Summary
To be creative is to be able to generate original ideas and use them in ways that many are unable to fathom. When strength runs out and a dire situation comes around, creative minds often serve as the keys that unlock new possibilities. In the world of anime, various characters have proven themselves to be highly creative.
They might not be the strongest, most unique, or most skilled. However, when it comes to coming up with solutions to a problem, turning a disadvantaged situation around, or connecting seemingly unrelated concepts, these characters prove themselves as individuals who are not limited to the general perception of things and see far beyond, expressing their creative minds.
The protagonist ofThe Rising of the Shield Heroanime series is well known for making the best use of whatever resources he has. Unlike the other cardinal heroes who received a lot of money from the king, Naofumi was swindled off early on and had to make ends meet. By relying on his quick-witted nature, Naofumi survived.
Moreover, ashis shield is a weaponmeant for defense and not offense, the cardinal hero is often looked down upon. However, by using defensive skills in various creative ways, Naofumi has truly shown his creativity and adaptability when confronted with multiple situations.
TheNo Game No Lifeanime seriesis highly known for its very intelligent sibling protagonists, Sora and Shiro. As normal humans who had triumphed in the gaming world, Sora and Shiro were invited to Disboard, a land of games where tricks, deceit, and an intelligent yet cunning mind are key to survival.
The siblings not only survived but set out to make humans, the weakest race, the ruler of Disboard. By exploiting loopholes, challenging conventional wisdom, and making the never-before-seen into reality, the sinking duo portrayed their ability to turn the tide, no matter the situation. They truly are a hallmark of creativity.
This anime character is both brilliant and exceptionally creative, often using her resourcefulness in devious ways. Reincarnated into a war-torn world, Tanya desires a quiet life in the countryside. However, her talents make her a valuable asset to the Empire.
Tanya’s creativity truly shines when she obliterates enemies as fast and efficiently as possible. Whether infiltrating enemy lines or crushing nations before they can react, the “Devil of the Rhine” is up to the task. With her innocent appearance and deceptively cute voice,Tanya masterfully manipulates situations, striking when her enemies least expect it, proving that, even in a childlike form, she is a force to be reckoned with.
This slime is quite the ambitious creature, and due to the various power-ups he’s had,Rimuru Tempest force of his own. Interestingly, Rimuru isn’t a fan of showing off his immense strength; he’d much rather show off his intelligence and creative mind, and he does this without abandon.
Reincarnated in a new fantastical world, Rimuru invents things that existed in the modern world he used to live in. By skillfully using resources, delegating tasks, and bringing back forgotten dishes, the slime shows how he’s able to use different resources to achieve the same goal. Anyone who’s come across Rimuru has called him a highly intelligent individual; however, it’s the creative application of what he already knows that allows him to truly stand out.
Popularly known as the villain in glasses, Shiroe’s creativity shines when it’s time to manipulate a situation to his advantage. As someone with an extensive knowledge of Elder Tale, Shiroe takes it a step further by picking a class primarily used to support to challenge himself, and with it, he turns intothe best strategist of the whole game.
Rather than just using his Enchanter class to support others as it was meant to, Shiroe uses it to control an entire battlefield in unexpected ways. By casting debuffs, barriers, and various support skills, Shiroe goes from support to the master of any battlefield he finds himself.
Shortly after his high school graduation, Kazuya Souma was reincarnated into a fantasy world in the Kingdom of Elfrieden, which was on the brink of war and in desperate financial strain. By using his highly intelligent mind and principles from the old world, Kazuya managed to turn the situation around and save the Kingdom of Elfrieden in a matter of days, eventually becoming king.
As a core believer of Sun Tzu and Machiavelli,Kazuya became, in name and truth, a flexible king. As both philosophies inspire thinking beyond the conventional and changing strategies based on the situation, Kazuya’s creativity is highly seen in terms of adaptability, problem-solving, and leadership.
By design, Touya Mochizuki stands out as a very unique thinking Isekai character, and this is seen right from when he was reincarnated into a fantasy world andasked by God to pick a favor. Many Isekai protagonists would pick absolute strength or infinite wealth, but not Touya. He decides to go with his smartphone instead.
By integrating modern technology into a fantasy world, Touya approaches problems by essentially combining the best of both worlds—technology and magic. He creatively leverages his smartphone’s capabilities and enhances them with magic, leading to a unique manner of problem-solving and convenience in a medieval fantasy world.
As a mere high school student, Tsukasa Mikogami was intelligent enough to serve as Japan’s Prime Minister. After he got reincarnated with six other high school geniuses in a medieval world, Japan’s former prime minister decided to form a nation of his own, as the ruling Freyjagard Empire was one where the weak and resourceless were trampled upon.
Throughout the series, Tsukasa shows just how he was able to become Japan’s prime minister.His political acumen is top-notch, and the way he creatively crafts situations to his advantage is yet to be understood. With his creative and highly analytical mind, some believe he has the special ability of precognition. However, while it’s indeed special, it’s simply Tsukasa creatively turning situations in his favor using methods few would consider.
