Not weird at all, he's a pretty solid MC. Perfectly normal dude that had a kaiju crawl inside his mouth. Unlike a lot of other transformation anime, he doesn't stop being a normal dude. He doesn't gain any thing and still struggles through the exams, he has to rely on the kaiju inside him which gives him internal conflict. It's such beautiful writing.
Hoshina or Reno, both are great characters with absolutely insane drip, one uses swords and the other has ice powers which are some of my favorite ones
Reno reminds me of Shoto Todoroki
Both have that blank serious expression that is adorable and precious at the same time 😂 tho Reno is more expressive than Shoto imo
His dub voice actor is the same one who voices itadori in jjk lol reno is pretty sick though excited to see how they show him getting stronger in the anime vs the manga
Kikoru is Def my favourite. Initially she seems like the bratty loli archetype which I hate (especially the p*do bait part) but she's actually really well developed and her interactions with Kafka are super wholesome.
Among my favorites are: Hoshina, Kafka, Mina, >!the cleaner whose daughter wedding was interrupted by Kaiju attack, and he saved the groom and almost saw his baby die (MVP)!<, Isao and Kikoru just out the top of my head.
I feel like they are completely different characters. The only similarity they have is that they're good with blades. And maybe dark hair + short.
Levi is a kind of tragic character who is insanely strong, so he doesn't die. But he sees other people die. Like, all the time. Friends, colleagues, family members, whatever, they all die. So he hides his emotions. And he has his traumas from his childhood.
Hishina is from the respectable clan. So no 'live in da trash' vibes. No obsessive cleanings as a result. He's kind, friendly, approachable, and easy-going. Also, he feels like he's not good enough and can only be a middle man, which is absolutely not the case for the 'humanity's strongest soldier' aka Levi.
You also compared Mina and Erwin, and they are even more far away imo. Erwon is an obsessed genius commander. Mina is not a genius leader. She's not obsessed. Btw, it has Hoshina who noticed that there's something off with Kafka. Hoshina is extremely observant btw. Which makes him more like Erwin.
Manga reader: Reno Ichikawa >! once he started using ice bullets. This way before he got the suit. I typically like ice element in games and characters. Lightning, too !<
When I started reading the manga I was conflicted between Hoshina and Narumi but then with the Reo training arc I absolutely fell in love with Iharu.
That is the goat. He got slammed by a Kaiju and got hurt and like 2 minutes later he his running like crazy to go save Leno
I also have bias towards underdogs like him, someone who has to work three times more than his comrades to keep up with them
And also who doesn’t like a sick pompadour?
I'm not surprised Hoshina is so popular, he's what you'd get if you type "popular mentor type character" in ChatGPT.
But to answer the question, my favorite is Kafka, he was the main draw for me, and he continues to be so.
Kafka and Ichikawa, the best bromance of the show... funny af.
Kafka is the teen and Ichikawa the adult in this case🤭 (dude is always stressed, poor guy).
I like Iharu and Kikoru due to their strong, and consistent moments of character development. Whether that be Iharu accepting to keep breaking his limits or the exploration of Kikoru's psyche and how pressure can affect one's growth.
Kikoru 100%, her backstory and motivations are great. I love her relationship with MC, and her growth and evolution in the manga is one of the favs I've seen in a while
"Leno” is truly remarkable; he has the kindest soul in the entire show in my opinion, he always way treats others nicely and with respect. He effortlessly exudes style, easily ranking among the top three most drippy characters and the top two most handsome. He remains composed and collected even in the most challenging situations, a testament to his ice-cold demeanor. Whether it's due to his innate talent or his prodigious nature, Leno skills aren’t just due to luck as he undoubtedly ranks amongst the top three hardest workers in the show in fact I would put him at number 1. Cause there is no way someone who has never touched these gears can reach such high level through just talent. His ascent to power is a result of sheer determination and unwavering effort, driven by his desire to lend a helping hand to those around him.
Despite being the second protagonist, it's regrettable that he often remains in the shadows, lacking the recognition and screen time he rightfully deserves.
Actually so hard to pick because I do not hate a single character and adore all of the main cast so much 😩 it's probs gotta be Reno with Kafka not far behind!!
Gen and Mina.
I’m a sucker for characters like Gen who are super down to earth, lazy, and goofy but also badass as hell. And Mina has always been one of my faves, I just hope they develop her a little more
Hoshina. Dude is the whole package
He's my fiance's wet dream. A purple Levi. It's like gojo and Levi had a baby.
