CATDOLL: Japanese media selects favorite American comic hero Spider-Man as the most popular among young people

Spider-Man No.1

He was originally an ordinary student, but after being accidentally bitten by a radioactive spider, he gained spider-like superpowers and became Spider-Man to guard New York. This more approachable setting also makes it easier for him to gain the favor of young people.

“Because I can experience the charm of Spider-Man at Universal Studios Japan, I feel the closest to this hero.” (Female, 18 years old)

"At first, this is a person who had no intention of becoming a hero, but gradually became an outstanding hero as he grew up. This is very relatable." (Female, 21 years old)

"I think the setting of being able to release spider silk is very novel." (Male/22 years old)

The Second Superman

Superman is the most well-known character among American comic book superheroes. He is also the first superhero in the history of comic books. He has innate superpowers and a strong sense of justice and compassion. In times of crisis, he puts on a blue tights and a red cape, transforms into Superman and stands up to save the world.

"I feel like this is the strongest character." (Male/21 years old)

"When it comes to superheroes, he's the first person that comes to mind." (Female, 21 years old)

"I think Superman is the synonym of a handsome hero." (Female, 21 years old)

“On the one hand, he is very powerful, and on the other hand, he looks handsome and charming.” (Male, 21 years old)

No. 3 Iron Man

He was originally born into a wealthy family in New York, and later became the chairman of Stark Industries. During a conspiracy kidnapping, shrapnel pierced his chest and his life was in danger. In order to save his own life, with the help of the kidnapped physicist Yin Sen, Tony built an Ark reactor to prevent shrapnel from invading the heart, thus escaping the disaster. Later, he used the Ark reactor as a source of energy, secretly made a set of high-tech armor, and used it to break through the siege and escape, since then he has become "Iron Man" to guard the world.

"I really like the outfit he's wearing, it's so cool." (Female, 22 years old)

“I really like characters like Tony Stark.” (Male/20 years old)

"Armor that can transform is just a man's romance." (Male, 20 years old)

Batman No. 4

Batman himself does not have any superpowers. In order to prevent others from suffering the tragedy of his childhood, Bruce has spent decades traveling around the world, visiting top or legendary fighting masters from the East and the West, learning various fighting techniques, and using his strong financial resources to manufacture various high-tech equipment to equip himself. At night, he is the Dark Knight who terrifies criminals - Batman.

“This superhero movie is the most entertaining.” (Male/23 years old)

"This kind of dark hero is so cool." (Female/19 years old)

"Although he's a hero, he has a dark side and is surprisingly humane, which is very much to my taste." (Male, 21 years old)

“I fell in love with Batman because of the game. And he is the only superhero that I like even if he doesn’t have superpowers.” (Male/22 years old)

The 5th Captain America

He was originally a skinny recruit, but after undergoing experimental transformation by the US government, he became a "super soldier", which made his strength, speed, endurance and other physical fitness far beyond ordinary people. He was also given a shield made of one of the hardest metals in the world - sound-absorbing steel by the US government.

"Just like the name, you can feel a strong American style from the character design." (Female/21 years old)

“Since his only weapon is a shield, he looks weaker than other superheroes. But he has a good personality and is very gentle.” (Male, 20 years old)

“Because the Captain America movie is very interesting.” (Male/26 years old)

As a result, some people like the American-style, powerful characters, while others value the humanity of heroes. Now, many characters in American comics have suddenly started to change their plots. For example, Captain America's identity has been constantly changing, which makes fans very anxious. So which American comic heroes do you like more? Let's discuss it together.