Twitter User @toarutoa Excels in the Anime Community with Annual Character Rankings
The prominent Twitter user @toarutoa, who is widely followed in the anime community, has announced the annual character rankings for the most popular anime characters of the year. This list is based on a survey conducted among anime enthusiasts, including both long-standing favorite series and those that have recently captured public attention as we approach 2024.
At the top of the rankings are notable characters known for their engaging storylines and captivating presence on-screen, such as Megumin and Emilia. Meanwhile, other characters like Akane Kurokawa and Alisa Mikhailovna “Alya” Kujou also achieved significant recognition, showcasing their impact on the respective narratives.
This ranking has sparked discussions and debates among fans, particularly concerning the contributions of lesser-known characters or those who have made notable impacts despite not being as widely recognized.
Here are the Top 30 Most Popular Anime Characters of 2024:
30. Maria Mikhailovna “Masha” Kujou – “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian”
29. Ken Takakura – “Dandadan”
28. Kazuhiko Nukumizu – “Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!”
27. Kaju Nukumizu – “Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!”
26. Kiyotaka Ayanokoji – “Classroom of the Elite”
25. Saki Ayase – “Gimai Seikatsu”
24. Subaru Awa – “Girls Band Cry”
23. Lilysa Amano – “2.5 Dimensional Seduction”
22. Emilia – “Re:ZERO”
21. Lemon Yakishio – “Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!”
20. Momo Ayase – “Dandadan”
19. Yuki Osanai – “Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary”
18. Kanade Hisaishi – “Hibike! Euphonium”
17. Kana Arima – “Oshi no Ko”
16. Reina Kousaka – “Hibike! Euphonium”
15. Chika Komari – “Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!”
14. Hojo Tokiyuki – “The Elusive Samurai”
13. Akane Kurokawa – “Oshi no Ko”
12. Atri – “ATRI – My Dear Moments”
11. Roxy Migurdia – “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation”
10. Hina Chono – “Blue Box”
9. Anna Yamada – “The Dangers in My Heart”
8. Alisa Mikhailovna “Alya” Kujou – “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian”
7. Mikari Tachibana – “2.5 Dimensional Seduction”
6. Kumiko Oumae – “Hibike! Euphonium”
5. Megumin – “KONOSUBA – God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!”
4. Nina Iseri – “Girls Band Cry”
3. Yuki Suou – “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian”
2. Chinatsu Kano – “Blue Box”
1. Anna Yanami – “Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!”
The overall winner is Anna Yanami, a central character from the series “Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines.”
Anna embodies the ideal character archetype: she is portrayed as the defeated character in many anime narratives. Despite her tendency to act self-deprecatingly, she is known to be a good friend, often supporting Kazuhiko in times of need. With her bright personality and charming demeanor, Anna captivates audiences, leaving them both amused and charmed.
