May 25th is celebrated every year as “Car Day” (kuruma no hi) in Japan, coinciding with the anniversary of the founding of Yanase, the car dealership. On this occasion, the news outlet Anime! Anime! conducted a reader survey under the headline “Which anime character has the most exciting car relationship?” Responses were collected between May 13–19, 2026, with a total of 252 participants. The gender split was nearly equal; the largest age group was 19 and under, accounting for about 30%, followed by the 30s at around 20%.
Rank 1 — Amuro Tooru from Detective Conan (名探偵コナン)
Defending champion for the second consecutive year with approximately 17% support, Amuro Tooru lives an ordinary life by day and carries out secret missions as “Furuya Rey,” a police undercover agent. What makes him stand out in fans’ eyes is his white Mazda RX-7 — a beloved partner he drives with skill and tends with care.
Many readers cited car-chase scenes from Zero no Shikkounin (ゼロの執行人) as a key reason, with comments like “The car chases get my heart racing!” and “No matter how battered the car gets, he chooses to repair it rather than buy a new one — it really shows how deeply he loves this car.” and “I first learned about the RX-7 because I saw Amuro driving it.” In the Police Academy Arc: Wild Police Story, there are also scenes of him and his friends driving the RX-7 together to solve a case. Some readers even noted, “This car is packed with memories of friends who are gone — that’s probably why he refuses to let it go.”
Rank 2 — Fujiwara Takumi from Initial D (頭文字D)
Second place for the second year running with about 8% of the vote, Takumi is an ordinary young man who delivers tofu for his father in a Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 — popularly known as “Hachiroku” — before rising to become an undefeated street-racing champion.
Readers expressed admiration for the character’s growth arc, with comments such as “At first he didn’t even know the name of the car he was driving, but through battles and setbacks alongside the Hachiroku, he grew up in a truly moving way,” and “The Hachiroku transformed from just a delivery car into something like his true soulmate.” Many also praised his driving skill: “Nobody steers a car with their hands and feet as naturally as Takumi!” and “The way he beat the FD3S and the GT-R with that Hachiroku was absolutely legendary.”
Rank 3 — Saeba Ryo from City Hunter (シティーハンター)
Jumping up from 6th place last year to 3rd this year with about 7% support, Saeba Ryo is a sweeper (problem-solver) who operates in the Shinjuku district, and his red Mini Cooper is the standout car of his character.
Many readers said things like “As a kid I really wanted to drive a red Mini Cooper — I swore that once I got my license I’d get one,” and “The image of Ryo driving his little red Mini became an iconic symbol of the series.” There are also charming details like the “19-19” license plate in the manga version, and the comical scene where “Umibouzu,” the giant villain, sits crammed in the front seat, blending coolness and comedy in true City Hunter fashion.
Other Notable Characters
- Bakugo Katsuki from My Hero Academia — In episode No.170+1 More, set 8 years after graduation, he buys a new car and rushes his classmates along an expressway at breakneck speed, yet still warns them not to scratch the car.
- The Guinea Pig Driver from PUI PUI Molcar The Movie MOLMAX — The eccentric man who searches for his beloved lost Molcar named “Dodgey,” voiced by Oki Sugita Akio, in what viewers consider an unforgettable scene.
- Ken from Crayon Shin-chan: Arashi wo Yobu Moretsu! Otona Empire no Gyakushuu — He drives a Toyota 2000GT, a sports car symbolic of the Showa era, calling it “my life’s work,” perfectly fitting the character who is nostalgic for the 20th century.
- Higashiyama Kobeni from Chainsaw Man — Fans eagerly await “Kobeni’s car” to appear in the anime, especially after the production of the Assassin Arc (刺客篇) was announced.
Full Top 10 Results
- Rank 1 — Amuro Tooru (Detective Conan)
- Rank 2 — Fujiwara Takumi (Initial D)
- Rank 3 — Saeba Ryo (City Hunter)
- Rank 4 — Dr. Agasa (Detective Conan)
- Rank 4 — Higashiyama Kobeni (Chainsaw Man)
- Rank 6 — Lupin III (Lupin III)
- Rank 7 — Gin (Detective Conan)
- Rank 8 — Nakahara Chuuya (Bungo Stray Dogs)
- Rank 9 — Akai Shuuichi (Detective Conan)
- Rank 10 — Kotobuki Reiji (Uta no Prince-sama)
- Rank 10 — Sakata Gintoki (Gintama)
- Rank 10 — Nohara Hiroshi (Crayon Shin-chan)
This survey reflects how Japanese anime fans passionately remember both iconic car-chase scenes and the deep, lasting bonds between characters and their beloved vehicles — no matter how many years have passed.
Source: aniani
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