As the year comes to a close, many of us are filled with excitement and anticipation for the New Year. One of the most cherished traditions in Japan is the first shrine visit of the year, known as “Hatsumode.” Imagine experiencing this special moment with your favorite characters from anime and games! This year, we invite you to participate in an engaging poll where you can vote for the characters you would love to take with you to Hatsumode.

Join the Exciting Hatsumode Character Poll!

This annual poll is a fantastic opportunity for fans to express their preferences and creativity. You can vote for one male character and one female character to accompany you on this memorable shrine visit. Additionally, we encourage you to share your ideal scenarios, such as how you would enjoy the shrine visit or what activities you would do on the way back. Your imaginative ideas can be submitted in the comments section of the voting form.

How to Participate

To participate in the poll, simply follow these steps:

• Vote for one male character
• Vote for one female character
• Share your ideal scenario in the comments

The voting form can be foundhere. Please note that each person can only vote once, and character names should be written in full to ensure your vote is counted.

Eligibility and Deadline

The poll is open to characters from various 2D content, including anime (TV shows, movies, streaming, OVA), games, CD series, and manga. Basic information such as gender and age is optional, so feel free to participate without any pressure!

The deadline for voting is December 12th at 11:59 PM. Results will be announced as soon as they are compiled, so stay tuned!

Other Ongoing Polls

In addition to the Hatsumode poll, there are other exciting surveys currently open, such as:

• Which character would you like to spend Christmas with? (Deadline: December 10)
• What are the famous anime you haven’t watched yet? (Deadline: December 12)
• What were the most memorable anime quotes of 2024? (Deadline: December 16)

For more details on these polls, check out the special sectionhere.

Final Thoughts

This poll is part of a survey to gauge the current interests and attention of readers towards anime characters and works. It is not intended to rank or judge any character or work. We hope this initiative helps you discover new characters and deepen your understanding and interest in the anime world!