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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/12/11 | Reply

    @jeweloflife:

    Adult Swim, here. Rurouni Kenshin was my first. Led to shows like Trigun and Blue Gender and Big O.

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    Otakuite++ | Posted 06/04/11 | Reply

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    Yay! Someone who agrees with me. 8D

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    Otakuite+ | Posted 06/03/11 | Reply

    @The Shirt: I disagree. Some 12 year olds really know some anime. (Or at least that is how it is at my school...) I have found that they know some that I don't (I know, sad...). Since they started watching early, they got a better head start.

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    Afrofantastic (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/03/11 | Reply

    @The Shirt:

    Toonami is what started anime for a lot of the older people too. (It started in 1997 and ended in 2008. xD)
    Look at the lineup for the show. It includes a lot of classics.

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    Otaku Idol (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/03/11 | Reply

    Another round, and more surprises, to say the least. Yay for Sailor Moon for still handing out the punishment!

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    Senile Hipster (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    @The Shirt:

    Twelve year olds don't know what Toonami is.

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    @jeweloflife:

    Tell me about it. All the good characters lost to a bunch of 12 year old ignorant phonies that call themselves "anime watchers" when all they know is Toonami.

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    Either Edward or Sailormoon wins this!

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    D (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    Well even if the characters I prefer didn't make it all the way I'm still enjoying the Battle Royale, cant wait to see how it turns out! =P

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    Otakuite+ | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    I just hope that everyone votes fairly by thinking about a characters back story and stuff rather than their looks or who's stronger. I honestly am saying that I wish Edward will win because I really do think he's been through a lot and has a good personality. Thank you to those who vote correctly!

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    Otakuite++ | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    @kamichama karin s:

    I've read all the comment's in this tournament and I've never seen anything so bad,it's just peoples opinions,there not harassing anyone,just voicing what they think.

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    @Bluemoon Halo:

    that is what I am trying to get at...Does no one else see the trash talk in this comment box, it is kinda...*to tell you the truth* getting me upset. like I have said, i think we are above this...i find the "Spamming" immature and rude to the followers of that anime.
    And i Think becasue of this, my faith in people around here is slowly getting out of my grasp. which sickens me to say.

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    @:

    If you're interested, I just posted something I wrote a while ago in my portfolio under Seeing Stars. It's a short re-telling of Sailor Moon's back story. You could probably get the same info on wikipedia though lol.

    And props to you and all the other otaku who are interested in learning more about characters/shows you haven't watched yet! I'm actually going to give Naruto another chance.


    Last edited by star petals at 1:38:29 PM CDT on June 2, 2011.

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    Otakuite+ | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    I am no longer interested in the outcome. Seeing that all the characters that I thought were worthy of being best(Spike and Vash), the only one I can feel any reason to vote for now is Edward.

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    Neko Girl (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    @aminesick:

    PERFECT<3 XD

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    Otakuite++ | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    @Cosmic Moon:

    It depends on the ending, if everything is solved and the ending fits the anime well and is not rushed then I'm fine with it being short.

    The problem with most long anime is that they repeat pretty much the same thing over and over again. Like pokémon, every season feels pretty much the same, they change around the heoïne and the pokemon but the plot stays the same.

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    Something clever (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    @SparklyAlice:

    25-episodes leaves me screaming for more- even if there is no more. But I understand what your talking about with fillers.
    And I never really got into Bleach- I could only watch it till about 50th episode and I couldn't take anymore.

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    Sunrise (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    @:

    Not a bad idea, lol. I have an idea who'd win though! xD


    Mighty RED RANGER

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    Otakuite++ | Posted 06/02/11 | Reply

    I think it's nice that some new faces made it so far in the competition. ^^; Please don't shoot me.
    I've never watched anime of those old school battle anime like Naruto, Bleach, DBZ and Once piece. Not only because I don't get the chance, right now in my country bleach is airing with japanese audio and subs. I just don't like those kind of anime who drag on forever and have lots of fillers in them. I much prefer a 25-episode long Code Geass season.

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    Protos Heis (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    LELOUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @AP Ichigo:

    Against the dying of the light?

    Oh wait, this is anime, not literature. My bad. :V


    Bazinga!

