Japanese comics are popular throughout the world. What comics are the most popular among elementary school students? Today we announce the top three!
The most popular are those that are already on television dramas or animated cartoons. Here are the top three:
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Number 1
"Donikashitai"
(Cartoonist: Miho Koto/Publisher: F/Kodansha; appears in serialized form in "Bessatsu Friend" Comics)
Young teen-age idols, including those from "Johnnies Jr." appear under their real names in this comic that delights throngs of young female fans. The secret to the hero, Yu's, popularity, is that he brings out the protective instincts of his teen-age female readers with his daring but cuddly demeanor.
2.
"Ruro ni Kenshin"
(Cartoonist: Nobuhiro Wazuki/ Publisher: Shueisha; appears in serialized form in "Shukan Shonen Jump" Comics)
Hero "Himura Kenshin" is a major warrior of the Meiji Restoration. He constantly battles evil, such as those caused by "bad-man" Shishio.
Kenshin's popularity lies in his courage tinged by solitude and gentleness. He has fans among girls as well as boys.
3.
"Meitantei Conan"
(Cartoonist: Kosho Aoyama/ Publisher: Shogakkan; appears in serialized form in "Shukan Shonen Sunday" Comics)
Elementary school student Conan Edogawa is actually high school student and super-sleuth Shinichi Kudo in a changed form. Through a freak accident, he takes a drug which makes him shrink. Though small in size, he uses his superior brainpower to solve various crimes and complex puzzles.
Both "Ruro ni Kenshin" and "Meitantei Conan" are popular animated cartoons. Tell us your favorite cartoon characters and why you like them. | ![]() |
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Thanks to the 6th-grade students at Higashi Nibancho Elementary School for cooperating in our poll. Thanks also to Ms. Atsuko Hatakeyama, teacher-in-charge. |