| The best way to phrase this question is like this. If anime characters were Disney characters, who would be Micky Mouse? Mickey Mouse symbolizes Disney. He's the mascot, the most popular and recognizable character, He's happy, upbeat, he cares for others, and he's just overall a jolly character. He represents everything Disney is... Actually, Mickey represents everything Disney WAS If you were to take a character from anime, and put them up on the same pedastool that Mickey Mouse has in relation to Disney, who would it be? Personally... it has to be Haruhi... Haruhi Suzumiya, in my opinion, is the perfect anime character. She's the best executed character in being silly, upbeat and childish... and there's so many characters like that in anime, but she's the best example of one. She's obsessed with shit like Aliens, time travel, espers, the concept of "moe"... She drools over Mikuru because she's what Haruhi considers "moe".... Haruhi is basically the personification of all hyperactive, otakus with poor socal skills. I like her more than her actual show. Melancholy was great, but it had problems (although that movie was amazing)... and the best thing about her Melancholy of Haruhi suzumiya... is haruhi suzumiya.. hell the cameo she made in Lucky Star was better than the show itsef. but what really stands out is her individuality. Can you name another character equal to her? I mean, there's plenty of characters with some of her same traits, but she's made in such a way to where her personality is irreplaceable. Yet even though nobody is quite like her, she's still relatable. She wants to escape a boring reality, by indulging in fantasies (which she doesn't know are actually real) Isn't that why we watch anime? To do exactly what Haruhi is doing when she founded the SOS? To escape reality? She even gives us yuri fanservice... that means the creators truly understood what anime is all about. Now, I'm not saying this just because she's my favorite character, but because she's who I feel "embodies anime".... She represents what anime means to me. Of course that's just me, and anime means different things to everyone. Who embodies the "true meaning of anime" in your eyes |
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| Makoto from School Days. he's a great mascot to show how real anime can be. |
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Okashi_sama said: Makoto from School Days. he's a great mascot to show how real anime can be. I guess I can't argue with you there.... in terms of shitty harem male protagonists... he's pretty much the king |
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| I'd honestly say, eyes.It probably isn't the kind of answer you're looking for but it is something that all anime's heavily influence and is a recurring theme in many. |
| Goku hands down Hes the best known anime character, hes probably the strongest well known one and Dragonball Z has such a huge following as well as footprint in Western and Eastern pop culture. |
| I've been here way too long... |
| of course someone from the big 3 .... preferably naruto or luffy .... (their not my fav. though , but they do fit the part ) yes also goku .... goku is perfect for the role |
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| Doraemon. He's hardly seen in the west, but super popular pretty much everywhere else. |
| Before I even got into anime, Naruto was what came to mind when it was mentioned back in the day, and I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only one who thought that. That may or may not be true now, but I'd still say Naruto. He used to be the face of Anime to me, so he'll probably always be that face. |
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torchyboi said: I'd honestly say, eyes.It probably isn't the kind of answer you're looking for but it is something that all anime's heavily influence and is a recurring theme in many. eyes? TheConquerer said: Goku hands down Hes the best known anime character, hes probably the strongest well known one and Dragonball Z has such a huge following as well as footprint in Western and Eastern pop culture. I got to agree with you there... before I got into anime, the image of goku is the first thing that popped in my head when someone says "anime" |
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| Man, fuck Haruhi. She is one of my most three hated characters in anime, along with Suzaku and Hitmoi from NHK or Sanji from One Piece. I just want to punch her in the face.. She represents the worst things about anime. |
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| it's naruto. even if you dislike him. it's still naruto cuz he's literally the first character that comes into a loooot of people's minds when they think about anime. even people who've never watched anime. doesn't everybody know naruto? |
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| Probably Naruto or Goku |
| Captain Harlock would be a good choice. |
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| Haruhi isn't what I would consider an established character, definitely not so much as characters such as Lum and Doraemon. In my experience, more people would recognize Pikachu over Goku in the US. Not sure where I'm going with that, but there it is. |
 Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur. |
| There isn't one because unlike western animation, anime has a huge amount of variation. |
 Anime is good, fucking deal with it. |
| Actually haruhi. |
Anime is good, fucking deal with it. |
| Goku, naruto or pikachu |
tsudecimo said: Man, fuck Haruhi. She is one of my most three hated characters in anime, along with Suzaku and Hitmoi from NHK or Sanji from One Piece. I just want to punch her in the face.. She represents the worst things about anime. she represents energetic anime girls who act half their age... the best anime girls She represents pointless yuri fanservice.. the best fanservice |
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| Pico tsudecimo said: FftyMan, fuck Naruto. He is one of my most three hated characters in anime, along with Goku from Dragon Ball and Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul. I just want to punch him in the face.. He represents the worst things about anime. |
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Working_Designs said: Captain Harlock looks like anime. I can agree with that.Captain Harlock would be a good choice. black1blade said: This is probably the best answer. Anime is a medium, and while Steamboat Willy might represent animation in general for historical reasons, he's an anomaly as you don't see this kind of typification with other mediums. Even film doesn't really have a defining character or trademarked symbol. (Much less literature, or plays.)There isn't one because unlike western animation, anime has a huge amount of variation. |
Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur. |
| In Japan, Doraemon, in the Western countries I guess: omeg4 said: Goku, naruto or pikachu |
Comic_Sans said: Pico Pico...chew... right? You mean picochew... the little yellow rat thingy... I'm sure there's no other pico that you have meant that may or may nor be very disturbing. |
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chuuzenjis said: No. But everyone knows Goku and DB was far more popular in Japan and in the West than Naruto was at the height of its popularity.it's naruto. even if you dislike him. it's still naruto cuz he's literally the first character that comes into a loooot of people's minds when they think about anime. even people who've never watched anime. doesn't everybody know naruto? |
