The best school anime shows have memorable stories, relatable characters, and of course brilliant transfer students who always shake things up. Over the years, anime lovers could meet some of the most powerful, hilarious, and even dangerous transfer students in anime whose stories inspired and entertained fans all over the globe.
Fans could get lost in the worlds of fantasy, comedy, and action shows while going on unforgettable adventures with anime transfer students, as well as getting to know overpowered anime student councils and some of the weirdest but most thrilling schools in anime. Anime lovers could visit magical fantasy schools, meet demons or enjoy feel-good stories and learn about daily life in modern Japanese schools while following the adventures of the most intriguing transfer students of all time.
7 Shin Wolford - Wise Man's Grandchild
Shin Wolford is the powerful but thoughtless transfer student in the Wise Man's Grandchild (or Philosopher's Grandson). It's a great fantasy anime with a fun story and a unique magical system and is inspired by the legendary British tale about King Arthur and Merlin.
Wise Man's Grandchild's story follows Shin's adventures after the young boy dies and is transported to a new fantasy-inspired realm where magic is real. He soon finds out that he's a talented magician, but since he has no experience living in a magical realm, he has to attend the Advanced Magic Academy and becomes the leader of the Ultimate Magic Research Society.
6 Ayanokoji Kiyotaka - Classroom Of The Elite
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka is the seemingly lazy and uninterested transfer student from Classroom Of The Elite who is secretly one of the most intelligent transfer students in anime. He's a highly intelligent student who got into Advanced Nurturing High School with fantastic grades; however, he likes to hide his talents and intelligence from others.
Ayanokoji is not only book-smart but is excellent at reading and manipulating people, but he prefers to work behind the scenes and without anyone noticing. Classroom Of The Elite's story follows his adventures after Ayanokoji enters this new elite school with a 100% student success rate. It's a darker twisty show, and fans can also meet plenty of unlikable characters in Classroom of The Elite who make the anime much more thrilling.
5 Yumeko Jabami - Kakegurui
Yumeko Jabami is one of the most popular transfer students in anime with a serious gambling addiction. She's the unforgettable transfer student of Hyakkaou Private Academy, where the students are ranked not based on their grades but based on their gambling skills. Kakegurui has one of the weirdest and darkest private academies, as well as intense students who're obsessed with gambling.
Anime fans could meet some of the greatest gamblers in Kakegurui while enjoying a darkly twisted story. Kakegurui follows Yumeko's adventures after the young girl enters the prestigious Hyakkaou Private Academy and soon rises to the top while challenging and beating the school's wealthy and privileged students.
4 Yuji Itadori - Jujutsu Kaisen
Yuji Itadori is one of the most powerful transfer students in anime, thanks to a cursed talisman. After Yuji accidentally swallows a cursed talisman, he becomes the host of a dangerous evil entity named Sukuna and has to join the Tokyo Jujutsu High and the Jujutsu Sorcerers to help them defeat the demon.
Jujutsu Kaisen follows the story of Yuji as he tries to learn how to use his immense powers while not giving in to darkness. He embarks on a dangerous but thrilling journey to find the demon's other body parts and save himself as well as the world.
3 Rin Okumura - Blue Exorcist
Rin Okumura is True Cross Academy's hilarious and mighty transfer student who happens to be the son of Satan. For years Rin didn't find his path, but after he found out that his real father is Satan and that he has satanic powers, he decided to become an exorcist himself to help defeat him.
Rin used his superhuman abilities to fight evil and to avenge his adoptive dad's death while learning how to become a Knight exorcist who defeats demons with swords or blades. Blue Exorcist's story follows Rin's adventures as he embarks on a dangerous journey while learning more about demons and the various demon hunter classes.
2 Anos Voldigoad - Misfit Of Demon King Academy
Anos Voldigoad is one of the most overpowered transfer students in anime with unmatched demonic powers. He was the feared Demon King of Tyranny in the Mythical Age; however, he decided that he wanted to leave the death and wars behind him and have a more peaceful life.
After reincarnating into a future era, he finds himself in a much more peaceful age where all magic users have to attend school. So, he enrolls at the Demon King Academy that's run by his significantly weaker descendant. Anime fans will get to go on a hilarious and adventure-filled journey while also meeting the strongest demons of Misfit of Demon King Academy.
1 Stella - Chivalry of a Failed Knight
Stella, also known as the powerful Crimson Princess, is the powerful transfer student in Chivalry of a Failed Knight. Even though Stella was an extremely powerful Blazer but since she had little control over her abilities, she had to work much harder, so she could gain control over them and use them properly.
She eventually decided to attend the Hagun Academy to gain more respect and become a truly mighty and great knight. Soon she befriended Ikki, a young, much weaker classmate, but the two formed a strong bond and helped each other overcome their weaknesses. Chivalry of a Failed Knight follows Stella and Ikki's s adventures as the two students go on a journey to become knights against all odds.