When it comes to anime characters who love a good drink, there are some who just stand out. Whether it’s for comic relief, emotional depth, or just pure fun, these characters know how to handle their liquor (or maybe not!). From the legendary Sannin to everyday drinkers, let’s check out anime’s most iconic booze lovers!
10. Nao Kiriyama – Takunomi
Nao Kiriyama from Takunomi is your go-to fun-loving girl who’s always down for a drink after a long day.
The show might not be the most well-known, but it totally nails the booze culture. Nao’s all about enjoying everything from local beers to trying out fancy cocktails, and she’s pretty much a pro at it. She’s also the perfect drinking buddy for Michiru, who’s new to Tokyo, showing her the ropes when it comes to good drinks and good times.
With its cute, laid-back vibe, Takunomi makes drinking look fun, and Nao’s chill, carefree attitude makes her the best person to hang with—whether you’re out or just having a drink at home.
9. Revy – Black Lagoon
Ah, Revy. If you’ve ever watched Black Lagoon, you already know she’s one of the most hardcore characters out there, and her love for alcohol is just as intense as her love for violence. This tough-as-nails mercenary never backs down from a drink, especially when she’s blowing off steam after a particularly chaotic mission.
Also, her drinking isn’t just for show—it’s part of her whole rebellious, no-care attitude. Watching Revy handle herself in battle with a bottle in hand really says it all. Talk about a woman who drinks like a pro!
8. Kobayashi – Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
Kobayashi is just your average office worker, except for the fact that she lives with a dragon-turned-maid. And, of course, she LOVES her drinks. Whether it’s wine, beer, or something stronger, Kobayashi’s ability to hold her alcohol is part of her charm.
The show uses her drinking moments to show how she can be just as laid-back and simple as her dragon companions are magical and eccentric. Plus, those scenes of her getting tipsy are hilarious and add that extra layer of humor to the everyday slice-of-life moments in the series. Honestly, who wouldn’t want to drink with Kobayashi after a long day at work?
7. Tsunade – Naruto
Tsunade’s drinking habits are basically legendary in the Naruto world. As one of the Three Legendary Sannin, she’s famous for being able to drink basically anyone under the table, and her “drunken gambling” moments are iconic.
It’s almost a running joke how much Tsunade loves to drink, but it’s also a window into her deeper character. Behind her tough, no-nonsense Hokage persona, she’s dealing with a lot of emotional pain, and the booze is her way of coping. But hey, at least she’s got her liquor tolerance on lock—when she’s not stumbling around or throwing a tantrum, of course!
6. Holo – Spice and Wolf
One of Holo’s quirks is her love for alcohol. She’s often seen sipping on mead or wine, usually in a fun, teasing way with Lawrence. Her drinking isn’t just about having fun, though; it reflects her deep nostalgia for Yoitsu, her home.
In fact, it’s these moments that make her feel more real, showing that even goddesses have moments of vulnerability.
5. Yasuko Takasu – Toradora
Speaking of great moms, Yasuko from Toradora certainly knows how to have a good time and inject fun into every scene she stumbles into. OK, Yasuko isn’t as responsible as Junko, leaving much of the domestic responsibilities to her kid — although YOU try and stop Ryuuji from cleaning up! But in her defense, drinking is part of her job (I need to change jobs), and she is a very hard worker.
Yasuko clearly cares about her kid and is there to offer all the moral and emotional support he needs, which is much more than can be said about any other parent in this series. She is doing the best she can, and that has worked out pretty well since, for all his hang-ups, Ryuuji is by far the most well-adjusted kid around.
4. Misato Katsuragi – Neon Genesis Evangelion
Arguably, Misato has some very good reasons to drink. I mean, it’s a wonder anyone in NGE can get out of bed in the morning without a good buzz on. Despite being more or less smashed 24/7 and having nothing but a gallon of beer in her fridge, Misato remains professional, good-humored, and surprisingly reliable under impossible circumstances.
Heck, if anything, a bit of booze is a good luck charm for her. I mean, look at what happens when she decides to switch to coffee instead towards the end of the series. It’s the literal end of the world!
3. Dot Pixis – Attack on Titan
There is an interesting (to me) aspect of the AoT universe that gets glossed over a lot, and that’s the glut of resources implied by the fact that all of humanity is essentially living under siege.
We know that food is insufficient, and citizens must occasionally be sacrificed in order to provide for the rest, so where is Dot Pixis getting his unending supplies of hootch?
The man more or less lives with his hand on his flask and has no qualms about hitting said flask right in the middle of a super serious conversation. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with that, but all things considered, maybe you should use some of that grain to make bread instead.
2. Cana Alberona – Fairy Tail
That said, Dot Pixis could take some notes from Cana. Now, this girl knows how to keep hydrated. I think it would be easier to count the scenes where she is not drinking, although that isn’t slowing her down much. In fact, it isn’t slowing her down at all.
I can’t help but feel a little sad for the poor thing; it must cost her a fortune to get a little buzz on since she seems almost completely impervious to the effects of alcohol. Maybe she’s like Bender and would actually suffer from a lack of drinking instead?
1. Aqua – KonoSuba
Well, we know what happens to yokai when they have a few, but what about goddesses? Awesomeness — that’s what happens. As a goddess imbued with heavenly beauty and infinite wisdom, Aqua knows what’s important. So, whenever she happens to have a few coins to rub together, she knows exactly how to spend them.
Aqua hordes alcohol, seeks out high-quality bottles, and never fails to celebrate a successful quest completion at the pub. She also happens to be a great drunk, happy, and entertaining. She wows crowds with fantastic magic and even pukes rainbows. Let me say that one more time — when she gets wasted, she pukes rainbows! Life goals!
