Many of the best series become great because every character is as important as the protagonist. The best anime, however, are those which allow both the protagonists and the side characters to shine.

Other times, they show up with barely a ripple. In this list, we’ll highlight five anime side characters with unforgettable debuts, and five whose introductions didn’t leave a lasting impression.

My Hero Academia is going to show another side of a main series character that isn't All Might (Image via Bones) My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has recently started its anime adaptation, and some of ...