Most popular anime characters of 2023

In Japan, a Twitter user listed the Japanese’s favorite anime characters. Characters from anime that debuted in 2023 entered the ranking and you can see the TOP below.

This TOP reflects the passion and dedication of fans for the characters that accompanied them during their favorite series, and even for those that were forgotten.

From main characters who starred in the exciting stories shown in this year’s anime premieres, secondary characters who accompanied the protagonists and even overshadowed them at times; to occasional characters who perhaps only appeared in a single episode, but whose charisma was enough to leave a strong impression on viewers. A wide variety of faces appear on this list, but most importantly, do you agree with the results?

TOP most popular anime characters of 2023

• 1. Mahiru Shiina – The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten.
• two. Frieren – Sousou at Frieren.
• 3. Maomao – Kusuriya no Hitorigoto.
• 4. Kana Arima – Oshi no Ko.
• 5. Cid Kagenou – The Eminence in Shadow.
• 6. Akane Kurokawa – Oshi no Ko.
• 7. Fern – Sousou at Frieren.
• 8. Oh Hoshino – Oshi no Ko.
• 9. Megumin – Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!.
• 10. Himmel – Sousou at Frieren.

• 11. Satoru Gojo – Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd Season.
• 12. Aoi Toudou – Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd Season.
• 13. Mahiro Oyama – Onimai: I’m Now Your Sister!.
• 14. Armin Arlert – Shingeki no Kyojin.
• 15. Terakomari Gandesblood – The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess.
• 16. Karane Inda – The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.
• 17. Anna Yamada – The Dangers in My Heart.
• 18. Eren Yeager – Shingeki no Kyojin.
• 19. Stark – Sousou at Frieren.
• 20. Kitasan Black – Uma Musume: Pretty Derby.

• 21. Ruby Hoshino – Oshi no Ko.
• 22. Suguru Geto – Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd Season.
• 23. Nagisa Kubo – Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai.
• 24. Levi Ackerman – Shingeki no Kyojin.
• 25. Rentaro Aijo – The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.
• 26. MEM-Cho – Oshi no Ko.
• 27. Mai Sakurajima – Seishun Buta Yarou.
• 28. Sylphiette – Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.
• 29. Mihari Oyama – Onimai: I’m Now Your Sister!.
• 30. Itsuki Nakano – Gotoubun no Hanayome.