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    Pro-Procrastinator (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Alright! L and Lulu actually made it. I figured L would, but I didn't expect Lelouch to make it through. I'm glad though. I like his backstory more than Naruto's.

    Well, I'll be voting for them. Sorry Ed, I love you dearly, but I like L's character more overall.

    And Sailor Moon still has all my hate. I'm not a Lelouch fangirl, but I'll vote for anything other than the sailor brat who is probably going to win this popularity contest.

    Wow. This contest is really bringing out my Sailor hatred. I didn't realize how much I disliked that show until now.

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    Senile Hipster (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @fmafan01:

    Balance is key. A certain degree of maturity is appreciated, but I've found that more often than not those who are too young to understand adulthood tend to misinterpret "act like a grown-up" to mean "form a stubborn opinion and then belittle everyone who doesn't agree because you're smarter". Honestly, I prefer a little childishness to the sort of venom and bile that usually brings to the table.

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    D (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @MewChero:

    ok ill re-phrase my comment again.. "one short emo acting kid, and two emo looking dudes and a sailor.. "

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    Afrofantastic (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @Raindrop23:

    These younginz have no good taste these days.

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    Neko Girl (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @star petals:

    I love that idea. I'm always looking for a new anime.

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    Neko Girl (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @aminesick:

    Edward does not look Emo. .-.

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    Primadonna (Otaku Legend) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Without a doubt Sailor Moon is the most deserving of this title. *hides behind anti-rabid-fan-girl-shield*

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    this'll be a tough one, but i bet on sailor moon. even though i won't vote for her.

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    Goggalor (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @:

    It'd be one massive popularity contest, which is more vicious for real-life people than fictional ones because you risk actual people seeking out your life. Also, you'd get art snobs (like me) who would ruin everything.

    Fan wank through the ROOF!


    Last edited by Katana at 10:03:32 PM CDT on June 1, 2011.


    "In Kat's wor we trust."

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    D (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @fmafan01:

    Well of coarse a pip squeak would say that..=) jk Sorry I couldn't resist.. and like I said,"maybe its just me", but I definitely respect your opinion, and I'm sure most children would agree with you.. but this is all in good fun so I'm sorry if I offended..
    Oh and there's nothing childish about it, this is an open discussion after all, right?

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    D (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @star petals:

    Sorry I couldn't help it One Piece is my favorite after all.. =P
    I like the anime history-type feature idea, that sounds great..

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Sorry Goku, But Yays Edward!
    Also whoot L made it, I didn't think he was gonna at all....
    Ichigo!!!! NO!!!! *sniff* But Lelouch is still cool. S..sailor...moon..... well seeing I kind of despise that whole show... but I knew Fluffy had no chance... poor poor Fluffy...
    So my votes for the the next part are chosen. Ed then Lelouch. Sorry L I just loves my Ed more than you!

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    I'm a veggie, dawg (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    lol @ arguments. Well, I guess I should've expected L to win over Spike, even though I feel that Spike deserved his place. Oh well, L is a great character too. Don't know the rest of the other characters so I'll sit the next one out. Go...whoever wins...yeah!

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    Queen of Mustaches (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    o nooooooooooooooooo this is going to hard!!!!!
    i have to choose between beautiful boys and my
    childhood hero and my inspiration to being an otaku

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @aminesick:

    @Oops! Good catch!

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @Adam - Marry me! Just kidding!

    It's funny, Sailor Moon is by far my favorite anime, but honestly I'd been rooting for Spike.

    And I really would like to see an anime history-type feature. Think of all the old shows it would introduce to newer fans! And by drawing parallels to newer shows, it would introduce older fans to newer anime. Sort of if you love _____, then you'll like _____. I'm not the greatest writer, but I'd help out!

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    Japan Bureau (Podcasters) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @TimeChaser:

    Rage... RAGE!!!!

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    Senior Otaku+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @moonlight maiden:

    I did! xD But I had a hard time choosing between him and Kenshin o.e L vs. Ed will be another hard one. But after that one I'll be with the winner of that round all the way through. I love both L and Ed. It's unfair though because I haven't seen Code Geass or Sailor Moon. I think after L vs Ed I might skip the votes.

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    Raid Boss (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Alright, I'm just not gonna vote anymore because it's CLEAR the fangirls outnumber everyone else on this site.

