There are 16 personality types in the MBTI, and each one is enigmatic in its own way. One such type is the ISTJs, which are quite unevenly spread across different anime series. This type is widely prevalent in anime, manga, and light novels, compared to other personality types.
Characters with this personality type are the perfect law-abiding citizens. They’re dedicated, productive, logical, and organized. However, these people are often cruel towards themselves, which arises from the unrealistic expectations of their perfectionism. They’re rather intelligent and prefer alone time as it helps them to focus on themselves. Among the literal ocean of anime characters out there, let’s take a look at some well-known ISTJs in anime.
1. Nanami Kento
A man with a composed and wise demeanor. Any Jujutsu Kaisen fan would agree that Nanami Kento is one of the most reserved characters in the series. And wise. He is almost indifferent to things happening around him.
He is blunt, doesn’t sugar-coat his words, and is a bit insensitive. However, these traits make him reasonably practical. He is a man who likes to live in the moment rather than trying to change the future. The most ISTJ thing about him is that Nanami is a sucker for intelligent conversations.
2. Mikasa Ackerman
One of the most prominent female characters from Attack on Titan is Mikasa Ackerman. Her strong sense of loyalty and duty, as seen throughout the series, is a significant indicator of her ISTJ personality.
She likes to be quiet most of the time but is brimming with immense determination and unwavering focus. One of the scenes from the show where she decides to follow Eren into battle despite knowing the risks showed her steadfast dedication to those she cares for.
3. Giyu Tomioka
One can explain him as a typical ISTJ. Giyu is reserved and serious. He isn’t very expressive, but he is driven by a strong sense of duty. He likes to stick to the rules, and it reflects in his actions as well.
Giyu is an efficient person as well. A scene from the series illustrates it where he spares the life of a demon who does not kill humans. He might have an intimidating exterior, but Giyu profoundly cares about his close ones. They get his complete protection.
4. Mai Sakurajima
Adored by her Kouhai (junior) and the audiences alike, Mai Sakurajima is an enigmatic character from Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. She is pretty reserved and loves her privacy.
Her reluctance to interact with others shows her habit of isolation. She is a focused woman who doesn’t lose her calm even in challenging situations. She exhibits a strong sense of dedication in her personality. There was a particular scene in the anime series where she directly faces her troubles. This showed Mai’s inclination towards self-improvement.
5. Violet Evergarden
This young lady is the protagonist of Violet Evergarden. The plot revolves around her journey as an Auto Memory Doll who transcribes people’s thoughts and emotions into letters.
She is diligent, focused, and responsible, which are key traits of an ISTJ. Her strong sense of helping others communicate drove her for so long. She is an introvert in the series and takes a lot of time to reflect upon herself and understand human emotions. One of the most heartbreaking scenes in the series was when Violet conveyed a dying soldier’s love for his family. This implied that she was quite an empathetic person.
