The Fight between the best of the best! And I would like to thank Impz for the picture.
In case you find things rather boring lately, I’ve been thinking for a while to do this. Originally the vote of President in Cross Academy, now it’s the Fight of the Fans: Zero VS Kaname! (Now that Democracy Rules!)
If you like Zero, please vote for him. And if you like Kaname better, vote for him too. The poll will start now and will stop after 31 May 2008. Results will be mentioned in mid-June (Due to some reasons and I’m going off for a vacation.) But for Impz and I we prefer Zero but it’s up to you to decide. Their fate in in YOUR hands!
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I think Kaname is a more complex character (…relatively speaking) than Zero. But if I had to pick which I’d get more satisfaction out of seeing Yuuki get paired up with? Zero, all the way.
I have noticed that all the guys I know who like Vampire Knight seem to adore Kaname. Most of the girls I know like Zero better, but there’s a bit more of a split.
gia added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 11:09 amWrong. Well, you don’t know me, but I don’t adore Kaname at all. Yes, I am a guy ^^
Impz added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 11:18 amUhhhhhhh thats weard my brother and a some male friends who i practically torture to read the manga, dislike kaname after reading the whole thing, and then they all agree on some points, they all thought youki became a shadow of her former character to become a vampiristic zombi who thinks that tha person who is manipulated her entire world can’t do no wrong, then my bro saided that if he has to pick one character it will be zero, even though he got a bit tire of his emotional state, but then he mostly read shonens so go figure so he’s kind of inmune to emo males heck he seem to dipper into his character as far as to said that zero has the most potential, i agree with him, just the thought that when he gets out of his slumber the whole manga is not going to be the same makes me exalted probably the only thing that keeps me still reading this manga sadly the author scrued up the main girl character, traing to portrait her as a victim i said epic fail i just which more authors will use the theme of cause and result, but then againg this author was never that good to begin with, her other works are so so, more a miss than a hit but her art is outanding for a shoujo manga ka,but still a steps back of her female peers that do some shonen, manly because the action is lacluster lol, then the manga is to pretencious for it’s own good.
lucky_huh? added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 11:44 amHEheheheh i forgot to said, that they mention that they tend to by instic to favor the underdog all of them said it, we are talking of 5 guys here, but then i don,t now if it’s evidence enough XD.By the way i dislike kaname for his excuse of saying “i did it all for your sake” to me that sound like a abuse boyfrend right there, the one that manipulates you into thinkig that because he said it alright everything is alright, when the sad true is that it’s not, i am a firm beliver that you have to experience things and make mistakes as that will make you grow and become wise along the way, “you can’t block the sun with one finger”. AHHHHHHHHHH to much so sorry for the long post.
lucky_huh? added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 11:53 amInteresting! Maybe I just have unusual guy friends. Or maybe you guys are the weirdos. I wouldn’t be so quick to count out Yuuki just yet, though…
As for pretension…I don’t think the manga pretends to anything more than the deliciously shallow, Harlequin-esque soap opera it is. 
I always liked it for being so unabashed.
I guess we’ll see…
gia added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 11:56 amPersonally, for me its Zero ^_^
I like his character a lot. He’s come a long way from the emo boy that he was at the beginning of the series. Plus, his flaws make him all the more genuine to me when compared to the mysterious, but near perfect Kaname.
Woah! Zero is already in the lead. Let’s hope it remains like that ^_^
Reversevampire, have you got a way of making sure that the poll is entirely cheat free? ^^;;
I kinda wish there had been an option for both, because it was tough for me to choose between them.
I voted Kaname since I think he’s just cool, if a bit (okay more than a bit) manipulative and Machievellin. You have to admire his cojones for setting things up the way he did and likely pulling things off. There’s not doubt he cares for Yuuki. (Although he’s clearly not getting any love from the poll results so far. =))
But I really like Zero too. He’s had it tough and isn’t afraid to stand up to Kaname. He was in despair (well, still is) but at least he cares enough about Yuuki to help her when she needs it. I agree in the long run he’s probably a better choice for Yuuki.
