July 28th is “Naniwa Day”.
This day was established by Oosaka-shi Naniwa-ku, based on the goroawase (a wordplay where numbers represent sounds) of “Na (7) Ni (2) Wa (8)”.
Anime often features characters who speak various regional dialects, especially Kansai-ben. These dialects, with their distinct sounds and rhythms compared to standard Japanese, give works a unique flow and really highlight a character’s personality. Many fans probably have a favorite character who speaks in dialect!
Who’s Your Favorite Dialect Character? Anime! Anime! Poll is Back!
That’s why Anime! Anime! is bringing back its annual reader poll titled, “Who’s Your Favorite Dialect Character?”. Tell us which character and title you think best fits, in a free-response format.
※Eligible characters are those appearing in 2D content such as anime works (TV broadcast, movies, streaming, OVA, etc.), games, CD series, and manga.
※Please limit your response to one per person.
Basic information like gender and age are optional fields, and you can participate without answering them. Everyone is welcome to join!
The deadline is July 16th. We will publish the results as soon as they are compiled. Look forward to it!
2024 Results
Curious about last year’s ranking? In the 2024 poll for “Who’s Your Favorite Dialect Character?”, the results were announced with the top three being Soushirou Hoshina from Kaijuu 8-gou in 3rd place, Akihito Kirishima from Boukyaku Battery in 2nd place, and 1st place going to… Want to know who took the top spot? You can check out the full results from last year here:
※This poll is part of our reader survey to gauge current interest and attention towards anime works and characters. The results are not intended to determine superiority between any characters or works. We hope this article can serve as an opportunity to discover new works or characters, or deepen your understanding and interest in existing ones.
By: Takahashi Katsunori
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