Omikale Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Masahito Kurumiya, hereinafter 'Omikale'), which operates the marriage activity information site 'Omikale' with over 1 million members and the No. 1 number of listed marriage parties and town events in Japan, conducted a survey of 393 female members regarding 'Japanese national soccer players they would want as a lover or husband'.
As a result of the survey, Yuto Nagatomo, the team's mood maker, won overwhelming support and took first place in both the lover and marriage categories. Following in second place and below were core players currently leading the team, such as Ao Tanaka and Ritsu Doan. Comments from respondents revealed the realistic perspectives of women seeking marriage, showing that while 'looks and excitement' are emphasized when choosing a lover, 'cooperation in housework and childcare' is sought in a marriage partner, highlighted through the on and off-pitch personas of the active players.
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[Survey Overview]
Survey Name: Survey on Japanese National Soccer Players Women Want as a Lover or Husband
Survey Subjects: Omikale female members
Survey Period: May 19 - June 2, 2026
Total Responses: 393
Survey Entity: Omikale Inc. https://party-calendar.net/
*Selection targets were Japanese national team players, coaches, and managers (selected in June 2026)
'Lover' Ranking: Nagatomo Takes First as Mood Maker! Young Talents Give Chase (Player Category)
Yuto Nagatomo took first place in the 'lover' category. His image of energizing the team as a mood maker evoked the feeling that he would brightly lead the way on a real date. Second-place Ao Tanaka, with his calm and refreshing atmosphere, and third-place Ritsu Doan, with his strong-willed masculinity, both received many comments citing 'liking their looks or atmosphere', demonstrating the importance of excitement in choosing a lover.
Rank Player Name Main Reason Votes 1 Yuto Nagatomo Seems fun to be with 73 votes 2 Ao Tanaka Excited by looks/atmosphere/play 40 votes 3 Ritsu Doan Looks/atmosphere are my type 32 votes 4: Keito Nakamura 19 votes 5: Takefusa Kubo 16 votes 6: Ayase Ueda 10 votes 7: Shogo Taniguchi 8 votes 8: Wataru Endo 7 votes
'Marriage' Ranking: Shift to Realistic Conditions, but Nagatomo Wins Again! (Player Category)
Nagatomo also took first place in the 'marriage' category. His image as a devoted husband shown in media and social media, and his 'ideal family image', contributed to his votes. Many reasons for choosing the top players included 'seems cooperative with housework and childcare' and 'mentally stable', highlighting a shift in perspective towards realistic life considerations, different from choosing a lover. Captain Wataru Endo, the team's spiritual pillar, also rose to 5th place.
Rank Player Name Main Reason for Choosing Votes 1 Yuto Nagatomo Seems cooperative with housework/childcare 90 votes 2 Ao Tanaka Mentally stable 22 votes 3 Takefusa Kubo Dedication to supporting the team 19 votes 4: Ritsu Doan 15 votes 5: Wataru Endo 12 votes 6: Shogo Taniguchi 10 votes 7: Keito Nakamura 9 votes 8: Ayase Ueda 8 votes
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Special Bonus: A Major Upset Shaking the Active Players!? Coach Makoto Hasebe's Explosive Popularity in Overall Ranking
Although this survey focused on active players, when the total was tallied including managers and coaches, a surprising result emerged. Coach Makoto Hasebe received 84 'lover' votes and 99 'marriage' votes, gaining overwhelming support and taking first place overall, surpassing player category winner Nagatomo.
Reasons cited included 'seems intelligent and able to calmly think about the future' and 'sincerity'. His continued brilliance as a coach even after retiring as a player seems to have captured the hearts of women seeking 'peace of mind' in an adult man.
Rank Name Lover Votes Marriage Votes 1 Makoto Hasebe (Coach) 84 votes 99 votes 2 Yuto Nagatomo 73 votes 90 votes 3 Hajime Moriyasu (Manager) 28 votes 42 votes 4 Ao Tanaka 40 votes 22 votes 5 Ritsu Doan 32 votes 15 votes
Omikale Comment
The results show that the societal ideal of 'fun and excitement for a lover, stability and sincerity for marriage' is directly reflected in the world of the Japanese national soccer team. Nagatomo's brightness, which won him the player category, is an element that is loved beyond the difference in values between lover and marriage. Furthermore, the high support for Coach Makoto Hasebe in the special bonus category suggests that women seeking marriage are not swayed by trends but seek depth of character and trustworthiness as the core of marriage. Why not consider your own ideal partner image while supporting the Japanese national team's activities?
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https://party-calendar.net/blog/20260604.html
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Survey