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SHINOBI-03 · 2012-06-11, 09:23

Since there's a lack of activity, I decided to bring up the character popularity poll form around the current events:

37,648 votes total

-Killua (13,728 votes) [I love his sharp edges! - He seems the strongest! - I want him as a little brother!]
-Kurapika (13,498 votes) [What amazing resolve. - Is he a man or a woman? - I love him so much!!]
-Gon (3,929 votes) [He's so cute! - I wish him luck!! - I want to be his friend!!]
-Hisoka (1,846 votes) [He's so mysterious!! - Scary, but I still love him!!]
-Leoreo (1,015 votes) [I wish he were my big brother!! - I bet he's a hard worker. - He's so cool!]
-Illumi (520 votes) [His eyes are cute. - What's going on in his head?]
-Satotz (471 votes) [The conscience of the hunters!! - He's so suave!!]
-Hanzo (322 votes) [What a nice guy! - Handsome and funny!!]
-Ponzo (294 votes) [She's so cute - I wouldn't mind being stung by her!!]
-Kite (243 votes) [I want to see more of him!! - Where is he now?!]
-Wing (187 votes) [ I wish he were my tutor!! - Marry me!]
-Pokkle (156 votes)
-Killua's Mom (125 votes)
-Kalluto (91 votes)
-Silva and Ging (Tie with 85 votes)
Togashi was 18th

fanty · 2012-06-11, 09:55

That's probably the most unequal distribution of votes I've ever seen in a Jump popularity poll. It doesn't surprise me that Killua and Kurapika were the most popular at this point (They're my favourites too.), but the gulf between the amount of votes those two have and everybody else is just vast.

SHINOBI-03 · 2012-06-11, 10:07

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Originally Posted by fanty

That's probably the most unequal distribution of votes I've ever seen in a Jump popularity poll. It doesn't surprise me that Killua and Kurapika were the most popular at this point (They're my favourites too.), but the gulf between the amount of votes those two have and everybody else is just vast.

I'm with you. It's normal to have other characters than the main protagonist to be higher than him. But a difference of 9569 votes between second place Kurapika and third place Gon is astonishing!

Guardian Enzo · 2012-06-11, 12:51

No Zushi option?

I agree that while it's normal for a flashy supporting character to be #1, it's odd to see Kurapika so far ahead of Gon. Kurapika is a good character, but what has he done that's all that spectacular so far? Is it the androgyny?

leokiko · 2012-06-11, 13:17

LOL at number #10 being a spoiler.

fanimanga · 2012-06-11, 13:18

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

No Zushi option?

I agree that while it's normal for a flashy supporting character to be #1, it's odd to see Kurapika so far ahead of Gon. Kurapika is a good character, but what has he done that's all that spectacular so far? Is it the androgyny?

More likely. Japanese fans tend to like these types.

VnsFurs · 2012-06-11, 19:18

Seeing as the cast is incredible and the new tracks in the second soundtrack are also incredible (the full tracks are on youtube now), this upcoming arc is going to be wonderful.
I've really been enjoying the new series so far and it just seems to get better and better.

Clarste · 2012-06-11, 21:25

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

No Zushi option?

I agree that while it's normal for a flashy supporting character to be #1, it's odd to see Kurapika so far ahead of Gon. Kurapika is a good character, but what has he done that's all that spectacular so far? Is it the androgyny?

It's his principles. Sort of the opposite of Gon, really. The pacifist who could win any fight. The new anime kind of skipped this, but early in the manga Kurapika casually blocked some of Hisoka's cards, and of course there are various hints that he's actually really really dangerous (what he did to the guy pretending to be Ryodan, not backing down from Hisoka on the island, etc), but chooses not to hurt anyone if he doesn't have to. He's the embodiment of "control" in a world where everyone just does what they want.

