Updated December 4, 2022 by Ernie
If you’re into short and cute girls, you’re at the right place. Indeed, short anime waifus make your standards high and such cuteness surely doesn’t exist in real life. Isn’t that right? Where would you find someone like Chika on Earth? There are tons of short anime girls that you need to see! So, without further ado, let’s get started!
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KAWAII SHORT WAIFUS!
31. Mirai Kuriyama (Beyond The Boundary)
| Title | Beyond The Boundary |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Kyoto Animation |
| Premiered | Fall 2013 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’0
Height in centimeters: 152 cm
If the kawaii word was a person, it would have been Mirai Kuriyama because she’s clumsy and her clumsiness makes her the cutest in the anime. Anyways, if you’re thinking about who Mirai Kuriyama is. Well, she’s the main protagonist in Beyond The Boundary also known as “Kyoukai no Kanata” in Japanese. She’s a first-year student and also attends the Literary Club at her school. Her bloodline is of Spirit World where the people are able to manipulate blood! She struggles in life as she’s trying to earn her own money and make ends meet.
Mirai Kuriyama is one of those waifus who wear glasses and look cute with messy hair! Isn’t that right? Her peachy hair color makes her stand out and look absolutely pretty! Mirai is a petite girl with an awkward personality. Her height is only 5’0/152 cm, so if you have a similar height, I must say, you’re adorable!
30. Shiro (No Game No Life)
| Title | No Game No Life |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy, Ecchi |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | Spring 2014 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Height in inches: 4’6
Height in centimeters: 140 cm
In a world as complex as No Game No Life, Shiro is our small female protagonist with the brain of a genius. She’s a logical person and loves solving problems. So, if you’re into short and smart waifus, Shiro is your pick!
Shiro and Sora are the prodigies in No Game No Life, she rarely shows any emotions. Shiro is also known to be the master of chess and she can defeat anyone that comes her way. You can say that she’s quite overpowered in that department. Shiro has mastered 18 languages and can learn any new language. For instance, she learned the Imanity language in under 15 minutes!
29. Victorique de Blois (Gosick)
| Title | Gosick |
| Genre | Drama, Mystery, Romance |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | Winter 2011 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’0
Height in centimeters: 152.4 cm
Victorique de Blois is a student at Saint Marguerite Academy who spends most of her time at the library. She has lived her entire life as an enigma until a boy named Kazuya Kujo uncovers when he starts liking her.
She’s a small and unrealistic girl with blonde hair and green emerald eyes. As far as her personality is concerned, she’s a tsundere character, so if you’re into ice queens, Victorique de Blois is your pick! She can come off as a very straightforward girl with a sharp tongue. Though I must say that her appearance doesn’t go with her personality or voice. Curious to check her out? Watch Gosick!
28. Shinoa Hiragi (Seraph of the End)
| Title | Seraph of the End |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Supernatural |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | Spring 2015 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 4’11
Height in centimeters: 150 cm
Seraph of the End mostly has handsome male characters. But there’s also Shinoa Hiragi who’s an ultimate waifu in Seraph of the End. I know this anime might not be considered relevant now but I had to include Shinoa in the list of the Cutest Short Anime Waifus. So, let’s learn about her now!
Shinoa is one of the main characters in the anime who belongs to a rich family and serves as the leader of Moon Demon Company. She’s quite sarcastic and apathetic. She doesn’t really put much emotion into her words but she absolutely loves teasing others!
27. Bocchi Hitori (Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu)
| Title | Seraph of the End |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Supernatural |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | Spring 2015 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 4’9
Height in centimeters: 145 cm
Bocchi Hitori is one of the main characters in Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu. She’s a very shy person who tends to have social anxiety. Now, imagine a short shy girl, did you blush? Because yes I did! Overall, Bocchi is a kind girl with a heart made of gold, she cries very often because she gets cramps in her legs.
Whenever she’s happy, she faints! Even though she gets nervous, she loves having a good time with others and wants to know more about other people that are out of her circle. She’s the type of girl who makes scripts to get through her days. Isn’t that absolutely adorable?
