Anna Yamada, the waifu of Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu (The Dangers In My Heart) has been crowned waifu of the year in a recent vote among anime fans. Her charisma, sweetness and chemistry with Kyotaro Ichikawa have made her the public’s favorite, beating out other popular candidates. The election has generated debate in the otaku community, reaffirming the anime’s impact on the season.
Anna Yamada voted the best waifu of 2024
The anime world has spoken, and for the second year in a row, Anna Yamada, the female protagonist of Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu (The Dangers in My Heart), has been chosen as the best waifu of the year at the prestigious Anime 2024 Awards. The charismatic and charming Anna once again conquered the hearts of fans, surpassing other iconic heroines of Japanese animation.
This recognition was carried out through a massive vote in which 41,430 people participated. The competition was tight, with renowned characters vying for the coveted title. Anna Yamada prevailed over strong rivals such as Kurumi Tokisaki of Date a Live V, who came in second place with a difference of just 0.14% of the votes. Other standouts in the contest were Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries, Momo from DAN DA DAN, and the beloved Fern and Frieren from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
Anna Yamada’s impact on the otaku community is no accident. Since her debut in the first season of Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu, the character has been acclaimed for her adorable personality, her sweetness, and her relationship with Kyotaro Ichikawa, the story’s protagonist. The way Anna balances her lively character and her vulnerability has been key to her popularity. Her growth as a character, along with the development of her romance with Ichikawa, has made viewers feel deeply connected to her.
The second season of the series, premiered in 2024, only reinforced her place in the hearts of fans. Anna’s interactions with Ichikawa, her tenderness and the way she expresses her feelings have been key aspects that have made her stand out among other anime heroines. In addition, the performance of Hina Yomiya, her seiyuu, has brought even more charisma and depth to the character.
The Anime Awards 2024 brought together the best girls of the year, selected from the winter, spring, summer and fall seasons. Anna Yamada not only managed to stay on top in winter, but also consolidated her reign at the end of the year. Her victory becomes even more relevant when considering that her co-star, Kyotaro Ichikawa, also achieved great recognition, taking the title of Best Boy of the Year, climbing from 24th in 2023 to the top in 2024.
Kurumi Tokisaki, the second runner-up, came very close to snatching the title from Anna, demonstrating the enormous popularity of the character from Date a Live V. Meanwhile, Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries and Momo from DAN DA DAN also had a great reception among voters, consolidating themselves as favorites within the year.
The anime community has celebrated Anna Yamada’s victory with enthusiasm. On social networks, fans have expressed their joy for the election of the heroine of Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu, highlighting her tenderness and authenticity. However, as usual in this type of voting, there has also been debate among fans of other candidates, who believe that their favorite deserved the title.
With the third season of The Dangers in My Heart on the horizon, Anna Yamada’s popularity could continue to grow in the coming years. The series has established itself as one of the most beloved romance and comedy stories among contemporary anime fans, and its impact only seems to be growing.
Do you agree with Anna Yamada’s choice as the best waifu of 2024? Do you think another character deserved the title? Let us know what you think and stay tuned for more Anime Awards 2024 results!
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