Just like title says.
Is Goku the most popular anime character ever?
@mainjp: lol I just realized there is an official Goku day in Japan wtf. Is he thought popular there? Btw who is luffy
Nvm I looked him up. I recognize him, people really think he's more recognizable than Goku? When I wear my Goku shirt out here in America one in like 5-10 people will be like "hell ya awesome shirt DBZ is the best"
@stefano: give it time lol
Is there any other manga/anime character popular enough to be an ambassador of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics? Or to have their own officially recognized day in Japan?
Sailor Moon, Naruto, Luffy, and Astro Boy are also ambassadors for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Kinnikuman also has a holiday officially recognized in Japan.
In Latin America it is veeery popular, like I think Super Broke records last weekend and everything.
@DBZAOTA482: I know...well, except the Kinnikuman thing.
He's one of the most popular anime characters of the current generation.
Most popular of all time? That's definitely debatable.
@thedarkpaladin: i wouldn't call him the most popular but probably the recognisable world wide
Idk, there are some other serious contenders. Pikachu comes to mind, Yugi/Kaiba have been mentioned by people I wouldn't even have expected ANY YGO! knowledge from.
In terms of memes, Jojo's can be pretty well-known.
He's one of the most popular anime characters of the current generation.
Most popular of all time? That's definitely debatable.
@stefano: give it time lol
@DBZAOTA482: yes they are but Goku is the main one. According to several sources he outvoted several characters including the ones you listed and Pikachu for the top spot.
Yep he totally is. Goku is the most popular anime character globally. If you are a anime fan, you know him.
he isnt even the most power character in his own show
The OP says popular, not powerful, lol. I actually read it that way at first too.
Goku, Nardo, Ash Ketchum & Pikachu are prolly the most popular protagonists in the West.
Doreamon, Kakichi, Astroboy, Kinnikuman & Sailor Moon are more popular in Japan (along with Goku & Luffy).
@mad_jim: Goku is the most known character, Pikachu is the most loved character..... So i guess you are right
People already pointed it out but Pikachu is the most popular anime character most likely.
(But people in Brazil and Mexico, can't speak for other latin countries, REALLY love DBZ sooooo I don't know)
It's Pikachu, but Goku isn't far behind. Adults who have never even watched anime recognize Goku and Pikachu, or at least the brand they represent.
It's Pikachu, but Goku isn't far behind. Adults who have never even watched anime recognize Goku and Pikachu, or at least the brand they represent.
This. You can show some random person in a third world country Pikachu, and they'd probably recognize it.
Goku? Ehhh.....much less likely.
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