Shinji???? One of the best-written protagonists in anime? I don't know what to say. He is extremely likable and easy to empathize with once you understand his predicament.

i wanted to include it but as there's no way to legally read it without pirating, i couldn't put it in unfortunately

good list, only thing i'd change is making hxh number one. it truly is an unrivaled masterpiece, and far better than one piece as well.