To mark Idol Copy Dance Day on September 26—commemorating the inaugural university idol competition UNIDOL held in 2012—Japanese media outlet Anime! Anime! has launched its annual reader survey asking fans to vote for their defining idol characters across anime, gaming, manga, and multimedia projects.
Idol characters remain a cornerstone of Japanese pop culture, spanning legendary stage performers to modern multimedia franchises such as Love Live!, The Idolm@ster, and Oshi no Ko. The survey invites fans to nominate their favorite 2D performers, whether they represent traditional pop groups, underground indie acts, or characters who use music as a narrative catalyst.
Survey Details & Guidelines
The voting period remains open through September 20, with results scheduled for publication shortly after the submission deadline. Entries are open for characters appearing in several distinct media categories:
- TV anime series, theatrical films, OVA releases, and streaming titles
- Video games and rhythm titles
- Manga series and original CD drama franchises
