According to a survey conducted in Japan in June 2023, 63 out of 1000 junior high and high school students wanted to emulate the way of life of Monkey D. Luffy. The character of the popular "One Piece" series was the leading anime and manga character in this regard. He was followed by the "Demon Slayer" protagonist Tanjiro Kamado with 46 votes. According to statements made by some of the students, reasons for voting for Monkey D. Luffy included his attitude of moving toward his aim together with his companions and living freely, while reasons for voting for Tanjiro Kamado included possessing a kind and strong heart as well as being honest with oneself and caring for one's family.
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Sony Life Insurance. "Most Popular Ways of Life of Anime and Manga Characters among Junior High and High School Students in Japan as of June 2023." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 Jul 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1265154/japan-way-of-living-anime-and-manga-characters-school-students/
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