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What was Anya Jenkins a recurring character in?
Anyanka Anya Christina Emanuella Jenkins is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Was Anya Jenkins a friend of Buffy?
What does Anya Jenkins' character do?
The character appears as a guest star in the third and fourth seasons of the show before becoming a series regular in the show's fifth, sixth, and seventh seasons.
Are there any other interesting aspects about Anya Jenkins?
Anya was originally a human named, but spent over 1000 years as Anyanka, a vengeance demon, wreaking havoc by granting the wishes of women who had been wronged by men.
Does Xander like Anya Jenkins?
Anya has feelings for Xander and eventually seduces him in season 4.
Is Anya Jenkins a bad character in the show?
Anya Jenkins is similar to Cordelia Chase and she is very mean and selfish like Cordelia.
What did Anya Jenkins do on the show?
Anyanka has the power to grant wishes made by women seeking revenge against men who have wronged them, even changing reality to accommodate these wishes.

Question: Was she a popular character?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Anya Jenkins a popular character?