by June 16th, a significant date for anime enthusiasts, is celebrated as Zero Gravity Day. The name is a clever wordplay of “mu (6) juu (10) ryoku (6)” and is a commemorative day established by Kamisunagawa Town in Hokkaido, the home of the underground zero gravity experimental center. This day holds a special place in the hearts of anime fans, especially those interested in characters with gravity-related abilities.
Gravity is rarely considered in our daily lives, but several characters are related to gravity in anime. Some characters can freely control gravity, float in the air against gravity, and can withstand any gravity, and they are visually striking. Who is the most popular among them? So, Anime! Anime! Conducted a reader survey titled “When you think of ‘gravity’ characters?” again, as we did last year. During the survey period from June 4th to June 8th, 1,930 people responded.
The gender ratio was about 25 percent male, about 60 percent female, and about 15 percent did not answer, so there are more women. The age group was mainly young people, about 50 percent under 19 years old and about 15 percent in their 20s. Gravity characters = strong characters? A lineup of talented characters First place goes to Nakahara Chuuya from “Bungo Stray Dogs.” He received 52 percent of the support, making him the top for the third consecutive year.
“Nakamura’s gravity manipulation by his ability “Tarnished Sorrow” is one of the strongest in the work. His lines are cool and stylish, such as “loading, gravity manipulation” to control the bullets that are fired, and “do you want to be crushed by gravity?” When he enters the awakened state of pollution, he cannot control his body, and he goes wild until he runs out of strength and dies. I thought that his conviction to protect what is important even at such a risk was purely amazing,” and “It is no exaggeration to say that the physical law of gravity exists for him!!” The five top executives of the Port Mafia were ranked.
“The scenes where he defeats enemies with his supernatural powers and makes a bold statement are wonderful. Still, his unexpected cuteness is revealed in the scene where he is teased and made to dance by his former partner, Dazai Osamu. However, the fact that he cannot activate the pollution without Dazai, his arch enemy, seems to represent the inseparable relationship between the two.”
The dialogue with his former partner is also a highlight. 2nd place is Lance Clown from “Mashle.” With a support rate of about 15%, he has moved up from 3rd place last year. “Because Lance’s unique magic, Graviol, is gravity-based. His love for his sister Anna is too intense, so he is suitable for a gravity character!” and “He is an elite magician from the Clown family who uses gravity magic.
Those around him respect him, but he is a hard worker who becomes strong for his beloved sister. He says that his sister is the most important thing to him. Still, he also takes good care of his friends, which is typical of him as a caring person.” He is not only a powerful older brother who loves his sister very much. The second season of “Mashle” will air in 2024.
The production of a sequel has also been decided. Expectations are high for future developments. 3rd place is Ochaco Uraraka from “My Hero Academia.” With a support rate of about 14%, he has dropped one place from 2nd place last year. “Ochako’s quirk is zero gravity, which allows her to float objects she touches. I felt a gap between her overwhelming ability to use gravity and her gentle personality. Still, now she has grown into a very cool hero,” and “Gravity, a hero name that combines the G of Gravity with her last name, Urabi, is perfect for her ability to eliminate gravity!” There was also much praise for her naming sense.
“In episode 137, ‘A Minor’s Statement,’ she floated her body. She called out to many people from a high place to save Deku.” Scenes other than battles were also memorable. What kind of performance will she show in “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next,” which will be released on August 2nd? Here are some other comments! For Ryan Goldsmith of “TIGER & BUNNY,” “He is a hero who first appeared in the movie version and was like, ‘Boom! ” He shouts out his unique command, “I’m going to kill you,” and the gravity in the area in front of him becomes heavier.
At first, I thought he was a rival who would steal the thunder from the main characters, but he also appeared in the sequel, “2,” and showed an unexpected side of himself.” For Pop from “Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai,” he said, “Because he can use the original pressure spell, Betan, from “The Adventure of Dai,” and crushes enemies with gravity. Another reason is that the spell was imported back into the game.” For Oberon from “Sword Art Online,” he said, “He is the final boss of the Fairy Dance arc, who has unrequited love for the lovers Kirito and Asuna.
