Who Was Your Very First Anime Crush?
In celebration of “First Love Day” in Japan, anime news outlet Anime! Anime! conducted a reader survey asking fans to reveal which female anime character stole their heart for the very first time. With hundreds of passionate responses, the votes have been tallied, and iconic heroines from classic and modern series dominated the leaderboards!
Top 3 Female First Anime Crushes
Here is a closer look at the characters that left an unforgettable impression on anime fans:
- 1st Place: Ai Haibara (Detective Conan) – Claiming victory with nearly 30% of the vote, the former Black Organization scientist captivated fans with her cool demeanor, sharp tongue, and deep warmth hidden underneath. Fans praised her tragic past and Megumi Hayashibara’s incredible voice performance, with many declaring their love for her hasn’t faded in over 20 years.
- 2nd Place: Ran Mouri (Detective Conan) – Taking second place with roughly 23% of the vote, Ran won hearts through her perfect balance of gentle kindness and formidable karate skills. Readers admired her strong sense of justice, stylish look, and constant care for those around her.
- 3rd Place: Hinata Hyuga (NARUTO) – Securing third place with 9% of the vote, Hinata inspired fans through her transformation from a shy, reserved girl into a courageous kunoichi. Her quiet determination, elegance, and unwavering devotion to Naruto made her a lifelong favorite.
Top 10 Rankings
Here is the full top 10 list of fan-favorite first crushes:
- 1. Ai Haibara (Detective Conan)
- 2. Ran Mouri (Detective Conan)
- 3. Hinata Hyuga (NARUTO)
- 4. Kaoruko Waguri (The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity)
- 5. Takagi-san (Teasing Master Takagi-san)
- 5. Rikka Takanashi (Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!)
- 5. Fate Testarossa (Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha)
- 8. Kagome Higurashi (Inuyasha)
- 9. Kikyo (Inuyasha)
- 10. Ruruka Moria / Cure Arcana Shadow (Detective Precure!)
Whether it was Haibara’s sharp charm, Ran’s noble bravery, or Hinata’s sweet devotion, these classic heroines prove that a first anime crush lasts forever. Did your favorite character make the list? Let us know who your first anime crush was!
Source: Yahoo News Japan