Updated October 7, 2022 by Ernie
We gotta admit, we’re always fascinated whenever we see twins together. Their connection is just so interesting that it makes us adore them. Most of the anime out there features twins and to be honest, they have such an interesting relationship that we can’t help loving them!
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So today, we’re here with a list of some of the best twins found in the world of anime. Are you guys ready? Let’s get going!
BEST TWIN CHARACTERS IN ANIME
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26. Kotori and Hakaru
Information |
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Title |
Taisho Otome Fairy Tail |
Genre |
Comedy, Romance |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
12 |
Studios |
SynergySP |
Premiered |
2021 |
Duration |
23 minutes per episode |
Hakaru is the older one of the twins and is a friendly and cheerful individual. He loves teasing people and doesn’t even think about it twice. He has no problem being the twin brother of Kotori, who is super-famous because of singing and gets him a lot of unwanted attention.
Kotori is also cheerful and friendly just like her twin brother. She’s obsessed with singing and can’t imagine her life without it. She’s shown to be extremely kind and caring towards her friends. Her kindness even extends to strangers as well. She always tries to cheer other people up with her singing and that actually works.
25. Sasha and Misha Necron
Information |
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Title |
The Misfit of Demon King Academy |
Genre |
Action, Fantasy |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
13 |
Studios |
SILVER LINK |
Premiered |
2020 |
Duration |
23 minutes per episode |
Sasha and Misha Necron’s relationship didn’t start off well. Sasha was introduced as an arrogant and overconfident lady who constantly looked down upon Misha. On the other hand, Misha is a quiet and submissive girl who gets nervous and scared easily. Despite Sasha constantly abusing her, Misha never hated her. It is revealed that the two sisters had great bonding when they were younger. The truth is that even in the present, Sasha doesn’t hate Misha and is protective towards her, getting angry at the students who tried to bully her. This shows that Sasha is only being a tsundere with her twin sister. Both sisters have immense love for each other.
24. Takumi and Isami
Information |
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Title |
Food Wars |
Genre |
Gourmet |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
24 |
Studios |
J.C Staff |
Premiered |
2015 |
Duration |
25 minutes per episode |
Takumi is a fiery and bold guy unlike his little twin brother, Isami. Isami is a calm and collected individual who loves interacting with others. He loves teasing Takumi and Takumi easily gets annoyed because of him. However, both twins share a very loving bond and care deeply for each other. Takumi is better at cooking than Isami but he won’t tolerate anyone insulting Isami. Isami respects his brother a lot and looks up to him. However, knowing that Takumi was better than him made him feel some sort of inferiority complex. But he pushed himself in order to become as good of a chef as his brother was.
23. Ichiru and Zero Kiryuu
Information |
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Title |
Vampire Knight |
Genre |
Action, Fantasy |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
13 |
Studios |
Studio Deen |
Premiered |
2008 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Zero is a cold and reserved individual and Ichiru is no different from him. When Zero was a child, he was an extremely gentle and polite boy. Ichiru would wonder if Zero was actually capable of becoming the vampire hunter. Ichiru has a complex personality. Both brothers were close to each other when they were younger. However, Ichiru started getting jealous of Zero as he became a vampire hunter and he couldn’t. It’s safe to say that both Zero and Ichiru had a love-hate relationship throughout the series.
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22. Atsumu and Osamu Miya
Information |
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Title |
Haikyuu |
Genre |
Sports |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
85 |
Studios |
Production I.G |
Premiered |
2014 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Both Osamu and Atsumu have entirely different personalities. While Osamu is a calm and collected one, Atsumu is an outspoken and confident one. Osamu is all fired up from the inside when he’s playing but he won’t really show it. On the other hand, Atsumu’s actions are always self-explanatory. When Osamu is angry, he doesn’t hesitate to be aggressive.
Atsumu is someone who listens to himself only. He will do what he feels is right. He also hates losing and is very competitive, just like Osamu.