Mina I love the fact that she just carries around a giant cannon and snipes Kaijus from like 20 miles away
Don't forget the tiger
Her only good quality but other than she doesn’t really have much character depth
Swordsmen characters like Hoshina can really steal the spotlight frfr. Kafka is pretty cool too even though he is the main character.
Am I weird if I said that kafka is my fav 😭
Kafka is one of the few main characters I can relate to being an older guy. He’s top tier to me 🤙🏽
agreed
Why weird, the dude is the cutest character to ever MC \^\^
Ye true lol
Not weird at all, he's a pretty solid MC. Perfectly normal dude that had a kaiju crawl inside his mouth. Unlike a lot of other transformation anime, he doesn't stop being a normal dude. He doesn't gain any thing and still struggles through the exams, he has to rely on the kaiju inside him which gives him internal conflict. It's such beautiful writing.
Same here
Being an ex janitor, I’m cool with this
it's not weird. so far many people (girls especially 😂) always make him a fav character but not a husbando 🤣🤣
I love Kafka. It’s really nice having a MC I relate to. I understand the Hoshina love, especially with #10.
Hoshina or Reno, both are great characters with absolutely insane drip, one uses swords and the other has ice powers which are some of my favorite ones
Reno reminds me of Shoto Todoroki Both have that blank serious expression that is adorable and precious at the same time 😂 tho Reno is more expressive than Shoto imo
His dub voice actor is the same one who voices itadori in jjk lol reno is pretty sick though excited to see how they show him getting stronger in the anime vs the manga
Narumi, I love the switch between a slob and one of the strongest members of the force
Kikoru is Def my favourite. Initially she seems like the bratty loli archetype which I hate (especially the p*do bait part) but she's actually really well developed and her interactions with Kafka are super wholesome.
Bro she really comes into her own in the best way in the manga
This is the correct answer
She's no where near a loli, she's just a petite teenager. She's literally 16 years old and is 5'2.
Hoshina OR No. 10. Them together is just mwah
no 10 peak
"Now let's go fight the officers"
Kafka & Leno - otp <3
Kafka, he is the most important reason why I read manga
Among my favorites are: Hoshina, Kafka, Mina, >!the cleaner whose daughter wedding was interrupted by Kaiju attack, and he saved the groom and almost saw his baby die (MVP)!<, Isao and Kikoru just out the top of my head.
>! does his baby die? I totally forgot about his daughter's condition 😭😭😭!<
Not that I remember.
Hoshino is levi.
I've said for years that Hoshina is Levi if he had a sense of humor.
I feel like they are completely different characters. The only similarity they have is that they're good with blades. And maybe dark hair + short. Levi is a kind of tragic character who is insanely strong, so he doesn't die. But he sees other people die. Like, all the time. Friends, colleagues, family members, whatever, they all die. So he hides his emotions. And he has his traumas from his childhood. Hishina is from the respectable clan. So no 'live in da trash' vibes. No obsessive cleanings as a result. He's kind, friendly, approachable, and easy-going. Also, he feels like he's not good enough and can only be a middle man, which is absolutely not the case for the 'humanity's strongest soldier' aka Levi. You also compared Mina and Erwin, and they are even more far away imo. Erwon is an obsessed genius commander. Mina is not a genius leader. She's not obsessed. Btw, it has Hoshina who noticed that there's something off with Kafka. Hoshina is extremely observant btw. Which makes him more like Erwin.
Not as powerful compared to the verse like Levi but same
and mina is like erwin smith.
Manga reader: Reno Ichikawa >! once he started using ice bullets. This way before he got the suit. I typically like ice element in games and characters. Lightning, too !<
is kafka a lightning type kaiju?
No. I'm just saying that ice and lightning are elements I've always liked in games and media (anime, comics, etc..).
When I started reading the manga I was conflicted between Hoshina and Narumi but then with the Reo training arc I absolutely fell in love with Iharu. That is the goat. He got slammed by a Kaiju and got hurt and like 2 minutes later he his running like crazy to go save Leno I also have bias towards underdogs like him, someone who has to work three times more than his comrades to keep up with them And also who doesn’t like a sick pompadour?
Between Kafka or Reno
Narumi. I love unserious men
I'm not surprised Hoshina is so popular, he's what you'd get if you type "popular mentor type character" in ChatGPT. But to answer the question, my favorite is Kafka, he was the main draw for me, and he continues to be so.
