Black Friday Meets Chuunibyou!
Get ready for Black Friday 2025, falling on Friday, November 28th! This massive sales event, traditionally held the day after Thanksgiving in the US, has been steadily gaining traction and becoming a recognized shopping extravaganza here in Japan too.
The phrase “Black Friday” often conjures up images related to the color black, which naturally brings to mind characters who embody the “chuunibyou” (literally “eighth-grade syndrome”) aesthetic. These characters often exhibit a wide range of eccentric behaviors; for example, they might insist on drinking black coffee despite secretly hating it, or proudly declare themselves masters of dark magic. Their dramatic flair and intense personalities make them truly unforgettable presences in any story!
Your Favorite Chuunibyou Characters? Tell Us!
That’s why Anime! Anime! is excited to launch a new reader survey: “Who are your favorite ‘Chuunibyou’ characters?” We want to hear from you! Please provide your answers in a free-form format, telling us which characters truly capture that chuunibyou spirit for you.
Ready to Cast Your Vote?
Please note the following important details for your submission:
- This survey is open to characters appearing in anime works (including TV broadcasts, movies, streaming, OVA, etc.), games, CD series, manga, and other 2D content.
- You may submit one response per person.
- Basic information like gender and age is optional, and you can participate without providing it. Feel free to join in!
Don’t Miss Out!
The deadline for submissions is November 13th. We’ll publish the results as soon as they’re compiled, so keep an eye out! We’re really looking forward to seeing your picks.
A Note on Our Surveys
Please understand that this survey is conducted as part of an awareness research project to gauge our readers’ current interest and attention towards anime works and characters. The results are not intended to establish superiority or inferiority among any characters or works. We sincerely hope this article can serve as an opportunity for you to discover new works or characters, or to deepen your understanding and interest in those you already know.
Authored by Takahashi Katsunori
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