26. Gabriel White Tenma (Gabriel Dropout)
| Title | Gabriel DropOut |
| Genre | Comedy, Supernatural |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Doga Kobo |
| Premiered | Winter 2017 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Height in inches: 4’7
Height in centimeters: 144 cm
Gabriel is one of the shortest main characters in Gabriel Dropout. She’s an angel who was at the top of her class until she got addicted to video games! It’s funny how a certain addiction can affect your everyday life. So, Gabriel used to be a prodigy angel who came straight from heaven. In fact, she was known to be the number 1 angel and everyone called her “angelic”.
When she came to the Earth, she came across video games, and resultantly, she got addicted to them! She had a kind, friendly, and polite personality. But the sudden transition of her character was really funny as she turned sarcastic, lazy, and careless.
25. Maho Hiyajo (Steins; Gate)
| Title | Steins; Gate |
| Genre | Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | White Fox |
| Premiered | Spring 2011 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 4’6
Height in centimeters: 140 cm
Maho Hiyajo is one of the members of the Brain Science Institute, she’s also one of the main characters in the Steins; Gate who has taken parts in many projects like Amadeus. She might not look like it but she’s a feisty woman who gets annoyed easily.
People often mistake her for a child and that annoys her a lot. People don’t even know about her true occupation. Despite being so intellectual, she lacks self-confidence. Even though she works beside Dr. Leskinen yet she’s unable to trust herself. Overall, she’s a really useful character in Steins; Gate!
24. Mihari Otosuna (The Comic Artist and His Assistants)
| Title | The Comic Artist and His Assistants |
| Genre | Comedy, Slice of Life |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Zexcs |
| Premiered | Spring 2014 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 13 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’0
Height in centimeters: 155 cm
Mihari Otosuna is the best friend of Aito and also an editor of his manga! She’s a thin body with a small stature. Mihari loves cute things but she tends to hide them from everyone. It’s always the short anime waifus who get anger management issues. So, just like that, Mihari is one of those waifus who are quick to anger. But as an editor, she’s quite useful and has an understanding of her old/childhood best friend, Aito! So, if you want to know more about her, make sure to watch The Comic Artist and His Assistants!
23. Nene Saikyo (Chivalry of a Failed Knight)
| Title | Chivalry of a Failed Knight |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy, Romance, Ecchi |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | SILVER LINK. Nexus |
| Premiered | Fall 2015 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Height in inches: 4’4
Height in centimeters: 135 cm
Nene Saikyou might not look like it but she’s a teacher! She teaches the students of Hagun Academy and there are many interesting facts about her! For instance, she’s a third-ranker blazer and is also one of the desperados of Japan!
Just like her short height, she acts like a child. Sometimes she has a sharp tongue and ends up hurting others but she doesn’t feel bad about it. Nene can come off as an absent–minded person not knowing how others feel about her. She can also come off as a very flirtatious person, especially with her students. I know some of you are wishing that you attended her school. Anyways, Nene can come off as a dishonest person who denies her own true feelings at times.
22. Misaka Mikoto (A Certain Scientific Railgun)
| Title | A Certain Scientific Railgun |
| Genre | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | J.C Staff |
| Premiered | Fall 2009 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’2
Height in centimeters: 161 cm
Misaka Mikoto is one of the main characters in A Certain Scientific Railgun who is known to be level 5 esper. Her nickname is Railgun due to her signature railgun move. As for her personality, she’s considered a proper lady and not a child. Mikoto can come off as a short-tempered person with an improper attitude with some rude boys.
Even though she comes off as a very strong-headed lady yet she has insecurities that nobody knows about. Overall, she’s a friendly and easygoing person who hardly minds any discomfort. To know more about her, watch A Certain Magical Index!
