Summer is a season where we often need to be vigilant against “poison” – whether it’s the threat of food poisoning from perishable goods or unexpected encounters with jellyfish at the beach. A small lapse in caution can sometimes lead to unforeseen trouble.
However, in the vibrant world of anime, there’s a different kind of “poison” that many fans find incredibly appealing: “poison-tongued” (dokuzetsu) characters! These characters, known for their sharp remarks and candid observations, often charm audiences with their unique way of speaking. Their portrayal is incredibly diverse: sometimes their blunt lines strike right to the core of a matter, hitting you where it counts; others might unleash a barrage of insults while maintaining a cheerful smile; and occasionally, a deep kindness subtly shines through their seemingly harsh words. It’s this fascinating complexity that makes them so captivating!
Join Our Survey: Who’s Your Favorite Poison-Tongued Character?
Following this intriguing trend, Anime! Anime! is excited to launch a brand new reader survey titled “Who comes to mind when you think of ‘poison-tongued’ characters?” We invite you to share your favorite characters and the works they appear in, using our free-response format.
Click here to participate in the survey!
Survey Guidelines
- The survey targets characters appearing in 2D content such as anime works (including TV broadcasts, movies, streaming series, and OVAs), games, CD drama series, and manga.
- Please submit only one response per person.
- Basic information such as gender and age are optional fields, and you are welcome to participate without providing them. Everyone is encouraged to join in!
The deadline for submissions is August 13th. We will publish the survey results as soon as they are compiled, so please look forward to seeing the fascinating characters our readers choose!
This survey is part of our efforts to gauge readers’ current interest and attention toward anime works and characters. The results are not intended to determine superiority or inferiority among any characters or works. We hope this article serves as an opportunity for readers to discover new works and characters, or to deepen their understanding and interest in existing ones.
Takahashi Katsunori
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