2025 Anime Boyfriend Rankings Top 20｜Gojo Satoru Tops the List, YouTube Anime Characters Rise
As 2025 draws to a close, the renowned Japanese anime voting website Spacomic (スパコミック) has released its annual heavyweight list—"Characters You'd Most Want as a Boyfriend in 2025" (彼氏にしたいキャラ2025). This anime character popularity ranking not only reflects current hot anime trends but also reveals a significant phenomenon: YouTube-original anime characters can now compete on equal footing with traditional TV anime protagonists.
From Satoru Gojo of Jujutsu Kaisen to new stars from Plott animations, this Top 20 list is full of surprises. So, who is the most popular 2D boyfriend of 2025? Here is the complete analysis.
Satoru Gojo and Gintoki Sakata: Classic Representatives of the Ideal Anime Boyfriend
Despite the Jujutsu Kaisen manga having concluded, Satoru Gojo still sits firmly at 1st place with overwhelming popularity. For fans, he is not only the strongest jujutsu sorcerer but also possesses all the traits of an ideal boyfriend—powerful, confident, and top-tier in looks.
Gintoki Sakata, in 3rd place, is from Gintama. This owner of the Odd Jobs shop proves that "the charm of a mature man" never goes out of style. His usual laziness contrasted with his reliability in crucial moments, a kind of gap moe, continues to win favor with female readers.
Toya Aoyagi, in 2nd place, is from Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku and saw a massive surge in popularity in 2025. His calm and composed personality, combined with his dedication to music, makes him the ideal type for young fans.
The Rise of YouTube Anime Characters: The Plott Universe Makes a Strong Entry
The most striking phenomenon in this list is the large-scale entry of YouTube anime characters from Plott Inc. (株式会社Plott) into the top 20, signaling a change in anime consumption habits—short-form video and web anime characters have become part of mainstream culture.
- 12th Place: Kagechiyo: The protagonist of Mixed Blood Karekore, his somewhat useless but cool-in-crucial-moments trait earned him a spot.
- 9th Place: Hikaru Tata: From Private Paranamaru High School, themed around daily life at a supernatural high school, it was highly talked-about in 2025.
- 8th Place: Nagi Sanzugawa: From Ore Kuro, a "mad scientist" and handsome father figure, showing fans' preference for dangerous, mature men.
Otome Game and Classic Anime Characters Continue to Rank
Characters from female-oriented works still hold important positions:
- 17th Place: Ace Trappola: A first-year student in Heartslabyul from Disney Twisted-Wonderland, his mischievous yet genuine personality is deeply loved by fans.
- 13th Place: Jinshi: With the anime sequel of The Apothecary Diaries airing, this stunningly beautiful eunuch (actually a royal prince) remains highly popular.
- 18th Place: Rentaro Aijo: The male protagonist of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, the man in anime who best knows how to cherish his girlfriends.
Complete List: Top 20 Anime Characters You'd Most Want to Date in 2025
Below is the complete ranking released by Spacomic:
- Satoru Gojo — Jujutsu Kaisen
- Toya Aoyagi — Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE!
- Gintoki Sakata — Gintama
- Abe no Seimei — A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!
- Hanako-kun — Toilet-bound Hanako-kun
- Shinichi Kudo — Detective Conan
- Tetsuro Kuroo — Haikyu!!
- Nagi Sanzugawa — Ore Kuro
- Hikaru Tata — Private Paranamaru High School
- Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- United Kingdom / Arthur Kirkland — Hetalia: Axis Powers
- Kagechiyo — Mixed Blood Karekore
- Jinshi — The Apothecary Diaries
- Toshiro Hijikata — Gintama
- Akito Shinonome — Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE!
- KAITO — Piapro Characters
- Ace Trappola — Disney Twisted-Wonderland
- Rentaro Aijo — The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You
- Reo Mikage — Blue Lock
- Shoto Todoroki — My Hero Academia
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the Spacomic website? A: Spacomic (スパコミック) is a renowned Japanese anime voting website that regularly holds various popularity ranking polls for anime characters.
Q: Who ranked first in the 2025 anime boyfriend ranking? A: Satoru Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen overwhelmingly won first place as the anime character most wanted as a boyfriend in 2025.
Q: Why were YouTube anime characters able to make the list? A: Short anime produced by Plott Inc. on YouTube have surged in popularity in recent years. Characters from works like Mixed Blood Karekore and Private Paranamaru High School have become part of mainstream anime culture.
Conclusion
The 2025 anime boyfriend ranking showcases the diversity of anime culture. Classic characters like Satoru Gojo and Gintoki Sakata maintain solid positions, while music idols from Project SEKAI and YouTube anime characters from Plott are dividing the attention of the younger generation. Whether you prefer热血 battles, music rhythm games, or轻松搞笑 daily life, 2025 offers a rich selection of 2D boyfriends.