NEXER Co., Ltd. press release (2024.11.13) NEXER Co., Ltd. [We asked 500 men and women] Ranking of swordsman characters that appear in anime and manga that they think are cool! NEXER Co., Ltd.・Survey on swordsman characters from anime and manga that you think are cool NEXER Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Eirakudo, conducted a survey regarding “swordsman characters from anime and manga that you think are cool,” and we would like to introduce the results.
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“swordsman characters from anime and manga that they think are cool.” *When quoting the contents of this press release, please comply with the following. ・Statement that the source of the quotation is “Survey by NEXER Co., Ltd. and Eirakudo” ・Eirakudo ( https://eirakudo.shop/ ) link installation “Survey on anime and manga swordsman characters that you think are cool” Survey overview Survey period: October 28th to October 29th, 2024 Research agency: NEXER Co., Ltd. (in-house research) Survey target: Men and women nationwide Number of valid answers: 500 samples Survey method: Internet survey Question content: Question 1: Choose one swordsman character that you think is the coolest in anime or manga. Question 2: Please tell me why you think the swordsman character is cool. *As a general rule, figures are rounded off to the second decimal place, so the total may not add up to 100%. ◆1st place Goemon Ishikawa (Lupin the Third) 172 votes Survey respondents made the following comments: Not only does he know how to use the Zantetsuken, but he cares about his friends, and he never betrays or turns over, even if he dies, and is strong and cool. (Male in his 20s) Stoic and cool. (Female in her 20s) His sword skills are top-notch and cool. (Male in his 30s) straight. Honest. However, it is surprisingly vulnerable. (Female in her 30s) He was an anime character and my first love. The voice actor and the character matched well, and I liked the feeling that he was an adult male. (Female in her 30s) I feel that the quietness exudes coolness. (Female in her 40s) It’s cool that you can cut anything with just one sword. (Female in her 40s) Because it has a bitter taste and a cool adult atmosphere. (Female in her 40s) First place went to Goemon Ishikawa, who appears in “Lupin the Third.” Many people said that not only his ability with the sword but also his way of life as a samurai was cool, and many people said that he was their first love in the anime. ◆Tie 2nd place Tanjiro Kamado (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) 47 votes Survey respondents made the following comments: It’s cool how he stands up against the enemy. (Teen/male) It’s good to see him growing day by day. (Male in his 20s) I feel safe knowing that I will definitely be protected. (Female in her 30s) Have courage and perseverance. (Male in his 30s) I did my best and didn’t give up until the very end. (Male in his 30s) Although he is young, he is kind, and when he turns on, he is brave. (Male in his 40s) Second place went to Tanjiro Kamado, the main character of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.” It seems that there are many people who want to support their hard work and honest attitude, which is cool, and their sincere personality. ◆Tie 2nd
place Roronoa Zoro (ONE PIECE) 47 votes Survey respondents made the following comments: It’s cool how he always helps his friends. (Teen/female) Because every single thing I say is cool. (Male in his 20s) I was drawn to watching him gradually grow and become stronger. (Female in her 20s) I think that a swordsman is not only skilled in swordsmanship, but also in his compassion for his friends and his attitude of aiming for greater heights. (Female in her 20s) Not only is he strong in battle, but he also has an unwavering spirit that never gives in, and he also has the strength of mind to support the crew when they lose their way. (Male in his 30s) His simple appearance makes you think he’s only interested in swords, which is cool, but he’s even cooler because he cares about his friends and believes in Luffy from the bottom of his heart. (Female in her 40s) Roronoa Zoro from “ONE PIECE” was tied for second place with Tanjiro. Of course he’s strong, cool, and cares about his friends, but what’s also appealing about him is that he’s cool but has no sense of direction, so there’s a gap between him and his friends. ◆Tie 2nd place Kenshin Himura (Rurouni Kenshin) 47 votes Survey respondents made the following comments: I had a strong image of Takeru Sato, and the sword fighting was cool. (Female in her 30s) Although he is usually kind and gentle, he is cool and strong when it matters most. (Female in her 30s) As for her appearance, she has a cold yet gentle tsundere vibe that is cool. (Male in his 40s) Since the Meiji era, he has been trying not to kill people, and although he usually seems unreliable, he is extremely strong when the time comes. (Male in his 40s) He’s usually gentle, but it’s cool how he suddenly changes when it comes to battle. (Male in his 40s) He has a handsome face, a mysterious personality that doesn’t say much, and an overwhelming sword skills. (Female in her 40s) In second place, along with Tanjiro and Zoro, was Kenshin Himura from “Rurouni Kenshin.” Even though he is a hitokiri, he has the power to protect his friends without intentionally hurting anyone, and his way of life is cool. ◆5th place Kyojuro Rengoku (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) 45 votes Survey respondents made the following comments: Because I think there is something called “masculinity” about it. (Teen/female) He was the only one who saved everyone on the train. (Teen/male) When I saw the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba movie, I was impressed by the way he put his body on the line to exterminate demons. (Teen/female) Her way of life is cool and always cheerful. (Female in her 20s) He’s cool, always smiling, and very strong. (Female in her 40s) Fifth place went to Rengoku Anjuro, a character from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, just like Tanjiro. As the pillar of flame that appears in “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” he attracts many fans with his overwhelming strength and passionate personality. The way he risks his life to protect his friends and people is a true example of a swordsman. ◆6th to 10th place From now on, we will announce the 6th to 10th places, together with some of the details we learned about them. 6th place Gintoki Sakata (Gintama) 23 votes He’s always lazy, but he’s really good at putting his body on the line to protect his friends. (Male in his 20s) It’s a cool way of life. (Female in her 20s) Even though he’s an ordinary person who usually plays around, when he holds a sword he becomes as strong as a beast. (Female in her 30s) 7th place Shanks (ONE PIECE) 21 votes Although he is a pirate, the scene where he helps Luffy with a human character is so cool. (Female in her 30s) He’s manly and sexy, but he’s also strong and cool. (Male in his 30s) Because there is strength underlying kindness. (Female in her 50s) 8th place Hajime Saito (Rurouni Kenshin) 19 votes Because it’s cool to be yourself. (Female in her 30s) Because there are many scenes of chaos that I have passed through. (Male in his 40s) 9th place Inuyasha (Inuyasha) 16 votes I feel like I’ll always be on my side and protect me. (Female in her 30s) I like how he grows with his half-demon complex (male, 30s) 10th place Yoshiyu Tomioka (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) 15 votes I thought it was cool to see him protect his friends while being quiet. (Female in her 20s) Although he is at the mercy of those around him with his sweet mask, he has tremendous power, and it would be no surprise if he were the main character. (Male in his 50s) So, the rankings are as follows.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44800/1396/44800-1396-960c62106724930460a60da70445edaa-900×525.png The first place winner, Goemon Ishikawa, is a famous swordsman from Lupine the Third, and is known for his ability to cut anything in half with his favorite sword, the Zantetsuken. Coupled with her quiet and stoic personality, many fans admire her aesthetics. Are there any swordsman characters that appear in anime or manga that you think are cool? Please check it out! ・Statement that the source of the quotation is “Survey by NEXER Co., Ltd. and Eirakudo” ・Eirakudo ( https://eirakudo.shop/ ) link installation [About Eirakudo Co., Ltd.] Address: 1F, 1-13-14 Ryogoku, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0026 Tel：090-2630-0077 URL: https://eirakudo.shop/ Business details: Sales and purchase of Japanese swords, swords, online shopping [About NEXER Co., Ltd.] Head Office: 11F Rise Arena Building, 4-5-2
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