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    Baron Von Kumichou (Founder) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    GO SAILOR MOON!

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    ya know...

    it's very curious how L beat spike...

    judging by all the dissatisfaction in here about it,
    Who actually voted for L?? XD

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    Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @AP Ichigo:

    We'll have plenty to talk about again in the next show. :P


    Bazinga!

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    Senior Otaku+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @aminesick:

    Uh. Ok. Yeah. Not trying to be a snot here, but if children act like adults and be mature, it'll make things go a lot smoother. Yeah, I know it's kinda childish to be butting in like this, but seriously, if people wanna act mature then let them.

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    Japan Bureau (Podcasters) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Shenanigans!!! Shenanigans!!! I got to get my broom.........

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    Grand Otaku | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I have to say, I'm a bit surprised that Lelouch won against Ichigo, since Bleach seems to be a more popular anime/manga than Code Geass. But I'm extremely happy that Lelouch made it~ <3

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    Resident Robot (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I feel sick to my stomach just looking at this.

    /nagnagnag

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Wow... I am somewhat surprised that Sailor Moon won. I love the series since it was my first anime but I voted for Sesshy. Oh well. Yay Ed won!! Can't wait to see who it comes down to

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    D (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @star petals:

    I will definitely give props to Sailor Moon for everything you've written about the show and for everything else Ive read about it..... And as the sister show of sorts to DBZ i can definitely grasp the humungous effect it has had on the anime community as a whole...

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    Otakuite++ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @kamichama karin s:

    Why would anyone get mad at others opinions?, were all different people it can't be helped we think differently then others at times, it's just stupid to get mad at something the other person loves, not to mention mean, we should all just stick to rooting for our own choices and not get mad at people for there choices., That's just my opinion though ^-^.

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Oh, and the level of influence Sailor Moon has isn't based solely on how many people were introduced to anime by the show.

    If it were, I'd agree that Naruto is just as popular as Sailor Moon was.

    Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z were the first anime shows to get enough fan base to push North American networks into airing more anime.

    Sailor Moon has been translated and aired in more countries world-wide than the other shows on this list, meaning it exposed more fans internationally as well. It continues to air in other countries, just not in North America.

    And in Japan, Sailor Moon redefined the magical girl genre, inspiring other female mangaka to write about fighting girls as something other than sexy side kicks or healers. Sailor Moon inspired a whole generation of mangaka, including CLAMP.

    And that is why I laughed. Because Naruto, while well-loved and popular, just hasn't changed the anime world... yet. Maybe it will in the future, who knows?

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    D (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    lmfao im having a blast reading these comments.. =)
    one piece has been around for more than 10 years though.. sorry to get technical..

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    For the record...

    I'm not angry at younger fans for not being exposed to the same anime I was exposed to. And no, I'm not anti-new anime, nor do I deny the popularity of shows like Naruto and Bleach. I have no doubt that those shows introduced anime to many new fans and I think that's great. (Said it before and I'll say it again...)

    My point was and still is, when discussing 'the greatest anime character of all time,' the more you've watched, the more you know.

    To further clarify, I'm copying part of my original post from the announcement of the Top 16.

    "As an old school otaku, I think the most interesting thing about this list is that if you took the same survey ten years ago (before DeathNote, One Piece, Code Geass, Naruto, Bleach, Black Butler, Gurren Lagaan, etc), it would look almost entirely different.

    That's what makes it so fun - in ten years we could do this again and half the characters will be forgotten and a whole new batch will take their places."

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    D (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @kamichama karin s:

    I think your right and wrong... I agree that this shouldn't get outta hand. I may have been mad when Luffy was beat but it didn't stop me from voting.. With so many peoples favorite characters on the line, its understandable that people are gonna get mad and talk trash in the comment section, but thats ok.. right? as long as no one goes too far.(which hasn't happened as far as I can tell) No disrespect intended of course.. =) but fans will be fans!! oh and maybe its just me but I really don't think children should be acting like adults..thats just asking for trouble I mean hell I am an adult and i have a hard enough time acting like it.. =)

    Either way Ive had fun watching and voting in this sham of a contest and I will continue to do so.. I hope that you all will to..not that anyone would actually listen to me, but oh well.. ^..^

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    Otakuite+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Spike...got defeated by L... ::brain died:: I thought for sure that the last three were going to be Spike, Goku, and Sailor Moon (with the winner being either Spike or Goku). Now I don't even...

