2025 Anime Rankings | Top 20 Best Character Duos Voted by Spacomic

In anime works, besides the captivating plots, the deep bonds between characters are often the highlight that fans love to talk about most. Whether they are comrades fighting together, childhood friends who grew up together, or sworn enemies who love and hate each other, these character pairs with the best relationships always spark countless discussions.

In December 2025, the well-known Japanese anime voting site Spacomic (スパコミック) announced the latest reader poll results: "The Character Pairs with the Best Relationship (仲がいいキャラペア)". This list covers classic long-running masterpieces like ONE PIECE and Hunter x Hunter, and also reflects the astonishing popularity of emerging works like Hundred Note.

Below is a complete analysis of this TOP 20 ranking—check quickly to see if your favorite CP made the list!

20th to 11th Place: A Brilliant Clash of Classic Anime and Emerging Works

This part of the ranking shows the stable popularity of classic works and the rise of characters from recent popular mobile games.

• 20th: Maehara Hiroto & Isogai Yuma (Maehara Hiroto & Isogai Yuma)

  • From: Assassination Classroom
  • The "Handsome Duo" of Class 3-E, they have perfect synergy and complement each other excellently in leadership and action.

• 19th: Sakuma Ritsu & Isara Mao (Sakuma Ritsu & Isara Mao)

  • From: Ensemble Stars!!
  • A famous childhood friend duo; their wordless familiarity always warms fans' hearts.

• 18th: Luffy & Zoro (Luffy & Zoro)

  • Source: "ONE PIECE" (ONE PIECE)
  • The captain and his first crewmate. Zoro's unconditional trust in Luffy and Luffy's reliance on Zoro are the cornerstone of the Straw Hat Pirates.

• 17th Place: Jade & Floyd (Leech Brothers) (Jade & Floyd)

  • Source: "Disney Twisted-Wonderland" (Disney Twisted-Wonderland)
  • The Leech twin brothers have contrasting personalities, but their unique brotherly connection and默契 (默契) is unmatched.

• 16th Place: Naruto & Sasuke (Naruto & Sasuke)

  • Source: "NARUTO" (NARUTO)
  • The bond from rivals to best friends runs through the entire work, making them one of the most classic "love-hate relationship" representatives in anime history.

• 15th Place: Tenmei Daichi & Kiri Tatehito (Tenmei Daichi & Kiri Tatehito)

  • From: Hundred Note (ハンドレッドノート)
  • Kodansha's new-generation detective project shines on this list, with their interactions full of the fun sparks of a new-gen detective duo.

• 14th Place: Yozakura Shion & Yozakura Kengo (Yozakura Shion & Yozakura Kengo)

  • Source: "Mission: Yozakura Family" (Mission: Yozakura Family)
  • The Yozakura family's sibling duo is usually noisy and quarrelsome, but the familial love they show in critical moments is touching.

• 13th Place: Traveler & Paimon (Traveler & Paimon)

  • Source: "Genshin Impact" (Genshin Impact)
  • The best guide and emergency food in Teyvat, this pair of adventure partners are inseparable.

• 12th Place: Nagi Seishiro & Mikage Reo (Nagi Seishiro & Mikage Reo)

  • Source: "Blue Lock" (BLUE LOCK)
  • From discovering their talents to parting ways and reconnecting, the evolution of their relationship is one of the most dramatic highlights in "Blue Lock".

• 11th Place: Trailblazer & Dan Heng (Trailblazer & Dan Heng)

  • From: "Honkai: Star Rail" (Honkai: Star Rail)
  • Reliable companions of the Express Crew. The calm Dan Heng and the Trailblazer who often acts out of line create an interesting chemical reaction.

10th to 4th Place: The Extremely Popular Golden Duos

Entering the top ten, the competition becomes even fiercer, gathering the soul duos from various popular works.

