Twins in Anime

This is where anime characters are officially identical twins by birth and blood, instead of just looking alike. ^^ This page will explore their similarities as a pair and differences as an individual for most of the well-known or lesser known twins in anime. ^^

Note: I did some research on these twins beforehand, but if you catch any mistakes, then please let me know. I will try to update the information as I find out more details about them. ^^



Twins #1


Amiboshi (right) and Suboshi (left) (Fushigi Yugi)

These two brothers are so spiritually connected that they can communicate to each other by writing messages on their bodies and even sense what the other is feeling or if another is going through distress or loss. They are very protective of each other due to their childhood of orphanage, when they depended on each other for survival.


Amiboshi

Suboshi
Personality The older brother, who is more gentle and mild-mannered. Because he is a very kind person, he is torn between choosing sides of being a Seiryuu or Suzaku warrior. If he is angered he could be very stead fast and single-minded. The younger brother, who is more hot-tempered, fierce and impulsive. If angered, he can be merciless and very violent, especially if it concerns the danger of his older brother.
Weapon With his weapon, he emits chi through his mouth into his flute (played when pointing to the left) to control people's will or use the "torturous" melody to attack his enemies and cause mental damage. o_o He also plays songs to relax others when he points the flute to right side. Because of this, he is also ambidextrous. He uses his will to control his weapon called Ryuseiseui, which are two spinning balls attached to strings that can cut an opponent when launched at them.
Other Has a character located on his right shoulder that means "Neck" Has a character on his left shoulder that means "Horn"


Twins #2


Hikaru (right) and Kaoru (left) Hitachiin (Ouran High School Host Club)

These very identical twins are very hard to tell apart, especially when they were younger. They even talk in unison a lot of times, so that just adds to the confusion. XD However these two actually have different voice actors, so it's easier to identify them. XD Often playing the two mischievous devils of the host club, they are very popular and attract the fangirls with their incestuous and yaoi love act. XD


Kaoru

Hikaru
Personality The slightly younger brother who is a little more mature and smarter. He is usually the one who acts as the delicate and innocent one when pleasing the fangirls. By this, he is usually the one to be hurt or to do something clumsy on purpose, so he could be saved or comforted by his brother. The slightly older one, who is the more rough and possessive of the two, especially torwards his brother and Haruhi. Hikaru is the twin that develops feelings for Haruhi, which his brother notices first. He is also the one who always saves and comforts his brother, acting as the dominant one in their yaoi acts. XD
Appearance His hair is parted towards his right side. His hair is parted towards his left side.
Voices Voiced by Yoshinori Fujita Voiced by Kenichi Suzumura
Other Usually on the left side Usually on the right side


Twins #3


Zero (right) and Ichiru (left) Kiryu (Vampire Knight)

These twins grew up together and were taught to become vampire hunters by Toga Tagari. They were very close as children, but it is said later on that Ichiru claims to have hated Zero after overhearing that his parents prefer Zero over him.


Zero

Ichiru
Personality The older of the twins who is main male protagonist of Vampire Knight. In the past, Zero has been taken in by Kaien Cross as the sole survivor of a murderous attack on his family by pure blooded vampire Shizuka Hiou. It turns out that he was bitten during the attack and is slowly turning into a vampire. He is usually more impulsive and cold. The younger twin who was often ill in the past and doesn't share the same abilities as Zero. He appears more mature than his older brother. Shizuka let Ichiru drink her blood to strengthen and cure him or his ill health, but nonetheless, he still remains a human.
Appearance His hair is shorter and more spiked than his brother's. He also has a tattoo on his neck, which uses Vampire Hunter's magic to suppress his transformation into a vampire. His hair appears thicker/softer and slightly longer than his older brother's.
Weapon He uses a anti-vampire gun named "Bloody Rose," given to him by Kaien Cross.


Twins #4


Thor (right) and Rai (left) (Jyu Oh Sei)

These twins may look very similar, but their personalities and goals are very different.


Thor

Rai
Personality He is the stronger and more determined twin, who adapts quickly and fights for survival on the Chimeara planet. He vows to become the best Beast King in Chimaera. The weaker twin, who usually relies on his brother to protect him. He dreams to follow his father's footsteps in becoming a famous scientist.
Appearance His bangs are split and sticking up at the top right side of his head. His bangs are more spread apart and his bangs aren't split at any point. It is also said that he is slightly chubbier than his brother.
Voices Voiced by Koichi Domoto Voiced by Minami Takayama


Twins #5


Kakeru and Wataru Ozawa (Gakuen Heaven)

These twins are always sneaking around and getting into trouble, especially to tease Keita and cause michief. They both act like complete doubles of each other aside from their slight difference in hairstyles.


