"Asuka-chan's Sailor Uniform" is being adapted into an anime this year, but what is its greatest appeal? There are countless reasons to point out the nostalgic scenes that evoke memories of school days and the beautiful, realistic landscapes that are so stunning that they will leave you speechless. However, when asked what the greatest appeal of this work is, I'm sure every reader would answer, "The characters that appear in this work." The appeal of this work lies, above all, in the story structure in which Asuka, who has finally enrolled in her dream junior high school, meets and interacts with many fascinating characters. Many readers who enjoy this work are sure to have come across it precisely because of the fascinating characters that appear in the work. So, in this article, we'd like to introduce the most popular characters, which are the greatest appeal of this work, in a ranking format. Fans who were inspired to watch this work because of the anime version will also find it enjoyable, so please enjoy.
11th Place: Usabara Touko
Like Erika, she's one of the members of a group that's particularly close with Asu-chan. Because she's part of a group featuring many popular characters in the series, she's likely to become a very popular character, but due to the popularity of the characters in Asu-chan's group, she tends to get overshadowed by the popularity of other characters.
She's surprisingly unpopular...
Her bright and lively personality overlaps with Asu's, which may explain her low popularity. However, she's not completely unpopular, and there's no doubt that many anime fans consider Usahara their favorite character.
10th Place: Chino Kojo
Chino wears glasses and has a demure personality. While she's less conspicuous than characters like Asu-chan and Usahara, she's established herself as one of the few characters in the series to wear glasses, making her extremely popular among anime fans who love girls with glasses.
She has many die-hard fans
Although she doesn't do anything particularly noteworthy in the story, she has a large die-hard fanbase. She's one of the characters who interacts with Asu-chan the most in the series, so be sure to keep an eye out for her.
9th Place: Ai Tatsumori
This character also wears glasses. She's good at studying, and there are many scenes where Asu-chan praises her for her academic excellence. She's a bit shy about it and can't seem to express her joy, but she gradually opens up to Asu-chan, who appreciates her so much.
Popular for her tsundere personality
At first glance, this character is easily mistaken for Kojo-san, but her personality is very different from Kojo-san's. She seems to have a habit of saying what she thinks directly. Many characters in the story are touched by her in a sensitive spot. While she doesn't mean to be mean to her, there are people in the real world who let their mouths slip like that. However, it seems that many readers like characters who speak their minds directly, and this character is popular among such core readers.
8th Place: Asu Yuwa
She is the mother of Asu-chan, the main character of this work. While raising her child, she also runs a dressmaking business. Perhaps because of this, she ends up creating a uniform for Asu-chan, who has finally been accepted into her dream all-girls junior high school. Although the school's designated uniform is not a sailor uniform, she mistakenly believes that the school's uniform is a sailor uniform based on her own experience attending the school, and creates one. As a result, she is also the person who caused Asu-chan to end up wearing a sailor uniform to school alone.
Some people say they like her mother better?
Although Asu-chan's mother may have a slightly clumsy personality, she appears frequently in the series, along with Asu-chan's other family members, making her an extremely popular character. She also possesses a mature charm that a middle school girl simply can't match, making her a very popular character in the series.
7th Place: Asukao
Asukao is Asukao's younger sister. Asukao looks very similar to Asukao, but upon closer inspection, you'll notice some differences at the base. Her eyelashes, in particular, are different from Asukao's, revealing that each sister inherited their father's and mother's eyelashes, respectively. Compare their faces carefully in the story to see which one inherited which eyelashes.
Little Asukao!!
Despite these minor differences, her face is basically identical to Asu-chan's, making her a cute character, as if she were a smaller version of her. Because she retains the innocence unique to little girls, many readers who enjoy such characters seem to prefer her to Asu-chan.
6th Place: Hitomi Washio
A volleyball club member with a somewhat boyish personality, Hitomi Washio is the character best described as cool, even in a series where the characters are mostly female. Even among women, there are a certain number of women who possess a coolness that captivates other women, and this character truly possesses that kind of charm.
Cool!
If I had to sum up her in one word, it would be "cool!" Her long, elegant black hair gives her a feminine charm, but her inner self is tomboyish. This contrast between her appearance and personality is one reason why she's a popular character.
5th Place: Hotaru Hiraiwa
This character is characterized by her white hair. She's the shortest in her class and has a tendency to appear and disappear unexpectedly, giving her a somewhat mysterious aura. She's what you might call a mysterious girl.
Surprisingly Popular!?
Although she doesn't appear very often in the series, she is incredibly popular with fans, and she ranks highly in popularity rankings, even beating out characters who appear more frequently in the series than she does.
4th Place: Riri Mizukami
Riri Mizukami is a character with a distinctive short bob. She is a member of the swimming club and appears to be a skilled swimmer. In the story, she recognizes Asu-chan's swimming talent and wants to compete with her on equal terms, proposing a swimming challenge with Asu-chan's sailor uniform at stake. Of course, she doesn't seem to have any real intention of stealing the sailor uniform, but considering that she went to such lengths to bring out Asu-chan's true potential, she may be a very martial arts-oriented character.
A Unique Charm!
As you can see from the episode where they competed in swimming, her personality is just as distinctive as Hiraiwa's. This is one of the reasons why she's so memorable to readers, and perhaps why she's become such a popular character.
3rd Place: Shijo Riona
This character is a member of the tennis club and has a gentle personality. In the story, she interacts with Asu-chan, receiving dance instruction during cheer practice for the sports day. Her gentle personality is also what makes her a very popular character among fans.
A charm that is the complete opposite of Asu-chan's
Asu-chan, the protagonist of this work, is a lively and cheerful character who is described by those around her as "like an idol." It could be said that she is a character with a personality that is the complete opposite of Asu-chan's. However, just because she is the opposite doesn't mean she's bad. In fact, it could be said that her charm shines even more precisely because she is the complete opposite of Asu-chan's.
2nd Place: Erika Kizaki
This is the first classmate Asu-chan becomes close with in this series. As she is the first character Asu-chan becomes close with, she appears frequently in the series, making her truly her closest friend.
The Most Featured Classmate in the Series
Due to their highly featured status, they are also highly popular among fans. The battle for supremacy between Asa-chan and Kizaki-san continues, and it's hard to tell who is more popular in this series.
1st Place: Akebityannoseirahuku-hyousi
This is the main character of the series. She has a cheerful and innocent personality, and is loved by many characters. Her role in the series is to use her natural cheerfulness to free many characters from their complexes and dark pasts. This angelic role has made her extremely popular with readers, and there's no doubt she's the most popular character in the series.
A Consistently Protagonist
As expected, Asu-chan is a consistently popular protagonist, and she's incredibly popular. Of course, Asu-chan's biggest rival, Kizaki, is also a very popular character, but Asu-chan's popularity seems to be unmatched. A harmless protagonist like Asu-chan is extremely rare in anime, and it's comforting to see her behaving cheerfully and innocently in every episode, isn't it?
Summary
So, this article has introduced the characters from "Akebityan's Sailor Uniform" in the form of a popularity ranking. Of course, I'm sure each reader has their own favorite characters, but I think that getting an overview of which characters are popular in the form of this popularity ranking is an extremely useful element when watching the story. Why not take a look at the popular character rankings for other anime that interest you?