(Apologies again if this is too spoilerish…)
JC added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 12:44 pmKaname all the way 
The anime doesn’t make his role shine out as much compared to the manga- also I prefer him compared to the slightly hotheaded Zero- caluclating and scheming are quite like-able characteristics to make the character i guess more interesting. Blah. Can’t really put my feelings to words… Kaname obviously loves Yuuki but not in the same way as Zero though -but blah I guess it depends really on what criteria you’re looking at- i mean if you talk about the most loving perhaps Zero as he reminds me of a overgrown pup while Kaname is too much of a chess player… but for the coolest and personal favorite character Kaname XD
well all of them play video games whach ttgl, gundam 00,and code geass he reads ecchi, shonen and sennin and some shoujo( i make him read the treinwreck that nana is, i think i traumatise the poor guy with it lol) but i’m really proud of him that he would take my opinion into acount when he talks about his tastes, to know what i think, and to debate with is frends of differen things (he makes me read his stuff too, he make go through all 60 chapter of sereki,bastard, History’s Strongest Kenichi,Shin Angyo Onshi,Shina Dark and of late to love ru)heck we even try some yaoi because of a frend of my is a big fan of it, i’m a girl, i have my limits but it’s heathty to be open mindded. it’s funny we debate manga like if we are debating Shakespeare, gabriel garcia markes or edgar allan poe, funny indeed lol.
lucky_huh? added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 1:12 pmI’m not sure who I like better, but for me the defining difference between the characters is transparency. Zero is such a simple character - you know what his character is like, what he wants, what his fears and hates are. Kaname is all secrets, you don’t know a damn about him. In that sense, Zero feels “safer” even with his weak control over his vampire urges. There is no hidden agenda when it comes to him, but Kaname is wide open for being a real villain if that’s what the script writers have in mind.
Calaveth added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 2:47 pmI LOVE Kaname…that is all there is to it! 
Zero, hands down.
He’s more handsome and it’s more fun to watch him than Kaname. And cannot forget his seiyuu is Mamoru.
Zero all the way! Kaname is too aloof & manipulative - he’s also very self-centred. Zero may be much more angsty but he’s a much more interesting character, plus he has every right to be angsty given all he’s gone though! Zero also has a more appealing personality, he shows a much broader range of emotion than Kaname, who alternates between cold, frosty & superior and chivalrous White Knight!
My younger sister prefers Kaname purely on character design.
Caraniel added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 4:04 pmIt is so very stupid to start the poll now. After 4 episodes how much do we know about the characters?
We know close to zero about Kaname except that he is a pureblood and very strong.
Zero has a lot of self control, dead family, and is a vampire.
More time should pass before judgment can be passed. At least wait until the middle of the series to do this.
dan added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 4:07 pm@dan
I think what they were really getting at was probably as they’re portrayed in the manga since it has been 35 chapters now…
As far as I can tell the anime adaptation does not stray far from the canon so it stands to reason that the Kaname and Zero in the anime are pretty much the same in their manga incarnations.
Crusader added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 4:45 pmI have a problem with the poll. I wanted to vote, but there’s no option to choose both. x.x Double K.O, much? It’s impossible for me to choose one.
Ricaryx added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 5:33 pmI guess Kaname is a bit too perfect for my tastes. Zero’s much more human (oh wait, he is. or, used to be, lols), since he has to overcome the obstacle of possibly become Level E.
Nagato added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 8:19 pmEver since the name Zero got introduced in Code Geass, I feel like the anime universe has been overusing it. I’m probably never going to like any person named Zero anymore.
Helen added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 9:11 pmI’m more of Zero’s fan than Kaname’s. The moment I read the manga, I literally “Zero-ed” in on him. I hope he’ll kick ass in the coming chapters.
kai_y added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 11:09 pmsince the first chapter i loved Zero the most, he’s been through so much and yet he was able to hang in there, he fought the vampire insect since he was bitten 4 years ago and that only shows his strength and power for life.not to mention his good looking,lol.
well i don’t want to spoil anything but after reading the last chapter you can say that I’ve never hated a character as i hated Kaname, he’s just so evil, they should call him a pure evil vampire and not a pure blood.
so yup GOOOOOOOOOOOO ZERO(plz don’t die)
Zero Kiryuu all the way!! and I love Mamoru Miyano-san’s voice.. ^_^ and yes, please don’t die!!! T_T
Nomiya-chan added these pithy words on May 01 08 at 11:57 pm@#$^^^ Kaname!!!!!!!! I think it should be Kaname, it would be fair. I would be so “p”ed if I was Kaname protecting someone for that long then along comes Zero from left field if Yuuki picks Zero I’m going to be forced to send out a bulk of hate mail. @#$^&*
Mia added these pithy words on May 02 08 at 7:20 amits obvious..,, i like kaname more than zero.. why? because he is mysterious.., thus,, making us all think of what are his likes.., dislikes.., and i kinda feel that he will end up with yuki.. since we know that they are not siblings biologically.., and also,, in the way how the plotline goes…, it seems that kaname will shine up in the end..,, huweehehe
kaname added these pithy words on May 02 08 at 7:20 amZero needs to stop trying to be a Gundam (if you know what I mean).
kct added these pithy words on May 02 08 at 9:12 amKaname, only because I think he’ll end up killing some of the other vampires to make a point later.
