Serena (Pokémon)
In a Japanese online poll conducted by Netorabo in 2021, Serena ranked first as the most beloved female Pokémon anime character among fans. Meanwhile, in a poll organized by Anime! Anime! in 2022, which coincided with International Kissing Day on May 23rd, the kissing scene between Ash and Serena ranked fourth as the favorite kissing scene among anime fans in Japan.