2019 fall anime are now all present, and there are many interesting works with uniqueness. What you can not miss in the anime are the characters.
The are variety of characters from the main to supporting characters with unique characteristics. We think some readers are already charmed by characters in the first sight!

Here on Anime!Anime!, we conducted a survey asking, “Who is the character of 2019 fall anime whom you fell in love with at first sight?” Target titles are limited from anime started in October, 2019. We received 66 responses from Oct. 31 to Nov. 7.
Male-female ration was 1 male to 4 female, with more responses from female readers. 19 year-old or younger readers made up 45% of all responses and 20’s made up 40%; younger people are major voters of the survey.

We now announce the results of the male character ranking.

■The characters from the latest series are popular!
The characters ranked in the first place were Kirito, from “Sword Art Online: Alicization -War of Underworld” and James Moriarty from “Kabukichou Sherlock”. They received 6% of overall votes. Kirito is the main character of the”SAO”series. “War of Underworld” is the last chapter of Alicization and Kirito losing his right arm and heart were shocking but memorable as well. How will he make his revival?

James Moriarty from “Kabukicho Sherlock” is a very smart high school student. He is popular for his sweet looks; some reader said, “He is saucy, but he is smart, and handsome for a high school student”. “There seems to be something about his name so I’m really looking forward to it”, a reader said. We can not take eyes off from how the anime arrangement of the original “Sherlock Holmes ” series.

The characterstied in the 3rd place were Gilgamesh from “Fate/Grand Order: Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia” and Todoroki Shoto from “My Hero Academia” (4th Season). Both characters are from popular series. A comment for Gilgamesh said, “I was charmed by Gilgamesh once again because he is so cool”, and a comment to Todoroki Shoto said, “He is calm but also has passion”. Many fans recognized their attractiveness in the new series.

■Announcing other comments!
A comment sent to Kujiin Shinobu from “Babylon” said, “The way he talks is awkward and light-hearted, but he holds great passion and justice within him. He is handsome as well”

Mikogami Tsukasa from “High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even In Another World!” “I fell for his beautiful odd-eye at first sight”

A comment sent to Joro from “Ore wo Suki nano wa Omae dake kayo” said, “his heart is in a state of confusion, but his quips are remarkable”.
A reader voted for Seki Daisuke from “Stand My Heroes Piece of Truth” commented, “I love him ever since I played the video game. I love him even more because anime illustrated his kindness and calmness.” There were several comments mentioning anime made the readers love the characters even more than before.

Next article will announce the ranking of female characters. Look foward to it!

■Top 5
[2019 Fall Anime、Who’s the character you fell for at first sight? Male Characters Edition]
1st (tie): Kirito from “Sword Art Online: Alicization -War of Underworld”
1st (tie): James Moriarty from “Kabukichou Sherlock”
3rd (tie): Gilgamesh from “Fate/Grand Order: Absolute Demonic Battle Front: Babylonia”
3rd Todoroki Shoto from “My Hero Academia” (4th Season)
5th Kufa Vampir “Assassins Pride”
5th Kujiiin Shinobu “Babylon”
5th (tie): Seki Daisuke from “Stand My Heroes PIECE OF TRUTH”
5th (tie): Mikogami Tsukasa from “High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even In Another World!”

(Votes received from October 31st, 2019 to November 7th, 2019)

■Characters who received votes
Kirito from “Sword Art Online: Alicization -War of Underworld”
Iskahn from “Sword Art Online: Alicization -War of Underworld”]
James Moriarty from “Kabukichou Sherlock”
Gilgamesh from “Fate/Grand Order: Absolute Demonic Front: Babylon”
Todoroki Shoto from “My Hero Academia” (4th Season)
Togata Mirio from “My Hero Academia” (4th Season)
Katsuragi Maki from “Stars Align”
Kujiin Shinobu from “Babylon”
Mikogami Tsukasa from “High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even In Another World!”
Kūfa Vampir from “Assassin’s Pride”
Seki Daisuke from “Stand My Heroes PIECE OF TRUTH”
Imaouji Shun from “Stand My Heroes PIECE OF TRUTH”
Asagiri Tsukasa from “Stand My Heroes PIECE OF TRUTH”
Ash from “Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode Oracle”
King from “Seven Deadly Sins Wrath of the Gods”
Gowther from “Seven Deadly Sins Wrath of the Gods”
Joro from “Omae wo Suki nano wa Omae dake kayo”
Senra from “Urashimasakatasen no Nichijou”
Yukihira Soma from “Shokugeki no Soma The Plates of God”
Takumi Aldini from “Shokugeki no Soma The Plates of God”
Mash from “Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious”
Lion from “Africa no Salaryman”
Legosi from “BEASTERS”
Ichinose Shiori from “Keishichou Tokumu-bu Tokushu Kyouaku-han Taisaku-Shitsu Dai-Nana-ka-Tokunana-”
Nanase Kiyoshi from “Keishichou Tokumu-bu Tokushu Kyouaku-han Taisaku-Shitsu Dai-Nana-ka-Tokunana-”
Nijou Kujaku rom “Keishichou Tokumu-bu Tokushu Kyouaku-han Taisaku-Shitsu Dai-Nana-ka-Tokunana-”
Otonomiya Saku from “ACTORS-Songs Connection-”
Hanazono Momoharu from “Ahiru no Sora”
Kuon Ai “Kono Oto Tomare!” (2nd Season)
Shibata Genzou from “Hataage! Kemonomichi”
Sindou Shaku from “PSYCHO-PASS 3”
Chuuni You from “Chuubyou Gekihatsu Boy”
Yuiga Nariyuki from “Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai!”

(Votes received from October 31st, 2019 to November 7th, 2019)