May is a great time to settle down with a fresh cup of tea in Japan, aligning with the season known as “Hachijiuhachiya” (the 88th night from the start of spring) — the traditional peak of the tea harvest. In anime and games there are plenty of characters closely tied to tea culture, whether through refined tea ceremony etiquette, casually brewing a pot at home, or even sipping tea to unwind after a hard battle.
Anime!Anime! ran a poll under the title “Which character best embodies tea?” from May 11–17, 2026, drawing 368 respondents — roughly 60% male and 40% female. The largest age group was the 30s (about 40%), followed by teens and under-19s (about 25%).
No. 1 — Uguis-maru from Touken Ranbu ONLINE
Taking first place with approximately 11% of votes is Uguis-maru (鶯丸), a blade-spirit from the game Touken Ranbu ONLINE. This character has become deeply associated with tea-drinking romance, with many voters citing his iconic lines like “The tea is good, isn’t it?” or “Fancy a cup of tea?” and even scenes where, despite suffering heavy wounds, he still murmurs “I’d really love a cup of tea right now…” — making it clear that tea is simply inseparable from him.
Fans of the anime Touken Ranbu -Hanamaru- also noted how well the scenes of him sitting and quietly drinking tea at home were depicted, along with his green-accented character design, which makes one automatically think of green tea the moment you see him. His calm, composed demeanor in his own interpretation of himself earned him widespread votes.
No. 2 — Tomoe Mami from Puella Magi Madoka★Magica
Tomoe Mami (巴マミ) from Puella Magi Madoka★Magica came in second with approximately 5% of votes. Mami is an older magical girl who mentors Madoka and Sayaka in the fight against witches, while also being well-known as a genuine connoisseur of English tea.
Voters were charmed by the scenes where she elegantly sets out tea and cake for her friends, so gracefully that it’s almost hard to believe she’s just a third-year middle schooler. Some even referenced the particularly heart-wrenching moment in episode 4 — “the teacup that never got washed and the book about tea left in Mami’s room” — confirming that tea is an inextricable part of who she is.
No. 3 — Yozakura Nibo from Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen
Yozakura Nibo (夜桜二刃) from Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen placed third with approximately 4% of votes. Nibo is the eldest daughter of the Yozakura family, an expert in Yozakura-style combat arts, and her beloved treat is green tea — she even has a hobby of practicing the tea ceremony.
Voters referenced a scene in Season 2, Episode 4 — “The Advanced Spy Promotion Exam” — where Nibo plays the role of the examiner and sets the condition that candidates must drink a full cup of tea to pass to the second round; the tea was laced with a powerful sedative, so anyone attempting to drink it was knocked out on the spot. Beyond Nibo herself, her older brother Kyoichiro also received similar votes, since he enjoys high-quality English tea in his own room and can casually manage tea time even during an intense mission.
Other Notable Characters
- Uraraka Ochako from My Hero Academia — her name contains the word “ocha” (tea), and her Zero Gravity quirk subtly echoes it as well
- Saotome Hayabusa from WIND BREAKER — in the ending of Season 1, there is a scene where he elegantly hosts a tea gathering mid-class in a chaotic classroom, reflecting his personality as someone who loves tea ceremony from around the world
- Nakano Miku from The Quintessential Quintuplets — her signature item is a thermos, and she loves “matcha soda” as her quirkiest drink choice, even stopping by a Japanese restaurant in Hawaii just to have matcha
- Ryokugu from Ochaken (おちゃ犬) — the Showa-era mascot character that is a fusion between tea and a dog is enjoying renewed popularity through various goods and collaborations
Full Top 10 Summary
- No. 1 — Uguis-maru / Touken Ranbu ONLINE
- No. 2 — Tomoe Mami / Puella Magi Madoka★Magica
- No. 3 — Yozakura Nibo / Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen
- No. 4 — Skeleton T / Puyo Puyo
- No. 5 — Ryokugu / Ochaken
- No. 6 — Uraraka Ochako / My Hero Academia
- No. 6 — Saotome Hayabusa / WIND BREAKER
- No. 6 — Darjeeling / Girls und Panzer
- No. 9 — England / Hetalia Axis Powers
- No. 10 — Sonoda Yu / Sakura Trick
These poll results make it clear that whether it is green tea, English tea, or matcha, tea has become deeply woven into the appeal and personality of anime characters in ways that feel completely natural.
Source: aniani
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