In the world of anime, the characters "a little clueless" or who act with occasional clumsiness often conquer the public greatly. Either because of its naive charism, its involuntary sweetness or for those moments in which its internal logic defies any type of common sense, these characters generate instant sympathy and become favorites of the Fandom. On the occasion of the "Day of the Ponko-TSU" (which can be translated as the "Clumper Day"), held in Japan on June 3, the specialized portal Anime! Anime! He carried out a survey to meet the characters that best represent this endearing category.
The survey for the ranking was carried out from May 24 to 28, 2025 and received 215 responses, mostly young women. 60% of the participants were women, while the predominant age group was that of children under 19, followed by the twenties. With these results, a special ranking has been developed with the most voted characters, where charism, clumsiness and tenderness impossible to ignore.
The podium of the most beloved characters
1. Shoto Todoroki - My Hero Academia
With a popularity of 6%, the first place went to Shoto Todorokithe young hero of My hero academy. This result represents an ascent with respect to the previous year, when it occupied the second position. Although Todoroki It is known for its powerful combination of fire and ice, and its impressive ability in combat, is its way of interacting in everyday life, which makes it highlight in this ranking.
Many fans mentioned their literal way of understanding things, which leads him to make disconcerting but adorable comments. A memorable example is his attempt to comfort Deku offering "half ration of Soba", accompanied by condiments such as onion either Wasabi. This duality between his seriousness in battle and his naivety in common situations has made him an endearing character, and his popularity will only grow with the arrival of the Final Season From anime this October.
2. Ode Sakunosuke - Bungou Stray Dogs
The second place went to Ode Sakunosukecharacter of Bungou Stray Dogswho obtained about 5% of the total votes. Unlike other ranking characters, Ode He is a calm and reflective adult, which makes his moments of "disguise" are even more curious.
The fans highlighted their way of ignoring the jokes of their peers as Dazai Osamu and Sakaguchi Angoand his particular ability to eat spicy curry to the extreme without flinching, which generated laughter and sympathy among the anime followers. Despite his quiet style, his sense of duty and friendship make him a highly valued character, especially in the flashback sequences where his past is revealed.
3. Ai Hoshino - Oshi No Ko
Ai Hoshinothe charismatic anime idol Oshi no kois remembered for his overwhelming talent and his magnetic aura that he left everyone impressed around him. However, his personality outside the stage revealed a disarming ingenuity, such as when he almost reveals that he had children during an interview program. The voters stressed that even their most clumsy moments were perceived as part of their charm.
4. Eisuke Hondou - Detective Conan
His image as "clumsy boy" has been impregnated among fans of Conan detective. Topy frequently and seems clueless, but its sharp deductive capacity shows that there is more than it appears. Currently, he is abroad, aspiring to join the INCbut his charisma is still present among voters.
5. Red Globe (AE380) - Cells at Work!
The character known as Red blood cell (AE380) he obtained fifth place for his unbridled energy and his tendency to get lost. Although he strives to the fullest to fulfill his work, his lack of orientation is a constant. His enthusiasm, added to his distracted character, makes it a tender and easy to love figure.
6. Donquixote Rosinante - One Piece
Rosinante, also known as the heart, is a tragic character whose clumsiness becomes part of its charm. His clueless behavior, his constant falls and his clumsy way of interacting with the young Law do not opacked his courage or his deep humanity. His duality between clumsiness and compassion has left an indelible mark on fans of One Piece.
7. Frieren - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Friean of the popular anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou do not fry) appears in the seventh place. The great elf Albina, with its long existence and distant vision of the human world, often acts naive against emotions or social customs. His way of seeing the world with cold logic, but accompanied by innocent gestures, generates such moments clumsy as tender.
8. Shusaku Komatsuda - Nintama Rantarou
Komatsuda It is one of the classics "Ponkotsu”Of the Child Anime. His stunned behavior and his inability to follow instructions have made him one of the most comic and endearing characters of Nintama Rantarou. Despite his secondary role, he is recurrently remembered for his well -intentioned clumsiness.
9. Hayate Ichikura - Cool Doji Danshi
One of the members of the quartet of handsome boys but clumsy from Cool Doji DanshiIchikura represents the classic "Cool & Clumsy." Always trying to maintain a quiet appearance, their involuntary mistakes, such as forgetting objects or reacting late, place it firmly inside the Ponkotsu archetype, but with a charm that makes it stand out among the current male characters.
10. Tobio Kageyama - haikyuu !!
Kageyama closes the Top 10, and although it is one of the best plates in the world of school volleyball, their social interactions are usually loaded with stiffness and misunderstandings. His difficulty in communicating with his teammates in his early years made him see as someone cold, but he is actually a young man who simply does not know how to express himself naturally. This combination of genius and awkwardness makes it a favorite of the public.
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