Celebrate “Eye Care Day” by Exploring the Charms of “Mekakure” Characters!
Did you know that October 10th is recognized as “Eye Care Day” in Japan? This special day was established because the numbers “1010”, when viewed sideways, cleverly resemble a pair of eyebrows and eyes. It’s a charming visual pun that makes us appreciate our vision!
In the vibrant worlds of anime and games, a character’s eyes are undeniably a pivotal element that profoundly shapes their initial impression and overall personality. However, there’s a fascinating trend where many beloved characters achieve a unique and memorable presence precisely by deliberately concealing their eyes, drawing us deeper into their mystique.
These enigmatic “Mekakure” characters—a Japanese term referring to those whose eyes are hidden—express their hidden gaze in a delightful variety of ways. Some might shroud their eyes with long, flowing bangs, while others don a hat pulled low, sunglasses, an eyepatch, or even a futuristic visor. Each method adds a layer of intrigue and often hints at deeper secrets or unique traits, making them incredibly captivating to fans.
Announcing the “Who is your favorite ‘Mekakure’ character?” Reader Survey!
To celebrate the allure of these captivating characters, Anime!Anime! is excited to announce that we are conducting our popular reader survey, “Who is your favorite ‘Mekakure’ character?”, for the first time in three years! We invite all our passionate readers to share their thoughts in a free-form answer, telling us which character and their respective work you believe best embody the spirit of a “Mekakure” icon.
Ready to cast your vote? Click the button below to participate in the survey!
Participate in the Survey Here!
Survey Participation Guidelines
- The target for responses is characters appearing in 2D content such as anime works (TV broadcasts, movies, streaming, OVAs, etc.), games, CD series, and manga.
- Please submit only one response per person.
- Basic information such as gender and age are optional and can be left unanswered. Everyone, please feel free to participate!
Important Dates
Be sure to submit your responses by October 6th. We’re eager to compile the results and will announce them as soon as they’re ready, so stay tuned!
Flashback to the 2022 Results!
Curious about who topped the charts last time? In the 2022 edition of our “Who is your favorite ‘Mekakure’ character?” survey, the results were thrilling:
- 3rd Place: Ishigami Yuu from Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
- 2nd Place: Gojou Satoru from Jujutsu Kaisen
- 1st Place: … Find out who took the top spot!
Relive the excitement and see the full ranking from last year’s poll:
Read the 2022 Survey Results Here »
Note on the Survey’s Intent: This survey is part of our ongoing research into reader interest and attention concerning current anime works and characters. The results are not intended to establish superiority or inferiority among any characters or works. We sincerely hope this article provides an opportunity to discover new works or characters, or to deepen your understanding and interest in those you already know.
《Takahashi Katsunori》
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