is it that badass?

 

88. Pansy (Sumireko Sanshokuin of ARE YOU THE ONLY ONE WHO LIKES ME)

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Have you watched this anime? Well, personally, I haven’t yet. But a friend recommended this one because it is somehow a little badass. Most of us know that Pansy is a flower but I think this name really represents Sumeriko a lot. 

 

87. The Red Comet (Char Aznable of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM)

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This one is a bit poetic. Well, this anime is one of the anime that most weebs grew up watching. Char Aznable shows a lot of effort on his fighting abilities, which results in him gaining this nickname.

 

86. King of Sniper (Usopp of ONE PIECE) 

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I know that you know why Usopp is nicknamed the King of Sniper. It is somehow popular but most people find this a lot too obvious and direct. Usopp is known to be the “sniper” of the Strawhats, and so is entitled King of Sniper.

 

85. Miracle Yang (Yang Wen-Li of LEGEND OF THE GALACTIC HEROES)

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Miracle Yang. What comes first to most minds is the word “miracle”. It is somehow related to magic that takes place with Yang Wen-li. Well, I won’t confirm that. You can watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes to know more! 

 

84. The Radiant Medium (Alice Zuberg of SWORD ART ONLINE)

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Most people knew who Alice was from Sword Art Online. There are also people who know why she is nicknamed The Radiant Medium. Well, it is somehow based on her appearance, the radiance! 

 

83. Pirate Hunter (Zoro of One Piece)

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Nicknames on One Piece are pretty much common. Zoro took bounties in order for him to survive before meeting Luffy, and this somehow makes him gain the title the Pirate Hunter. But now he’s a pirate, do you think he’ll hunt himself? 

 

82. Little Rookie (Bell Cranel of DANMACHI)

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We all know that Bell Cranel is the main character. After leveling up, Bell gained the title, Little Rookie. His list of nicknames doesn’t stop there. He also gained Rabbit Foot and many more. But, for me, I believe that Little Rookie is somehow his cute little badass nickname. 

 

81. Binge Eater (Rize Kamishiro of TOKYO GHOUL) 

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We all love binge watching, but have you heard about this Binge Eater? Rize Kamishiro is known to be one of the characters of Tokyo Ghoul.  This is a nickname that she gained because she had the most human kills, and was also about to eat Kaneki.

 

80. The Boar (Leorio Paradinight of HUNTER X HUNTER)

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We all know that Leorio is one of the four main characters of Hunter x Hunter. But do you know the reason why she is nicknamed “The Boar”? Well, his code name is “The Boar” because of some reasons. 

 

79. The King of Games (Yugi Mutoh of YU-GI-OH)

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We all know that Yu-Gi-Oh is an anime that mainly has monster cards and decks. Well, somehow I think, Yugi’s nickname is really one of the baddest nicknames you’ll encounter in this list. The King of Games, describes Yugi Mutoh in the battlefield.

 

78. The Lion of Luttenberg (Conrart Weller of KING FROM NOW ON)

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Conrart got this nickname from his birth place, in Luttenberg. We all know how a lion represents pride, thus his nickname makes him represent his own place.

 

77. The Great King (Toru Oikawa of HAIKYUU)

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I know you have watched Haikyuu. It has a lot of hype these days. Well, it was Hinata’s idea to call Toru “The Great King” after knowing that Kageyama “The King of the Court” is Toru’s junior.

 

76. Devil Child (Nico Robin of ONE PIECE)

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This is another badass nickname from One Piece. We all know Nico Robin and her abilities. But, did you know that she mastered her abilities at the age of 8, this gave her the nickname “The Devil Child”.

 

75. Demonic Canon Girl (Nanoha Takamachi of MAGICAL GIRL LYRICAL NANOHA) 

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I personally haven’t watched this anime but I heard from a friend that this anime is really worth the time. Well, the name of Nanoha came from a Japanese rapeseed flower. 

 

74. Cat Burglar (Nami of ONE PIECE)

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I know that some of you know the reason why Nami is called the Cat Burglar. Well, some noticed that she is quite sneaky and quiet, just like a cat. A nickname like that is similar to thieves who can break into your house without you knowing. Just like Nami and her endless Greed.

 

73. Beyond The Grave (Brandon Heat of GUNGRAVE)

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I know that some of you might find this nickname very figurative. Well, not really. It’s too direct that Brandon was somehow influenced with some Necro stuff that really gives him this ideal nickname to be called “Beyond the Grave”.