21. Kozue and Miki
Information |
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Title |
Revolutionary Girl Utena |
Genre |
Drama, Fantasy |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
39 |
Studios |
J.C Staff |
Premiered |
1998 |
Duration |
23 minutes per episode |
Kozue and Miki always had a very loving relationship. Both of them played piano together and were really good at it. Both of them were supposed to perform at a tour but Miki fell ill. Kozue had to go alone and she couldn’t perform. That’s when she started growing apart from her twin brother. Miki, on the other hand, constantly looks for someone who could replace Kozue for him. Kozue attempts to make Miki jealous by dating multiple men. In reality, Kozue just wants Miki to get worried about her. She’s still very protective of Miki and cares deeply for him. Miki feels the same about her but implies that they can’t be as close to each other as they used to be.
20. Freya and Chii
Information |
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Title |
Chobits |
Genre |
Comedy, Drama |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
26 |
Studios |
Madhouse |
Premiered |
2002 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Freya and Chii are both friendly and cheerful twins. Freya is the optimistic one and Chii has a child-like personality. Soon enough, there was a malfunction in Freya’s system and she started suffering from depression because of it. She became more protective of Chii. Chii on the other hand is too busy obsessing over Hideki. She tries to copy his actions in an adorable way. Both sisters are very close to each other. Chii tries to make Freya feel better and take her out of her depression. However, it doesn’t work on Freya and Chii is deeply saddened.
19. Riko and Ako
Information |
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Title |
Kiss x Sis |
Genre |
Comedy Romance |
Type |
OVA |
Episodes |
12 |
Studios |
Feel |
Premiered |
2008 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Ako is a bright and friendly girl who possesses exceptional intelligence. On the other hand, Riko isn’t as bright as her younger sister. Riko is good at everything, be it house work or studies. Ako is good with extracurricular activities and loves taking part in sports. Riko is the manipulative one while Ako is the good-natured one. However, both the twins tend to exploit their authority at school in order to get what they want. Both sisters don’t really have a very loving relationship as they’re constantly competing for their step-brother’s attention. They disagree on everything and tend to fight a lot as well.
18. Nana and Momo
Information |
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Title |
To Love Ru |
Genre |
Comedy, Romance |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
26 |
Studios |
Xebec |
Premiered |
2008 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Nana is a short-tempered and tomboy-ish girl and her twin sister, Momo, is friendly, cheerful and girly one. While Momo appears to be innocent and cute, she actually has a habit of fantasizing different scenarios with her crush. Despite her haughty personality, Nana is actually very kind and helpful. Both Nana and Momo are very close and care deeply for each other. Their bond is like that of best friends.
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17. Kasumi and Shizuku
Information |
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Title |
King of Thorn |
Genre |
Action, Mystery |
Type |
Movie |
Episodes |
1 |
Studios |
Sunrise |
Premiered |
2009 |
Duration |
1 hour 50 minutes |
Kasumi and Shizuku are both polar opposites of each other. While Kasumi is shy, reserved and polite, Shizuku is energetic, upbeat and cheerful. Kasumi works on her confidence as the series progresses and becomes more daring. Both the twins are extremely dependent on each other and can’t live alone without each other.
16. Tsukasa and Kagami
Information |
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Title |
Lucky Star |
Genre |
Comedy |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
24 |
Studios |
Kyoto Animation |
Premiered |
2008 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Tsukasa and Kagami are another set of twins that are opposites of each other. Kagami is arrogant and a typical tsundere. On the other hand, Tsukasa is super-sweet and innocent. Kagami is not afraid of speaking her mind. Despite being good-natured and kind, Tsukasa has to live in the shadow of her sister. Tsukasa constantly needs her sister’s help and that annoys her so much. However, both sisters care deeply for each other and are there for each other no matter what.
15. Vash the Stampede and Knives Millions
Information |
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Title |
Trigun |
Genre |
Action |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
26 |
Studios |
Madhouse |
Premiered |
1998 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Vash and Knives both have conflicted inner personalities. Vash still had some hope for humanity after being betrayed and treated awfully by humans. On the other hand, Knives despise humans even though he isn’t even treated badly by them. Vash doesn’t like his loneliness and constantly needs company. Knives, on the other hand, don’t want to get close to anyone other than Vash. Despite hating other humans, Knives still possesses love for his twin brother Vash and wants the best for him. E’s very cruel with all the other humans.
