Each anime has introduced many characters with their own characteristics, but it is not uncommon for several characters to appear who at first glance look similar even though they come from different anime universes.
These two anime characters who look the same often make a number of viewers confused and mistaken. How come? These characters appear with completely similar styles, such as facial expressions, hair styles and colors, body postures, or even the use of accessories such as glasses.
So, below we summarize a series of anime characters like twin brothers who have succeeded in confusing their fans. Who are they? Check out the following list, okay?
1. Shikamaru Nara (Naruto) and Kageyama (Fairy Tail)
Shikamaru and Kageyama (doc. Pierrot x A-1 Pictures/ Naruto x Fairy Tail)First, there is Shikamaru Nara from the anime Naruto and Kageyama from the anime Fairy Tail.
Shikamaru is introduced as one shinobi talent from Konohagakure. Meanwhile, Kageyama is a former member of the Dark Guild Eisenwald who later became part of the God Eater.
These two characters are very similar, even if you look at them from any side. Both Shikamaru and Kageyama have sharp eyes and a pair of earrings in their ears. Not only that, their hair styles are exactly the same.
The only way to differentiate Shikamaru and Kageyama from the picture is to know style visuals from each anime studio working on the related anime.
2. Levi Ackerman (Attack on Titan) and Feitan Portor (Hunter x Hunter)
Levi and Feitan (doc. Wit Studio x Madhouse/ Attack on Titan x HunterxHunter)Then, there are Levi Ackerman and Feitan Portor.
Levi from the series Attack on Titan is a very tough member of the Survey Corps. He is even considered the strongest troop of the human race, where it is recorded that he has killed the largest number of Titans.
On the other hand, Feitan is the #2 member of the criminal organization Genei Ryodan alias Phantom Tropes in anime Hunter x Hunter. He served as substitute leader Phantom Tropes during Chrollo’s disappearance.
At first glance, the two of them look like twins worlds apart. From the look in his eyes, even his body size is not that tall. Levi and Feiten also have short hair, but Levi seems more neatly styled.
3. Tobio Kageyama (Haikyuu!!) and Kakeru Kurahara (Run with the Wind)
Tobio Kageyama and Kakeru Kurahara (doc. Production IG/ Haikyuu!! x Run with the Wind)Tobio Kageyama and Kakeru Kurahara both come from sports-themed anime, but with different branches.
Tobio is one of the protagonists in the volleyball series Haikyuu!! where he is known as a person setters young genius and talented.
On the other hand, Kakeru also appears as the main character in the anime Run with the Wind. He is a track athlete who managed to recover from his downfall.
Tobio and Kakeru are really similar if you look at their looks alone. However, if you look at them as a whole, the two of them can be distinguished by Tobio’s height being taller than Kakeru.
4. Shanks (One Piece) and Gildarts Clive (Fairy Tail)
Shanks and Gildart Clive (doc. Toei Animation x A-1 Pictures/ One Piece x Fairy Tail)Shanks in the anime One Piece and Gildart Clive from the anime Fairy Tail also gives the impression of being twins separated by different anime universes, especially if you focus on the serious expression on his face.
However, Shanks and Gildart are actually easier to differentiate. First, you can determine which is Shanks and which is Gildart from their hair styles and colors. Shanks, according to his nickname, has red hair, while Gildart’s hair tends to be dark orange.
Not only that, Shanks is also very distinctive with a scratch-like scar around his left eye.
5. Saitama (One Punch Man) and Hanzo (Hunter x Hunter)
Saitama and Hanzo (doc. Madhouse/ One Punch Man x HunterxHunter)Both bald and often acting silly, Saitama from anime One Punch Man and Hanzo from Hunter x Hunter is a pair of anime characters like the next twins.
Fortunately, Saitama and Hanzo have completely different clothing characteristics. Saitama, appearing in a suit Hero-Her breasts are yellow, complete with a white robe that covers the back of her body.
Meanwhile, Hanzo tends to wear ninja-like clothes, accompanied by a red scarf around his neck.
If the two are put together with an appearance that is made exactly the same, who knows how we can tell the difference.
6. Shinichi Izumi (Parasyte) and Yuri Katsuki (Yuri!!! on Ice)
Shinichi Izumi and Yuri Katsuki (doc. Madhouse x MAPPA/ Parasyte x Yuri!!! On Ice)Anime characters that look similar but are different come from series Parasyte And Yuri!!! On Ice. They are Shinichi Izumi and Yuri Katsuki.
These two characters look very similar at the beginning of their introduction in the story. It could be said that Shinichi and Yuri both appear as geeky students because of their glasses and their somewhat clumsy behavior.
Apart from the glasses, Shinichi and Yuri also have similar facial postures and hair styles.
As the series progresses, Shinichi begins to change his appearance and looks much more dashing. On the other hand, Yuri also showed it ‘skin’ which is different, especially when he is performing a game ice skating-her beautiful breasts.
7. Kazuma Kuwabara (Yu Yu Hakusho) and Hanamichi Sakuragi (Slam Dunk)
Kazuma and Hanamichi (doc. Pierrot x Toei Animation/ Yu Yu Hakusho x Slam Dunk)Hairstyle as applied by Kazuma Kuwabara in the series Yu Yu Hakusho and Hanamichi Sakuragi from the anime Slam Dunks indeed I have hits In Japan. Style This is usually used by young people, especially if the anime character in question reflects a delinquent figure.
Because of this hairstyle, Kazuma and Hanamichi actually look very similar. Moreover, the hair color is also the same, namely reddish orange.
8. Issei Hyoudou (High School DxD) and Tatsumi (Akame Ga Kill!)
Issei and Tatsumi (doc. TNK x White Fox/ Highschool DxD x Akame ga Kill!)Next, there is Issei Hyoudou, the protagonist Highschool DxD and main characters Akame ga Kill! named Tatsumi. The two are quite similar at first glance.
This similarity comes from Issei and Tatsumi’s hair color, which is brown. However, the differences between them are actually quite clear, from the color of their eyes to their hair styles.
9. Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan) and Shinpei Ajiro (Summertime Render)
Eren and Shinpei (doc. MAPPA x OLM/ Attack on Titan x Summertime Render)Protagonist Attack on Titan, namely Eren Yeager, appearing with style which is different after the series enters the final round. Her long hair, which had been left loose when she infiltrated Marley, was then tied up. His facial expression became increasingly gloomy from that moment on.
Interestingly, Eren’s appearance actually makes him similar to the anime protagonist Summertime Render, namely Shinpei Ajiro who has the ability to travel through time. The difference is, Shinpei’s bangs are loose and cover his forehead.
Does anyone notice the similarities between the two, right?
10. Toge Inumaki (Jujutsu Kaisen) and Ren Kaji (Wind Breaker)
Toge Inumaki and Ren Kaji (doc. MAPPA x CloverWorks/ Jujutsu Kaisen x Wind Breaker)Since the release of the first episode of the anime Wind Breakers, one of the characters named Ren Kaji immediately created a fandom Jujutsu Kaisen excited, especially Toge Inumaki fans.
The reason is clear, namely because Kaji and Inumaki really look similar. Not a few fans make jokes about Kaji who is said to be another Inumaki figure universe different. They also feel happy about it, because in the world Wind Breakers, Inumaki didn’t need to hold back his words.
That’s a row of anime characters like twins that have been shown. Who do you think is most similar to you?
