Speaking of “honorary language” characters? 3rd place: “The Quintessential Quintuplets” Nakano Mayu, 2nd place: “Katsumi Nanami Kento” and 1st place: “Smart expressions such as “I’ll do my best” and “I’ll think about it” ♪ <25th edition>

It has been about a month since the new year began.
It’s probably about time that people who have become new employees in April are getting used to working at work.

One of the business etiquettes that is essential for working adults is honorifics. It may seem difficult until you get used to it, but the anime features many characters who skillfully use honorific language.

They don’t distort honorifics no matter what the situation, casually say sharp things in a calm tone, and although they speak politely on the surface, they actually look down on the other person…The way they are drawn is also very diverse.

■Individuality shines through honorific language!

No. 1

First place is “Hetalia Axis Powers” Japan. The approval rating was approximately 8%, leading the way from third place last year.

“They use polite language to everyone regardless of the age of the other person. The soft expressions such as “I’ll do my best” and “I’ll think about it,” and the way they wrap their true feelings of “no” in an obsession are basically used. Basically, they use “san” as a character, but my personal favorite is that some characters, such as Italy, have “you” as a character,” and “They use polite words that you can’t help but say in words, such as “I’m sorry” and “I’m sorry,” which gives me a sense of affinity.” The delicate character is gaining support.

No. 2

Second place is Nanami Kento from Jujutsu Kaisen. The approval rating was about 6%, matching the ranking last year.

“Although Jujutsu Kaisen is often full of bloody characters, Nanami has a calm and calm personality, which is rare. Because he uses honorifics to everyone, I can really see that the strong words “work is shitty” are true,” “She quits her job as a sorcerer who quits her job is honorifics even when she’s a student. She’s truly an adult. But the lines she makes when she gets mad!” and “I thought “I’ll ask you for the rest” were also very similar to her,” she captured the hearts of fans as a character with an adult charm.

No. 3

3rd place is Nakano Mayu, “The Quintessential Quintuplets”. They ranked in the top three from their tier 4th place last year, only one vote behind second place.

“I started using honorific language because I tried to replace my mother’s speech in order to replace my late mother. I was moved by the flow of how she broke out of my shell at the end of the story, and then changed to a casual tone from then on,” and “I decided to stop using honorific language, but when I dealt with Fuutarou, it was real and adorable, the way honorific language was unconsciously returned to my mind, including in the latest work.”

■We’ll introduce other comments!

“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” Diablo“Because he speaks to his allies and enemies in honorific language. However, when people who insult Rimuru are innocent with anger, I feel a deep love for his master.”

“Medalist” Akiura JitsujiHe says, “Even when he is a child with elementary school students, he never forgets the honorific title of Inori. His sincere personality illustrates as he stands out from his student’s perspective while teaching.”

“Is the order a rabbit? “Chino“My parents run a cafe, so it’s so cute that she naturally began to speak honorific language to everyone. I tried my best to stop using honorific language, but it turned out to be awkward.”

“The mystery is solved after dinner” KageyamaThe title currently aired, “Even though she showers her master Reiko with a sharp tongue, she never loses her honorific language. Her rude speech is addictive.”

In the 2025 edition, not only spoke in a polite tone, but also attracted attention to the feelings, background and changes in the story behind it. Perhaps the appeal of honorific characters is that they can reveal their individuality and relationships with just one wording.
Don’t miss out on the top 20 on the next page!

■Top 10 Rankings

[“敬語”キャラといえば？ 2025年版]
1st place: Japan “Hetalia Axis Powers”
2nd place: Nanami Kento “Jujutsu Kaisen”
3rd place: Nakano Mayu “The Quintessential Quintuplets”
4th place: Jade Leach, “Disney Twisted Wonderland”
5th place: Akaashi Kyoji “Haikyu!!”
6th place: Kuroko Tetsuya “Kuroko’s Basketball”
7th place: Frieza “Dragon Ball”
8th place Honda Toru “Fruit Basket”
9th place: Fyodor D. Bungo Stray Dogs
10th place: Fern “Freen of Funeral”

(Answer period: April 7 to April 10, 2025)

Next page: Rankings up to 20th place is revealed

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{Takahashi Katsunori}