A memorable character needs a memorable catchphrase and that was the subject of Charapedia's latest 10,000 user poll. 60 suggestions for favorite catchphrase were made by a pool of Japanese anime fans that was 51.5% male and 69% in their teens and 20's.

20 – “Just like I thought, elementary schoolgirls are definitely the best!!” – Subaru Hasegawa (Ro-Kyu-Bu!) -102 votes

19 – “I don’t know everything, I only know what I know.” – Tsubasa Hanekawa (Monogatari) - 108 votes

18 – “Just make a contract with me. And become a Magical Girl.” – Kyuubey (Madoka Magica) - 113 votes

17 – “I am a supporting actor, a Shadow” Kuroko Tetsuya (Kuroko’s Basketball) - 128 votes

16 – “Are you bastards in heat or something?” – Gintoki Sakata (Gintama) - 132 votes

15 – “Once again I have cut a worthless object” – Goemon Ishikawa (Lupin III) - 139 votes

14 – “BAROU” – Conan Edogawa (Detective Conan) - 145 votes

13 – “I will break that illusion of yours!” – Touma Kamijou (A Certain Magical Index) - 167 votes

12 – “The only ones who should kill, are those who are prepared to be killed.” – Lelouch Lamperouge (Code Geass) - 177 votes

11 – “If you give up, the game is already over.” – Coach Anzai (Slam Dunk) - 180 votes

10 – “I will punish you in the name of the moon!” – Sailor Moon (Sailor Moon) - 192 votes

9 – “Not Good Enough” – Ryouma Echizen (The Prince of Tennis) - 232 votes

8 – “If you oppose me, I will kill you no matter who you are.” – Seijuro Akashi (Kuroko’s Basketball) - 269 votes

7 – “There is always one truth” – Conan Edogawa (Detective Conan) - 310 votes

6 – “Believe it! (Dattebayo!)” – Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto) - 332 votes

5 – “You are Already Dead” – Kenshirou (Fist of the North Star) - 374 votes

4 – “I’m gonna become the Pirate King!” – Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece) - 375 votes

3 – “Yo Kudou!” -Heiji Hattori (Detective Conan) - 409 votes

2 – Good Grief (Yare Yare Daze) – Jotaro Kujo (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure) - 461 votes



1 – “NICO NICO NIIIIIIIII!” Nico Yazawa – Love Live! - 506 votes

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