Guardian Enzo · 2012-06-11, 22:03

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Originally Posted by Clarste

It's his principles. Sort of the opposite of Gon, really. The pacifist who could win any fight. The new anime kind of skipped this, but early in the manga Kurapika casually blocked some of Hisoka's cards, and of course there are various hints that he's actually really really dangerous (what he did to the guy pretending to be Ryodan, not backing down from Hisoka on the island, etc), but chooses not to hurt anyone if he doesn't have to. He's the embodiment of "control" in a world where everyone just does what they want.

I think the anime communicated all that very well, actually - I knew it, and haven't read the manga. And it's all very admirable, but it doesn't strike me as the sort of stuff that usually wins reader polls.

Reckoner · 2012-06-11, 23:37

Well it's hard to know what kind of fan base is voting in these polls. If they have manga knowledge I'm hardly surprised about this poll.

Really though this anime is just filled with awesome characters.

Guardian Enzo · 2012-06-12, 00:05

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Originally Posted by Reckoner

Well it's hard to know what kind of fan base is voting in these polls. If they have manga knowledge I'm hardly surprised about this poll.

Really though this anime is just filled with awesome characters.

I think the point is that this was a poll conducted when the manga was at the same point the 2011 anime is now.

fanimanga · 2012-06-12, 01:43

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Originally Posted by Clarste

It's his principles. Sort of the opposite of Gon, really. The pacifist who could win any fight. The new anime kind of skipped this, but early in the manga Kurapika casually blocked some of Hisoka's cards, and of course there are various hints that he's actually really really dangerous (what he did to the guy pretending to be Ryodan, not backing down from Hisoka on the island, etc), but chooses not to hurt anyone if he doesn't have to. He's the embodiment of "control" in a world where everyone just does what they want.

There was NO FIGHTING portrayed in the manga between Kurapika and Hisoka for your information. The manga just said they fought a while and then Hisoka just gave up after whispering something to Kurapika. That's it.

Check your facts first before posting.

Vicious108 · 2012-06-12, 01:49

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Originally Posted by fanimanga

There was NO FIGHTING portrayed in the manga between Kurapika and Hisoka for your information. The manga just said they fought a while and then Hisoka just gave up after whispering something to Kurapika. That's it.

Check your facts first before posting.

*checks facts*

Spoiler:

Oh.

Clarste · 2012-06-12, 06:31

That's exactly the scene I was referring to. It was when Hisoka was "playing examiner". I never said they fought, just that Kurapika rather casually blocked the cards.

FlareKnight · 2012-06-12, 08:52

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

I think the anime communicated all that very well, actually - I knew it, and haven't read the manga. And it's all very admirable, but it doesn't strike me as the sort of stuff that usually wins reader polls.

In the end guess it comes down to a combination of factors. The androgyny probably helps. The strong motivations for Kurapika being there and working so hard. Easy to get behind someone trying to get justice for their dead family. Add in the principles and should be enough to pull well ahead of Gon. Of course in the end rationalizing choices in a popularity poll can be tricky since people are drawn to different types of characters.

Keroko · 2012-06-12, 15:53

The new list of VA's hasn't caused any reason for worry just yet. Well, maybe a bit. I am a tad concerned for Chrollo, but I'll admit that's mostly because the only characters voiced by Mamoru Miyano I've actually seen are the happy/good guy kind.

Oh, and then there's Akio Otsuka voicing Ubogin, to which my only reaction is "Oh gods yes!"

leokiko · 2012-06-12, 16:57

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Originally Posted by Keroko

The new list of VA's hasn't caused any reason for worry just yet. Well, maybe a bit. I am a tad concerned for Chrollo, but I'll admit that's mostly because the only characters voiced by Mamoru Miyano I've actually seen are the happy/good guy kind.

Oh, and then there's Akio Otsuka voicing Ubogin, to which my only reaction is "Oh gods yes!"

Hmm...Kira?

