10 Best Character Arcs In Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Angel
7. Anya Jenkins
Further proof that both Buffy and Angel are big fans of redemption arcs, Anya Jenkins first appeared in Buffy's third season as a vicious vengeance demon, where she was defeated by Rupert Giles and rendered both mortal and human. Shunned from the demon fold, Anya started attending high school and by season four had formed a romance with Xander Harris.
During her stint on the show, Anya struggled to come to terms with her newfound humanity, and often insulted people with her blunt, careless observations. Still, she was a great addition to the gang, and proved to be quite the asset throughout the show.
After being left at the altar by Xander, Anya became a vengeance demon once more and attempted to fall back into her evil ways. But she couldn't. Even with her powers, she decided to give up on her demonic ways and submitted to her mortal life. Eventually, she reconciled with Xander, found her true purpose, and died at the Battle of the Hellmouth.