Fictional Characters That I Can Relate To

I’ve loved reading books and watching anime and cartoons since I was young. I’ve had my fair share of favorite characters, but as I’ve grown older, I’ve found some that I can really relate to. It’s like seeing myself from a different perspective. I’ll probably discover more relatable characters in the future, but here are a few fictional characters that resonate with me the most.

Fictional Characters That I Can Relate To

1. Marin Kitagawa from My Dress Up Darling

While I’m not a model like Marin, we share the same interests. She’s into cosplaying and games, and while she’s not great at making cosplay outfits herself, she asks for help. I relate because I buy my cosplay outfits instead of making them. The anime characters she cosplays are significant to her, just like they are to me.

I cosplayed as Marin for my 26th birthday because I see so much of myself in her. Her passion for the characters she loves, her drive to cosplay them, and her determination to do what she loves without caring about others’ opinions all resonate with me. She also doesn’t conform to gender stereotypes, which I admire and relate to. Plus, she’s gorgeous!

I truly appreciate Marin for who she is, and I hope to embody her spirit more and cosplay more characters I love in the future.

2. Violet Evergarden

Violet Evergarden is a war soldier who lost her arms in battle and had to change her profession to become a doll, someone who writes letters for others. As a writer, I relate so much to Violet. What makes it even more interesting is that Violet, like me, isn’t good with human emotions.

We both struggle to understand the hearts of others. We’re more frank and straightforward, which isn’t very common. As Violet learns more about the people around her and her clients, I’ve also found it my mission to improve myself in the same way.

3. Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender

I used to think my attraction to Zuko was just because he’s cute, you know? But watching Avatar: The Last Airbender made me realize it’s more than that. Sure, there’s a little crush going on, but it’s like I see myself in him too. Zuko’s whole struggle to win his dad’s approval, well, I can’t exactly relate to that since I’ve cut ties with my dad, but I get the whole yearning for parental validation thing.

Now, my mom, she’s nothing like Fire Lord Ozai, thank the universe. She’s the sweetest, most supportive person you’ll ever meet. But as her kid, I’ve always had this burning desire to make her even prouder, you know? Even though she’s already bursting with pride for me, I still want to push myself to be better.

And oh boy, the short fuse thing? That’s me in a nutshell. Being an Aries doesn’t help either; patience is just not our strong suit. It’s like the smallest things can set me off, just like Zuko. I swear, there’s this inner flame that ignites my anger, and I’m still trying to figure out why.

Remember that line from Zuko in season 3? “Why am I so bad at being good?” It hit me like a ton of bricks because I struggle with that too. I mean, I genuinely want to do the right thing, but somehow I keep messing up. It’s like I’m stuck in this cycle of trying to be a good person but constantly stumbling along the way. Why does it have to be so darn hard? Why does everything seem to fall apart when I’m just trying my best?

Ever since I was a kid, diving into books and getting lost in the world of anime and cartoons has been my jam. I mean, who doesn’t love a good story, right? Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of favorite characters, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve stumbled upon some that I can really connect with on a deeper level. It’s like looking into a mirror and seeing a different version of myself staring back.

I’m sure as time goes on, I’ll come across even more characters that I can relate to, but for now, here’s a handful of fictional folks who’ve really struck a chord with me.