    Really, while Ed is a better developed character than Goku, and Lelouch a better developed character than Ichigo, neither one deserves the title of greatest anime character ever, in my opinion. And I definitely think Spike is a better character than L.

    Really the only one that went right in my eyes was Sailor Moon defeating Sesshomaru, but I don't see Sailor Moon as the greatest anime character ever either... -0-

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @lunesoldier20:

    i totally agree...that is the bad thing about this battle, i don't know all of the characters that were in it to begin with...so my vote is still corrupted :<

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I probably won't really vote until later... I don't know L enough to say he's better than Ed. The same goes for the one guy from Code whatever-it-is-that-begins-with-a-G. (see what I mean?!) I'm just going to say, I hope that it comes to Ed vs Sailor Moon. I know those characters equally so I can have an easier time voting.

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    What I think is that this "battle royal" really is getting to people...In my opinion I think It is just another way to pin us all agenst eachother...I think we shouldn't fight about this...I have always viewed theO as a very nice place, full of people who got along. We are all the same, we all love anime and manga, so let's just look at that and act like adults. Don't be children, please.
    Let's keep this competiton clean,
    I am saying this so it doesn't get out of hand.

    maybe I am wrong, but I think we can all just not get to serious about this whole thing.
    ~with love, kamichama karin s~

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    D (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @:

    OK, ill re-phrase my comment... "its three "EMO LOOKING" dudes and a Sailor"

    lmao bit I still think it should've been goku and spike..

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @Bluemoon Halo:

    It's very nice to see your viewpoint!! I very much respect your view! I am glad you wouldn't get mad at me! *sighs* i Know a lot of people who would get mad...thank you so much! *laughs*
    In my opinion, the O is the nicest webiste i have ever been to!

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    Otakuite+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Sailor moon all the way ^_^

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    Senile Hipster (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    The level of serious business up in here is just out-and-out hilarious.

    Guys, it's always been a popularity contest. It's not like L is going to have a statue of himself crouching erected atop the Statue of Liberty's head if he wins.

    Actually, that would be awesome. Adam, go see if you can pull some strings.

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    Otakuite++ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @Eiri Yuki s Lover:

    Me too I thought it would come down to Goku and sailor moon DX!, I'm still rooting for sailor moon though ^^!

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    Senior Otaku+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    ONE MORE THING.
    About L xD I don't think people know what he's been through cause they haven't read the L Change The World book. I haven't either but I know it provides background info on L according to a few friends of mine who HAVE read it. So if you haven't read it then you really shouldn't be asking what he's been through, cause you don't really know.

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    Senior Otaku+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I think Ed deserved to beat Goku. He's been through a lot more than Goku and y'know.. it kinda makes it seem like he's stronger. Goku's y'know.. all he's got is brute strength. He's normally in one mood and it makes him seem kinda.. idk. But it doesn't make him seem all that great.
    Now Ed on the other hand, he's actually got a personality. He goes throug all this crap while trying to get his mom back and stuff and he ends up almost loosing his brother. In my opinion, Ed is kinda deep.
    Now. Goku shouldn't win just because he's older. Yeah, he's cool. But not many people know about him anymore. People know about newer anime like Bleach, Naruto, and FMA. I'm not saying he's a BAD character, I'm just saying that Ed has more things revealed about him that make people like him more. I like Goku AND Ed, but Ed, in my opinion, is better. Partly because of all the stuff he's been through and how he blames himself and such. I know it might not sound like I know what I'm talking about, but I'm not good at describing and explaining things.
    But yeah, Ed got my vote.
    Hopefully none of you will go off and say something rude about this. It's immature and stupid. It's JUST a competition and if you want different results then do your own somewhere else like on facebook or something. That's what I did with the RP I'm hosting.

    ...CHARACTE DEPTH! THAT'S WHAT I WAS TRYING TO THINK OF!


    Last edited by fmafan01 at 3:17:11 PM CDT on June 1, 2011.