Clave added these pithy words on May 02 08 at 12:14 pmI Love Zero. He is my favorite character in the anime next to Yuki. Kaname is too condescending toward the rest of the world besides Yuki, even though it is kind of admirable that he would do anything for her.
Yuki-chan added these pithy words on May 02 08 at 4:35 pmTo begin with, the picture suits the topic…cool 
and this topic is almost like a debate…lol… I think maybe at the end of the anime it would be much interesting cuz people (like me) could see their characters more.
Anyways, I highly doubt my fav will change (its mostly like you chose on the 1st epi), so based on the anime mostly, I vote for Zero, cuz for me he has better character and looks. Actually, he is much similar to the charcaters I prefer, kind of arrogant(?)…i mean intorvert and aloof but nice, so yeah so far in the anime, he is awesome and wins…
Kaname is handsome n all but he just lacks something (maybe focus of the anime plot? idk)
P.S: This anime is pretty good… keeping in mind that this is the first time I am watching vampire stuff.
Zero-tan
As Kaname is a creepy, posessive, lolicon stalker type. He majorly bugs me, I don’t like the super perfect type guys in anime.
For me its gonna be Zero both in personality and looks..
Tsuki-kun added these pithy words on May 02 08 at 10:56 pmI voted for the sexy-sensual-dark Kaname. If I were to pick a drink that describes him, it’d be red wine XD
Zero- he makes me think of soda. And his entire personality is an overused shoujo cliche. The lead in shoujo is invariably paired with the hero guy or the iceberg (which VK doesn’t have). I’d like to a shoujo manga I like at least once not to follow this rule.
Anca added these pithy words on May 03 08 at 4:39 am@ Vsky: What do you mean ‘cheat-free’? I’m not very tech-savvy, sorry. But vote fair, still.
Reverse Vampire added these pithy words on May 03 08 at 6:02 amBoth! Can I vote for both of them ? XD
Yeah , it might sound creepy but I really like both of them.
The reason why I started to read and watch VK is that I saw a picture of Kaname ,Yuuki and Zero on a site with ‘kawaii’ (XD) images and I fell in love with the love triangle ideea.
In any case, if I can’t vote for both of them I choose Kaname (soooo sorry Zero , I loooooooove you, but you are not that good and you seem to like to give up on things).
Kaname. I like smart, manipulative men who know what they want. I don’t empathise with Zero, because he is wallowing in self-pity. No female lead deserves a guy like this! LOL.
Cas added these pithy words on May 04 08 at 11:37 pmI like both, but I voted for Kaname because he’s the one I’d go for first if VK were a dating sim. lol.
reinstorm added these pithy words on May 07 08 at 8:46 pm^ Funny, I’d choose the opposite. 
I chose Zero, btw.
@JC
totally agree with your assessment!
I’ll take a vote for Zero please. XD
revox added these pithy words on May 11 08 at 9:24 pmhmm I like both! honestly, when I think “Kaname for me”, then I see a picture of Zero and go “oh Zero he’s so perfect too”. I’m too weak for both of them. and I like both KanamexYuuki and ZeroxYuuki pairings lol.
They each have their own amazing charm, as much as this sounds cheesy or something lol. Zero has been through a lot and loves Yuuki to no ends, but so does Kaname; he “protected” her for so long and now that he awakened her to her true self, I don’t think he will give her up that easily and he shouldn’t. <3 they are kinda meant to be together, right?
