The anime "I Shaved. Then I Brought Home a High School Girl," scheduled to air from 2021, is renowned for its many captivating female characters. Many fans learned of the series through promotional videos and were captivated by the girls featured there. As the story was originally based on a novel, the female characters in the series express complex emotions. In this article, we will be introducing the female characters that appear in "I Shaved. Then I Brought Home a High School Girl" in the form of a "Popular Character Ranking."
A wide variety of female characters appear!
In addition to the heroine Sayu, this work features a variety of female characters. Depending on each character's perspective, the protagonist Yoshida's appearance changes, allowing you to enjoy the story from various characters' perspectives.
Not just high school girls!
This work features female characters of many ages, including high school girls, as well as senior and junior colleagues. While the title of the work tends to focus solely on the high school girl Sayu, the work also features complex psychological portrayals of her superior, senior Goto, and junior colleague Mishima, making it a work packed with charm for each and every character.
A truly riotous riot of colors!!
The appearance of a diverse range of characters not only adds depth to the story, but also makes it even more enjoyable for those who simply enjoy anime, as the cast features a wide variety of fascinating characters.
Ranking
This work features many fascinating female characters, and in this article, I would like to introduce them by ranking them. Ranking allows us to objectively analyze the characters, so ranking them is also very meaningful when considering the theme of the work.
1st Place: Sayu
Sayu is the heroine of this work. She meets Yoshida, who is drinking to drown his sorrows after being dumped by Goto-senpai, and by chance ends up staying with him. Before staying with Yoshida, she had relationships with many men to find a place to sleep. She is also a rather dark character, struggling with her own meaning in life and sexuality.
Undisputed No. 1
This series features many female characters, but Sayu is arguably one of the most popular.
Cuteness that Makes You Want to Protect Her
Not only is Yoshida's psychology as the protagonist particularly detailed, but the secret to Sayu's popularity seems to be that many readers can't help but empathize with the weight of the burden she carries.
Unstable yet Noble
Throughout the story, Yoshida is tormented by the inner conflict of regret for his past actions and the question of how he should move forward. However, even in such a serious situation, he is depicted in many scenes as being resilient, constantly thinking about how to repay Yoshida's kindness. This character, while unstable, exudes a certain nobility, constantly thinking about who he should be.
Great style!
One of the reasons Sayu is so popular with so many male fans is her incredible figure. Though she's only a high school student, she boasts proportions that rival those of adults, making her a heroine who truly embodies all the desires of male fans.
Looking forward to Sayu's future
Sayu's psychology is portrayed in such detail that it's safe to say this series is entirely about Sayu. Many fans are following the series because they're curious to know what path Sayu will take in the future. Sayu is truly the most relatable character in the series, reigning at the top of the popularity rankings.
2nd Place: Goto-senpai
Goto is the woman the protagonist Yoshida has had feelings for for five years, and the one who rejected him at the beginning of the story. If Sayu is a cute younger woman, Goto-senpai is a reliable older woman. She can be said to be the opposite of Sayu in many ways, including her personality, position, and feelings toward Yoshida.
A Reliable Senpai!
For Yoshida, who is in the complicated situation of having a runaway high school girl staying with him, it must be incredibly helpful to have a life mentor of the same gender as Sayu to offer advice. The series also features scenes in which Goto solves problems that Sayu and Yoshida could not solve on their own, making it clear that he is an invaluable presence not only for Yoshida but also for Sayu.
Shares popularity with Sayu
Goto-senpai, another character featured frequently in the series alongside Sayu, is equally as popular. Since he possesses a completely different type of charm from Sayu, perhaps the reason for his popularity is that he doesn't compete with Sayu for fans.
The one I admire!
As the story depicts Yoshida's long-time pursuit of Goto, there are many scenes that detail how attractive Goto appears to Yoshida. Perhaps this is why the series is so popular with readers who often try to put themselves in Yoshida's shoes.
Lover's Feelings for Yoshida
Another characteristic of Goto-senpai is that despite rejecting Yoshida at the beginning, he actually has feelings for her. While this may seem like a strange premise at first glance, it seems that Goto-senpai's reasoning behind this decision was that "if we dated now, it wouldn't work out."
3rd Place: Mishima
Mishima is a junior at Yoshida's company. Unlike Sayu and Goto-senpai, she has feelings for Yoshida, but due to Yoshida's insensitivity, her feelings go unnoticed. Mishima is in a pitiful position. In this work, Mishima is depicted as trying her best to approach Yoshida in every way possible.
Cute and cunning
Although like Sayu, Yoshida is younger, unlike Sayu, he often behaves cunningly towards Yoshida. He acts this way because those around him expect him to be a "cute character," and he is aware of this. However, Yoshida continues to take Mishima's behavior seriously. It's likely that Yoshida's attitude toward him led Mishima to develop a liking for him.
When it's time to do something, it's time to do it
Mishima is generally a cunning person who often fails at work, but thanks to Yoshida's earnest efforts, she gradually becomes more committed. She is likely moved by Yoshida's passion and has an ulterior motive: she wants Yoshida to notice her feelings. However, there's no doubt that Mishima is one of the women whose way of thinking has been changed by Yoshida.
Surprisingly Intelligent
Though Mishima continues to play silly characters, he also has an intellectual side, such as enjoying watching movies. Perhaps one of Mishima's charms lies in the fact that his character is completely different from his real self.
4th Place: Asami
Sayu's coworker at her part-time job. Unlike the characters mentioned above, she has no feelings for Yoshida, making her unique among the many female characters. Because of her uniqueness, she always calmly analyzes the relationship between Yoshida and Sayu, making her the only friend Sayu can rely on.
Gal!
While many characters have somewhat serious personalities, Asami is one of the few with a light-hearted personality and is also a true gal. For Sayu and Yoshida, who tend to take things too seriously, Asami's light-heartedness is an extremely important element.
Sayu's Best Friend
While Yoshida is often cited as someone who truly understands Sayu, Asami is another character who truly understands her. Unlike Yoshida, they are the same age, and it could be said that Asami is the only person who can see things from Sayu's perspective.
Surprisingly Serious
While there are many scenes in the story where Asami interacts lightheartedly with Yoshida and Sayu, she avoids delving too deeply into their relationship, portraying her as a very serious and intelligent character. Many readers will likely be captivated by the contrast with her usual demeanor.
My Dream is to Become a Novelist
In contrast to Sayu, who doesn't know what path she'll take in the future, Asami dreams of becoming a novelist. Just like Sayu, who rebelled against her parents and ran away from home, Asami pursues her dream in defiance of her parents' desire for her to become a lawyer. This subtle difference in their stances may be what makes their relationship interesting.
Summary
Did you enjoy this article? This time, we've introduced the many fascinating female characters who appear in "I Shaved. Then I Brought a High School Girl Home." I'm already looking forward to seeing them come to life in the anime that will be airing this year.