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    Otakuite++ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @kamichama karin s:

    It's your opinion don't worry I don't get mad at people for that ^-^!, But I still believe that Goku should have got it if for any reason at all he paved the way for modern day anime and even though his anime is old people still watch it. I love Ed too but he hasn't had much time to impact the anime world like Goku did. I guess we just have different opinions on that and I hope you can respect mine like I do yours ^^.

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    Otakuite+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @TheDarkAngel:

    @TheDarkAngel:

    Gah, exactly. I voted for Ed and Lelouch over Goku and Ichigo because I thought they deserved it for their -character depth-, not because of OMGHAWTNESS. Ed isn't even that attractive to me. He's too much the kid he is for most of the series.


    Last edited by EnviousOne at 3:10:59 PM CDT on June 1, 2011.

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @Bluemoon Halo:

    I disagree, Goku may be a legend, but this isn't a battle between who's been around longer...Edo beat Goku becasue he was thought of as a person who has been through various hardships, and has prevailed...>///< ohhhh...please don't be mad at me....:< i didn't mean it like a snob

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    Otakuite++ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Ed beat Goku!?, How the f*ck is that possible he's a freakin legend 0_0!!!

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    Neko Girl (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @star petals:

    -_- That was me. And Naruto is. Think about all the new fans. The ones you said need to watch more anime? Most of us got into anime because of Naruto. At least that is for myself and my other friends.
    Sailor moon was on TV before I was BORN. So, how are new fans supposed to get into anime through Sailor Moon if the show is no longer on? They do not. They start liking anime through other means. Naruto and Bleach. 10 years ago...I would totally go for Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon being the best.

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    Guru's Chosen | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    WTF.

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    Otakuite+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    this round made much more sense...

    I can kinda already tell who the winner is gonna be... -v-lll

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    Senior Otaku | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    if L wins this, you all deserve a seagull to poop on you.

    L is NOT courageous, he isn't even cool!

    He's just some antisocial emo boy.


    xoxoxo (alyssa)

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    Senior Otaku+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I hereby take back every bad thought I've had directed towards the voters on this poll. Lelouch defeated Ichigo! Seriously, I want to... to kiss everyone that voted for Lelouch over Ichigo. Though I won't because that's just stalkeresque creepy. Anyhow, now that I got that out of my system...

    I'm honestly very surprised that [even considering how much I like him] L is still here. It seems like an open wound for many of those commenting, but I'm merely surprised - even if I didn't vote for him. As far as Sailor Moon is concerned, I'm glad she made it this far but I really don't think she should win - although I'd be more than happy if she made it to the final two. Which brings me to Edward Elric. While he isn't close to being my favorite, nor do I think that he is the greatest character ever - he has got my vote.

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    GO SAILORMOON!!!!!!

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    Otakuite++ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    WTF Lelouch! You people are the worst! O.O

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    Senior Otaku+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Woot woot! :D Go Ed!

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @TimeChaser:

    Oh it's on!

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @twilight samurai - Thanks, it had to be said.

    I love that new shows inspire new fans, honestly I love some newer anime as well. It's the lack of awareness of the older anime that is frustrating.

    For example, Naruto fans were upset that his character didn't make it to the final rounds. However Kishimoto Masashi admits that he created Naruto in Goku's image. Shouldn't those fans also be upset that Goku lost? After all, without Goku, there wouldn't be a Naruto.

    @Adam and theOtaku staff - Can we create a feature that focuses on the history of anime? Just a few article ideas off the top of my head - the evolution of decent dubs, Censorship vs Sailor Moon: The Fight for Anime in North America, the influence of Dragon Ball Z on contemporary shonen, or articles that highlight series that created or redefined genres. What do you guys think?

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    Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @star petals:

    Definitely time to do that survey...


    Bazinga!

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    Redeemed (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @star petals:

    I totally agree with everything you just said! xD

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    Redeemed (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I'm so disappointed that Spike lost... This younger generation, I swear! *curses...not really* xD Interesting match ups.

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Spike... lost? Quick, someone throw a bisshy wig on him and we'll try this again! lol

    @Adam - Can we pause this survey until the younger newer fans have actually seen enough anime to participate? Just kidding!

    On a more serious note:

    To whoever said Naruto is as influential as Sailor Moon...

    hahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhahahahahhahahaha

    Wow, that was a good laugh.

    Naruto is well-loved but nothing compares to the global influence of Sailor Moon. Seriously, go study your history of anime and give credit where it's due.

