text:  Numerous anime and manga publications have commented on <unk> 's character . Many reviewers commented on his <unk> and intelligence , and noted his transformation into a leader ; Anime News Network celebrated <unk> 's emergence as " an unlikely hero " in the <unk> storyline . <unk> has also been highly popular with the <unk> reader base , placing high in several popularity polls . Merchandise based on <unk> has been released , including action figures , key chains , and patches . 
  