Yeah, if a character has a seiyuu you like, that could automatically give him/her more appealing points to you even if it has nothing to do with other aspects of the character. An appealing design is similar. With these two points, one could like a character just by their “outside” (how they sound and look) more than their “inside” (whether they’re admirable or complex).

Thanks for giving me more to think about in terms of why I like certain characters. I’ll probably incorporate many of the things you and other bloggers discussed when I revise my list one day =)

There really aren’t many characters I truly dislike, so I don’t think I’m going to make a list of them. My next idea is favorite anime in general. I’ll try to think up some other list ideas too =)

When I first started watching anime as a child, my favorite characters were always the cute, funny ones without much of a brain, but as I aged, I started loving the geniuses and the obscurities. That said, I don’t honestly know exactly why I like Kenpachi so much. It was gradual. I read the Bleach manga several years ago, forgot about the series, and then with my brother, watched 200-something episodes of the anime in a month or two. Seeing Kenpachi’s battles caught my attention. He’s so illogical and insane. Tite Kubo gives him no limits. It’s just like, “Guess I’ll go Super Saiyan,” and then BAM! He does. He’s the coolest freaking character I’ve ever seen. I love that he’s this massive, dangerous man that spends hours doing his own hair and has a little pink-haired girl with him at all times.

I like Chad too, though. Nowadays, I don’t really have a certain ‘type’ of character that I prefer. I love Ryuk (Death Note) as much as I love Morita (Honey & Clover).

If you ever run out of things to blog about, would you consider making a list of characters you absolutely cannot stand? You mentioned not liking Kenpachi, and that made me curious. I can think of quite a few for myself.

Heh, just by knowing you (I won’t say it was too obvious…) I could surmise where many of your favorite characters would be. So, yea, glad to see a One Piece character at the top slot :D

Otherwise though, I was quite surprised, along with everyone else here, with things like Vaporeon and Shikamaru. Both good choices for you, but I just didn’t see them coming :P

Thanks for that ride, it twas a lot of fun, and I feel I’ve learned a lot more about ya from it :D

That’s interesting that Kenpachi is your favorite character ’cause he’s actually one of my least favorites. I just personally can’t stand the arrogant, violence-obsessed guys. The gentle, sensitive guys like Chad are more my type. But to each their own =) Any particular reason why you like him?

The Cat Returns was a cute movie; I should watch it again sometime. Unfortunately I’m not familiar with the other titles on your list. If you do decide to make a list of your favorites, I’d love to check it out =D