“Imouto,” or younger sisters, are often seen as the most moe characters in the world of anime. What makes them so endearing? This remains a mystery without a definitive answer, although it’s clear that every anime fan wishes to have their own “imouto.”
However, among the hundreds of adorable younger sisters in anime, who is the most beloved and the most adored by fans? This question was posed in a survey conducted by Goo Ranking, which gathered responses from 500 otaku in Japan to determine the top 10 most beloved younger sisters. Here are the results:
(Note: Only younger sisters of main characters were considered, so supporting characters were excluded.)
Top 10 Most Beloved Younger Sisters in Anime
10. Araragi Karen & Araragi Tsukihi (Monogatari Series) / 31 votes
9. Himenokouji Akiko (Oniichan dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne!) / 32 votes
8. Tachibana Miya (Amagami SS) / 34 votes
7. Kyon’s Younger Sister (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya) / 35 votes
6. Kirigaya Suguha (Sword Art Online) / 38 votes
5. Hasegawa Kobato (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai) / 50 votes
4. Kousaka Kirino (Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai) / 53 votes
3. Hirasawa Ui (K-On!) / 60 votes
2. Dorami (Doraemon) / 69 votes
1. Yuuki Mikan (To LOVE-Ru) / 122 votes
Notably, Dorami, the younger sister of Doraemon, achieved second place with 69 votes, surpassing many other “moe” characters to secure this ranking. It seems that the influence of the classic anime “Doraemon” continues to resonate to this day, and it is likely that many people will always remember it fondly.
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