In recent years, the trend of adapting characters from various media into anime has grown noticeably. From mascots of companies and local organizations, to viral social-media content, VTubers, and even real-life performers — anime adaptations are helping these characters reach ever-wider audiences.
Among the most prominent recent examples are Sutopuri (すとぷり), the popular 2.5D idol group that just released their first animated film 劇場版すとぷり はじまりの物語~Strawberry School Festival!!!~, and Rilakkuma, the beloved character from San-X, who is set to receive a TV anime adaptation in April 2026. From Sanrio, the anime series My Melody & Kuromi — starring My Melody and Kuromi — is already streaming on Netflix.
With this trend in mind, the website Anime! Anime! is conducting a reader poll under the heading “Which character would you most like to see get an anime adaptation?” The poll is open-ended, allowing participants to enter the name of any character they want — no pre-set choices.
Poll Details
- Format: Free-text entry (write in your preferred character)
- Voting deadline: June 7
- Results: A summary will be published once data collection is complete
If you’re an anime fan wondering which character you’d love to see animated, go ahead and cast your vote. Stay tuned for the results!
Source: aniani