 

72. Two Hands (Revy of BLACK LAGOON)

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This next nickname I found is exclusive only for Revy. I mean, it was given to her by the denizens of Roanapur because of her high skills in marksmanship. Other than that, there are no other people worthy of this nickname, the denizens of Roanapur aren’t easily impressed.

 

71. Straw Hat (Luffy of ONE PIECE)

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I personally find this nickname not-so-badass, but still, this nickname has so much impact especially to those who really love One Piece. Well, this nickname came from the hat of which that becomes his trade mark.

 

70. Shiroyasha (Sakata Gintoki of GINTAMA)

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To let you guys know, Shiroyasha literally means “White Yakasha”. Well, his nickname came from his appearance. He always appears in a white attire and has silver hair, which gave him that nickname.

 

69. Gold And Silver Brothers (Ginkaku and Kinkaku of NARUTO) 

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The screen time of these characters was short. Well, because they were swallowed whole by the beast after attempting to capture the nine-tailed fox as a responsibility they have for their village. They also decided to call themselves the Gold and Silver brothers. 

 

68. Zombie Combo (Hidan and Kakuzu of NARUTO)

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Zombie Combo is just a nickname to jokingly refer to them. It was really Kisame Hoshigaki’s idea to call them that. Well, it is because they do not die easily. What do you think of this nickname?

 

67. Eye Patch (Ken Kaneki of TOKYO GHOUL)

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I know that you know Ken Kaneki, one of the most celebrated anime characters. But, did you know why he is nicknamed Eye Patch? What kind of question. I mean, yeah, we can see that he wears an eye-patch that covers his ghoul eye. But, I think eye patch is not something “too badass”.

 

66. The Darkness of Shinobi (Danzo Shimura of NARUTO) 

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Danzo somehow contributed a lot to Naruto. He is well-known because of some matter that affects his records, not too-infamous but rather an objective-based person. Well, his objective really makes him side with Orochimaru, this way makes her to be known as the Darkness of Shinobi.

 

65. The Uncrowned Kings of KUROKO’S BASKETBALL

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This is not only a person, it is composed of the five strongest players of a generation. Well, if you have watched Kuruko’s Basketball, you’ll know what I am talking about. 

 

64. The King of Stranglers (Cosmo Imai of KENGAN ASHURA) 

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Cosmo Imai is known by the nickname “The King of Stranglers”, well, it could dwell for some reasons, but mainly, Cosmo Imai is a fighter that worked for Nishihonji Security Services. He has this high level of agility that helps him on his battles.

 

63. The Great Detective of the West (Heiji Hattori of DETECTIVE CONAN)

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Most of you could have an idea what Detective Conan is all about. Well, obviously, it is about a detective. Heiji Hattori is known by the nickname “The Great Detective of the West”. Well, obviously because he is a detective and came from the West. LOL!

 

62. The Tailless Tailed Beast (Hoshigaki Kisame of NARUTO)

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We all know the tailed-beasts in Naruto, but have you heard of the tailless beast? Hoshigaki Kisame with his superhuman chakra combining it with Samehada earned this nickname.

 

61. Mr. Ethical (Aki Tomoya of HOW TO RAISE A BORING GIRLFRIEND)

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I think this one is not really badass. This could belong in the “goodass” status. Well, Aki Tomoya is known to have a very ethical behavior, this is somehow the reason why he gained such a title.

 

60. King of The Court (Tobio Kageyama of HAIKYUU)

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If you’ve watched Haikyuu, you’ll really have an idea why Kageyama has the nickname, King of the Court. Well, because of his exemplary and flawless plays that brought him into this title. Also, he usually yells at everyone when a mistake is shown, this really supports his nickname.

 

59. The Worst (Ikki Kurogane of CHIVALRY OF A FAILED KNIGHT)

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Ikki Kurogane was born to be an F-rank with useless powers. Well, because of this one, he is nicknamed to be “The Worst”.

 

58. The Copy Ninja (Kakashi Hatake of NARUTO) 

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Well, this one is not really badass but the thing I’ll still include on my list. Kakashi is known by the nickname The Copy Ninja, and that really highlights the special skills of Kakashi to copy almost every skill of other ninja is what makes him The Copy Ninja. 

