Newtype channel conducted an online poll on the popularity of anime characters in 1980’s, 1990’s and 2000’s. The final results was announced in Newtype March issue.
Male characters in 1980’s
*1, Lupin III
*2, Char Aznable
*3, Saotome Ranma
*4, Amuro Ray
*5, Son Goku
*6, Saeba Ryo
*7, Uesugi Tatsuya
*8, Kamille Bidan
*9, Pazu
10, Moroboshi Ataru
11, Ikusabe Wataru
12, Conan (“Future Boy Conan”)
13, Yang Wenli
14, Kenshiro
15, Godai Yusaku
16, Roddy Shuffle (“Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam”)
17, Sanada Ryo
18, Chirico Cuvie
19, Adalbert von Fahrenheit
20, Seiya
21, Ozora Tsubasa
22, Hassaway Noa (“Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack”)
23, Hoshino Tetsuro
24, Bernard Wiseman
25, Shinohara Asuma
26, Rom Stohl
27, Ichidō Rei
28, Rabi
29, Ladios Sopp
30, JJ
Female characters in 1980’s
*1, Nausicaa
*2, Lum
*3, Lynn Minmay
*4, Otonashi Kyoko
*5, Sheeta
*6, Clarisse
*7, Tendo Akane
*8, Kiki
*9, Sayla Mass
10, Haman Karn
11, Elpeo Ple
12, Maetel
13, Hayase Misa
14, Momo
15, Ayukawa Madoka
16, Asakura Minami
17, Doronjo
18, Four Murasame
19, Ple Two
20, Kisaragi Honey
21, Izumi Noa
22, Takaya Noriko
23, Shinobibe Himiko
24, Lana
25, Christina Mackenzie
26, Lalah Sune
27, Fraw Bow
28, Fa Yuiry
29, Katue Piason (“Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam”)
30, Sakura Mami
Male Characters in 1990’s
*1, Ikari Shinji
*2, Nagisa Kaworu
*3, Kurama
*4, Sakuragi Hanamichi
*5, Hiei
*6, Heero Yuy
*7, Chiba Mamoru
*8, Himura Kenshin
*9, Edogawa Conan
10, Nekki Basara
11, Rukawa Kaede
12, Porco Rosso
13, Tamahome
14, Nike
15, Li Syaoran
16, Urameshi Yusuke
17, Kasshu Domon
18, Spike Spiegel
19, Yokoshima Tadao
20, Shishio Gai
21, Duo Maxwell
22, Shiro Amada
23, Parn
24, Xellos
25, Senpuuji Maito
26, Jean Roque Raltique
27, Loran Cehack
28, Seabook Arno
29, Arslan
30, Arima Soichiro
Female characters in 1990’s
*1, Ayanami Rei
*2, Tsukino Usagi
*3, Soryu Asuka Langley
*4, Kinomoto Sakura
*5, Hoshino Ruri
*6, Nadia
*7, Mizuno Ami
*8, Mylene Jenius
*9, Belldandy
10, Deedlit
11. Chacha
12, Inokuma Yawara
13, Tifa Lockhart
14, Lina Inverse
15, Cecily Fairchild
16, Aino Minako
17, Katejina Loos
18, Allenby Beardsley
19, Hino Rei
20, Mikami Reiko
21, Relena Peacecraft
22, Shido Hikaru
23, Kukuri
24, Misumaru Yurika
25, Mōri Ran
26, Tiara
27, Sakura Momoko
28, Pai
29, Kino Makoto
30, Paffy Pafuricia
Male Characters in 2000’s
*1, Lelouch Lamperouge
*2, Kira Yamato
*3, Athrun Zala
*4, Edward Elric
*5, Kyon
*6, Echizen Ryoma
*7, Shibuya Yuuri
*8, Sakata Gintoki
*9, Sagara Sosuke
10, Hei
11, Roy Mustang
12, Haji
13, Sugisaki Ken
14, Genjyo Sanzo
15, Tieria Erde
16, Chiaki Shinichi
17, Shinn Asuka
18, Araragi Koyomi
19, Kazuma
20, Setsuna F. Seiei
21, Date Masamune
22, Monkey D. Luffy
23, Syaoran
24, Koizumi Itsuki
25, Keroro
26, Ogami Ichiro
27, Coud Van Giruet
28, Lockon Stratos
29, Natsume Takashi
30, Koga, Gennosuke
31, Archer
32, Watanuki Kimihiro
33, Okazaki Tomoya
34, Takizawa Akira
Female Characters in 2000’s
*1, Cagalli Yula Athha
*2, Lacus Clyne
*3, Sheryl Nome
*4, Nagato Yuki
*5, Suzumiya Haruhi
*6, C.C.
*7, Shinguji Sakura
*8, Shinku
*9, Senjyogahara Hitagi
10, Saber
11, Teletha Testarossa
12, Kusanagi Motoko
13, Riza Hawkeye
14, Misaka Mikoto
15, Katsura Hinagiku
16, Ryogi Shiki
17, Kallen Stadtfeld
18, Takamachi Nanoha
19, Hirasawa Yui
20, Higurashi Kagome
21, Kagura
22, Lunamaria Hawke
23, Ranka Lee
24, Makinami Mari Illustrious
25, Fujioka Haruhi
26, Konno Makoto
27, Fate Testarossa
28, Hinata Natsumi
29, Shana
30, Furukawa Nagisa
31, Aisaka Taiga
32, Akiyama Mio
Sources: Scan of Newtype 1, 2, 3