14. Diva and Saya
Information |
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Title |
Trigun |
Genre |
Action, Horror |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
50 |
Studios |
Production I.G |
Premiered |
2005 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Saya is a cheerful, innocent yet spoiled girl. On the other hand, Diva has a childlike personality and is also quite selfish. She loves killing and finds pleasure in it. However, Saya kills because it’s her duty and finds no pleasure in it. Diva had a harsh life that turned her into a sadistic and ruthless person. Saya lived a comparatively happier life than Diva and she didn’t develop a twisted personality because of that. Both Diva and Saya have a strained relationship and both of them are each others’ enemies.
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13. Shizu and Maria
Information |
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Title |
Maria Holic |
Genre |
Comedy |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
12 |
Studios |
Shaft |
Premiered |
2009 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Shizu and Maria both dress up as each other at school. Maria is a sweet and kind girl and Shizu is an arrogant and hot-headed boy. Both of them struggle while adapting to each others’ personalities in front of others but try their best to do it. As far as their relationship is concerned, both of them care deeply for each other but get into a lot of fights as well.
12. Kaguya and Yuzuru
Information |
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Title |
Date a Live |
Genre |
Comedy, Romance |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
12 |
Studios |
AIC PLUS+ |
Premiered |
2013 |
Duration |
25 minutes per episode |
Kaguya and Yuzuru both have completely opposite personalities. Kaguya is an upbeat and outgoing girl who speaks as if she’s acting. Yuzuru speaks in a robotic manner and teases her sister because she’s flat-chested. Kaguya takes great pride in her being an astral spirit and thinks that she’s superior to everyone else. Both sisters tend to fight a lot but in reality, they care deeply for each other.
11. Hansel and Gretel
Information |
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Title |
Black Lagoon |
Genre |
Action |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
12 |
Studios |
Madhouse |
Premiered |
2006 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Hansel and Gretel are two twin siblings whose genders are unknown to us. They constantly switch between dressing like one another just to confuse their enemies. Both the twins are sadistic, cruel and bloodthirsty. As they had a tragic childhood, it twisted their personalities. Both the siblings don’t really care about each other and have become killing machines, focused on their goal only.
10. Mion and Shion
Information |
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Title |
Higurashi When They Cry |
Genre |
Horror, Mystery |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
26 |
Studios |
Studio Deen |
Premiered |
2006 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Mion is an energetic, cheerful and tomboyish girl. She’s very confident just like Shion. Shion looks more girly and is well-mannered than Mion. Mion has this other personality where she becomes serious and expressionless. She’s straightforward and bold. Shion, on the other hand, is very shrewd and smart. She’s also very good at manipulating others. Despite not appearing as helpful or compassionate, Shion is protective of her loved ones. Both Shion and Mion have a great bond together and they care deeply for each other.
9. Junko and Mukuro
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Title |
Danganronpa |
Genre |
Mystery, Horror |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
13 |
Studios |
Lerche |
Premiered |
2013 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Mukuro is a cold and reserved woman who doesn’t care about anyone other than Junko. Whe Junko is a carefree individual who gets bored easilylhittle dumb with a really nasty temper. Junko is sadistic and takes great pleasure in inflicting despair to killing people. Mukuro is different from her twin sister and doesn’t like the despair thing, she simply cares for Junko’s happiness. inflicting pain on others. Mukuro especially cares for Junko more. this love is reciprocJunko in return insults her a lot and mentally abuses her as well. Junko can get bored easily. She wants to spread despair in the world and needs the help of Mukuro. Mukuro has no choice but to follow her. However, she does hesitate in carrying out their plan.
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8. Linze and Elze Silhoueska
Information |
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Title |
In another World With my Smartphone |
Genre |
Adventure, Comedy |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
12 |
Studios |
Production Reed |
Premiered |
2017 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Elze is an optimistic and cheerful girl who doesn’t feel shy or awkward at all. Linze, on the other hand, is quite shy and reserved. Elze is not afraid of telling dirty jokes to others. She’s not as ladylike as her twin, Linze and is insecure about her body as she compares it to Linze. No matter how confident she appears, Elze can become shy when it comes to romantic situations. While Linze appears to be shy and awkward, she does know when to get serious and starts speaking then. Both the sisters respect and love each other a lot and are also very protective of each other.