 

57. Red-Haired Shanks (Shanks of ONE PIECE) 

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This one is another entry from One Piece. Well, this nickname is really obvious for Shanks. I mean he has red-coloured hair that really emphasizes his distinction from other characters.

 

56. The Chosen Demon (Nezuko Kamado of DEMON SLAYER) 

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If you have watched Demon Slayer, then I am a hundred percent sure that you know who Nezuko is, right? How about her nickname? Do you know why she is nicknamed The Chosen Demon? Well, upon watching you can tell why.

 

55. No Life King (Alucard of HELLSING) 

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Alucard is known to have killed all the lives he had within him. Well, this just means that he can no longer regenerate, and he is now the No Life King, as his nickname tells. Also, It was because he is the most powerful vampire and he kills everything in his path.

 

54. Devil of The Shield (Naofumi Iwatani of THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO) 

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As the title of the 13th episode, Devil of the Shield is also the nickname of Naofumi. Naofumi Iwatani starred in that episode. This episode began when they kidnapped Naofumi. Well, the Knights orders everyone by these words “Destroy the Devil of the Shield”. 

 

53. Kira (Light Yagami of DEATH NOTE)

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Every weeb knows this nickname, I mean, who doesn’t? Death Note is one of the most recognized anime of all time, and Kira is a moniker used by Light to hide his real name.

 

52. The Humanoid Typhoon (Vash the Stampede of TRIGUN)

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Well, I hope everyone knows what a typhoon is. In some other places, it is known by the name “hurricane”, but in the East, Typhoon is usually used. Well, we can now clearly tell why Vash the Stampede is known by that nickname. Yeah, it is because of the destruction that he leaves in his path.

 

51. Black Steel (Gajeel Redfox of FAIRY TAIL)

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You may have an idea why Gajeel of Fairy Tail is known by the nickname Black Steel. To those who don’t, Gajeel is known for his ability to manipulate metal.

 

50. The Wild Tiger (Wakatsuki Takeshi of KENGAN ASHURA)

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Wakatsuki is known by his nickname “The Wild Tiger” because of some reasons. He’s into fights, and this makes him gain this title. 

 

49. Salamander (Natsu Dragneel of FAIRY TAIL)

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Almost everyone knows who Natsu is. Well, he is immune to fire, right? Just like a Salamander, Natsu can be immune to fire. But, I just think that Salamanders are not too Badass, what do you think?

 

48. The Flame Alchemist (Roy Mustang of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST)

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Again, another badass nickname from Fullmetal Alchemist. The nickname “The Flame Alchemist” is given to Roy Mustang when he is known for his ability to create fire with alchemy. 

 

47. The Undead (Ban of SEVEN DEADLY SINS) 

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Every weebs knows that Ban is the Fox’s Sin of Greed. Well, he had that special ability to be immortal. This ability gives him the nickname, “The Undead”.

 

46. Pain (Nagato of NARUTO)

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This one is extremely popular, I mean not as popular as the protagonist, but still, somehow popular in some cases. Pain is known by his nickname rather than his name, Nagato. But, guys, Pain and Nagato are both different characters. Nagato as Pain and Pain as Nagato are simply different people. I mean, Pain is just an alter-ego of Nagato. Well, he kept on adding piercings to his body, symbolizing that he mainly has objectives to inflict pain to himself. 

 

45. God of Skypiea (Enel of ONE PIECE)

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4/10	8/10	12/20

Every fan knows what happened in the Skypiea Arc. Well, Enel took the spotlight in those episodes. He is then known to be the God of Skypiea as his lightning can tell that he really deserves it.  

 

44. The Demon of The Mist (Zabuza Momochi of NARUTO) 

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7/10	5/10	12/20

Well, this one is kinda bloody. After killing every ninja graduate in Kirigakure’s Academy, he then earned the title, The Demon of the Mist. Do you think it’s badass? Well, I really think so.

 

43. The Beautiful Beast (Kiryu Setsuna of KENGAN ASHURA)

Badass Level	Popularity	Total
8/10	4/10	12/20

If you have watched Kenga Ashura, you’ll clearly have the idea that Kiryu Setsuna really has the nickname of The Beautiful Beast. Well, this nickname is somehow based on how he looks, that hair also gives some impact.  