Keroko · 2012-06-12, 17:15

*re-checks list* Ah. Okay. Concern erased. Completely.

fanimanga · 2012-06-13, 14:47

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Originally Posted by Endless Twilight

*checks facts*

Spoiler:

Oh.

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Originally Posted by Clarste

That's exactly the scene I was referring to. It was when Hisoka was "playing examiner". I never said they fought, just that Kurapika rather casually blocked the cards.

Ah, that part. My mistake. I thought you're talking about the 5th exam.

Still, that's not enough "action" to warrant him a huge difference between his place and the next one (3rd) compared to the small difference between his place and the former one (1st). I still stand on his pretty boy looks + intelligence (cool looks) than him having cool "parts" in the manga.

SHINOBI-03 · 2012-06-13, 16:38

Any idea how far the old anime went along the run of the manga? Maybe the results are based on their portrayal in the anime?

2012-06-11, 09:23	Link #1301
SHINOBI-03 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012	Since there's a lack of activity, I decided to bring up the character popularity poll form around the current events: 37,648 votes total -Killua (13,728 votes) [I love his sharp edges! - He seems the strongest! - I want him as a little brother!] -Kurapika (13,498 votes) [What amazing resolve. - Is he a man or a woman? - I love him so much!!] -Gon (3,929 votes) [He's so cute! - I wish him luck!! - I want to be his friend!!] -Hisoka (1,846 votes) [He's so mysterious!! - Scary, but I still love him!!] -Leoreo (1,015 votes) [I wish he were my big brother!! - I bet he's a hard worker. - He's so cool!] -Illumi (520 votes) [His eyes are cute. - What's going on in his head?] -Satotz (471 votes) [The conscience of the hunters!! - He's so suave!!] -Hanzo (322 votes) [What a nice guy! - Handsome and funny!!] -Ponzo (294 votes) [She's so cute - I wouldn't mind being stung by her!!] -Kite (243 votes) [I want to see more of him!! - Where is he now?!] -Wing (187 votes) [ I wish he were my tutor!! - Marry me!] -Pokkle (156 votes) -Killua's Mom (125 votes) -Kalluto (91 votes) -Silva and Ging (Tie with 85 votes) Togashi was 18th

2012-06-11, 09:55	Link #1302
fanty STARVING ARTIST Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 永遠の冬の国 Age: 33	That's probably the most unequal distribution of votes I've ever seen in a Jump popularity poll. It doesn't surprise me that Killua and Kurapika were the most popular at this point (They're my favourites too.), but the gulf between the amount of votes those two have and everybody else is just vast. __________________

2012-06-11, 13:17	Link #1305
leokiko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012	LOL at number #10 being a spoiler.

2012-06-11, 19:18	Link #1307
VnsFurs Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012	Seeing as the cast is incredible and the new tracks in the second soundtrack are also incredible (the full tracks are on youtube now), this upcoming arc is going to be wonderful. I've really been enjoying the new series so far and it just seems to get better and better.

2012-06-12, 06:31	Link #1314
Clarste Human Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 37	That's exactly the scene I was referring to. It was when Hisoka was "playing examiner". I never said they fought, just that Kurapika rather casually blocked the cards.

2012-06-12, 15:53	Link #1316
Keroko Adeptus Animus Author Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 36	The new list of VA's hasn't caused any reason for worry just yet. Well, maybe a bit. I am a tad concerned for Chrollo, but I'll admit that's mostly because the only characters voiced by Mamoru Miyano I've actually seen are the happy/good guy kind. Oh, and then there's Akio Otsuka voicing Ubogin, to which my only reaction is "Oh gods yes!"

2012-06-12, 17:15	Link #1318
Keroko Adeptus Animus Author Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 36	re-checks list Ah. Okay. Concern erased. Completely.

2012-06-13, 16:38	Link #1320
SHINOBI-03 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012	Any idea how far the old anime went along the run of the manga? Maybe the results are based on their portrayal in the anime?