These are the most popular pokemon characters according to a Japanese poll..!!

Both Game and Anime included.

Source: https://ranking.net/rankings/best-pokemon-characters#7a4115

First is James.

1. Cynthia

2. N

4.Steven Stone

1. Marnie

2. Brock

3. Ash/Satoshi

4. Lillie

5. Serena

6. Gladion

7. Red

8. Dawn

9. May

14.

1. Jessie/Musahi

3. Clemont/Citron

4. Gary/Shigeru

5. Goh/Go

6. Alain/Alan

7. Kasumi/ Misty

8. Mallow

9. Korrina

…

1. Gloria/Yuri

…

1. Leon/Dande

..

1. Bonnie/Eureka.