21. Rem (Re: Zero)
| Title | Re: Zero |
| Genre | Drama, Fantasy, Suspense |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | White Fox |
| Premiered | Summer 2020 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Duration | 27 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’1
Height in centimeters: 154 cm
Who doesn’t know about Rem? Rem is one of the most popular characters in Re: Zero. She’s a maid with aqua blue hair serving Roswaal L Mathers and her twin sister, Ram. She’s one of the supporting characters in this anime but plays a significant role in the 2nd, 3rd, and 7th Arc of Re: Zero.
As far as her personality is concerned, she’s a polite girl who’s very well-mannered. Sometimes she acts without thinking and gets her in trouble. After Subaru saved her, she became more loyal to him and fell in love with him as well.
20. Touka Kirishima (Tokyo Ghoul)
| Title | Tokyo Ghoul |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy, Horror |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Pierrot |
| Premiered | Summer 2014 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’1
Height in centimeters: 156 cm
Touka Kirishima is one of the ghouls in Tokyo Ghoul. Yes, she’s the blue-haired waifu you used to have a crush on. She has a dual personality, for instance, she can be kind to you but also angry with you!
She lost her father and from that moment onwards, her personality changed as she suppressed a lot of her emotions. To survive in a cruel world of ghouls, she had to be ruthless! After crossing paths with Ken Kaneki, she softened up and became the kind person she is.
Sometimes she can come off as a rash or reckless person and that’s due to her abandonment issues. To know more about her, watch Tokyo Ghoul!
19. Tanya (The Saga of Tanya Evil)
| Title | The Saga of Tanya Evil |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Nut |
| Premiered | Winter 2017 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’1
Height in centimeters: 156 cm
Tanya might look like any other average anime loli yet she’s a mastermind and a cruel girl! She’s cute but her intentions are really shocking! She can come off as a ruthless, sadistic, cruel, and short-tempered girl. Whenever she’s in a battle, she’s very ruthless with them and attacks without any guilt. Now, you know that this cute little Tanya has a lot of sociopath traits that can be used to her advantage during wars and whatnot!
18. Cordelia Kasukami (Twin Star Exorcist)
| Title | Twin Star Exorcist |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy, Romance |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Pierrot |
| Premiered | Spring 2016 |
| Episodes | 50 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’3
Height in centimeters: 160 cm
Cordelia Kasukami is one of the many exorcists in Twin Star Exorcist, she has a short stature and an emotionless face. She rarely shows any facial expressions. But whenever she says the word “cute” and spells them like, C-U-T-E’ she smiles while saying it in a robotic voice. Not many words come out of her mouth as she’s a reserved individual. Cordelia Kasukami is a huge enthusiast when it comes to robotics!
17. Taiga Asaki (Toradora!)
| Title | Toradora! |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | J.C Staff |
| Premiered | Fall 2008 |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 4’9
Height in centimeters: 145 cm
Taiga Aisaka is the main character in Toradora who might come off as a cute little girl. But behind that cuteness lies a cynical and prideful girl who can easily get angry with you. She’s quite popular for her doll-like appearance but she can’t stand spending time with others.
Like any other short person, Taiga Asaki gets offended when someone calls her short. Did you guys know that Taiga Aisaka’s nickname is “Palmtop Tiger”? Well, now you do! Her broken family turned her into a short-tempered and cynical girl. Overall, she’s very honest with her own feelings and with others too! She doesn’t mind being straight–forward!
16. Serara (Log Horizon)
| Title | Log Horizon |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Satelight |
| Premiered | Fall 2013 |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Duration | 25 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’0
Height in centimeters: 155 cm
Serara is known to be the Human Druid-Housekeeper who plays a vital role in the Crescent Moon Alliance. Even though Serara is not very strong physically yet she holds enough power to heal others and clean things as well!
Serara is an innocent girl who gets confused by the idea of things like marriage and love. She can come off as an indecisive girl during battles. A short cute girl must be indecisive as to look cuter. What do you guys think?