7. John Liebert and Nina Fortner
Information |
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Title |
Monster |
Genre |
Mystery, Drama |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
74 |
Studios |
Madhouse |
Premiered |
2004 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
John is a reserved but charismatic and compassionate individual. His twin sister, Nina, is also a very kind, caring and loving lady. John has successfully created a perfect personality for himself that everyone would love so that it would be easy for him to manipulate others. In reality, John is nihilistic and has psychopathic tendencies. Nina is cheerful and bright but has a dark side to her personality as well. In that state, she’s fully aware of who she actually is.
6. Mei and Misaki
Information |
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Title |
Another |
Genre |
Horror, Mystery |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
12 |
Studios |
P.A Works |
Premiered |
2012 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Mei is a reserved, gloomy and serious person. Misaki, on the other hand, is friendly, cheerful and outgoing. Mei believes that no matter how many bonds people create between each other, they’re going to end up alone. Both Meiu and Misaki thought that they’re cousins because Misaki was adopted by her aunt when she was born. When they got to know the secret of their relationship, they formed a close bond and became each other’s best friends.
5. Mairu and Kurui Orihara
Information |
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Title |
Durarara |
Genre |
Action, Mystery |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
24 |
Studios |
Madhouse |
Premiered |
2010 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Mairu and Kururi are polar opposites of each other. The two of them were so similar during their childhood that nobody could tell them apart from each other. To resolve this issue. Both of them developed different personalities deliberately. Mairu is a friendly and cheerful one, while Kururi is a shy and reserved one. Mairu doesn’t hesitate talking about vulgar things and becomes extreme with them. Kururi is the one who has to shut her up when she keeps speaking without a filter on her mouth. Both Mairu and Kururi care deeply for each other and help each other whenever they’re in need.
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4. Ryou and Kyou
Information |
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Title |
Clannad |
Genre |
Drama, Romance |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
23 |
Studios |
Kyoto Animation |
Premiered |
2007 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Kyou is a tsundere and has a bold and arrogant personality. Ryou, on the other hand, is a reserved and shy one. Kyou has a short temper and tends to become very aggressive when annoyed. Ryou doesn’t really have friends so she only sticks to hanging out with her sister. Despite their conflicting personalities, both Ryou and Kyou love and care for each other a lot.
3. Rin and Yukio Okumura
Information |
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Title |
Blue Exorcist |
Genre |
Action, Fantasy |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
25 |
Studios |
A-1 Pictures |
Premiered |
2011 |
Duration |
24 minutes per episode |
Rin has an energetic, cheerful and kind personality. He’s extremely helpful towards his loved ones and goes to lengths in order to help them. Yukio, on the other hand, is reserved, calm and composed. He does suffer from mood swings though. He’s more well-mannered of the two twins and lectures Rin to behave himself when he’s getting out of control. Even though Rin is older than Yukio, people often think that Rin is the younger one because of his immaturity.
2. Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachin
Information |
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Title |
Ouran High School Club |
Genre |
Comedy, Romance |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
26 |
Studios |
Bones |
Premiered |
2006 |
Duration |
23 minutes per episode |
The twinsBoth Hikaru and Kaoru have tendencies to be codependent on each otherare socawkwardially awkward and can’t function without each other a behavior they must unlearn. Despite that, tThey’re energetic, playful and cheerful. Despite being the older twin, Hikaru is immature and possessive. Kaoru is the calmer and the more mature one. Both of them possess feelings for Haruhi and love teasing her. Kaoru understands his brother really well and helps him a lot too. Both twins have a really strong bond.
1. Rem and Ram
Information |
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Title |
Re: Zero |
Genre |
Drama, Fantasy |
Type |
TV |
Episodes |
50 |
Studios |
White Fox |
Premiered |
2016 |
Duration |
25 minutes per episode |
Rem and Ram are undoubtedly the most popular pair of twins that the anime industry has ever known. Rem is quiet, reserved and kind. Ram is reserved as well but she gets really bold and straightforward at times. Ram is extremely protective of Ream and will not hesitate killing anyone who tries to hurt her in any way. Rem feels the same about Ram. Both sisters are super adorable and very loyal as well.
Conclusion
We’re finally at the end of our Best Twins in anime blog. Comment down below your favorite twin from our list below and let us know. We’ll come back with more Character Type Blogs like this one. Stay tuned for the next one!