Speaking of makeup characters? “The Apothecary’s Monologue” Nekoneko is a pretty girl if she wears proper makeup!? And other characters who show off their makeup, such as “WIND BREAKER,” Tsubakino Yu and “Kise Koi” Umimu, are gathered together!

May 9th is “Makeup Day.” This is an anniversary coined by the mnemonic “May (9).”

There are many characters in anime that express their individuality and charm through makeup.Just one makeup can completely change your impression, be active as a fashion model or cosplayer, and make-up effects are incorporated into transformation scenes.And there are a lot of different ways to draw them.

There’s the I am Anime Now, we conducted a reader survey titled “When you think of makeup characters?” as in the last year. We received responses from 66 people during the survey period from May 4th to May 6th.
The gender ratio is about 40% for men and about 60% for women, with a slightly higher number of women. The age group was mainly young, with about 40% under the age of 19 and about 35% in their 20s.

■Characters that shine even more with makeup!

The most votes were receivedMaomao from “The Apothecary’s Monologue”It was. Nekoneko, a pharmacist who grew up in the red-faced district, is familiar with medicine and poison, and is a venomous character in the harem.

Readers said, “It was shocking to learn that freckles on their faces are makeup. I was raised in an unsafe environment, so I realized that they lived with freckles to protect themselves, and I felt like I realized how harsh it is to live in this era,” and the main character, who was revealed to have been made with makeup on his usual face.
He also said, “I usually wear freckles makeup, but if I put on proper makeup, I’m going to be a pretty girl. Is it true that Minoji says that makeup will change? “They said, and the person replied, “I often say this,” and “I was actually good at makeup and applied common-style makeup to Michi-san.” There are also plenty of stories about makeup.

In this survey, the main characters, such as the main character and heroine, are attracting attention, like Nekoneko.

for exampleKitagawa Umimu (Marine) from “That Dress-up Doll Is In Love”is a high school student who longs for cosplay. “Even though she’s cute to begin with, her makeup and costume make her even more attractive! I’m jealous of Umi-chan, who looks good on any character,” she said, adding that she couldn’t help but admire her.
The main character who works on her cosplay costumeFive new dishesThe votes also received, and his solid technical skills are praised, saying, “The perfect character creation from Gojo to cross-dressing is that of Gojo, who has outstanding concentration and detailed attention to detail. I fell in love with the concentration and courteousness of a craftsman.”
The second season of the TV anime of this work is scheduled to air from July.

“The Quintessential Quintuplets”From there, she is one of the heroines.Nakano Ninois popular. “Of the quintuplets, they have the most feminine power and are always concerned about beauty. They are also particular about skincare, so I think they use brand-name cosmetics,” and “It’s interesting that Nino doesn’t like showing off her pride in fashion, as they all look the same.

■Highly supportive of her attitude towards beauty and her “makeup” as an expression!

In addition, male characters also have multiple votes.

The second season is currently airingTsubakino Yu from “WIND BREAKER”“I’ve been troubled by the fact that I like cute things even though I’m a man, but through one encounter I’m able to affirm myself as I put on makeup. It’s a work where there are many male characters who don’t resist cosmetics, as is typical of modern high school students, but Tsubaki-chan is particularly impressive among them.”

It’s also a hot topic as the anime will start streaming in October.Vil Schoenheit from Disney Twisted Wonderland“As the head of the Pomfiore dormitory, she has a wonderful attitude of stoic pursuing ultimate beauty! I’m in awe of her commitment to creating cosmetics herself,” and her desire to explore things she likes is her support.

moreover“Mononokai” medicine sellerThe protagonist, who has a unique visual, said, “The kabuki-style kumatome makeup is eccentric yet cool! The flashy kimono look is captivating with her inhuman and luster.”

The result shows that the element of makeup accentuates the character and enhances the charm of the characters and the world of the work.

Below are the characters with most votes listed. The next page reveals all the characters that were voted on. Please take a look too!

■Characters with a lot of votes

[お化粧キャラといえば？]
Nekoneko “The Apothecary’s Monologue”
Kitagawa Umi “That dress-up doll falls in love”
Nakano Nino “The Quintessential Quintuplets”
Vermouth “Detective Conan”
Vil Schoenheit “Disney Twisted Wonderland”
Kiraris: “Kamisama Minarai: Secret Kokotama”
Roswaal L. Mathers “Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World”
Yamada Denzo “Nintama Rantaro”
Tsubasa Yuki Tsubasa “WIND BREAKER”
Hime Eiri “Detective Conan”

(Answer period: May 4th to May 6th, 2025)

Next page: All characters voted on revealed

Other survey topics currently being accepted can be found here! Please tell me what you think.＞＞https://anime-i.net/special/1898/recent/

*This survey is part of a survey of readers’ awareness of “interest and attention to current anime works and characters.” Regarding the outcome, we do not intend to determine whether or not the best of any character or work. We hope that this article will help you learn about new works and characters, as well as play a part in helping you deepen your understanding and interest.

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■All characters with votes

[お化粧キャラといえば？]
Nekoneko “The Apothecary’s Monologue”
Kitagawa Umi “That dress-up doll falls in love”
Nakano Nino “The Quintessential Quintuplets”
Vermouth “Detective Conan”
Vil Schoenheit “Disney Twisted Wonderland”
Kiraris: “Kamisama Minarai: Secret Kokotama”
Roswaal L. Mathers “Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World”
Yamada Denzo “Nintama Rantaro”
Tsubasa Yuki Tsubasa “WIND BREAKER”
Hime Eiri “Detective Conan”
Ozaki Momoyo “Bungo Stray Dogs”
Alberto Corrain, “Eternal Fantasy”
Squid Board Crane “Squid Board and Mr. Toad”
Gilgamesh “Itadaki Street Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th ANNIVERSARY”
Cheryl Norm “Macross F”
Terra: “Charisma” Superhuman Share House Story
Margaret Macaron “MASHLE”
Lip “Pokemon Scarlet Violet”
Artist “Yu Yu Hakusho”
Yoshiwara Maina “Grand Blog”
Gojo Shinna “That dress-up doll falls in love”
Saint Age / Cure Butterfly “Floorgaru Sky!” Precure
Tsuji Aya “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamonds Can’t Break”
Shinonome Ena “Project Sekai Colorful Stage!” feat. Hatsune Miku
Hike Toma “Paradox Live”
Fuji Fuyuya: “I’ve started teaching at a yokai school! ‘
Kitakami Miumi “The ultimate!! Super popular Chairman”
Drug seller “Mononokai”
Suzumura-san/Cure Coral “Tropical~Je! Precure
Suzuki Sonoko “Detective Conan”

(Answer period: May 4th to May 6th, 2025)

*This survey is part of a survey of readers’ awareness of “interest and attention to current anime works and characters.” Regarding the outcome, we do not intend to determine whether or not the best of any character or work. We hope that this article will help you learn about new works and characters, as well as play a part in helping you deepen your understanding and interest.

{Takahashi Katsunori}