Some time ago, we have discussed about the best guitarists in anime. It would be incomplete if we didn't discuss the best bassists in anime who can match a guitarist's playing in the band.
So, who are the best bassists in anime? Check out the full review below!
10. Retoree – Show by Rock!!
To start, there's a cute bassist named Retoree. In the Show by Rock!!, she plays the bass player and vocalist for the band Plasmagica. She uses a bass called Blue Station.
At first glance, Retoree may seem cold to others. In reality, she's a shy girl and very addicted to her smartphone. However, she can transform into a completely different person on stage.
9. Shiori Sekine – Angel Beats
Shiori Sekine may not be as well-known as the other Angel Beats characters. She is the bassist of the band Girls Dead Monster, led by Masami Isawasa.
Shiori often acts as a backup singer, supporting Masami when she plays on the reverb. Personally, this cute girl is the mischievous type who loves playing pranks on her friends.
8. Jun Suzuki – K-ON!
Next up is the beautiful bassist Jun Suzuki from K-ON!. She is a classmate of Azusa Nakano and Ui Hirasawa. She plays with her friends in the band Wakaba Girls in the K-On music club.
When she first appeared, Jun showed an interest in music. Before joining K-On, she joined the jazz club. Secretly, she admires Mio Akiyama.
7. Masayuki Wada – Detroit Metal City
The next coolest bassist is Masayuki Wada. He is known as one of the frontmen of the band Detroit Metal City, also known as DMC, under the stage name Alexander Jagi. He is quite cool and very popular among female fans.
In keeping with DMC's genre, Wada often plays the bass wildly on stage. She originally preferred joining a J-rock band. However, he couldn't leave DMC because he was afraid of his manager.
6. Ryo Yamada – Bocchi The Rock
If you're a fan of Bocchi The Rock, you're probably familiar with the cute girl named Ryo Yamada. She's the bass player in the Kessoku Band. She's quite quiet and tends to use harsh words.
Although Ryo may seem aloof and unfriendly, she's actually a kind person because she understands Bocchi. She's able to advise Bocchi on how to write catchy song lyrics that resonate with her heart.
5. Shinichi Okazaki – Nana
The next most interesting bass player is Shinichi Okazaki from Nana. He's a member of a punk band called Black Stones. Because of this, he appears to be a delinquent.
Shinichi joined the band at the age of 15. He truly possesses musical talent. However, he comes from a painful family background.
4. Haruki Nakayama – Given
Next, there's the handsome bassist Haruki Nakayama from Given. He joins a band with Ritsuka. He has a laid-back and kind personality.
Haruki is often seen playing bass while humming along. He also displays a supportive attitude and strives for the band's best. Because he's the oldest, he often acts as an older brother to his younger friends.
3. Kikuri Hiroi – Bocchi the Rock
Kikuri Hiroi is one of the most unique characters in Bocchi the Rock!. When she first appears, she's depicted as a drunk with a severe alcohol addiction. Seeing this, Bocchi kindly helps Kikuri.
Despite her bad habits, Kikuri is a very talented bass player and vocalist. She plays in a band called SICK HACK. Her impressive music has earned her a large fanbase.
2. Yoshiyuki Taira – BECK
In second place is the talented bassist Yoshiyuki Taira from BECK. He was the first person Ryusuke invited to join the band. He plays a white Musicman Stingray bass.
Taira has a unique habit: he likes to take off his shirt and go shirtless during performances. Although he appears apathetic to his surroundings, he is very mature and able to offer wise advice to his friends.
1. Mio Akiyama – K-ON!
In my opinion, Mio Akiyama is the coolest and most famous bassist in anime. She has a cute appearance, especially when she's shyly wearing cute outfits or accessories like a maid outfit.
Beyond that, Mio possesses incredible skills as a bass player. She's also a talented lyricist, creating poetic lyrics that perfectly suit Ho-kago Tea Time's musical style.