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Waifusexual said: chuuzenjis said: No. But everyone knows Goku and DB was far more popular in Japan and in the West than Naruto was at the height of its popularity.it's naruto. even if you dislike him. it's still naruto cuz he's literally the first character that comes into a loooot of people's minds when they think about anime. even people who've never watched anime. doesn't everybody know naruto? They only have 25 millions difference in worldwide sales. |
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| INUYASHAAAAAAAAAA omga for the win |
Waifusexual said: chuuzenjis said: No. But everyone knows Goku and DB was far more popular in Japan and in the West than Naruto was at the height of its popularity.it's naruto. even if you dislike him. it's still naruto cuz he's literally the first character that comes into a loooot of people's minds when they think about anime. even people who've never watched anime. doesn't everybody know naruto? you think so? because not as many people here talk about dragonball. at all. it's basically all naruto/one piece for the noobs that have no idea about anime. they still always know naruto(and one piece) |
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omeg4 said: Goku KawaiiWeeabz said: Probably Goku WAD1992 said: yes also goku .... goku is perfect for the role TheConquerer said: Goku hands down This is OP's best thread, less bullshit than usual. |
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| I'd say Yui Hirasawa embodies anime girls pretty well... When I think of silly, upbeat, curious and childlike teenage girsl... I think Yui. |
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| Shinji Ikari |
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silversongwriter said: But aren't you talking about anime in general, why are you limiting it to anime girls?I'd say Yui Hirasawa embodies anime girls pretty well... When I think of silly, upbeat, curious and childlike teenage girsl... I think Yui. |
| everybody like puppy ears and demons and big swords and weird school life IN U YA SHA I'm telling you it's a thing totally |
tsudecimo said: With DB having 30 less volumes.Waifusexual said: No. But everyone knows Goku and DB was far more popular in Japan and in the West than Naruto was at the height of its popularity. They only have 25 millions difference in worldwide sales. chuuzenjis said: This site isn't as popular as you think it is. Not even 1/5 of the people who watched DBZ even know that site exists. And it's not strange at all that more people are talking about two currently airing anime more than one that ended almost two decades ago.you think so? because not as many people here talk about dragonball. at all. it's basically all naruto/one piece for the noobs that have no idea about anime. they still always know naruto(and one piece) |
Okashi_sama said: silversongwriter said: But aren't you talking about anime in general, why are you limiting it to anime girls?I'd say Yui Hirasawa embodies anime girls pretty well... When I think of silly, upbeat, curious and childlike teenage girsl... I think Yui. that's just one example... Haruhi is who I feel symbolizes anime in general. If I had to say who perfectly symobolizes anime guys... I'd say Spike from Cowboy bebop. I think he's the ideal male protagonists |
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black1blade said: mickey is just the mascot for disneyThere isn't one because unlike western animation, anime has a huge amount of variation. the mascot for western animation might as well be tom&jerry, bugs bunny, fred flintstone, homer simpsons, superman, or any other comic superhero who could rival goku in popularity |
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Cabron said: Shinji Ikari That would be nice but unfortunately there's too much Naruto/One Piece fanboyz around =( |
| [quote=Waifusexual][quote=tsudecimo] Waifusexual said: chuuzenjis said: No. But everyone knows Goku and DB was far more popular in Japan and in the West than Naruto was at the height of its popularity.it's naruto. even if you dislike him. it's still naruto cuz he's literally the first character that comes into a loooot of people's minds when they think about anime. even people who've never watched anime. doesn't everybody know naruto? fuck ninjas! |
| I don't think having a mentally disturbed teen as mascot is a good idea. |
Cabron said: Shinji Ikari Then people would think anime has a lot of whiny protagonists |
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| When i think of anime i think of inuyasha, because i had a sick childhood obsession with that show, i watched that show 7 fucking times InuYasha is the anime mascot for me |
| Keep in mind, I'm not asking who the face of anime is right now... you could find that out based on manga, anime, and merchandise sales, as well as polls... then you could find the most popular character based on objective statistical data. What I was asking is who do you feel deserves to be the face of anime, not who is. |
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Waifusexual said: chuuzenjis said: This site isn't as popular as you think it is. Not even 1/5 of the people who watched DBZ even know that site exists. And it's not strange at all that more people are talking about two currently airing anime more than one that ended almost two decades ago.you think so? because not as many people here talk about dragonball. at all. it's basically all naruto/one piece for the noobs that have no idea about anime. they still always know naruto(and one piece) nah sorry i didn't explain myself properly. i wasn't talking about mal but about germany. i'm just saying that i've been perceiving it like that all my life? i mean over here basically nobody was into anime and manga back when dragonball first started airing cuz it was so hard to even get your hands on. and anime/manga still isn't that big of a thing over here and more for a niche audience. but people do know about naruto more than about dragonball. at least from what i've seen and heard. |
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KawaiiWeeabz said: Cabron said: Shinji Ikari That would be nice but unfortunately there's too much Naruto/One Piece fanboyz around =( I think I'd take Naruto or that pirate kid over shinji any day. |
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silversongwriter said: Keep in mind, I'm not asking who the face of anime is right now... you could find that out based on manga, anime, and merchandise sales, as well as polls... then you could find the most popular character based on objective statistical data. What I was asking is who do you feel deserves to be the face of anime, not who is. this character deserves to be the face of anime https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--R1L8WJ9fmw/VM5Le3Q5dTI/AAAAAAAAD1I/QaML8y-FVi4/w720-h404-no/Trunk-girl.jpg |
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silversongwriter said: KawaiiWeeabz said: That would be nice but unfortunately there's too much Naruto/One Piece fanboyz around =( I think I'd take Naruto or that pirate kid over shinji any day. He isn't really mascotty that's true |
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