These Are The Top 10 Ghibli Boys' Picks Of Gen Z

Loved by adults and children alike, Studio Ghibli has created some of the most beautiful animated films ever released. 

Though lauded for their inspirational female leads, their male characters  continue to resonate with today's youth. Japanese keyboard and emoji app Simeji conducted a poll to find out Generation Z (ages 10-24). . . alt) Ghibli's favorite male  character, and the results are...

10. Sho, Arrietty

9. Muska, Castle in the Sky

8. Sosuke, Ponyo

7. Seiji Amasawa, Whispers of the Heart

6.Pazu, Castle in the Sky

5. Ashitaka, Princess Mononoke 

4th Baron, The Cat Returns

It seems the classics live on with a great performance of Castle in the Sky, which came out in 1986 more than a decade before the elderly who attended these Survey. But let's continue. Now we have to find out who made  the last three!

3. Kanta, my neighbor Totoro

In third place is Totoro's adorable rascal Kanta. The scene where he throws an umbrella at Satsuki during a  storm and then runs away without a word seems to have made a good impression on voters.

2. Howl, Howl's Moving Castle

Second is the mysterious wizard Howl. Voters were particularly intrigued by the performance of big star Takuya Kimura, who brought a cool quality to his character.

1. Haku, Spirited Away

And the winner is the spirit of the river  Nigihayami Kohaku Nushi! The voters loved his  good looks along with his kindness and desire to protect Chihiro. So there we have it! Were you surprised by the answers? Be sure to let us know!