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Fan Poll Names Top Anime and Game Characters Who Fight With Kicks, Sanji Takes First Place

A Japanese fan poll ranking the most beloved kick-based fighters across anime and games placed One Piece's Sanji at number one, celebrated for his chef's philosophy of never using his hands in combat alongside his powerful leg-based fighting style. Street Fighter's Chun-Li came in third, and Detective Conan's Ran Mouri took second place. The results were covered by both Anime Anime and INSIDE, reflecting strong reader interest in cross-franchise character rankings.

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What we know

  • Fan poll ranks the most popular characters known for fighting with kicks across anime and games
  • Sanji from One Piece ranked first, praised for his unique code as a cook never to use his hands in battle
  • Ran Mouri from Detective Conan placed second, recognized for her karate-based kick attacks
  • Chun-Li from Street Fighter ranked third, one of gaming's most iconic kick-focused fighters
  • The poll highlights cross-franchise appeal spanning anime and Japanese video game characters

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