Atsuko Asano 35th Anniversary 'Character Popularity Poll' Starts Today! Voting Open Until July 31, 2026
KADOKAWA Corporation is hosting a character popularity poll from May 22 to July 31, 2026, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of novelist Atsuko Asano. The poll covers all characters from her works published up to May 2026, with results to be featured in a commemorative guidebook this winter.
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KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) is holding a reader-voted 'Character Popularity Poll' from May 22 (Fri) to July 31 (Fri), 2026, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Atsuko Asano, the novelist behind moving works such as 'Battery' and 'NO.6.'
■ Voting Scope
All characters appearing in any work by Atsuko Asano published by May 2026.
■ Voting Period
May 22, 2026 (Fri) – July 31, 2026 (Fri) 23:59 JST
■ How to Vote
Please answer the following items via the dedicated URL:
- Your favorite characters (1st to 3rd place)
- Your most favorite Atsuko Asano work
- Reason for your selection
- Questions for Atsuko Asano
- Messages for Atsuko Asano
The poll results are scheduled to be announced this winter in the 'Atsuko Asano 35th Anniversary Commemorative Guidebook (working title).'
A selection of the questions and messages collected will also be featured in the book, with a chance to receive a reply from the author herself.
【Author Profile: Atsuko Asano】
Born in Okayama Prefecture. Debuted in 1991 with 'Hotarukan Monogatari.' Her 'Battery' series won numerous awards including the 35th Noma Prize for Children's Literature and the 54th Shogakukan Children's Publication Culture Award. In 2024, she received the 13th Japan Historical and Period Fiction Writers Association Series Award for the 'Miroku' and other series. Other major works include the 'NO.6' and 'The MANZAI' series.
■ Voting Scope
All characters appearing in any work by Atsuko Asano published by May 2026.
■ Voting Period
May 22, 2026 (Fri) – July 31, 2026 (Fri) 23:59 JST
■ How to Vote
Please answer the following items via the dedicated URL:
- Your favorite characters (1st to 3rd place)
- Your most favorite Atsuko Asano work
- Reason for your selection
- Questions for Atsuko Asano
- Messages for Atsuko Asano
The poll results are scheduled to be announced this winter in the 'Atsuko Asano 35th Anniversary Commemorative Guidebook (working title).'
A selection of the questions and messages collected will also be featured in the book, with a chance to receive a reply from the author herself.
【Author Profile: Atsuko Asano】
Born in Okayama Prefecture. Debuted in 1991 with 'Hotarukan Monogatari.' Her 'Battery' series won numerous awards including the 35th Noma Prize for Children's Literature and the 54th Shogakukan Children's Publication Culture Award. In 2024, she received the 13th Japan Historical and Period Fiction Writers Association Series Award for the 'Miroku' and other series. Other major works include the 'NO.6' and 'The MANZAI' series.
FAQ
あさのあつこ氏のキャラクター人気投票の実施期間はいつですか？
2026年5月22日（金）から2026年7月31日（金）23:59まで実施されます。
投票の対象となるキャラクターはどの範囲ですか？
2026年5月までに刊行された、あさのあつこ氏の全作品に登場する全キャラクターが対象です。
投票結果はどのように発表されますか？
今冬に発売予定の「デビュー35周年記念ガイドブック（仮題）」にて発表される予定です。
キャラクター投票以外に募集している内容はありますか？
「最も好きな作品」「選んだ理由」「あさのあつこさんへの質問」「メッセージ」などを併せて募集しています。
あさのあつこさんの代表作にはどのようなものがありますか？
「バッテリー」シリーズ、「NO.6」、「The MANZAI」シリーズ、「弥勒」シリーズなどが挙げられます。