 

42. The Lightning Count (Zechs Merquise of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM)

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6/10	6/10	12/20

Zech was able to get this nickname from his friend Treize. Well, the nickname itself, you can have the idea why. It is somehow based on his battle strategies.

 

41. All Might (Toshinori Yagi of MY HERO ACADEMIA)

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6/10	6/10	12/20

Well, you can clearly have the idea of what Toshinori is all about. He is a character in My Hero Academia that appeared to be extremely tall and big. His nickname came from his superhuman strength and speed.

 

40. Speed O Sound Sonic of ONE PUNCH MAN 

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7/10	5/10	12/20

Speed O Sound Sonic is a recurring antagonist in One Punch Man. We don’t have his real name, yet, but he surely is one the big deal, especially facing Saitama. He got his nickname as he can travel at the speed of sound.

 

39. Titania (Erza Scarlet of FAIRY TAIL)

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6/10	6/10	12/20

Ezra has gained her nickname because of her abilities. Her magical strength and power are known all-over the kingdom which gave her the nickname Titania. 

 

38. The White Reaper (Kishou Arima of TOKYO GHOUL)

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Almost everyone has already watched Tokyo Ghoul. He is a special class ghoul investigator who usually wears a whitre suit, this gave him the nickname, The White Reaper. 

 

37. Whitebeard (Edward Newgate of ONE PIECE)

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8/10	4/10	12/20

Edward Newgate also has the name of Shirohige which translates to “White Beard”. Well, we can all see the reason why White Beard is nicknamed White Beard. He just has this white mustache that becomes very appealing to his face.

 

36. True Ruler of the Walls  (Historia Reiss of  ATTACK ON TITAN)

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6/10	7/10	13/20

I know you have watched AoT, so I can assume that you also know Historia. Yes, Historia, the True Ruler of the Walls. Well, based on her nickname, you can really recognize why she has royal blood.

 

35. Demon Cyborg (Genos of ONE-PUNCH MAN)

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6/10	7/10	13/20

Genos is known to be an S-Class hero and a disciple of Saitama. Well, his main goal has always been to kill the cyborg that killed his parents a few years ago. Now, look at him, an anti-hero cyborg.

 

34. Sublime Green Beast of Prey (Might Guy of NARUTO) 

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7/10	6/10	13/20

This one is a bit weird because usually, nicknames aim to be shorter than our real names, but for Might Guy, this one is a bit longer. But, I still think that this nickname is a little badass. 

 

33. The Man With Seven Scars (Kenshiro of FIST OF THE NORTH STAR)

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8/10	5/10	13/20

The nickname of Kenshiro isn’t really a nickname, but rather a description of what he is. Kenshiro is known to have Seven scars on his chest patterned to the shape of the Big Dipper.

 

32. Black Leg (Sanji of ONE PIECE)

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4/10	9/10	13/20

Well, everyone knows Sanji. This nickname is one of the most recognized nicknames on this list. But, I just think that this nickname is just not as badass as other nicknames on this list. 

 

31. Battousai The Manslayer (Himura Kenshin of RUROUNI KENSHIN)

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6/10	7/10	13/20

Himura has gained this nickname “Battousai The Manslayer” as he fights for war and helps it end a lot sooner. Well, this is quite hard to explain, but Battousai basically is Battou-jitsu which translates to Sword Drawing Technique.  

 

30. The Generation of Miracles of KUROKO NO BASKET 

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8/10	5/10	13/20

This is a group composed of 5 players, and yeah, there are times that there are 6 of them. But, let’s talk about how badass this nickname is, yeah, this group’s name is really somehow a lit. Well, it was Sanada’s idea to change the name of the team as they starting to witness something off with their team. 

 

29. Uncrowned Undefeated Lioness (Mereoleona Vermillion of BLACK CLOVER) 

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7/10	6/10	13/20

I know you have watched Black Clover. Well, we all know that Mereoleona Vermillion came from a royal family, but due to some cases, her status has been uncrowned and undefeated, this results in her being nicknamed Uncrowned Undefeated Lioness.

 

28. Surgeon of Death (Trafalgar Law of ONE PIECE)

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9/10	4/10	13/20

We all know the skills of Trafalgar Law on surgery. Well, because of his special ability on surgical stuffs that simply add to his ability on combat skills, he is known by his nickname Surgeon of Death.

