October 11th marks Wink Day in Japan, a date chosen because the numbers "1011" resemble a face giving a playful wink when turned sideways. To celebrate the occasion, Japanese media outlet Anime! Anime! conducted its annual reader survey asking fans to vote for the characters who best embody the charming facial expression. The poll captured responses from 133 participants between September 30 and October 6, highlighting how a single well-timed wink can instantly define a character's personality.
Fan Favorites Dominate the Podium
Securing the top spot for the second consecutive year is Cure Wink from Kimi to Idol Precure♪, pulling in approximately 17 percent of the total vote. Fans praised Nana Aofū's magical alter ego for integrating winks naturally into her transformation sequences, magical spells, and combat routines, cementing her status as the ultimate winking icon of modern magical girl anime.
