Cosplay
continues to be one of the fan-favorite ways to express their passion for
anime, and a new survey in Japan revealed which characters are most
popular among Japanese women. The result made it clear that, despite the
passage of decades, Sailor Moon maintains her crown as the
icon of costumes.
Usagi
Tsukino leads the ranking
According
to the study conducted by the company NEXER INC., a total of 300 women
participated in the survey answering the question: "Which anime character
would you like to cosplayear?". The overall winner was Usagi
Tsukino (Sailor Moon), who accumulated 35 votes and reaffirmed her
status as a benchmark of Japanese pop culture.
The
participants highlighted the ease of recreating Sailor Moon's poses and
the charm of the sailor-style uniform, considered "a childhood dream"
for many Japanese women.
Top 10
most voted characters
In addition
to Usagi, the results included characters from different eras and genres,
reflecting the diversity of the fandom:
- 1.
Usagi Tsukino — Sailor Moon
- 2.
Kiki — Kiki's Delivery Service
- 3.
Fujiko Mine — Lupin the Third
- 4.
Maetel — Galaxy Express 999
- 5. Shinobu Kocho (Kimetsu no
Yaiba) and Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End) — tie
- 6.
Nezuko Kamado — Kimetsu no Yaiba
- 7.
Conan Edogawa — Detective Conan
- 8.
Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries
- 9. Lum
— Urusei Yatsura
The classic never dies
The ranking
surprised by including characters from past decades such as Fujiko Mine from Lupin
the Third and Maetel from Galaxy Express 999.
While Fujiko was described as a "symbol of feminine beauty" for her
figure and style, Maetel embodies the mature elegance that continues to attract
older generations of fans.
Kiki and
accessible cosplay
In second
place was Kiki, the protagonist of Studio Ghibli's Kiki's
Delivery Service. Her simple attire—a black dress and a red bow—makes her
an approachable and adorable costume at the same time. Several participants
pointed out that their "low barrier to cosplay" is part of their
appeal.
Conclusion
The list
shows that, beyond the fashion of the moment, classic characters such as Sailor
Moon, Lupin the Third or Detective Conan continue
to be cultural references, while new faces such as Maomao or Frieren make
their way among the favorites.