15. Azusa Nakano (K-On!)
| Title | K-On! |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Kyoto Animation |
| Premiered | Spring 2009 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 4’9
Height in centimeters: 150 cm
Azuksa Nakano is one of the main characters in K-On! She’s a calm girl who can break down easily when someone makes fun of her. She’s quite stubborn and tends to show no weaknesses. Azuksa can be bold at times, especially against the supervisor aka Sawako!
Azuksa is quite organized. For instance, she made a study schedule for Yui when she was facing some problems during her finals. Overall, she has her ups and downs. For instance, when Azuksa is hyped up, she’s bold and makes no mistakes. But when she’s shy and someone makes fun of her, she panics!
14. Haruhi Suzumiya (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
| Title | The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya |
| Genre | Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Kyoto Animation |
| Premiered | Spring 2006 |
| Episodes | 14 |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’2
Height in centimeters: 157 cm
Haruhi Suzumiya is the main character of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya who attends North High school and serves as the leader for the SOS Brigade. It is a club that was made to find aliens and other such peculiar things.
She’s the type of girl who gets driven by her desires in order to live her unique life to the fullest. She views things from her point of view and her opinions are very strong which is why she might come off as a bossy person. Haruhi highly expects others to obey her and do the things that she tells them. Overall, she’s a bright, energetic, and full-of-life girl. To know more about her, watch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya!
13. Yami Ringo-sama (Idol Incidents)
| Title | Idol Incidents |
| Genre | Music |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | MAPPA, Studio BOLN |
| Premiered | Winter 2017 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’0
Height in centimeters: 153 cm
Yami Ringo-Sama is a short and lonely assassin who got hired by Lacospo in order to kill Yuuki Rito. She is a stoic and emotionless girl who’s actually pretty warm-hearted from the inside but doesn’t like expressing things. She hates perverts and would do her best to avoid them. She often runs into Rito who’s a rather clumsy individual. We mostly see Yami reading books in order to understand the planet Earth completely! Yami seems to have feelings for Rito as she opens up about herself in front of him. Rito is the only person who knows Yami well. Anyways, if you want to know more about Yami, watch Idol Incidents!
12. Shinobu Oshino (Bakemonogatari)
| Title | Bakemonogatari |
| Genre | Mystery, Romance |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Shaft |
| Premiered | Summer 2009 |
| Episodes | 15 |
| Duration | 25 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’4
Height in centimeters: 165 cm
Shinobu Oshino is one of the vampire girls in Bakemonogatari who was a human child princess named Rola. Ever since she lost her vampire powers, she fell into a period of unconsciousness. Her face is always emotionless and she spends most of her time in a single spot doing nothing. Shinobu doesn’t enjoy talking with others but she still knows Koyomi Araragi and Meme Oshino well. But she doesn’t stay this way, she changes her personality and comes back as a bright girl!
11. Ram (Re: Zero)
| Title | Re: Zero |
| Genre | Drama, Fantasy, Suspense |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | White Fox |
| Premiered | Summer 2020 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Duration | 27 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’1
Height in centimeters: 156 cm
Ram is the sister of Rem, both of these characters are known to be supporting characters in Re: Zero. She’s quite the opposite of Rem and is a self-absorbed girl who does things at her own pace. She’s the type of girl who listens to only herself and moves forward in life. She believes that Roswaal is the best and no one else can compare to her! She wants to be called precious by Roswaal. I just had to include her in the list of the Cutest Short Anime Characters as she looks really cute!
10. Beatrice (Re: Zero)
| Title | Re: Zero |
| Genre | Drama, Fantasy, Suspense |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | White Fox |
| Premiered | Summer 2020 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Duration | 27 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’1
Height in centimeters: 156 cm
Beatrice from Re: Zero is the type of person who looks down on others and is bad with dealing with people who try to get along with her. Despite her brave personality, she’s a lonely and soft-hearted girl who might come off as a stubborn girl. To know more about her, watch Re: Zero!