Kakeru

Wataru
Appearance He is almost always on the left side and his hair is always covering his left eye. He is usually on the right side and his hair is always covering his right eye.


Twins #6


Kei and Chihiro Shindou (Ef: Tale of Memories)

These twins are easier to tell apart since their personalities are the complete opposite. However, they look exactly alike aside from the attire and mannerisms.


Kei

Chihiro
Personality The assertive and aggresive one of the twins. She is not afraid to say exactly what she feels and cares very much about her sister's happiness. Kei also competes for the attention and affection of her childhood friend Hirono Hiro. Much more soft spoken, timid and shy. She suffers from a type of anmesia where her memory only lasts for 13 hours. Her dream is to write a story or novel, but due to her condition, she is unable to fulfill that dream.
Appearance She has longer hair on her right side and bangs parted to her right and wears a white headband. Chihiro has longer hair on her left side and bangs parted to her left and wears two hair clips. She also always wears an eyepatch over her left eye.
Voices Voiced by Junko Okada Voiced by Natsumi Yanase


Twins #7


Neil and Lyle Dylandy -a.k.a. Lockon Stratos- (Gundam 00)

SPOILER!!!: This is the only scene these two are seen in the same shot (Neil is the one in the distance, while Lyle is watching him from behind the tree). After this, they have never appeared at the same time again, however, both use the code name 'Lockon Stratos.' After Neil's death, his brother Lyle takes his place as the next Lockon.


Neil (Lockon I)

Lyle (Lockon II)
Personality Appearing in Season 1, Neil was given the codename Lockon Stratos when he was recruited into Celestial Being. He is easy going, kind and considerate of the people around him as well as playing a big brother role to the other pilots. He's usually cool and collected and rarely gets angry, but he still holds a deep grudge towards the terrorists who were responsible for the violent death of his family. When dealing with missions or with people relating to terrorism, it affects his judgement as he's blinded by his emotions. Appearing in Season 2 (with the exeception of a brief appearance in Season 1 -as pictured above-), Lyle is easy going and friendly like his brother as well as having a strong sense of justice and wanting to make real difference in the world, however, he isn't one to hold grudges or brood over the past. Lyle is capable of letting go of negative experiences and focus on present matters that affect the future, which Neil couldn't do.
Appearance His original outfit is the earth tone-red vest (with beige collar trim) and the light green T-shirt underneath with blue pants. His hair is a bit longer at the ends compared to his brother's as well as having slighter bigger irises. (Both their hair color is actually the same, just different lighting) He has a different style of clothing, while his hair seems a bit shorter and curlier on the ends. His irises also seem to be a bit smaller as well as having narrower eyes, giving him a more serious appearance.


Twins #8


Koji Minamoto and Koichi Kimura (Digimon Frontier)

Because of their parents' divorce, they were separated at a very young age. Their mother moved out with Kouchi and their grandmother, while Koji stayed with his father, who remarried and told Koji that his mother has died (never telling him about his twin brother).


Koji

Kouchi
Personality Starts off as the group loner and a kid who never had the chance to make friends, because he had to change schools constantly. He distances himself from others and refuses to let anyone get too close to him, because he believes that no matter how close two people can get, something will always pull them apart. For that reason, he stops trying to make friends to be "better prepared for it." He starts off cold and rude, but eventually softens up as he becomes closer to them. He is caring and kind, especially to his mother. Koichi learned about Koji when his grandmother told him on her deathbed. He tried to run after Koji, who was on his way to the Digital World, but fell down a flight of stairs and ended up in a coma.
Appearance Always has on a bandana with a much more 'sporty' style of clothing. Often doesn't wear headgear, but can be seen with a baseball cap at some point. His clothing style is more casual compared to his brother's.


Twins #9


Mion and Shion Sonozaki (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni)

During their first swap as children, Mion and Shion actually have switched identities as a result.


Mion

Shion
Personality Often acting vulgar, rough and like a tomboy, she also has a girlish hidden side. She was actually born second to the family, but due to the sister swapping at a young age, she was mistakenly taken as Mion (the oldest sister) and branded with the oni tattoo as a result. This caused her to take on the identity as the older sister Mion when she is really the youngest. Her occupation is working at the toy store. The twin with a more feminine and gentle/mature personality who may get embarrased easily. However, she can be more vicious and sadistic, often seen carrying a taser, which makes her appear dangerous and even ruthless at times. She was actually the first born twin, which makes her the 'real' older sister Mion, but had to take on the identity of the younger sister, Shion. Her occupation is a waitress.
Appearance Mion often has her hair up in a ponytail. Shion's hair is often down with a yellow ribbon tied in the back.



More to come!