I was having a conversation with my brother last night, and we started discussing which anime characters should run for president of the United States. Obviously, we were ignoring the fact that you have to have been born in the US to qualify. We focused on sexy bastards, because it's more fun that way.

First candidate: Muraki Kazutaka.

Platform: Science and Medical reform.

Pros: Very strong health care plan. With his charisma and manners, foreign relations will skyrocket. Scientific advancements will boom.

Cons: Soft on crime.

Running mate: Mibu Oriya. Not a job I'd envy. He'll be under even more pressure to cover up Muraki's crimes, plus there's all the excuses he'll have to make when Muraki abruptly leaves the country to pursue Tsuzuki.

Biggest controversy: How will his stance on stem cell research impact his popularity with the religious right?


Second candidate: Ohtori Akio.

Platform: Education

Pros: Strongly believes in the value of education. Will encourage students to be independent and learn freely, rather than rigidly rely on standardized tests. Students will no longer have to worry about being suspended for coming to school dressed as the opposite sex. Understands that nothing is more important than family.

Cons: Will abolish just about all sex laws. No more age of consent (what kind of world is it when a 14 year old girl can't have sex with her principal?) no more outlawing incest. Has pretty much no morals or ethics.

Running mate: Kiryuu Touga. Knows his place, and more money and family connections never hurt anyone's campaign. Of course, Akio's real partner will be spin sister (as well as actual sister) Anthy. If she can't bring down his opponents down with a well placed smear campaign, she'll arrange plenty of opportunities for blackmail.

Biggest controversy: What happens when the public discovers that his family values include "Make sure she comes"?



The bottom line: I would vote for either of these two over Bush.

So, who do you think should run for president?