My top 5 old men in anime

So, in tons of anime, elderly people have different levels of relevance. Whether that's acting as a mentor, a kind figure to the main characters, or just being awesome characters in their own right. And so, I'm gonna count down my top 5 favourites. These will range from the different things I mentioned there and maybe more. These will also be ranked on how I myself like these characters and so on. And so, let's begin and I hope you all like this.

5. Netero (Hunter x Hunter):

Starting us off at number 5 is the former chairman of the Hunter Association, Isaac Netero. While he may have passed away due to his battle with Meruem, there's no denying that Netero was one of the powerful Nen users in all of Hunter x Hunter. Not only could he defeat many opponents easily. He would even go through crazy training methods when he was younger. The only thing that makes himself different from other old men in anime is that he's a bit more ruthless and can do some things in slightly more selfish ways than some others. But none of that made him unlikeable and he was a fun character to watch too, especially his earlier scenes with Gon and Killua.

4. Gran Torino (My Hero Academia):

Up next is the mentor to the Symbol Of Peace, Gran Torino. With a quirk that allows for a boost in speed when he jumps, Gran Torino was All Might's mentor and later went on to do the same for Deku. While his first appearance made him seem like a crazy and senile old man, he's anything but and is one of the most awesome old anime characters ever with what we saw him do in Hosu City when all the Nomu attacked and in Kamino Ward when All Might fought All For One.

3. The Third Hokage (Naruto):

I know when it comes to Naruto, most would pick Jiraiya for something like this, but I've never really understood that considering Jiraiya isn't really old. He was only 52 when he died. As for Third Hokage on the other hand, this wise, old leader of the Leaf Village was Hokage for so long. Sarutobi was not only Hokage, but also the teacher of Jiraiya, Tsunade and Orochimaru, who later went on to become the three Legendary Sannin. Over the course of his life, Sarutobi was an amazing Hokage and incredible ninja with learning many Ninjutsus. He was also like a grandfather to many of the people there. Especially to Naruto, which Naruto himself even said.

2. Whitebeard (One Piece):

Coming in close to number 1 is the former strongest man in the world, Whitebeard. Whether or not he ever actually was is up in the air, but given how awesome his abilities were, it wouldn't surprise me if he was when he was still alive. We may not have known Whitebeard very long in One Piece, but he wasted no time showing just how awesome and powerful he really was. With his Tremor-Tremor Fruit, he could create earthquakes and causes huge shockwaves with just a punch in the air. But Whitebeard was also great with just how likeable he was. He treated every one of his crew members like his own son and valued their lives more than anything. And, even towards the end, his love for them was on full display with him invading Marineford to rescue Ace and even went crazy on Akainu after he murdered Ace.

And my number 1 favourite old man in anime is... Master Roshi (Dragon Ball):

And finally at number 1 is the old and perverted hermit of the Dragon Ball universe, Master Roshi. Being over 300 years old, this man has accomplished many things in his life. He learned martial arts from a master of his own, he created the Kamehameha, created the Turtle School Of Martial Arts, trained Goku and Krillin, helped against Frieza's army, was a candidate in the Tournament Of Power and eliminated his own fair share of opponents. And that's not even counting his countless inappropriate actions with being a huge pervert. Whether he's looking through countless magazines, watching ladies on TV, trying to see them in the bathroom or anything like that, Roshi never ceases to be entertaining. And they ever do other things with him in the future, I'd be really excited to see it. I loved how he was one of the members of Universe 7 in the Tournament Of Power, so doing something again soon just makes me excited for what he could be doing again in the future. And all that is why Roshi is my favourite old man in anime. And so, everyone, those are my picks for my top 5 old men in anime. Thank you all for reading and please comment down below to tell me what you think.