A recent survey conducted by one of Japan’s leading online platforms regarding the popularity of female characters in the anime and manga series, has unveiled a surprising ranking of characters from the iconic One Piece. This study highlights the incredible affection fans hold for certain characters, revealing a shift in preferences as newer characters surpass long-loved favorites.
According to Goo Ranking, Uta – a singer introduced in the 2022 animated film One Piece Film: Red, has remarkably secured the top spot, garnering an impressive 120 votes, nearly doubling the votes for Nami, a long-time favorite character. Uta’s rising popularity suggests a significant shift in fan preferences, especially considering the competition from established characters.
The following is the list of the top 10 most popular female characters in One Piece according to the recent survey:
Top 10 Female Characters in One Piece:
- Uta (120 votes)
- Nami (61 votes)
- Boa Hancock (30 votes)
- Shirahoshi (24 votes)
- Nefertari Vivi (20 votes)
- Perona (15 votes)
- Nico Robin (13 votes)
- Rebecca (8 votes)
- Ulti (8 votes)
- Koala (6 votes)
This ranking announcement comes ahead of the 28th anniversary of One Piece’s airing, and just before the anime is set to return to air in April after a six-month hiatus following the conclusion of a significant arc. The ranking also follows other recent popularity polls in Japan, including one focusing on characters with animal themes, where Boa Hancock ranked second, just behind Iguro Obanai from Demon Slayer.
Meanwhile, the One Piece fandom continues to grow globally, especially as the anime prepares to resume broadcasting and streaming in the upcoming weeks. However, the manga remains one of the best-selling titles, with projections estimating it will surpass 3.2 million copies in print from April 2024 to March 2025, easily outperforming other major Shonen Jump titles such as Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy x Family, and Hunter x Hunter.
According to CBR
