>>151200438
They originated in Japan, Rei vs Asuka was a serious debate there despite Rei being dramatically more popular. Same thing with Tifa vs Aerith despite Tifa being more popular. And yeah Misato's clearly the best and it's bizarre that it took like 20 years for her to even be a normal part of the conversation.

Regardless, OP's missing the actual origin of all of this "which fictional girl is best" arguments: Betty and Veronica. Which is /co/.