9. Rukia Kuchiki (Bleach)
| Title | Bleach |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Pierrot |
| Premiered | Fall 2004 |
| Episodes | 366 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 4’9
Height in centimeters: 145 cm
Rukia Kuchiki has an aloof personality and she likes to be reserved. She’s the type of person who struggles to open up with others and prefers keeping her emotions to herself. Most of the time, you will see her as a chill and collected warrior. However, she can break through this shell. Did you guys know that Rukia’s height was 4’9? OMG!
8. Dorothy Unsworth (Black Clover)
| Title | Black Clover |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Pierrot |
| Premiered | Fall 2017 |
| Episodes | 170 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’1
Height in centimeters: 156 cm
Dorothy Unsworth is one of the mages in Black Clover who might come off as a carefree, chill, playful, and an interesting character. She’s highly empathetic and treats everyone like an elder sister. So, if you don’t have an elder sister and want one, you should definitely consider Dorothy Unsworth to be your big sister!
7. Futaba Igarashi (My Senpai is Annoying)
| Title | My Senpai is Annoying |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Dogo Kobo |
| Premiered | Fall 2021 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Height in inches: 4’2
Height in centimeters: 127 cm
Futaba Igarashi is surely one of the Cutest Short Anime Characters of all time. She has a petite figure that’s why everyone considers her a child and as a result, she gets treated like one. She has a senior named Haruhi Takeda who treats her like a child. She hates him so much! To know more about their chemistry, watch My Senpai is Annoying!
6. Chika Fujiwara (Kaguya Sama: Love is War)
| Title | Kaguya Sama: Love is War |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | Winter 2019 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 25 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’0
Height in centimeters: 152 cm
Chika is undoubtedly a waifu! She’s short in height, cute, and a little bit dumb. However, these traits make her stand out from the rest of the characters. She’s a bubbly, fragile, and warm-hearted girl who cheers up everyone!
5. Ochako Uraraka (My Hero Academia)
| Title | My Hero Academia |
| Genre | Action |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Bones |
| Premiered | Spring 2016 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’2
Height in centimeters: 157 cm
Ochako Uraraka from My Hero Academia might be annoying for some people while others consider her a one of the best MHA waifus. She’s a friendly, easygoing, and kind individual who can make friends easily. You can easily approach her.
4. Nezuko Kamado (Demon Slayer)
| Title | Demon Slayer |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | ufotable |
| Premiered | Spring 2019 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’1
Height in centimeters: 156 cm
It would be a sin to not include Nezuko Kamado into the list of Cutest Short Anime Waifus. Isn’t that right? Most people started watching Demon Slayer for Nezuko. She’s a really interesting character who doesn’t speak much ever since she turned into a demon. But before becoming one, she was really friendly.
3. Tatsumaki (One Punch Man)
| Title | One Punch Man |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | Fall 2015 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Height in inches: 5’0
Height in centimeters: 150 cm
Tatsumaki from One Punch Man is a really short–tempered and prideful girl who highly believes in her powers. Her confidence is top-notch, nobody can reach her level. She can come off as a playful girl too!
2. Shinobu Kochou (Demon Slayer)
| Title | Demon Slayer |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | ufotable |
| Premiered | Spring 2019 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Height in inches: 4’11
Height in centimeters: 151 cm
Shinobu Kocho is one of the main demon slayers in Demon Slayer. She’s a calm, reserved, and well-mannered girl. Despite her short height, you would want to call her a lady as she acts like one.
1. Anya Forger (Spy X Family)
| Title | Demon Slayer |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | T.V |
| Studio | ufotable |
| Premiered | Spring 2019 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Height in inches: 3’2
Height in centimeters: 99 cm
Oh yes! Anya Forger is definitely one of the Cutest Short Anime Characters. She’s from the anime Spy X Family with telepathic abilities. In short, she can read everyone’s brains. Anya Forger is really cute and friendly. She makes the anime more interesting than any other character in it!
Conclusion
Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed reading the blog and found your cute short-heighted waifus in the list. Do let us know which waifu is your favorite in the comments down below! Don’t forget to share it with your friends who love anime! See you guys on the next blog!
