expression, godan verb (-tsu)
have a well-defined character; stand out as a character
Used for fictional characters in stories, games, or anime that have a distinct, memorable personality or presence.
この漫画はどのキャラもキャラが立っていて面白い。
In this manga, every character has a strong personality, which makes it interesting.
彼の描く悪役はいつも
The villains he creates always stand out as characters.