Montana: Power (Chainsaw Man)
She may be childish and greedy, but Montana loves Power’s in-your-face attitude, which can come across as abrasive to some. To each their own, nothing wrong with that Montana, you do you!
Nebraska: Bojji (Ranking of Kings)
The down-home folks of Nebraska value good morals over all, and appreciate Bojji’s kind heart and determination in the face of his physical adversities.
Nevada: Faye Valentine (Cowboy Bebop)
Faye “Lady Luck” Valentine is a natural fit for Vegas. She has spent time working in a casino, and loves to gamble. Though apparently she can count cards, so they definitely would want to keep a close eye on someone like her.
New Hampshire: Levi Ackerman (Attack on Titan)
Levi’s got a total Napoleon complex, but he does have some of the most badass fight scenes in all of Attack on Titan, a fact that is not lost on the citizens of New Hampshire.
New Mexico: Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad)
We tried explaining this to them last time, but New Mexico still thinks that Breaking Bad is an anime. Though, Jesse is pretty “moe”, isn’t he?
New Jersey: Vegeta (Dragon Ball)
A little rough around the edges and never content with living in the shadow of New York, New Jersey is a state with severe “short guy syndrome”– must like Vegeta himself!
New York: Goku (Dragon Ball)
Honestly: is there a more iconic anime character than Son Goku? The state of New York proudly claims Goku as one of their own. He even has his own balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Sure he may not be of this world, but in their eyes, he’s an honorary New Yorker.
North Carolina: Nana (Nana)
What? They’re both named Nana? Well, which one do they like?!
North Dakota: Joseph Joestar (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)
Whether he’s a rebellious young man, or a perverted old dotard, the citizens of North Dakota love Joseph Joestar, and appreciate what he means to the series before the combat became more complicated and Stand-centric.
Ohio: Alucard (Hellsing)
This vampire is an absolute powerhouse, making his fight scenes incredibly entertaining to watch. Citizens of Ohio like to imagine what it would be like if Alucard were let lose into the streets of Cleveland– what kind of mayhem and carnage might ensue?
Oklahoma: Astro Boy
It doesn’t get much more classic than this. Astroy Boy, originally known as Mighty Atom in Japan, is the brainchild of Osamu Tezuka, the grandfather of modern manga, whose work in particular is respected and adored in Oklahoma.
Oregon: Chrollo Lucilfer (Hunter × Hunter)
Have you seen the way this guy dresses? Matter of fact, the entire Phantom Troupe looks like they could easily be a group of drifting Portland crust punks operating out of the autonomous zone.
Pennsylvania: Roy Mustang (Fullmetal Alchemist)
The flame alchemist himself, Roy Mustang, is a standout hit in Pennsylvania. His no-holds-barred demeanor is especially appreciated by the fine folks of Philly who don’t take shit from nobody.
Rhode Island: Pen Pen (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
Not a lot of other states have the same love for mascot characters, the unsung heroes of anime. You know every series has to have a cute little animal character for whatever reason, and Rhode Island loves Pen Pen, the warm-water penguin from Evangelion.
South Carolina: Zero Two (Darling In The FranXX)
Stop calling Zero Two your “waifu,” South Carolina. It’s creepy.
South Dakota: Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro)
The nature-loving citizens of South Dakota absolutely adore Totoro, the big, cuddly forest spirit. He’s already the mascot for Studio Ghibli, why not toss him up on Mount Rushmore while we’re at it?
Tennessee: Brook (One Piece)
This skeleton musician is particularly respected in the Nashville music scene. He can pick up an instrument and play pretty much any genre you want, but sadly the citizens of Tennessee only ever want to hear Jason Aldean covers.
Texas: Space Dandy
This easygoing, pompadour-clad space explorer really gets the people of Texas hooting and hollering. Spending all of his freetime in the space-equivalent of Hooters really makes him a relatable figure to Texans who only wish they could have his lifestyle.
Utah: Unit 01 (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
Really, what’s not to love about this giant purple and green robot? There’s even something really comforting and nurturing about it, too. Great outside-the-box pick, Utah.
Vermont: Lelouch Lamperouge (Code Geass)
This guy is a total bastard, Vermont. I thought you had better politics than this?
Virginia: Makima (Chainsaw Man)
I know Viriginia is for lovers, but stay away from her, you guys. You cannot fix her.
Washington: L (Death Note)
The sun-starved, shut-ins of Washington absolutely love the antagonizing force of justice in Death Note: L. They find his reclusive, stay-inside lifestyle to be quite relatable, actually.
West Virginia: Kakashi Hatake (Naruto)
Kakashi is cool as hell, I don’t think anyone can deny that. And certainly not the great people of West Virginia, who chose Kakashi as their favorite character over the many, many other supporting cast members of Naruto.
Wisconsin: Sena Kobayakawa (Eyeshield 21)
It’s pretty weird that there’s an anime about American football, right? Makes you think there’s gotta be an anime for just about everything by now. Wisconsinites love Sena Kobayakawa from Eyeshield 21, thinking that if the Packers drafted him, they could definitely rub it in the faces of those damn Chicago Bears. “Go Pack Go!”
Wyoming: Tetsuo (Akira)
Really, I just think they like shouting “TETSUOOOOO!!” out into wide open mountain ranges and hearing it echo.
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