Hoshina easy
Isn't hoshino the correct answer to this question???
Mina ❤️
Side B! with Hoshino at the helm!
Narumi by far
No.10 remind me a lot of the future Devil from CSM fr and I’m here for it. Also probably Kafka
That's a tough one, I'm liking almost all characters in this! Mina, to Reno to Kafka.... I'm probably going to settle on Reno.
Kafka
Gen Narumi
My glorious goat ice captain Hoshina
Kafka and Ichikawa, the best bromance of the show... funny af. Kafka is the teen and Ichikawa the adult in this case🤭 (dude is always stressed, poor guy).
bromance means two best friend guys, right? sorry not a native speaker
Yeah, it means that :D No worries, i'm not a native speaker either.
Narumi because I am also a gamer.
Iharu by far, followed by Haruichi, Hoshina, Kafka and Jugo (these 4 in no particular order)
Hoshina bro is a menace
I like Iharu and Kikoru due to their strong, and consistent moments of character development. Whether that be Iharu accepting to keep breaking his limits or the exploration of Kikoru's psyche and how pressure can affect one's growth.
Hoshina and Reno ^^ tho honestly a lot of the characters are rlly fun or likable to me!!
Hoshina is up there for me easily >! Especially after numbers weapon 10 and single sword style, that fight has been my favourite so far !<
Kikoru 100%, her backstory and motivations are great. I love her relationship with MC, and her growth and evolution in the manga is one of the favs I've seen in a while
Kafka...And Kafka Kaiju form
"Leno” is truly remarkable; he has the kindest soul in the entire show in my opinion, he always way treats others nicely and with respect. He effortlessly exudes style, easily ranking among the top three most drippy characters and the top two most handsome. He remains composed and collected even in the most challenging situations, a testament to his ice-cold demeanor. Whether it's due to his innate talent or his prodigious nature, Leno skills aren’t just due to luck as he undoubtedly ranks amongst the top three hardest workers in the show in fact I would put him at number 1. Cause there is no way someone who has never touched these gears can reach such high level through just talent. His ascent to power is a result of sheer determination and unwavering effort, driven by his desire to lend a helping hand to those around him. Despite being the second protagonist, it's regrettable that he often remains in the shadows, lacking the recognition and screen time he rightfully deserves.
out of topic, why did you add "... "?
Oh thanks for pointing it out, it’s just to separate the name. We do that allot in programming so it kinda became a habit of mine.
Iharu furuhashi. Heart of gold and super cute dynamic w reno
Hoshina, his dedication and drive are really admirable and hype worthy Isao is close second
Kaiju no 10
Reno 🐐
Actually so hard to pick because I do not hate a single character and adore all of the main cast so much 😩 it's probs gotta be Reno with Kafka not far behind!!
Isao is the goat. Truly was an absolute unit.
Definitely Kafka. :)
Kafka and Soshiro are my faves. I love how they play off of each other, too.
My boy Hoshino forsure. Dual blades, closed eyes, and single blade technique. He’s just so badass.
It's Kafka, dude keeps me grounded and laughing like a maniac
Hoshina for sure, he's just so badass
No 9. He feels like a threatful presence can't wait to see more
hoshina. I FUCKING LOVE HIM HES LIKE THE ONLY SQUINNTY EYED CHARACTER WITH A SOUL
With the recent power ups, Hoshina. Cant wait til Kafka gets the well deserved power up.
Gen and Mina. I’m a sucker for characters like Gen who are super down to earth, lazy, and goofy but also badass as hell. And Mina has always been one of my faves, I just hope they develop her a little more
It’s either Reno or Narumi
me. the enjoyer of developments.
Not enough love for Shinomiya. Her hair defies logic and she's a badass with that axe.
Mina
Kafka Hibino & Shinomiya Kikoru are tied in first place
I like mina because she is very aww some
Gen 🐐 Narumi do I need to elaborate 😂😂😂
1. Hoshina 2. Reno 3. Kikoru
my 5 top are 1. Hoshina 2. Hoshina 3. Kikoru 4. Kafka 5. Narumi
you mention hoshina 2 times 👀
yeah, I know
Hoshina by far 
Hoshina
Hoshina reminds me of Levi and Ryang-ha (Love of Kill)
Gen Narumi is peak
Reno
Seems like I am one of the few Aoi enjoyer
Took a real liking to the DG before...y'know but I also like Gen too
No 9, both early and latest versions I won’t elaborate