    Surveys are fun!

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    Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @Hisaishi:

    Very eloquently put. I completely agree.

    I'll sign that petition. *raises hand*


    Bazinga!

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    News Correspondent (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Spike Spiegel should have won clearly. At this time, it has to be Sailor Moon. There must be no arguements regarding this decision. LeLouche is too new of a character. Ed is good but not great. L is fantastic but should not have beaten Spike at all.

    Simple logic people. Use it.

    I believe at this rate, we'll have enough signatures to overturn at least three rulings.


    Last edited by Hisaishi at 11:44:27 AM CDT on June 1, 2011.

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    Otakuite+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    The next round is all to easy to choose * v *
    disappointed that Spike lost though

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @:

    I voted for Spike.:3 LedoucheLelouch is too popular.xD Naw..he just doesn't deserve the title..EDWARD ALL THE WAY!:D Who's with me?x3

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    Imaginary Duck (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    L defeated Spike? L defeated Spike?

    H-how... WHAT IS THIS I DON'T EVEN

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    YukiFangirlSupreme (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Ok I'm shocked that Ed beat Goku...AND HOW DID L BEAT SPIKE?!!! :( Lulu beat Ichigo?.....Knew Salior Moon would beat Sesshy >.> Oh well there went my bet on the two finalists ^^' I thought it would be Goku and Salior Moon hehe.

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    Otakuite+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    how did L beat Spike? well with goku, I'm not surprised: he kinda acts like almost every other shonen... N sailor moon, she deserved to beat sesshy, but don't need the title though. Lelouch might win cause his whole strategy n mark on the title on whats good and whats evil in general, not just how he acts...

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Wow! Goku didn't make it? I'm speechless...

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    Senior Otaku+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Ed defeats Goku?? o_o no way....

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    Neko Girl (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I'm happy with the results. I personally do not think Sailor Moon deserves it. Just because she is old...Does not mean she should win the whole thing. I find her character weak....And the show...it was rather...dumb. The only thing on the list I think she really fits is influence.
    And raise your hand if you did not know that Sailor Moon was anime when you watched it. All the other three? I did.
    I think that all of these characters deserve to be where they are. (except Naruto...He should have won. I think he's had the same amount of influence as Sailor Moon...and his character is better than her)
    Let's just vote and wait for the results. I'm cheering for Ed.


    Last edited by MewChero at 9:55:45 AM CDT on June 1, 2011.

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    Getaway Driver (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I officially protest. The only character deserving to be in this final four is Sailor Moon. The rest, no thanks, keep it.

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    13th Angel (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @AmazingDanni:

    I know ; n; I wanted Alucard in...

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    13th Angel (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    LOL I CAN'T BELIEVE EDWARD DEFEATED GOKU xDDDD
    All the ones I voted for won this time round :o

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    Otakuite+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I'm disappointed that Spike didn't make it through, despite how much I'm a fan of L. I'm still disappointed that Alucard lost, too.

    I'm guessing Sailor Moon or Edward will win if votes go by the proper criteria, but if fangirls vote....probably L, or possibly Edward.

    I don't think Lelouch has enough fans to win.

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    L beat Spike?! How the bloody crud did that happen? Gah. I am so sad now. I don't hate L, but as far all around, 3-dimensional character goes..... If L wins this thing I'm going to puke.

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    Otakuite++ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I can't believe Ed defeated Goku... plus i forget to vote -_- lol

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    Grand Otaku | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    this is gonna be hard... >.<

    -yoru

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    Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Le gasp.

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    Grand Otaku | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I'm shocked that Lelouch beat Ichigo...Even if I did vote for Lulu, XD

    I don't really know who to vote for, anymore, XD Go...Lelouch, I guess.

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    Sunrise (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    *winces* Ouch, hard choices there. I like all four, but unfortunately my brain says Sailor Moon is the only one who actually deserves to win.


    Mighty RED RANGER

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    Unicorn Lover (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    L won against Spike too... This is awful... x')

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    wow...looking at these results, no wonder I'm feeling further and further detached from the entirety of anime fandom, Spike and Goku SHOULD have made it through.(and I actually, HATE DBZ, but even I know this ridiculous)

    I'll put in a vote for Sailor Moon where I need to (another character I dislike but hold respect for the influence she has) and do my part to bump up the only deserving character left, but it's pretty obvious how this is gonna turn out.


