Most anime have male main characters and usually, the main characters rely on their strength which makes it easier for them to deal with all kinds of situations. However, it is not uncommon for you to find other characters who are stronger. Apart from strength, it is also important for the main character to have a smart brain to be able to plan a strong strategy against the enemy. Not just men, this time Dunia Games will discuss the brightest female characters in several popular anime who have become the favorite characters of many fans.

Not only are they beautiful and attractive, but some of these female anime characters have intelligence which allows them to show their skills in dealing with various situations with their intelligence. Their charming physical charm is strengthened by their intelligence which makes them one of the most beloved intelligent waifu fans. Here are some of the smartest and most brilliant female anime characters you will ever find in anime.

Smartest Anime Characters

10. Echidna (Re: Zero)

The Witch of Greed, Echidna, has always had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. She aspires to understand every aspect of life. While the main character Natsuki Subaru feels compelled to reveal her journey throughout the series, Echidna eagerly absorbs every detail. Her never-ending quest for constant understanding has made Echidna a highly intelligent character, equipping her to provide comprehensive answers to a wide range of questions. This unquenchable thirst for knowledge is what attracts Echidna as an extraordinary intelligent anime waifu.

9. Shiro (No Game No Life)

Apart from the main character Sora, there is his younger sister named Shiro who is also the main character of many fans' favorite isekai anime series, No Game No Life. She is part of the gamer cave like no other. On many occasions in the anime's story, Sora and Shiro easily defeat supercomputers, which is an incredible feat. This intelligence allows her to formulate strategies for reading and countering his opponent's moves. Shiro's only weakness is when she faces an opponent who shows emotion. In such a case, she would be unable to predict their next actions, and she would start to doubt herself.

8. Merlin (Seven Deadly Sins)

Merlin is a member of the Seven Deadly Sins which is the strongest group of knights in Britain. She was born to Belialuin and her talent as a wizard was immediately recognized by her father. Throughout her life, Merlin enjoyed being immersed in books about magic, and that allowed her to become the most powerful wizard ever. She was even cunning enough to be able to outsmart the Demon King and the Supreme God, where the gift of both only made Merlin stronger. Merlin's special ability Infinity makes Merlin a dangerous opponent as it allows her to increase the duration of her spells to infinity. Merlin knows about all kinds of spells, so she can easily get out of difficult situations thanks to her knowledge.

7. Hange Zoe (Attack On Titan)

Hange Zoe is a commander in the Survey Corps. She is a member who is highly trusted by the other members because she has proven her intelligence on several occasions throughout the story. She even devoted her life to studying titans because of her interest. This led her to develop an incredible understanding of titans regarding their strengths and weaknesses. Hange Zoe's wealth of information enabled the Survey Corps to successfully create weapons and gadgets that were effective against titan. Apart from her intelligence regarding Titan, she also uses her intelligence to formulate strategies in a short time. This makes her one of the smartest female anime characters of all time.

6. Yumeko Jabami (Kakegurui)

The main protagonist in the Kakegurui series may have a serious case of gambling addiction. Even her personality can change completely when he prepares to gamble. During her gambling sessions, Yumeko may seem unprepared and as if she doesn't have any plans. On the contrary, because of her intelligence, she managed to become a cunning person and was able to read his opponents to find out their strategy. This allows her to easily launch a counterattack to defeat them. Yumeko has shown that she can create complex strategies that her opponents wouldn't even think of.

5. Makima (Chainsaw Man)

Even though she is known as one of the antagonists in the Chainsaw Man series, this makes Makima show her intelligent side which is a big challenge for the physically strong main protagonist characters. Makima uses her intelligence to manipulate the heroes into placing their trust in her. Her ingenuity makes her capable of deceiving and manipulating anyone, making her an enigmatic character.

Makima is even able to control all public security under the power of her cunning side. Makima's extraordinary prowess stems from her quick wit, coupled with her incredible Controlling Demon abilities and clever application of charm. Thanks to this combination, Makima is one of the most formidable enemies in existing seinen anime. Thanks to his ingenuity, she was able to gather many loyal fans who looked forward to each of his anime performances.

4. Nami (One Piece)

Nami is a navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates. She joined the crew in the East Blue saga. Her proficiency in cartography was apparent even during her childhood, earning her the admiration of the formidable Arlong, who exploited her abilities to her own advantage. Nami's navigation talent is extraordinary, surpassing the talents of other navigators which makes her an intelligent character. Her training at Weatheria further enhanced his understanding of meteorology and weather-related factors.

In addition to her role as a navigator and cartographer, Nami's intelligence also shines in combat situations. During the Whole Cake Island arc, She astutely realizes the threat posed by Big Mom's Vivre Card, causing fear among the homies. She uses his Clima-Tact to create clouds and wet Cracker biscuits so Luffy can eat them easily thus helping in her battle. Moments like this prove that Nami is indeed one of the smartest One Piece characters.

3. Bulma (Dragon Ball) 

Bulma is a genius scientist who works for Capsule Corporation. Despite having the physical strength of an ordinary human, Bulma's intelligence is on a completely different level. She is responsible for creating many inventions, which have changed the lives of many people. She is a representative figure of a genius scientist in the world of anime. She was also the creator of important inventions such as the Dragon Radar, which was one of his best inventions.

This device can expertly track the whereabouts of the elusive Dragon Balls, which have been instrumental in helping Goku and his friends on many occasions. Bulma is also able to create armor similar to Vegeta's armor. One of her most extraordinary discoveries was the development of a time machine, where this discovery was a technological achievement that gave her great challenges, but her unwavering determination and intelligence finally succeeded in conquering this task.

2. Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End)

If it weren't for Frieren's intelligence and strength, Himmel's group of heroes might not have been able to defeat the Demon King. Frieren is an Elf who has lived for hundreds of years and continues to search for various Grimoires or books about all kinds of magic spells in the world. She dedicated her life to continuing to study magic, even if it was only simple magic that others looked down on.

This proves his dedication to continuing to learn to become the greatest wizard of all time. Apart from her desire to continue learning about magic, Frieren often shows her nature in solving problems she finds with a cool head. She was able to devise a strategy to defeat the clones in the dungeon and invited other wizard trainees to follow her lead. Apart from hundreds of years of life experience, Frieren is an intelligent person and remains calm in facing all kinds of situations.

1. Maomao (The Apothecary Diaries)

Maomao is the main character in The Apothecary Diaries anime series. Immediately after the release of the anime, Maomao managed to attract a lot of audience attention because of her cleverness in solving existing problems. Maomao also has endless knowledge of medicine thanks to her adoptive father who also taught her about the world of pharmacy. This makes Maomao a smart character with her knowledge of medicine and her intelligence in solving every problem she finds.

It's not surprising that you always see Jinshi asking Maomao for help in solving every case he finds in the palace and leaving it to Maomao to solve it. Maomao also often helps other people who are having problems or tasks that they think are 'blocking'. Thanks to her intelligence and skill in strategizing and solving problems, Maomao quickly became a smart female anime character that many fans loved.

So, that's a list of the smartest female anime characters who are loved by anime fans of all time. Among the list above, which is your favorite character?

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