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In a world where protagonists wielding oversized swords and screaming their attack names in all caps are as common as ramen in an otaku's pantry, finding truly unique anime main characters (MCs) is like stumbling upon a rare Pokémon: thrilling and unexpected. Here are five MCs who break the mold and prove that not all heroes wear capes—some wear high school uniforms, others are trapped in existential crises.  5.. Yuji Itadori – “Jujutsu Kaisen” (Image via MAPPA) Starting our list at number five is **Yuji Itadori** from *Jujutsu Kaisen*. At first glance, Yuji might seem like your average high school student who can casually bench press a refrigerator. But there's more to this pink-haired powerhouse than meets the eye. Unlike the usual "I’m secretly a powerful warrior" trope, Yuji’s path to heroism starts with an epic case of food poisoning—caused by ingesting a rotten finger, no less. Yuji’s unique edge comes from his symbiotic relationship with Sukuna, the king of cur...