 

27. Askeladd (Lucius Artorius Castus of VINLAND SAGA)

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7/10	6/10	13/20

You may have already watched Vinland Saga, then you already know who Lucious Artorious Castus is. Well he is nicknamed Askeladd by the Danes among whom they lived. 

 

26.  The Black Swordsman (Kirigaya Kazuto of SWORD ART ONLINE)

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5/10	8/10	13/20

If you have watched Sword Art Online, then you clearly have an idea why Kazuto is nicknamed The Black Swordsman. To those who don’t have any idea why, Kazuto usually wears black in the game.

 

25. Kenny The Ripper (Kenny Ackerman of ATTACK ON TITAN)

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8/10	5/10	13/20

Kenny has spent his life murdering over a hundred military police regiment members, this only results in him having the title, “Kenny the Ripper”. 

 

24. God’s Tongue (Erina Nakiri of SHOKUGEKI NO SOMA)

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6/10	7/10	13/20

I know that some of you have already watched Shokugeki no Soma. Well, you clearly have an idea why Erina is nicknamed God’s Tongue. She can easily recognize a food’s quality and judge it with pinpoint accuracy.

 

23. The Ashura (Ohma Tokita of KENGAN ASHURA)

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8/10	5/10	13/20

Ohma’s nickname possibly means The Witching Hour. This somehow tells a lot about him.

 

22. Humanity’s Strongest Soldier (Levi Ackerman of ATTACK ON TITAN)

Badass Level	Popularity	Total
7/10	7/10	14/20

We all know AOT and Levi. Well, just like everyone on his family tree, the Ackermans really are strong soldiers. The popularity of this nickname came to rise as the hype of this anime grew exponentially. 

 

21. EraserHead (Shota Aizawa of MY HERO ACADEMIA)

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5/10	8/10	13/20

Well, I think this nickname reflects on how his head appears. I mean, is it pretty obvious, right? But, that’s not it. His Quirk and special ability is Erasure. Do you think it’s badass? Well, personally, I really think it is ridiculously badass. 

 

20. Grim Reaper (Death the Kid of SOUL EATER)

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5/10	8/10	13/20

The name Grim Reaper itself says a lot about becoming a badass. Well, Death The Kid has some kind of influence on that. His looks: white stripes and grim expression, says a lot of how he is nicknamed the grim reaper.

 

19. Atomic Samurai (Kamikaze of ONE-PUNCH MAN)

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8/10	6/10	14/20

I know that you have watched One-Punch Man already, so, I believe that you have clear memories about Kamikaze. Well, to give you some info about him, he has this ability to swing his sword at an atomic level and gain nuclear reminiscent strength.   

 

18. Little Red Runt (Edward Elric of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST)

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6/10	8/10	14/20

Well, the answer for this one is quite simple. He is so short because he refuses to drink milk. I mean it appears to be a joke, right? But still, I think this nickname is lit and that it deserves to be numbered right here on this list.  

 

17. Tornado of Terror (Tatsumaki of ONE-PUNCH MAN)

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8/10	6/10	14/20

Again, another entry from One-Punch Man. Well, that anime has a numerous list of badass nicknames. Just like Pain from Naruto,Tatsumaki is well-known by her nickname.This just simply shows how terrifying Tatsumaki is. 

 

16. The Undead King (Ainz Ooal Gown of OVERLORD)

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6/10	8/10	14/20

Based on his looks, you can clearly confirm why he is called The Undead King. Well, he looks very much like a skeleton, it is surely what they picture The Undead King looks like.

 

15. Ghost of the Uchiha (Madara Uchiha of NARUTO)

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We all know Madara, right? And the nickname “Ghost of the Uchiha” is surely one of the most legendary nicknames he has. Madara was once a leader of the Uchiha clan. Well, this tells a lot about how his journey turns him into something a lot destructive, well, he was reanimated by Kabuto. 

 

14. The Legendary Sannin (Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade of NARUTO) 

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6/10	9/10	15/20

Another entry from Naruto. As Hanzo wiped out the entire Konohagakure Shinobi force, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade are the only ones remaining. After surviving, they are then nicknamed The Legendary Sannin.

 

13. Clan Killer (Itachi Uchiha of NARUTO)

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Well, Itachi was known to kill an entire clan all by himself. This way, he gained the nickname Clan Killer. Well, Danzo struck a deal with Itachi that made him show everyone how rogue his powers are.

