Anime Side Character Generator
A generator for the characters who steal scenes without being the lead.
About this anime side character generator
The pool favours supporting cast from the MyAnimeList favourites list. Use it for "underrated character" debates, art prompts and quiz rounds. Results link straight to each character's MyAnimeList profile, so you can go from name to backstory in one click. If the first pick does not appeal, use the filter panel under the wheel to steer the pool, then spin again — repeats cost nothing.
How to use it
- 1
Load the wheel
The wheel fills automatically with live MyAnimeList data. Use “Shuffle the wheel” for a fresh sample.
- 2
Spin
Press spin. The winner is drawn uniformly at random before the animation finishes.
- 3
Open the result
The result card shows the details and links straight to the MyAnimeList entry.
Frequently asked questions
How many items can be on the wheel at once?
Up to 24 by default, adjustable in the filter panel. Custom lists support up to 25 hand-picked entries if you want full control over the pool.
Does it work offline or on slow connections?
The wheel needs a connection for fresh data, but a bundled snapshot of popular titles keeps results loading even when the upstream database is slow or down.
Where does the anime data come from?
Titles, posters, scores and synopses come from MyAnimeList through the public Jikan API, so results are real shows rather than made-up entries.