November 2nd marks “Tights Day” in Japan, a fun unofficial holiday celebrating the fashion staple because the number 11 resembles a pair of legs! To celebrate, Japanese anime news site Anime! Anime! conducted a reader poll asking fans to vote for their favorite anime and game characters who famously rock tights or leggings.
With 170 voters weighing in (roughly 60% female and 40% male), the results are in! Here are the iconic characters that caught the eyes of Japanese fans with their stylish legwear.
1st Place: Miku Nakano (The Quintessential Quintuplets)
Taking the crown this year with approximately 8% of the total vote is Miku Nakano from The Quintessential Quintuplets! Up from 2nd place last year, Miku’s signature look—combining her wireless headphones with opaque black tights—is an absolute favorite among fans.
Voters praised how her choice of clothing reflects her quiet, mysterious personality early in the series, noting that her tights serve as a symbolic element of her character growth and unique charm.
2nd Place: The Nameless Upperclassman / Wasu (Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising)
Securing 2nd place with around 6% of the vote is Wasu, the mysterious girl closely resembling Homura Akemi from the upcoming Madoka Magica movie. Fans highlighted her distinct style of wearing dark leggings underneath her uniform without socks, sparking endless theories about her true identity within the mysterious lore of the franchise.
3rd Place (Tied): Ochaco Uraraka & Iroha Tamaki
The 3rd spot resulted in a tie between two fan favorites:
- Ochaco Uraraka (My Hero Academia): Known for wearing dark tights regardless of the season, fans love the consistency of her look both in her U.A. High school uniform and her hero costume.
- Iroha Tamaki (Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story): Wearing a sleek bodysuits-style outfit under her hood, fans pointed out how her stylish design perfectly blends magical girl aesthetics with sleek tights.
Top 10 Characters Featured in the Poll
Here is a quick look at the top rankings voted by Japanese fans:
- 1st: Miku Nakano (The Quintessential Quintuplets)
- 2nd: Wasu (Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising)
- 3rd: Ochaco Uraraka (My Hero Academia)
- 3rd: Iroha Tamaki (Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story)
- 5th: Hanayo Koizumi (Love Live!)
- 5th: Kiyoko Shimizu (Haikyu!!)
- 7th: Atori Mizutori (Bad Girl)
- 8th: Hatsuzuki (Kantai Collection)
- 8th: Yui Hirasawa (K-ON!)
- 8th: Micaiah (Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn)
- 8th: Akiko Yosano (Bungo Stray Dogs)
Whether used for winter warmth, school uniform rules, or simply as a chic design element, tights clearly hold a special place in character design. Did your favorite character make the list?
Source: Yahoo News Japan