Speaking of fairy and elf characters? 3rd place: “Re:Zero” Emilia, 2nd place: “Legend of Lodos War” Deidrit, 1st place: 2025 Edition

March 18th is Spirit Day.
When you hear the word spirit, you tend to think of spiritual beings that reside in all things, but this day is the day of the spirit, which means the soul of the dead.
The origin of the story is that it is considered the anniversary of the deaths of the three poets Kaki Hitomaro, Izumi Shikibu and Ono Komachi.

The fairies that often appear in anime are also thought to be a type of spirit. Also, elves, familiar from fantasy works, are sometimes translated as fairies in Japanese.
Use magic, boasting longevity, and prank loversAnd the depictions of fairies and elves vary depending on the work.

No. 1

First place is Frelen from Funeral Frelen. Approval rating was around 39%, marking the top spot for the second year in a row.

The protagonist of a hot topic, with the idea that he has lived through eternity, has become a silly figured out, but even though he has no eyes on his treasure and knows he is a trap, he still remains young, and he is caught up in Mimic,” and, “Even though he has lived for over a thousand years, he is sloppy in his life, and is often fond of his disciples. It’s strange that he also feels so unpleasant that he feels so unpleasant with such a hopeless side.”
“When I watch “Frelen, a Funeral,” which started with regrets about knowing more about her deceased friends, encourages me that people can grow no matter how old they are,” some readers enjoy the story. The second season will start airing in January 2026.

No. 2

Second place is Deidritt from The War of Lodoss.. The approval rating was about 8%, up from the tied 6th place last year.

Deidrit is a high elf from the forest, who hasn’t returned. He received votes from fans of his past years, saying, “He’s a character who has established the image of an elf in Japan. Even though he doesn’t know the work itself, everyone has probably seen Deidrit’s visual at least once,” and “This is the first time he’s learned the word “elves.” I also bought a single CD.”
Some readers have come across changes through interactions with people, saying, “At first, they acted condescendingly, but when they met the main character, Pan, and gradually changed, it was fascinating,” he said.

No. 3

Third place is Emilia from “Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World.”. The approval rating was about 6%, and this also entered the top three from 6th place last year.

Emilia is the girl that the protagonist Subaru, who was reincarnated in another world, met. The heroines of the popular works currently airing on “3rd season” are ranked in the rankings, saying, “Because she looks just like the jealous witch who nearly destroyed the world, she never becomes sensible even if she is discriminated against, and she likes her cheerful personality, treating everyone kindly,” and “Although she is actually over 100 years old, she is a little naive and sometimes off-putting comments.”
“Contrary to her cute appearance, she is actually a miraculous side to make the difference. In her latest film, the scene where Regulus’ face is beaten with her fist was amazing!” she also plays a major role in the battle.

■We’ll introduce other comments!

“Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?”“I’m amazed at how he gets stronger and cooler as he goes through the series. In the final episode of “Four Shoujo: The Disaster Edition,” the scene where Bell was embarrassed and said, “I can’t see your face” was cute.”
“Dungeon Food” by Marusil“I like how he refuses all his might to the point of devil food, but still eats it deliciously. I have the impression that elves are cool, but Marsil has a lot of facial expressions so it’s fun to watch. Well, it’s a shameful representative of the Elf (laughs).”

“Sword Art Online” Leafa“In the real world, Kirigaya Naoha has short black hair, but in the game world, she looks like a cute fairy. Her golden ponytail is also beautiful.”
“Disney Twisted Wonderland” by Maleus DraconiaThe title was also voted for the title that was about to be released, saying, “It’s hot because it reveals various facts in Chapter 7 of the main story! It’s easy to avoid because it has overwhelming power among the fairies, but I love how he frequently cares the directors who treat him kindly.”

The 2025 edition saw the top three elf characters. The female characters are particularly noticeable, and there are a variety of reliable players in battle.
Don’t miss out on the top 20 on the next page!

■Top 10 Rankings

[妖精・エルフキャラといえば？ 2025年版]
1st place: Frelen “Frelen of Funeral”
2nd place: Deidritt, “The War of the Archaeology of Lodoss”
3rd place: Emilia: “Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World”
4th place: Tinker Bell “Peter Pan”
5th place: Cirno “Touhou Project”
6th place: Marsil “Dungeon Food”
7th place Maleus Draconia “Disney Twisted Wonderland”
8th place: Ramiris “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime”
9th place: Liu Leon “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?”
10th King “The Seven Deadly Sins”
10 Great Fairies “Oriental Project”

(Answer period: March 1 to March 6, 2025)

Next page: Rankings up to 20th open

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*This survey is part of a survey of readers’ awareness of “interest and attention to current anime works and characters.” Regarding the outcome, we do not intend to determine whether or not the best of any character or work. We hope that this article will help you learn about new works and characters, as well as play a part in helping you deepen your understanding and interest.

{Takahashi Katsunori}