10 Most Popular Female Shonen Jump Characters (According to Japanese Fans)

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10 Most Popular Female Shonen Jump Characters (According to Japanese Fans)

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Summary Female characters in Weekly Shonen Jump are crucial, beloved, and have enduring legacies among both male and female fans.

Characters like Hinata, Orihime, and Misa show strength, compassion, and complexity, making them fan favorites in their respective series.

The popularity of these female characters highlights their impact on their franchises and the importance of representation for fans.

Although Weekly Shonen Jump is a magazine geared mainly at the young male demographic, female characters are just as important to the story as their counterparts, and the fandom is more or less split between the two genders. The website nijimen, a Japanese news and media outlet targeted primarily at women, conducted a poll that was answered by 2782 people, in which they revealed their favorite female character from Shonen Jump.

The votes were split between men and women who participated, but there were many similarities between both genders and characters who appeared on both sides. The winners may not come as a surprise to some, but they are enduring female characters who have contributed to establishing the legacy of their franchises.

This list was created by aggregating the votes from men and women.

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10 Hinata Hyuga - 101 Votes

Naruto

Hinata Hyuga has always been an underrated Naruto character, but fans still love her. Her role in changing the oppressive nature of her clan and embracing her cousin who was almost killed is a testament to her character. Her bravery was on full display when, despite being significantly weaker than Pain, she took him on alone and risked her life to protect Naruto. From her strength to her warm personality, Hinata Hyuga

Naruto Naruto is a franchise spawned from the manga series penned by Masashi Kishimoto that began in 1999. Generating several tv series, games, movies, and more, Naruto follows the exploits of a young outcast ninja harboring the spirit of a demon fox who seeks to become the Hokage, the leader of his ninja village, to break the stigma against him. Upon the conclusion of the initial series, Naruto expanded into Boruto, following many series protagonists' children and returning faces.

9 Orihime Inoue - 109 Votes

Bleach

Orihime is the definition of a kind character, and she is universally loved by the fandom for her personality and her compassion. The way she prioritizes her friends over herself shows how gentleness, and the fact that she rarely resorts to violence except for others makes her even more likable. With one of the most powerful abilities in Bleach, she was very important in most of the crucial battles.

Bleach Bleach is a multimedia franchise created by Tite Kubo. The franchise started as a Japanese manga series. Ichigo Kurosaki is the main protagonist who is granted the powers of a being called the Soul Reaper. The success of the manga led to two anime TV shows, four feature-length animations, and several video games. Created by Tite Kubo First TV Show Bleach TV Show(s) Bleach , Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War Character(s) Ichigo Kurosaki , Rukia Kuchiki , Orihime Inoue , Yasutora 'Chad' Sado , Uryu Ishida , Renji Abarai

8 Misa - 117 Votes

Death Note

Misa from Death Note has become an iconic and enduring character, widely recognized as one of the most beloved female characters in entertainment. Her seemingly bubbly and cheerful demeanor conceals a darker side as a cold and calculating killer, making her character especially intriguing. She complements the strategic and tactful Light with her direct and straightforward nature, adding depth and complexity to their dynamic.

Death Note (2006) Death Note follows high school student Light Yagami, who discovers a mysterious notebook granting the power to kill anyone by writing their name in it. As Light uses the notebook to enact his own sense of justice, he attracts the attention of the enigmatic detective known as L, leading to a complex game of cat and mouse. This Japanese anime series explores themes of morality, power, and the consequences of absolute authority. Release Date October 21, 2007 Seasons 1 Main Genre Animation

7 Nico Robin - 128 Votes

One Piece

The Demon Child, Robin, is a tightly written character that is the whole package, making her very popular among both genders. She is as beautiful as they come, but her charm isn't in her looks, but her brains. Her thirst for knowledge about the world around her is a unique trait that makes her her own character and is a big part of her character. When needed, Nico Robin gets her hands dirty and straps up for battle, being an offensive powerhouse. As the series goes on, her role will undoubtedly become larger, and her popularity will increase as well.

6 Nami - 130 Votes

One Piece

Nami is a no-brainer, given how she is the second most popular One Piece character and one of the most beloved women in anime for years. The brilliant navigator of the Straw Hats was one of the earliest characters that Oda conceptualized, and the series wouldn't be the same without her. She not only guides the ship but also her crew mates, being one of the few sensible members, and makes a lot of the decisions.

One Piece (1999) One Piece chronicles the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, an easy-going young pirate with the power to stretch like rubber, gained from eating a Devil Fruit. Luffy and his diverse crew sail across the Grand Line in search of the ultimate treasure, the One Piece, to become the Pirate King. Release Date October 20, 1999 Writers Junki Takegami , Shoji Yonemura , Hirohiko Uesaka Creator(s) Eiichiro Oda Seasons 20 Streaming Service(s) Crunchyroll Franchise(s) One Piece Expand

5 Kagura - 138 Votes

Gintama

One of the iconic trio from Gintama, Kagura embodies the concept of the series perfectly. Her personality as a hilarious and mischievous character is complemented by her struggle as a member of the violent Yato clan, and distancing herself from the violent tendencies she inherited. A powerful force of nature, she is as strong and charismatic as they come, and it is no wonder both men and women were huge fans of hers.

Gintama (2005) Cast Susumu Chiba , Satsuki Yukino , Tetsuharu Ota , Michael Daingerfield , Akira Ishida Release Date April 4, 2006

4 Rukia - 146 Votes

Bleach

Rukia Kuchiki kickstarted the plot of Bleach, and she maintained an integral role in the series throughout. Her resilience is very admirable, as she was still able to maintain her charm and smile despite being up for execution and her brother abandoning her. Her blend of seriousness and occasional lightheartedness serve to make her more realistic and relatable, and her showcase of vulnerability despite her nobility and power explains why she is beloved.

3 Jolyne Kujo - 182 Votes

Jojo's Bizarre Adventures

The star of Jojo's Bizzare Adventures: Stone Ocean, Jolyne is the first and only female main character, already making her stand out. Her rebellious nature due to a lack of connection with her father is a key point of her character, and seeing her grow from that to someone who fights tooth and nail to protect her father and friends makes her all the more beloved. In a series dominated by male characters, her presence served as a representation for the many girls who were fans of the series.

Jolyne was the most voted among men who participated in the poll.

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Created by Hirohiko Araki TV Show(s) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

2 Maki Zenin - 192 Votes

Jujutsu Kaisen

Despite having all the cards stacked against her, Maki Zenin became one of the strongest characters in the series and is as great a shonen female character can be. She faced harsh discrimination from her patriarchal family due to her lack of cursed energy and was told to become a wife instead of a sorcerer. The fact that she refused and stood her ground and became so powerful was inspiring and explains why she was more popular with women who may have faced such adversities.

Jujutsu Kaisen Jujutsu Kaisen is a supernatural action anime that follows high school student Yuuji Itadori as he battles against magical curses. After Yuji selflessly saves a classmate by taking a curse into his own body, he is discovered and trained by a powerful sorcerer named Satoru Gojo. Gojo, who also happens to be a faculty member at a high school, enrolls Yuji there to help him and other students prepare themselves against the supernatural forces that plague humanity. Release Date October 3, 2020 Seasons 1 Streaming Service(s) Crunchyroll

1 Sakura Haruno - 227 Votes

Naruto

Sakura has always been a popular character in the media, and she raked in the most votes, being the most popular among women and second among men. Her character development from a timid, weak-willed bully to a genuinely compassionate and strong woman was one of the best developments in the series. Although she had her low moments, she was still fighting on and proving why she is the lead heroine and a valuable member of the powerful Team 7.

Source: nijimen.