Japan Talk - 25 Most Popular Japanese Cartoon Characters

We did a little research with and interviews with Japanese fans to determine the most famous Japanese characters of all time (most popular with Japanese people). Many of the characters are from shows that were on Japanese TV for many years.

The list may not be 100% accurate but you can be sure that all the characters on the list are known by almost everyone in Japan. Despite the current popularity of Japanese anime and manga around the world many of the characters on the list are not well known outside Japan. Here is our list:

25. Ryotsu Kankichi

24. Ashita no Joe

23. Bakabon no Papa (バカボンのパパ)

22. Kenshiro

21. Ponyo

20. GeGeGe no Kitaro

19. Nobita Nobi (Doraemon)

18. Nekobasu

17. Amuro Rei (Gundam)

16. Rilakkuma

15. Arale-chan

14. Lupin III (ルパン三世)

13. Peko chan

12. Kamen Rider

11. Urutoraman

10. Son Goku

9. Kureyon Shin Chan

8. Chibi Maruko Chan

7. Sazae-san

6. Pikachu

5. Astro Boy

4. Mario

3. Totoro

2. Hello Kitty

1. Doraemon

For more information about Japan check out:

	101 Things To Do In Tokyo
	Tokyo Shopping Guide
	101 Kinds Of Japanese Food

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Japan Guide::25 Most Popular Japanese Cartoon Characters of All Time

25 Most Popular Japanese Cartoon Characters