Which 2D Characters Do Fans Want to See at the Kohaku Uta Gassen? Survey Results for 2025!
The 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen will be broadcast on December 31st, 2025.
This year, many artists familiar to anime fans will be appearing. For instance, LiSA-san from the Red Team performed the theme song “Zankoku na Yoru ni Kagayake” for Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugenjou-hen Dai Isshou Akaza Saishuu, and Leon Shimbahira-san from the White Team performed the ending theme “Fun! Fun! Fun!” for Meitantei Conan.
As always, Anime! Anime! conducted its annual survey concerning “Artists We Want to See at the Kohaku Uta Gassen.”
The survey was divided into two categories: a [Real Artist Category] for real-life singers and voice actors who perform anime themes, and a [2D Content/Character Category] for characters and groups from anime and games, based on the idea of “what if characters could appear on Kohaku?”. We received responses from 152 people during the survey period from November 29th to December 5th.
The gender ratio was approximately 45% male and 55% female. The age breakdown was roughly 40% under 19, with 20s, 30s, and 40s each making up about 15%.
This article announces the results for the 2D Content/Character Category.
Table of Contents
From Idol Units to Rock Bands!
First Place (Tied)
First place was a four-way tie between Aqours from Love Live! Sunshine!!, Knights from Ensemble Stars!!, the Idol Precure from Kimi to Idol Precure♪, and Hatsune Miku from “VOCALOID”. Let’s introduce each unit and character.
Aqours from Love Live! Sunshine!! is a 9-member school idol unit of high school girls attending Uranohoshi Girls’ Academy. Readers commented with things like, “The supreme and ultimate school idols! I love their songs and performances!”
Furthermore, the voice actor unit Aqours, consisting of the 9 cast members, has previously appeared on the Kohaku Uta Gassen. The fact that they held their final full-member solo live this year, where all 9 members were together, was also a topic of discussion. Fans showed support for both the character and voice actor units, with comments like, “I want them to appear on Kohaku again and perform their Finale LIVE theme song ‘Eikyuu hours’!”
Knights from Ensemble Stars!! is a 5-member unit led by Shuusuke Suou. True to its unit name, it has a chivalry concept, and its dignified worldview is part of its charm.
Readers touched on the unique members, with voices saying, “I want to hear Tsukinaga Leo’s ‘Ucchuu~☆’ greeting on TV!” The EnStars recollection selection “Checkmate” is an episode featuring Knights.
The Idol Precure from Kimi to Idol Precure♪ is the team appearing in the latest work of the “Precure” series. With an idol motif, it depicts the Precure, starting with Cure Idol, delivering their sparkle through lives and fan service.
Votes gathered from fans who follow the broadcast, with comments like, “They’re super active on both TV and in movies! I enjoy watching it live every week and I listen to their image songs too!!”
Hatsune Miku from “VOCALOID” is a virtual singer born from Crypton Future Media’s vocal synthesis software. She appears in various titles like the game Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku and is beloved by a wide range of people.
“She actually holds live concerts at ‘Magical Mirai’, and since I love Vocaloid, I’d be happy if she appeared on Kohaku,” was the sentiment that landed this popular real-life concert character in the top ranks.
Other Fan Comments!
For Kessoku Band from Bocchi the Rock!: “This year, the production of Bocchi the Rock! Season 2 was announced, and Kessoku Band’s momentum seems poised to accelerate again. We can expect new songs and album developments, and there’s a big possibility they could liven up the music charts!”
For Rock Lady from Rock wa Shukujo no Tashinami de Shite (which can be translated as Rock is a Lady’s Refinement): “They’re an instrumental rock band, so I’m not sure if they fit the ‘song’ contest condition, but their intensity is just incredible.”
For Uta from One Piece Film Red: “The singing parts for the songstress Uta are handled by the singer Ado-san, who performed the theme song ‘Shinjidai’ (New Genesis) and many other tracks. It also matched well with voice actor Nazuka Kaori-san’s voice. She made her first Kohaku appearance as an anime character in 2022, but I definitely want to see her again!”
For Franchouchou from Zombie Land Saga: “They’re a zombie idol group, and I’m moved by how they keep singing even if their heads fly off during a live, brushing it off as a magic trick! Their performance in the movie was also amazing, so I’d love to see their performance live.” Votes also came in for this title, which saw the release of its first movie.
In this survey, characters who work in units showed their presence. Votes gathered for those with idol and rock elements.
The full ranking is revealed on the next page. Please take a look at that too!
Top 10 Ranking
[“Which Artist Do You Want to See at Kohaku?” 2D Content/Character Category 2025 Edition]
- Aqours 『Love Live! Sunshine!!』 (Tie)
- Knights 『Ensemble Stars!!』 (Tie)
- Idol Precure 『Kimi to Idol Precure♪』 (Tie)
- Hatsune Miku 「VOCALOID」 (Tie)
- B-Komachi 『【Oshi no Ko】』 (Tie)
- ST☆RISH 『Uta no☆Prince-sama♪』 (Tie)
- μ’s 『Love Live!』 (Tie)
- Uta 『One Piece Film Red』 (Tie)
- Togenashi Togeari 『Girls Band Cry』 (Tie)
- Maebashi Witches 『Maebashi Witches』 (Tie)
(Survey Period: November 29th – December 5th, 2025)
Next Page: Full Ranking Revealed
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>> https://animeanime.jp/special/1898/recent/
※This survey is part of a reader survey regarding “current interest in and attention to anime works/characters.” The results are not intended to determine superiority or inferiority of any character or work. We hope this article can serve as an opportunity to learn about new works and characters or to deepen understanding and interest.
Written by Takahashi Katsu
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