• 10th: Hinata Shoyo & Kageyama Tobio (Hinata Shoyo & Kageyama Tobio)

  • From: "Haikyu!!" (Haikyu!!)
  • A duo of weirdos with a fast-paced attack! From disliking each other to becoming each other's strongest weapon, their growth is a model for热血 sports anime.

• 9th: Kashuu Kiyomitsu & Yamatonokami Yasusada (Kashuu Kiyomitsu & Yamatonokami Yasusada)

  • From: "Touken Ranbu" (Touken Ranbu)
  • "Okita Unit" shares memories of a former master. Their personalities, one active and one calm, complement each other surprisingly well, and their interactions are full of默契 (默契).

• 8th: Katsura Kotaro & Elizabeth (Katsura Kotaro & Elizabeth)

  • From: "Gintama" (Gintama)
  • A friendship that transcends species! Although Elizabeth's true identity is a mystery, her comedic and combat synergy with Katsura is top-notch.

• 7th: Shiba Jin & Emi Madoka (Shiba Jin & Emi Madoka)

  • From: Hundred Note (ハンドレッドノート)
  • "Hundred Note" makes the list again! The interactions between the two in solving mysteries and daily life are deeply loved by fans.

• 6th: Kannonzaka Doppo & Izanami Hifumi (Kannonzaka Doppo & Izanami Hifumi)

  • From: "Hypnosis Mic" (Hypnosis Mic)
  • A childhood friend duo living together, the extreme contrast between the pessimistic Doppo and the sparkling host Hifumi is deeply beloved.

• 5th: Tenma Tsukasa & Kamishiro Rui (Tenma Tsukasa & Kamishiro Rui)

  • From: Project SEKAI: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku (Project SEKAI)
  • "Wonderlands×Showtime" duo, two individuals pursuing the ultimate performance, understanding each other's crazy ideas.

• 4th Place: Gojo Satoru & Geto Suguru

  • From: Jujutsu Kaisen (Jujutsu Kaisen)
  • "We are the strongest, even though it's just the two of us." Former best friends, the youthful memories from their Jujutsu High days remain an eternal heartache for fans.

TOP 3: The Pinnacle of the Strongest Bonds in 2025

The top three showcase bonds of deep trust that transcend friendship!

3rd Place: Mononoke Rui & Shiba Jin

From: Hundred Note (ハンドレッドノート)

Kodansha's YouTube anime project Hundred Note occupies three spots in the top twenty, showcasing its explosive popularity during 2024-2025. Mononoke Rui and Shiba Jin broke into the top three thanks to the unique trust they display within the detective group "Hawk Eyes."

2nd Place: Aoyagi Toya & Shinonome Akito

From: Project SEKAI: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku (Project SEKAI)

The powerhouse duo from "Vivid BAD SQUAD" takes second place. Calling each other "partners," they not only pursue the same heights in music but are also each other's pillars on a spiritual level, embodying the best partnership of "fighting side by side for a dream."

1st Place: Gon & Killua

From: Hunter x Hunter (HUNTER×HUNTER)

Topping the 2025 Spacomic ranking! This duo has stood the test of time. From their meeting in the Hunter Exam, training at Heaven's Arena, to sharing life and death in the Chimera Ant arc, Killua's line "Gon, you are light" has moved countless readers. A pure, sincere, and profound relationship, a well-deserved first place.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Spacomic? A: Spacomic (スパコミック) is a well-known Japanese anime voting website that regularly holds various reader polls related to characters and works.

Q: What is Hundred Note? A: Hundred Note is a YouTube anime project launched by Kodansha. Its popularity surged in 2024-2025, securing three spots on this list.

Q: What was the voting period for this ranking? A: This ranking was announced by Spacomic in December 2025.

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Conclusion

This ranking demonstrates how anime fans value "relationships." Whether it's classics like Hunter x Hunter or new-generation dark horses like Hundred Note, what truly touches hearts is always the sincere and profound bonds between characters. Has your favorite duo made the list? Share your thoughts now!