    Last edited by SG Creations at 3:17:29 AM CDT on June 1, 2011.

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    Otaku Summoner (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Ed, you better make it to the finals!

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    Detective Mask (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    So L beat Kenshin AND Spike Spiegel. What in the...?

    I have a feeling L is gonna win this thing, based on how this is turning out.

    And man, Sailor Moon is the only classic anime character of the bunch.

    Yeah, this is definitely a sign of the times.

    EDIT: Dammit, I accidentally typed Sailor Moon as Sailorman. Now, that's fixed.


    Last edited by The Mask at 2:18:48 AM CDT on June 1, 2011.


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    Senior Otaku+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    My Vote Always Goes To Sailor Moon No Matter What

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    Baron of Terribad (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    so much rage


    Love thy Evangelion.

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    Otakuite+ | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I'm so disappointing with the anime community. In order to really understand great anime, you would have needed to have watched late 80's and 90's anime, there are too many anime babies voting. I really hope Sailor Moon wins this, she's really the only one that deserves this.

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    Hunter (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Interesting outcome. Definitely not who I was expecting to still be in this week. I'm incredibly disappointed that Spike did not make it out as the champion of his battle. So now I'll be cheering for either Lelouch or Ed.


    "You won't like me when I'm psychoanalyzed."

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    Sinbad of Sindria (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    @Cosmic Moon:

    Agreed agreed....Sailor Moon really is the only one that deserves to be there....*sighs*

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    Something clever (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I don't even have the words to say how very disappointed I am Goku and Spike didn't make it.
    The only Character left with any real history behind them is Sailor Moon.

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    Pathetic Diabetic (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I don't get it... most of us are complaining about fangirls, but... hey, I voted for Ed and I voted completely based on what the guidelines are. *shrug* :/ Give those of us who aren't fangirls/fanboys some credit for using our brains too, yeah? =_=


    And, then... I met you.

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    >__< ichigo's gone, but at least it was lelouch who defeated him...now, i'm hoping for an ed vs lelouch final...

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Spike and Goku are out. I guess ill be siding with the Sailor Moon fans. And how did Ichigo make it into this tournament in the 1st place. Ichigo is as interesting as a piece of firewood. His sword is more interesting than him.

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    Infiltrator (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    "L Lawliet defeated Spike Spiegel" What? As much as I like L, this is possibly the worst result out of this whole thing. Spike is worlds better than L for so many reasons. :/ Fan-girls what have you done? [/disappointed] Sigh~


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    Nyaa~ (ZE MEANIE) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Moon Powah! <3


    In the name of the tune I will punish you!

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    Moderator | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Baah, someone just take Sailor Moon out already D:
    Anyway, hope for... dunno, Edward? I guess, to win!

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Ed beat Goku!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Mind blown

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    D (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    i thought for sure it would be goku and spike for the finale.. but no, its three emo's and a Sailor(respectively of coarse) well i guess im rooting for the sailor... =) hmm, i wonder why there's four battles, wouldn't there only be three?

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    Moe Foxgirl (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    ....fangirls, you disappoint me....Spike should've made the round...as should have Goku.

    If Sailor Moon doesn't make it as winner I will be highly upset with the anime community.

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Spike soo should have been up there!!

    oh it's on now!!
    so help me, sailor moon or ed, and i'll be placated.


    Last edited by moonlight maiden at 12:44:26 AM CDT on June 1, 2011.

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    Grand Otaku | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I kind of expected the other three, but I really didn't expect that L would beat Spike. I guess he has more fangirls than I thought.

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    Lilykins (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    I almost spilled my green tea when I was reading the results. Im completely disappointed.

    Goku and Spike, you will always be Epic.

    Sailor Moon ftw!


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    Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Ed and L must die now. That's all there is to it.

    *grumbles about stupid fangirls*

    OK, as it is right now, Sailor Moon has to take this whole thing. She's the only one left that really qualifies to walk away with the title.


    Last edited by TimeChaser at 12:31:56 AM CDT on June 1, 2011.


    Bazinga!

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    Goggalor (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/11 | Reply

    Wow. Just...*scratches head*


    "In Kat's wor we trust."