8 Anime Characters Who Probably Smoke Weed Posted Sep 29, 2022
Anime is a style of animation from Japan that is gaining popularity globally. Many people love a good anime series with lively and fun characters. But have you ever wondered if some anime characters are pot smokers?
In reality, possessing, selling, and smoking weed is illegal in Japan. Cultivating cannabis, whether for medicinal or recreational purposes, is forbidden and attracts steep penalties. Due to drug stigmatization, the media in Japan doesn't portray the use of drugs. Even the film and entertainment industry shy away from developing anime movies or series with a plot about weed or other drugs.
Despite the harsh law, some anime characters come off strongly with stoner vibes. Thus, it could be possible that some characters partake in pot smoking while others might be naturally amusing to watch.
Let us explore the anime personas who undoubtedly smoke cannabis.
Stoner - Eureka Seven
Stoner plays a role in Eureka Seven as a photographer and journalist. His name depicts that he could be an actual pot smoker. Stoner rumbles a lot and gives his liberal views on politics. Even though Stoner does not roll weed blunts in the show, he usually smokes regular cigarettes. Stoner's name probably makes people think he could be a pothead. Or maybe the cigarettes he smokes are laced with weed.
Mugen - Samurai Champloo
Mugen has certainly smoked pot in Samurai Champloo. There was a fight scene when a field of crops got burned up. Mugen and other characters got high from the smoke during the accidental fire. Although Mugen is not depicted as a stoner, his attitude against authority matches a person who possibly smokes weed. If given a chance, we would certainly get stoned to rebel or just to have a little fun.
Ginko – Mushi-shi
Ginko is a wise traveler who names himself the mushi master. He helps people with problems caused by mushi. Ginko smokes a type of tobacco called mushi-tobacco to defend himself against mushi and protect the people. For someone who travels and risks his life a lot, Ginko is unusually relaxed. Could it be the smoke from the tobacco? Or could Ginko be smoking more than just a typical cigarette?
Shikamaru Nara - Naruto
Nara Shikamaru is both brilliant and lazy in equal measure. Why is it a struggle for Shikamaru to do some things? Throughout the episodes, he is seen lost in thoughts and stares at the clouds most of the time. Pot smokers are widely known to have this habit.
Besides, some of Shikamaru's family friends cultivate and sell special plants. It could be a type of cannabis plant like the Garanimals strain, which is a medical drug with an uplifting effect. Probably that is why Shikamaru Nara was a genius because he inhaled the plants while he was an adolescent. Even as an adult, he occasionally eats weed brownies with Temari.
Erika - Pokemon
Another possible pothead in the anime industry is Erika. She is a calm young woman who is a gym leader. She has a special garden that she maintains during her free time. Apart from the Grass-type gym she runs, Erika also sells and makes perfumes that have relaxing effects. Could it be Erika is a pothead too? All signs lead to the fact that she probably smokes cannabis.
Taizou Hasegawa - Gintama
Most characters in Gintama seem like occasional pot smokers. But Taizou is an obvious pothead if you judge how he lives. He lost his job and has become miserable and sad. Besides spending his time alone, he walks aimlessly, looking for odd jobs to survive. For someone who sleeps in the park, Taizou is definitely a stoner.
Keishin Ukai - Haikyuu
Ukai from Haikyuu is portrayed as a lazy and irritable character. If he is not resting his legs up to read a newspaper, he is shouting at people. Keishin Ukai works two jobs and is constantly on edge. At his customer care job, he frequently smokes to maintain his sanity. Ukai's other education job as a volleyball coach is also stressful; he has to deal with a hyperactive student who can't follow instructions and other rude students. Despite his attitude, Ukai is a hard worker and ultimately comes to love his job. It could be he found the secret of relaxation in occasional pot smoking between the crazy shifts.
Yoshihito Usaida - School Babysitters
Yoshihito is a graduate who works as a babysitter at a daycare center in the series School Babysitters. Regardless of the sensitive and nurturing profession, Yoshihito is often seen sleeping. Probably he takes a puff or two of marijuana before he goes to work. A sober babysitter would never dream of taking a nap while caring for children. But Yoshihito doesn't seem to mind his habit and sleeps daily on the job.
Conclusion
There are many examples of anime characters who show the tendencies of pot smoking. You can easily tell the ones within the weed circle, from their personalities to their actions. Even though the films might not show it in black and white, you can spot the cues in the anime storylines. So, next time you watch an anime series, check out the possible potheads.
