the bat Man The comic book series has been going strong for just over 80 years. Fans have fallen in love with Bruce Wayne, the tragic orphan who took on the mantle of Batman to fight the criminal underworld that stole his parents from him. He appears lonely at times, but is capable of making meaningful human connections.
Bruce Wayne/Batman doesn’t have the warmest personality, but he still has a good heart and highly values his allies and friends, no matter how few. He views Alfred Pennyworth as a surrogate father and also has a complicated romantic connection with Selina Kyle/Catwoman. Given the opportunity, Bruce could make new friends from other franchises, including the world of Japanese animation.
10 Hatori Sohma is serious but caring (Fruit Basket)
Hatori Sohma embodies the dragon of the Chinese zodiac, although he turns into a seahorse when someone hugs him. More importantly, Hatori is known for his calm and serious personality, and does not tolerate the nonsense of troublemakers like Shigure or Ayame.
As a doctor, Hatori is kind and caring towards others, even if he hides those warm feelings behind his stern and aloof exterior. If he lived in Gotham, Batman would recognize him as a great guy and someone worth getting to know better.
9 Soichiro Yagami is as Commissioner Gordon (Death Note)
The head of the NPA by law, Soichiro Yagami, is Death NoteCommissioner James Gordon’s version, though Soichiro has less tolerance for caped vigilantes and reckless would-be heroes. Soichiro might not like Batman very much, but he and Bruce Wayne would certainly get along.
If Soichiro was a Gotham police officer, he and Bruce Wayne could easily become friends or at least get along. They share a strong desire to see justice done and protect the innocent, even if Bruce’s alter ego is too brutal for Soichiro’s liking.
8 Joichiro Yukihira is smart, cool, and loves his family (Food Wars!)
Joichiro Yukihira is a master chef who has traveled the world to explore new ingredients and recipe ideas, making his culinary style noticeably deeper and more diverse compared to more specialized chefs. He also taught his son Soma that love is the secret ingredient in cooking.
Cooking for a friend or loved one allows a chef to reach their true potential, and Soichiro is a loving father and husband who inspires everyone around him. If he were hired as Wayne Manor’s private chef, he and Bruce would get along very well and Bruce would approve of Joichiro’s fatherly warmth. He would remind Bruce of what he once had with his father.
7 Bruce Wayne would find Hawks refreshing (My Hero Academia)
For the most part, Bruce Wayne would rather befriend quiet, mature people like himself, but he wouldn’t mind befriending a few bright-eyed people like Hawks. Hawks would be almost like a feisty little brother to Bruce, and they’d have a lot to talk about.
Hawks is a serious and tough hero, but also cheerful and optimistic. This would be refreshing for Bruce Wayne, who could really use a friend to put a little sunshine on everyone’s day. Hawks is a winged hero, like Batman, but he’s not a brooding antihero.
6 Mr. Yoshimura is the new Alfred (Tokyo Ghoul)
Mr. Yoshimura is almost Ken Kaneki’s own Alfred Pennyworth, a kind but tough old man who runs a quiet cafe where humans and demons can get along. In Mr. Yoshimura’s eyes, peace and tolerance trump violence and hate, though he’s not exactly a pacifist. He will fight if necessary.
Bruce would visit the Anteiku cafe and get a great first impression of the kind old man who runs it. He would give Mr. Yoshimura his compliments and they could chat about their dreams of restoring peace to the streets.
5 Uncle Iroh is also like Alfred (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
Bruce Wayne needs Alfred to act as the voice of reason and keep his inner darkness in check, and something similar would happen if Bruce ever met retired Fire Nation General Iroh. Iroh was once a conqueror, but now he is a kind and wise guy who seeks to help others.
If Iroh’s tea shop were to be established in Gotham, or if Bruce ever visited the massive Ba Sing Se, Bruce would appreciate a cup of jasmine tea and ask to meet Iroh for some compliments. Iroh would then recognize Bruce as a troubled but good-hearted man and immediately befriend him, and vice versa.
4 Bruce could use the help of Akitaru Obi (Fire Force)
In many ways, Firefighter Akitaru Obi is the Batman of fire force, a powerful and well-trained hero who can take on any foe without the benefit of supernatural powers. Akitaru only needs his fitness and gear to save the day, giving him and Batman something in common.
Bruce Wayne and Akitaru would recognize each other as kindred spirits if they ever crossed paths, and might even fight together to help clean up the streets of Gotham. Like Bruce, Akitaru is a kind-hearted but tough guy who puts duty first and will not rest until peace is restored.
3 Harumi Takeda puts others first (My Senpai is annoying)
In the anime series Josei my senpai is annoying, Harumi Takeda worked for a modest company in Tokyo. In an alternate universe, he could find work at Wayne Enterprises Inc and would do a good job of helping keep the Wayne family business strong. He is a model employee in every way.
Bruce is unlikely to have met all of his employees, but if he were to greet Harumi Takeda as the newest employee, he would make a good impression. Harumi has a strong and kind heart, and is very protective of his co-workers. Bruce wouldn’t mind getting to know him better over a power lunch.
two King Gazel Dwargo is tough but fair (that time I reincarnated as a slime)
Batman’s home may be Gotham City, but if he were to embark on an isekai adventure, he would need a friend and ally like King Gazel Dwargo of the Dwargon Navy Nation. Rimuru Tempest, for example, easily befriended Gazel, who generously trained Rimuru in the ways of statecraft.
Isekai Batman needs friends and like Rimuru would recognize Gazel Dwargo as an intelligent, fair and pragmatic king who would be a vital ally. Bruce would have great respect for Gazel as a person and as a king, and Gazel would have a good impression of Bruce.
1 It’s easy to get along with Joseph Joestar (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)
Joseph Joestar was a wild protagonist in the Battle tendency story arc, but he matured a lot after that. At stardust crusaders Story arc, she is still a charming and imaginative person, but she has much more dignity than she did in her youth.
Joseph is a caring, tough, intelligent and loyal person, which are values that Bruce appreciates. Joseph can befriend just about anyone, such as the Egyptian fortune teller Muhammad Avdol and Robert Speedwagon. If Bruce ever had his own Stand, he would turn to Joseph for help and become his ally and friend.
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