Japanese netizens voted for the “Top 20 smartest inventor characters”! Actually, “Professor Agasa” has the surname “Agasa” and the given name “Professor.” Is this considered trivia?

In the dazzling world of Japanese anime, regardless of how diverse the themes may be, screenwriters seem to pay special attention to the professions of the characters. For example, professions that exist in reality, such as scientists and inventors, often appear in various works. They not only provide the characters with a variety of convenient tools, but sometimes are even able to create magnificent modes of transportation.

In this selection of the “smartest doctor and inventor characters” voted by netizens, let’s take a look at which characters left a deep impression in people’s hearts.

This voting was conducted by “goo ranking,” collecting a total of 432 votes to select 36 knowledgeable doctors and inventors. In accordance with tradition, we will introduce them one by one, starting from the top 20 ranking.

 The rankings from 20th to 11th are as follows:

• Rank 20: “Komui Lee” (Demon Slayer)
• Rank 19: “Boyaqi” (Little Duo Heroes)
• Rank 18: “Android 20 / Dr. Gero” (Dragon Ball Z)
• Rank 17: “Rintarou Okabe” (Steins;Gate)
• Rank 16: “Dr. Brief” (Dragon Ball)
• Rank 15: “Urahara Kisuke” (Bleach)
• 14th place: “Li Honglan” (Sakura Wars)
• 13th place: “Kululu Caozhang” (Sgt. Frog)
• Rank 12: “Doctor Pegasus” (Astro Boy)
• Rank 11: “Eiji Mokujyu” (Encyclopedia of Fantastic Beasts)

Among the characters entering the top ten, some belong to anime works that are of a battle genre but incorporate rich elements of science fiction in their settings. For example, Rank 10: “Hiraga Genan” (Gintama) is known for its wit, while Rank 9: “Beckapak” (One Piece) showcases its extraordinary talents in maritime adventures. Others like Rank 8: “Bacterian” (Anpanman), Rank 7: “Shiguma Rika” (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU), and Rank 6: “Doctor Tea” (Astro Boy) each have their unique qualities.

Coming in at Rank 5, we have “Buma” (Dragon Ball). Although Dragon Ball mainly focuses on intense battle plots, the author Akira Toriyama continually explores the possibilities of technology, such as the various magical products developed by Capsule Corporation: from capsules that can expand into houses, vehicles, and even time machines with just a push of a button, to astonishing technological inventions. The creator of artificial humans, Dr. Gero, is akin to today’s AI robotic masters, as the beings he created possess power comparable to Super Saiyans.

Imagine the combination of eternal energy and immortality; this is undoubtedly the ultimate dream of modern billionaires.

When it comes to Steins;Gate, ranked 17th, Rintarou Okabe is a typical case of a “chuunibyou” patient, often worrying about being pursued by imaginary enemies.

Although the initial plot is quite ordinary, it gradually turns around due to the invention of the “phone microwave,” which can manipulate time, even rewriting the entire future trajectory of the world.

The work I have been following since childhood—Detective Conan—features Professor Agasa at the top.

For more than 20 years, I once thought that his full name was “Akasaka,” and that “Doctor” was merely a title. In fact, his full name is “Doctor Akasaka” and he holds a PhD in engineering. If a title were to be added to the name, he should be referred to as “Doctor Doctor Akasaka.” His inventions, such as the tranquilizer needle shot from Conan’s watch, have been in operation for 20 years, surely worthy of applying for the Guinness World Record, not to mention that Kogoro Mouri is still strong and healthy…

You asked how strong Professor Akasaka’s inventions are? Just look at his trump card—the watch that has been running perfectly year after year, which is enough to prove his extraordinary talent!