Money is undoubtedly one of the most useful tools in a human’s arsenal. However, in anime, the richest characters aren’t just defined by their lavish houses or fancy clothes but also by their ability to use them to take care of some menial tasks. Just like in real life, some of these characters are entrepreneurs, businessmen, or even trust fund kids, but one thing you can’t deny is their wealth. In that regard, here are some of the richest anime characters.
Daisuke Kambe, The Millionaire Detective, Balance: UNLIMITED
Daisuke Kambe is the main character of The Millionaire Detective and one of the richest anime characters out there. Despite a detective’s salary not being as large as other professions, Daisuke comes from the billionaire Kambe family. He found his everyday life boring and chose to join the police force to break the cycle. However, Daisuke’s hilarious amount of money made him more of an asset to the force than a risk. He uses his jet to cover large distances, even paying people to get clean statements from them.
Kaguya Shinomiya, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
Despite her lackadaisical attitude, Shinomiya Kaguya is one of the wealthiest anime characters out there. Kaguya is more than just a brainchild; she is the daughter of the Shinomiya Group, one of the wealthiest groups in Japan with over 200 trillion yen in assets. She isn’t afraid to flaunt her wealth and is always ready to turn to it when things get difficult. This made her extremely cold in the beginning, and she had no real connections with anyone. But despite her personality change towards the end, she is still the princess of the Shinomiya group.
Sinbad, Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
In a world full of magic, you would think money wouldn’t have that kind of lasting effect, but you would be wrong. Despite not being the anime’s main protagonist, he’s made a name for himself as the wealthiest. He is also the president of the world’s most powerful trading company, the Sindria Trading Company. With a fortune to rival nations and a mind that could put most strategists to shame, Sinbad became a legend, gathering fame everywhere he went. However, his arrogance left him vulnerable, as he believed himself to be superior to others.
Mina Tepes, Dance in the Vampire Bund
As the Queen of Vampires, Mina Tepes, is no slouch when it comes to wealth. Having lived a long time and inherited her mother’s fortune, she is almost unrivaled in terms of wealth. After her mother was killed in the vampire war, Mina reestablished the Tepes family, making it a reputable force once again. She purchased an entire island close to Japan to serve as her vampire colony. She was rich enough to pay off Japan’s national debt worth 40 trillion yen by herself without batting an eye. Mina then threatened the government, not with force but by withdrawing the vampire’s support in Japan. It is safe to say that Mina earns her spot among the richest anime characters.