If Yuuki ends up with Zero they make a perfect shoujo fan-girling couple. and then Kaname and Yuuki, they make a more mysterious and deep-bond couple.
denise added these pithy words on May 12 08 at 11:51 amdon’t get me wrong I love Zero(that’s y i voted 4 him), but I’m not a fan gurl! I also think Kaname is cute but I’m not into Mr. Goody-Two_shoes.
due to my observation~~it seems that girls from Asian countries adore Kaname more~~but it is opposite to girls in European countries~quite strange~~
by the way~~i like kaname more~~~~i’m a devotee of him~~=w=
IPSA added these pithy words on May 23 08 at 4:29 ami prefer kaname! yep, i’m a girl.. hehe
yuu added these pithy words on May 24 08 at 3:09 amyey…yet another shipper war like Moe…err Noe vs Hiromi ^ ^
cebukitty added these pithy words on May 25 08 at 7:54 pmI have to say Kaname all the way. His dark personality really appeals to me. I can never resist a dark and manipulative character but that’s just me. I personally do not like Zero at all. Yeah for Kaname.
purple_eyes added these pithy words on May 26 08 at 5:25 pmI loooooooooooooove Zero. Personally, i just dont really like kaname much anymor. i did at first but he’z turned into a posssesive annoying n selfish jerk. even if it iz for love, itz unattractive. Zero iz really sweet n carez for Yuuki. Totally worth bein with her, but since im a total romantic n love drama, i dont want the characters to choose yet, cuz i want mor jelousy!
Sweetie666 added these pithy words on May 28 08 at 12:45 pmKaname <3
Sango added these pithy words on May 28 08 at 8:24 pmGot to go Kaname. Zero’s just ridiculous to me with the way he mopes over his problems but doesn’t face his reality. Conversely Kaname makes very realistic evaluations of the events around him and will make painful choices in order to protect the one he loves. From my perspective Kaname’s much more of an adult and Zero is the little child throwing a temper tantrum over the things he wants rather than accepting the things that have to be.
khronus added these pithy words on May 29 08 at 5:08 amThe polls says it won’t close until after May 31, yet I can’t seem to vote o.O. Is the poll broken or something? It only shows the percentages, but it does not show a voting button.
John added these pithy words on May 29 08 at 6:41 amIt just has to be Zero!! Zero is the best, I do not, repeat NOT like Kaname. He is a cold, cunning, manipultive bastard who is EVIL. Okay, I won’t say anymore other than that Zero has a better personality and is was HOTTER. *Drools*
glozinga added these pithy words on Jun 08 08 at 6:28 pmKaname gets my vote!
Btw- I personally like Kaname’s smart/manipulitive ways..I find it so alluring!
Plus its soo cute how Kaname has been waiting for Yuuki all these years
Yuuki is the only one he can be his true kind self too
I would like to see more Kaname’s sweet side
Though I enjoy seeing him “evil”
Mwhaha!
Sorry. =P
So far, based on what I’ve read up to(Chap 40). It appears its more YuKe than ZeKi. But I’ve always prefered Zero anyway; perhaps it was the sexy tattoo that got me.
Kaname is an awesome character as well. It’s evident from the start that he’s very wise and well respected. Despite his high status, he doesn’t abuse his authority and always tried to maintain a level head. An example of that was when he found out that Yuki let Zero drink her blood; it’s obvious that he was pissed of and jelouse and could have probably killed zero for that but yet he didnt for Yuki’s sake. That showed a lot of control. I can’t wait for the author to show us a little mor of Kaname’s dark side though!
As for Zero, I love his character. Yes he is quite EMO at first but I believe this EMO stage will help him strengthen his character even more as the series progresses. I mean the manga at this point stated that he’s probably the strongest vampire hunter that existed; and not to mention that he’s also a vampire! SO this guys got a LOT of potential. I think the series is just getting more interesting now!
Sorry for the long ass post.
randomness added these pithy words on Jun 15 08 at 8:58 pmKaname all the way!
I took an instant dislike to Zero the moment I started on VK(sorry, zero fans)
Dont ask me why.He just has something about him that makes me not like him, and he’s always all so “high and mighty” and no way shall he snatch Yuki away from kaname after he’s saved her from that vampire when she was a kid and protected her for so long.NYA!
Again, sorry Zero fans.I deeply apologise.
*Bows*
Sorry for my rather long comment.I think it’s rather long.Or is it?Lawls. XD
And oh, I forgot to mention. I’m a fangirl. A raging one at that:))
OTAKU added these pithy words on Jun 16 08 at 3:01 amFor all u ppl who say Kaname, i understand where yur cumin from. i mean, i love the manipulation n stuff too. but at the way they treat Yuuki, Zero iz mor sweet n kind of like “ill let u do wat u want az long az u dont get killed”. Kaname iz mor like “do thingz my way n if u dont ill force u cuz im stronger so HAHA!!!”
Kaname iz the way awsome type of guy but Zero iz a whole lot betta in mi book.
PLUS: watz wit the whole Zero iz emo thing. HEZ NOT!!!! itz not like he hates his life or himself he jus doesn’t like dat hez a vampire.
