September 22 marks Fitness Day in Japan, a dedicated occasion established to promote health and physical conditioning. To celebrate the event, Japanese pop culture outlet Anime! Anime! conducted a reader poll asking fans to vote for the most memorable and iconic characters associated with their backside, whether through comedic gags, distinctive character designs, or quick-witted physical maneuvers.
Taking the crown at number one with roughly 32 percent of the total support is none other than Shinnosuke Nohara from Crayon Shin-chan. Fans heavily cited his signature 'Butt-Alien' dance and his remarkable ability to solve tight situations using specialized lower-body tactics, such as his patented butt-walking technique. The character's enduring legacy is further cemented by his recent cinematic outings, including Crayon Shin-chan The Movie: Chiki-Kaikai! Ora no Yookai Bake-e-shon, which has shattered series records.
Securing the second spot is the master sleuth himself, Oshiri Tantei (Bottom Detective), celebrated for his distinct facial morphology and sharp IQ 1104 intellect. Meanwhile, Ruriha Rura from Bad Girl claimed third place following viral camping escapades that left her hilariously wedged in timber.
Other notable mentions across the top five included Mirio Togata from My Hero Academia and Umiri Kairin from BanG Dream!, demonstrating that from slapstick comedy to intense action choreography, anime creators continually find creative ways to highlight physical comedy.
