"Taisho Otome Otogibanashi" is an anime based on a manga serialized in Jump Square that will be broadcast as an anime in the fall of 2021. Set in the Taisho era, it is a work that is attractive for its heartwarming story from a heavy setting and its twists and turns. Among them, I have made a ranking of the most popular characters based on my own opinion and prejudice!
Popular character ranking No. 1: Tachibana Yuzuki
The heroine of this work. A girl who was bought by the protagonist's father for 10,000 yen (about 5 million yen in today's value) and sent out as the protagonist Shima Tamahiko's fiancee. Despite her difficult circumstances, she is cheerful, innocent, and devoted to Tamahiko, and her actions heal Tamahiko's troubled heart. Yuzuki herself is also attracted to Tamahiko. Her current concerns are her shaggy, curly hair and her hidden large breasts that don't match her short stature.
This is what makes her a charming character!
Despite her difficult circumstances, her bright personality that shows no signs of clouding is her greatest charm. Even though she is in a miserable situation where she can be bought with money, she still has her natural innocent nature. Tamahiko and Tamako, the siblings, are attracted to her humanity. She is a good cook, expressive, and cute bride in every way.
Second place in the popular character ranking: Shima Tamahiko
The protagonist of this work. Born as the second son of a wealthy family, he was born with everything except the love of his family, but after losing his mother and the use of his right hand in an accident, he became fed up with everything, was abandoned by his father, and was sent away to a villa to recuperate. Although he grew up in a loveless family environment, he is clumsy but kind-hearted, and was considerate of Yuzuki's situation and position, which was bought with money, so he never treated her badly. After that, he gradually regained the will to live by coming into contact with Yuzuki's devoted personality and cheerfulness, and gradually began to feel like he wanted to be with her.
This is the charm of this character!
At first, Tamahiko had lost the will to live and was in despair, but after meeting Yuzuki, he gradually changed, and after going through various events, he began to want to protect Yuzuki. He lived a life that was practically a recluse, but when the time came, he showed incredible drive and courage. After going through various events, Tamahiko learned of the intentions of the Shima clan.
Popular character ranking No. 3 Shima Tamako
Tamahiko's younger sister, who is exceptionally beautiful despite being 12 years old. At first, she has a nasty personality and visits her brother Tamahiko to make fun of him, but after a certain incident, she becomes fascinated with Yuzuki, and her relationship with Tamahiko improves, and they become good siblings. Her personality is a way of protecting herself from the envy of those around her due to her position and excellence as a member of a wealthy family, but her true nature is lonely and spoiled.
This is what makes her a charming character!
At first, she seems like a cheeky and nasty little sister, but these actions are the flip side of her affection, and she is actually a tsundere and brother complex-type little sister. Although she makes a fool of herself because of her pride, her godlike response at that time made her attached to Yuzuki, and she started to visit her often after that. Tamako, like Tamahiko, has extraordinary drive to do something once she decides to do it, and this is also what makes her charming.
Aya, No. 4 in the Popular Character Ranking
A woman who lives in a village near where Tamahiko lives. She lives with her alcoholic father and three younger brothers, and sneaks into Tamahiko's house on her father's orders. She steals Tamahiko's wallet and the important bookmark that Yuzuki gave her from his pocket, and tries to drive a wedge between Tamahiko and Yuzuki, but that's because she's annoyed by Yuzuki's happiness despite being bought with money. Aya was also almost sold for money in the past. After that, she reconciled with both Tamahiko and Yuzuki, and they have been good neighbors ever since. Because she is beautiful, Yuzuki is a little wary of her.
This is the charm of this character!
At first, Aya was a character who caused a rift in the relationship between Tamahiko and Yuzuki, but she had been treated badly by her alcoholic father and was almost sold for money, so she had a terrible situation. It may have been inevitable that Aya would be jealous of Yuzuki. She was also a mother figure to her younger brothers, and it was for their sake that she broke into the house to steal. After reconciling with Tamahiko and the others, she is depicted as gradually becoming attracted to Tamahiko, but she kept those feelings to herself until the end. It's a bit sad.
Popular character ranking No. 5: Shiratori Kotori
A singer who captivates people of all ages and genders with her guitar and singing. Yuzuki and Tamako are also big fans of Kotori, and her singing voice touches the heart of Tamahiko, who has no interest in singing. She is a returnee with an actress mother, and after the earthquake, she traveled around the country singing to cheer people up. Tamahiko and his friends saw her at a street concert after the earthquake, and after meeting her brother, Shiratori Saku, they began to interact.
This is what makes her a charming character!
She is like an idol singer who speaks in Kansai dialect. Kotori's presence indirectly determines how Shiratori Saku and Shima Tamahiko are treated at school, but when Saku becomes friends with Tamahiko, she becomes involved with Tamahiko, Yuzuki, and Tamako. She was influenced by her brother, who was a musician and was a closeted girl, but Saku left music due to illness, and now that he has recovered, he wants him to be exposed to music again.
Extra Edition: The Most Dangerous Character: Shima Tamayo
The character in charge of darkness in this work. Tamahiko's half-sister. She has a gentle personality, but is difficult to grasp and has a dark side that is hard to grasp. She is a character with a distinctive abnormality, such as taking pleasure in cutting up caterpillars and acting maliciously towards Tamako while laughing.
This is what makes this character so appealing!
She is the mastermind of this work, and the character who has been secretly involved in the incident surrounding the climax of this work. She is an undeniable psychopath and a severe daddy's girl. Although she is a character whose abnormality is conspicuous, her awesomeness is not found in the other characters. She takes action to eliminate anyone who gets in her way, sees through the true nature of others, and manipulates them, ultimately proceeding with her plan and getting the outcome she wants. In terms of ability, she is the best in the work, and while her abnormality is shocking, she is also attractive.
【Taisho Otome Otogibanashi】Popular Character Ranking Summary
We have compiled a list of popular characters that appear in "Taisho Otome Otogibanashi"! This work is basically a heartwarming love story between two people in difficult circumstances, but there are also dark sides to it. The development of the story, which drops a bomb on the land of happiness, was shocking, but it was a work that I could read to the end without getting bored. It is a work that runs through from start to finish with a total of 5 volumes, so I think it is definitely suitable for anime. The anime will start in the fall of 2021, so please watch it!