Sweetie666 added these pithy words on Jun 27 08 at 8:35 amIf I had to choose between Kaname and Zero I’d coose Zero. Zero truly cares for Yuki and would do anything for her, he’d die for her even. But Kaname, sure he would also be there for Yuki, but he’s got more secrets than Zero. I mean for a relationship to work your lover would know a lot of things about you. I know this might sound confusing, but I get it. I mean, Yuki knows Kaname, but deep down does she really know what he’s like.
Ok, I’ll quit talking now, but one more thing. The one thing I find odd about Yuki and Kaname’s love is that they’re brother and sister. And yet they want to stay lovers. Ewww!!!!!!!
kinda late.. haha! but ZERO!!!! I get the whole manipulative, hot, smart, intelligent guy thingi (Kaname).. But what i think some people discount is that Zero is all that too.. Unlike Kaname who is assured in his position as a pure blooded, Zero struggles with the fact that he IS what he hates the most and has to find his place,his present and his future.
I’m sure both men love Yuuki in their own way. Kaname in his go-getting, all consuming protective-ness which i’m sure if it were directed at me, i’d swoon.. However, Zero is a multifaceted guy, pure in his motives but deep and complex in his instincts. When it comes to protecting or hurting Yuuki, I’m sure everyone knows what he’ll do. But when it comes to reconciling that fact that the girl he loves is somewhat innately changed, he just could not draw a bridge.
People who think zero’s pathetic & weak, apparently you haven’t been reading carefully. Both Kaname and Zero are freakin’ strong! Kaname’s in actuality ancient pure blooded, and Zero, a Vampire VAMPIRE hunter (hah), that has in him blood of THREE pure blooded vamps- Yuuki, Kaname & Shizuka. Zero’d probably be the strongest hunter ever seen..
His character might have taken a back seat so far, but i’m sure he’s going to emerge soon..
Kaname fans: i know you’re upset that Zero fans keep dissing Kaname and keep callinghim evil.. But i do like the slightly evil streak in kaname.. Hah glutton for punishment.. that i am
Zero fans: i’m sure you’re pissed at having to read all bout Kaname the almighty and Yuuki his goddess (OH! plus most of the cover art are Kaname x Yuuki! Common! little Zero lovin pls!)
BUT theseries isn’t over yet.. Keep an open mind yea?
BUT I’m still a Zero fan.. Zero x Yuuki! Let’s all fight for Kaname! En Guard!
(Sorry.. a little long.. YES.. i’m voting Zero.. haha!)
ally added these pithy words on Jul 13 08 at 4:10 amOne of the main reasons why I’m interested in Vampire Knight is because I thought it wouldn’t be like most other shoujo mangas. but Zero’s character is SO COMPLETELY OVERDONE in shoujo! everything about Zero is so cliche. It’s usually the rude, reckless guy that gets the girl. and because he shows a bit of affection towards the girl, it highly contrasts his character so the affection affects mindless fangirls much more. He has no respect for authority. He doesn’t think before he acts. How many times has he pointed his gun at someone without thinking?? he even pointed his gun towards Yuuki! and he doesn’t show the least bit of appreciation for Chairman Cross who provides him food, shelter, and treats him like his own son.
he fits the following cliche phrases: “I will kill her then kill myself.” “the animal I have become” “I am who I hate the most.”
ugh.
I mean, no wonder all these American emo/scene kiddies are so into Zero. (the Japanese seem to like Kaname more) and they just happen to be very noisy (dominating most of the polls and forums with cries of “ZoMg Zero is, like, HOTT!!!” without proper analysis) and EXTREMELY RUDE to kaname fans.
I also notice that a lot of them don’t seem to know the manga quite well yet make such passionate accusations. It’s painful to watch.
sorry if I offended anyone. I usually don’t talk this way, but I’m tired of how people badmouth just Kaname and conveniently forget about these aspects of Zero’s character.
asdf; added these pithy words on Jul 15 08 at 3:35 pmof course Zero has crummy aspectz!!! i hate alot about him(n love alot!^^), but dis convo started ova who should get yuuki, n in the long run sum of us do think hez a betta choice. itz not cuz were american emo/scene kiddies, itz cuz we look at the good pointz of him.
also, badmouthing kaname iz a stupid thing in mi eyez. hez a great character, n i like him. but i didn’t choose him cuz sumwhere along the linez i felt hiz affection turn frum love to obbsession.
Sweetie666 added these pithy words on Jul 16 08 at 7:23 pm