 

12. The Ultimate Decoy (Hinata Shoyo of HAIKYUU)

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We all know how Hinata handles every game he plays, right? He lures the enemy to hit the ball exactly on his plans. Acting as a Decoy, hinata took advantage of luring Aone to jump high while they try to score at the back. Well, this one makes Hinata The Ultimate Decoy.

 

11. The Demon Emperor (Lelouch vi Britannia of CODE GEASS)

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8/10	8/10	16/20

Some of you have not watched Code Geass, but to tell you, this anime is really one of the best anime you could ever watch. Well, Lelouch, the main character, is known to be The Demon Emperor as he creates a better empire not under his father’s reign. In addition, after the death of his father, he then took the reign, not as an emperor with sense of responsibility, but rather an emperor with easily abused Geass.  

 

10. King of Demons (Tanjiro of DEMON SLAYER)

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The reason behind this nickname roots because of the defeat of the former Demon King. So, who do you think will claim the title? No other than Tanjiro!

(SPOILER ALERT) After everything that happened, he transformed into a demon, thus this event only ever justifies his nickname, King of Demons. 

 

9. One-Eyed Ghoul (Kaneki Ken of TOKYO GHOUL)

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7/10	9/10	16/20

This is the 2nd nickname of Kaneki on this list. Well, I guess Kaneki really has the most badass nicknames. But for this one, it is the most recognized nickname Kaneki has, One-Eyed Ghoul.

 

8. The Black Swordsman (Guts of BERSERK) 

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Just like Kazuto of Sword Art Online, Guts was nicknamed The Black Swordsman because of the known fact that he usually wears black with his excalibur-like sword. Well, his Berserk armor really fits him well.

 

7. Akasuna No Sasori (Sasori of NARUTO)

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8/10	8/10	16/20

Here is another entry from Naruto. Sasori is popularly known for his ability that was unveiled the most during the peak of the Third Shinobi World War. Coloring the sand bloody red and giving him the nickname “Sasori of the Red Sand” or Akasuna No Sasori.

 

6. God of Shinobi (Hashirama Senju of NARUTO)

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9/10	8/10	17/20

The last entry we have from Naruto. Some of you might know Hashirama. Well, he was known and glorified by the nickname “God of Shinobi” for his extreme and fine ninja skills. 

 

5. The White Hawk (Griffith of BERSERK)

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8/10	9/10	17/20

We can all say that Griffith is really both the black and white hawk. The falcon of darkness and lightness. In other reference, they usually use the falcon instead of hawk, but I think they’re the same.LOL! 

 

4. Hero Hunter (Garou of ONE-PUNCH MAN)

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9/10	9/10	18/20

Garou grew up as an outcast, having no friends to talk to or anyone he can say he trusts. He was forced to play a role where bullies were dressed as heroes. This just motivates Garou to become a Hero Hunter and take revenge. 

 

3. Master of the Sun (Escanor of SEVEN DEADLY SINS)

Badass Level	Popularity	Total
9/10	10/10	19/20

We can literally say that Escanor is really the Master of the Sun. Well, his skills allow him to  create a ball of fire that radiates too much heat, almost melting everything that comes nearby.

 

2. The Enemy of All Mankind (Lina Inverse of KANZAKADEX)

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10/10	10/10	20/20

By her nickname, Lina is known to be powerful as she draws so much power from mazoku and other demons and monsters. Well, her black spells are often destructive and offensive.

 

1. One-Eyed Grim Reaper (Yuu Otosaka of CHARLOTTE)

Badass Level	Popularity	Total
10/10	10/10	20/20

We have encountered so many one-eyed anime characters on this list. But, for this one, it is the main protagonist of Charlotte. He accepts the nickname One-Eyed Grim Reaper with his carefree manners to steal almost everyone’s abilities in just a matter of seconds. What do you think? Do you think this deserves to be on top of this list?

 

Conclusion

Being here means you have already read over 121 badass anime nicknames on this list. Well, this clearly shows every anime super powers with the coolest nicknames you can think of. I mean, there’s a lot more but the ones I have listed are those I think are the most badass and popular at the same time.

What did you think about the list? Well, I know some would agree while others don’t. So, guys! If you have some badass anime nicknames that weren’t included in this list, you can comment down below!

That’s it for this blog, guys! See you next time!