Who was your first anime waifu?

In a lively exchange of opinions on a popular commentary forum dedicated to anime, members have shared their experiences and reflections on who they consider to be their first anime waifu. This term, which comes from the word "wife" in English, has been popularized in otaku culture to refer to a female anime character for whom one feels a deep affection and attachment, similar to what one would have for a romantic partner.

The idea of having a "waifu" originated in the anime and manga subculture in Japan, where fans develop emotional connections with fictional characters they consider ideal or perfect in some way. These characters often embody certain qualities or archetypes that make them attractive to viewers, such as tenderness, intelligence, bravery, or loyalty.

In order for a female anime character to be considered a "waifu" by a community, she is usually required to have certain specific characteristics. This can include a charming or intriguing personality, a distinctive visual design, and memorable moments or lines of dialogue in the series. In addition, the ideal waifu can vary from person to person, as each fan has their own individual tastes and preferences.

The discussion about the first anime waifu is an opportunity for fans to share memories and emotions related to the characters that profoundly impacted them on their journey as anime fans. Whether it's a princess from a fairy tale or a fearless warrior, every person's first anime "waifu" can say a lot about their interests and values at that point in their lives.

"Not exactly animated, but probably Shego and Kim Possible. Or maybe Misty from the Pokémon anime."
"My first waifu was Misty from Pokémon. I'm embarrassed to admit it, but so is Digimon Tamer's Renamon, and I'm not a furro."
"Sailor Jupiter, I have no doubt."
"Tenchi Muyo's Ryoko!"
"Animation in general? Probably Daphne from Scooby-Doo. Being specific in the anime, surely Jessie from Pokémon."
"Android 18."
"Princess Kida of Atlantis, The Lost Empire."
"Hiratsuka-sensei of Oregairu".
"Jessica Rabbit from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"".
"The first would be Ty Lee from Avatar or Starfire from Teen Titans. Then it would be Shana from Shakugan no Shana."
"For me, my first waifu was Miyuki Takara from Lucky Star."
"Mai Sakurajima".
"Rei Ayanami from Evangelion. I saw her poster with the plug-suit when I was 14, and I instantly fell in love with her and realized that anime wasn't for kids."
"Inuyasha."
"Ryoko from Tenshi Muyo!, and Melfina from Outlaw Star".
"Future Trunks made me wet my panties when I was a teenager."
"Naruto's Anko."
"Saeko Busujima, she was my favorite girl in the series."
"Senjougahara from the Monogatari Series franchise".
"Yuno Gasai, I really don't know if I would have finished watching Mirai Nikki if she hadn't been there."
"Sabrina from the original Pokémon series. I don't know why, but she awakened something inside of me."
"Cardcaptor's own girl Sakura."
"Kagome of InuYasha."
"Asuka from Evangelion, angry German women have driven me crazy ever since."
"Android 18. Looking back, I think I've always liked that kind of bitch."
"I'll admit that I was too attracted to Jeanne from Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne. When I was growing up, I was the coolest, badass version of Sailor Moon. Also, there were some overly racy scenes in that anime, considering that it was a children's series aimed primarily at a female audience. A little later I moved on to Ran, from Detective Conan. Pretty, smart, she knows karate. Yes. I definitely had a guy at the time."
"I saw them on the same day I'm not sure who is the first, but whether it's Akame from Akame ga Kill or Kurumi Tokisaki from Date a Live."
"Pokemon Dawn."
"Ranma Shampoo 1/2. But even before that, Cheetarah of the Thundercats."
"Anko Mitarashi from Naruto".
"Cornelia de Code Geass".
"Faye Valentine."
"Animation in general: Lola Bunny from Space Jam. In anime in general, Akame's Mine ga Kill."
"Mikasa Ackerman".
"Mine would be Videl, despite the beating they gave him."
"Shirley Fenette of Code Geass."
"Asuna from Sword Art Online".
"Anna from Shaman King. I was crazy about her."
"Rin Tohsaka".
"Eureka de Eureka Seven".
"Winry Rockbell. I remember being so angry at the scene of lifting his shirt. I was like, damn Edward, we were so close!!"
"Winry, from Full Metal Alchemist. There's something about a woman who knows how to do mechanical maintenance."
"My first anime love was probably Yor Forger. Try to prove me wrong."
"If we're just talking about animated characters, probably Mulan. I was ten years old when the movie was released and watched it over and over again. The first anime character I liked was Faye from Cowboy Bebop."
"The first one I remember was Centorea. It made me wonder if something was wrong with me, but in the end I realized that what I liked was his personality."
"Mizore Shirayuki from Rozario and Vampiro. I'm a sucker for those guys, just like I like snow and purple hair."
"Nisekoi Chitoge, there's no doubt about it."