10 Anime Characters Who Always Look Sleepy, Can You Guess?

In the world of anime, there are unique depictions of its characters. Starting from the energetic ones to characters who always look tired or sleepy.

Well, in this article we will try to show anime characters who always look sleepy in their anime series. Check it out!

1. Tanaka (Tanaka-Kun is Always Listless)

Tanaka (Silver Link/ Tanaka-Kun is Always Listless)

As the title suggests, Tanaka always looks lethargic in the anime. He always finds a chance to sleep, and even when awake, he will try to find a way to avoid activities that will drain his energy.

2. Shikamaru (Naruto)

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Moving on to the Naruto anime, this time there is Shikamaru who is known as a lazy figure but is actually a smart ninja. As a strategist, he often formulates plans that make him not have to exert more energy than he should.

3. Hachiman (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU)

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Hachiman from the anime My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU is a very solitary figure. He is willing to do anything just to avoid interacting with people so he can fall asleep.

4. Mako (Kill La Kill)

Mako (Trigger/ Kill la Kill)

Mako has a personality that is known to be hyperactive and cheerful. However, he is also able to fall asleep easily, even in uncomfortable positions. This often happens when he goes to school and falls asleep before the teacher even comes in.

5. Sleepy Ash (Servamp)

Sleepy Ash (Brain’s Base/ Servamp)

As his name suggests, Sleepy Ash is always tired and his dark eye bags never seem to go away. He is a Servamp of Sloth who would rather play video games or sleep than fight other people.

6. Lovecraft (Bungou Stray Dogs)

Lovecraft (Bones/Bungou Stray Dogs)

Lovecraft from Bungou Stray Dogs is an eccentric, lazy, and anxious man. When Doppo shoots him in the back, he just falls asleep as if nothing is wrong. Despite his short appearance in the anime, Lovecraft is still remembered by fans.

7. Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)

Edward Elric. (Doc. Bones/Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)

This character is known to often sleep during the day. Edward believes that when he sleeps during the day, he is connected to Alphonse’s missing body. By sleeping, Edward keeps Alphonse alive by providing the energy he needs.

8. Kenma (Haikyuu!)

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Kenma may be the brains of Nekoma in Haikyuu!, but he himself is quite apathetic towards volleyball. Kenma has low energy so playing volleyball makes him tired quickly.

9. Zoro (One Piece)

Roronoa Zoro in One Piece. Doc. Toei Animation

Zoro will be reliable in battle.

But if he doesn’t fight or train… Zoro will sleep.

Even so, he was still able to avoid the swords that were aimed at him. Zoro also did not sleep at night, but slept during the day to protect the ship.

10. Aizawa (My Hero Academia)

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Aizawa from My Hero Academia is known for always looking tired and sleepy. He even introduced himself to class by flopping down in his sleeping bag. Since then, he has never left the house without it.

Those are 10 anime characters who always look sleepy in their anime series. Is there a favorite character?

First published July 2, 2022, republished July 3, 2024.