Every anime fan has a favorite waifu! Here are some of the most popular waifus from anime past.

1. Nao Tomori from Charlotte (The Schoolgirl)

Nao is young and cute. She is innocent and always happy, which makes her glow on screen. She's a hard worker, giving 100% to her friends and her work on the student council.

2. Hondomachi Kuharu from ID: Invaded (The Secret Agent)

If you like a brilliant and mysterious waifu, you will love Hondomachi. She is a great secret agent who gets her way using foolproof logic and deduction skills. Her clothes are also very professional – for all those who love a sharp-dressed waifu.

3. Lucy Heartfilia from Fairy Tale (The Uptown Girl)

Lucy has a petite and adorable body and gorgeous blond hair. She was born to a wealthy family, and you can tell by her appearance. But she also has a sense of adventure that will make anime fans fall in love!

4. Raphtalia from The Rising of the Shield Hero (The Underdog)

Raphtalia is so adorable with her cat ears and cute outfits. She was born into slavery and set free by Naofumi, her love. Despite all that, she's so gentle and determined.

The things she does for Naofumi are so sweet and caring that they will melt your heart and make you wish you had a Raphtalia.

5. Manaka Ao from Koisuru Asteroid (The Nerdy Girl)

Manaka's quirky love of the night stars is cute and awe-inspiring. Her open-minded attitude and childlike nature make her an incredible waifu. Watching Manaka and her best friend try to discover a new star is absolutely adorable.

Science fans will especially fall for Manaka.

6. Yoko Littner from Tengen Toppa Gurren Laggan (The Dueler)

There's something sexy about a woman with a gun. They aren't afraid to fight and don't get dirty doing it. If you agree, you'll want to consider Yoko as a waifu.

Yoko also has a curvy, seductive body and wears a red and black flame bikini that accentuates her assets.

7. Tamaki Kotatsu from Fire Force (The Bad Girl)

Tamaki is another waifu with a great body that she loves to show off in a tight black bikini. Her black hair, glowing yellow eyes, and black-and-blue cloak combine with her seductive curves to make her an attractive bad girl.

8. Kurisu Makise from Steins; Gate (The Genius)

Kurisu is the perfect waifu if you are attracted to brainy girls. She graduated from university when she was 17 and is now a neuroscientist. She's brilliant but also calm, collected, and caring.

Of course, Kurisu is also beautiful. She is passionate and fiery, as well.

9. Asuna Yuuki from Sword Art Online (The Gamer)

Asuna is an online gamer's dream waifu. Not only is she a gamer herself, but she is beautiful, innocent, and a great sword fighter! She has a curvy body and wears white clothes to show off what she's got.

10. Meidri from Ishuzoku Reviewers (The Spacey Girl)

Meidri is a little crazy and eccentric but in an adorable way. People who want someone a bit spacey will find a wonderful waifu in Meidri.

Meidri also has a huge chest, nicely complemented by her usual maid outfits. It's hard not to love her body. Meidri may be a part bird, but you can't tell from looking at her!

11. Secre Swallowtail from Black Clover (The Demon)

Secre is sweet and sexy but also seems evil. You can see it when you look at her. Her dress and hair are black. She has glowing red eyes and a pair of small black devil horns. That adds to her beautiful nature, though, especially for people who love that kind of dark waifu.

12. Iris from Fire Force (The Nun)

What is better than a nun if you love the innocent, pure-hearted waifu? Iris makes it her job to pray for the souls of exercised infernals and is selflessly dedicated.

Iris has a good body and just enough fighting spirit to make her a great waifu.

13. Sesshomaru from Inuyasha (The Bad Boy)

Sesshomaru is the ultimate bad boy, but he also has the mysterious charm people look for in a waifu. So look no further if a beautiful dress and a powerful, protective man attract you.

Yes, waifus are traditionally female. It's modern times, though, and the word's definition is changing to fit any anime or manga character people love.

14. Jiro Kyuka from Boku No Hero Academia (The Punk Princess)

Jiro is not a traditional anime character at all, which is one of the things that makes her so attractive. Instead, she is a rebellious and passionate punk rock princess who plays electric guitar, makes bold fashion statements, and focuses more on being cool than sexy.

That noted, Jiro's ripped t-shirts and black leggings give her a gritty aesthetic that will drive some people crazy with love.

15. Ezra Scarlet from Fairy Tale (The Fighter)

Ezra is for you if you like a waifu who gets down and dirty when she fights. So often, her clothes tear and get stained by dirt and blood in battle. But she is still beautiful and has the body of a great waifu.

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