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25 Most Popular Japanese Cartoon Characters
posted by Mari, January 15, 2009 updated on June 06, 2015
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. 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. 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. Ultraman (ウルトラマン)
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
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