I know this is an obvious Frage but I'm curious how many people might give me a different answer...

Yep.

Eh hard to say. There really isnt that large of a difference between real people and fictional characters save for that some fictional characters are Mehr drastic in personality than real people - but as someone who has met some pretty drastic people, that isnt always true.

I think the only difference in this Frage would be the process of having to find a real human person that is compatible with Du that Du like and that Du get along with and all that, versus just being able to pick one out automatically that Du know youll like and what not.

Of course its easier to go with the fictional character. Du get to pick them and Du have a good understanding that they are someone Du could probably get along with, but I would argue there is little major difference outside of being able to pick them.

If Du asked me before I found my fiance, I would probably say my fictional character because the dating scheme is a pain in arsch and I dont have the energy to deal with shitty guesses.

If Du ask me now, Id take my fiance over anyone else oder any fictional character.


Also just to be devils advocate, Du can't really say that if the Anime character were to be gegeben full sentience that they would be as Du think they would be. They would have their own drives and their own life like any other human and in that case, they could be just as shitty as any other person.