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The Anime Preference Survey 2008

Description:

This is a survey showing the general preferences of anime fans; i.e, how they watch anime, favorite series, anime-related hobbies, etc,. You don't have to answer all the questions to complete the survey but please answer as much as you can! Results will be posted on AnimeYume.com soon.

Date Activated

8/22/2008

Results Posted

9/17/2008

Total Participants:

160

 

 

Question: 

1. What's the main way you watch anime?

Download fansubs via Bittorrent 

24.8%

Watch fansubs on YouTube or similar sites 

31.2%

Watch it on TV 

19.1%

Buy and watch the official DVDs 

9.6%

Rent it through Netflix or similar places 

1.3%

Borrow/get it from friends 

1.9%

I read manga more than watch anime 

12.1%

*Last year "Watching on YouTube" had almost half the total percentage; this time it's more evened out with "Download via Bittorrent." I guess more people have learned how to use torrent files now or something

 

Question: 

2. What was the first anime you ever watched?

Sailor Moon 

25.6%

Pokemon 

30.6%

One of the Dragon Ball series 

6.3%

Robotech 

0.6%

Voltron 

3.8%

One of the Gundam series 

1.3%

Cowboy Bebop 

0%

Inuyasha 

1.9%

Naruto 

1.9%

Full Metal Alchemist 

1.3%

One of the Tenchi series 

1.9%

One of Studio Ghibli's movies 

2.5%

Digimon 

6.3%

Evangelion 

0%

Bleach 

0%

Death Note 

0%

Cardcaptor Sakura 

2.5%

Yu-Gi-Oh! 

0.6%

Ranma 1/2 

3.1%

Trigun 

0%

Another anime not on the list 

10%

*Pretty much the same as last year; Sailor Moon and Pokemon still seem to be the most common first anime

 

Question: 

3. Do you like to watch anime dubbed or subbed?

Either way, I don't really care 

25.2%

Definitely subs (I hate dubs!) 

17%

I prefer subs but I have nothing against good dubs 

34.6%

I prefer dubs unless the dubs are bad 

12.6%

Definitely dubs (I don't like reading subtitles!) 

8.8%

Neither, I watch anime in raw Japanese 

1.9%

 

Question: 

4. How do you feel about fansubs?

I watch fansubs only (I like my anime free and on time!) 

18.5%

I watch fansubs all the time (but I would buy if I had the money) 

29.9%

I watch some fansubs but I try and buy when I can 

22.9%

Only for series that I really like; otherwise I buy 

5.1%

Only for series that aren't licensed 

7%

I rarely or never watch fansubs (for moral reasons) 

16.6%

*I'm happy to see a lot of people are like me; watch mostly fansubs because they can't afford to buy anime collections (but they to try to buy when they can)

 

 

Question: 

5. How do you feel about manga?

I like manga just as much as I like anime 

46.5%

I like manga more than anime 

11.9%

I only read manga from a few series 

12.6%

I like manga but I prefer watching anime 

24.5%

I never read manga 

4.4%

*Hmm, I'm surprised nearly half like anime and manga equally; most people I've talked to prefer one or the other. But I guess it's good that both are getting recognition =)

 

 

Question: 

6. How do you feel about anime conventions?

I love them! I attend as many as I can 

15.5%

I like them and I attend sometimes 

12.9%

I'll only go if there are events or guests that I like 

4.5%

I like to go but I rarely or never have the opportunity 

56.8%

I don't like anime cons 

10.3%

*This one was a bit shocking; I can't believe over half would like to go to cons but don't get many, if any, opportunities. Is there really a shortage of convenient anime cons? Or maybe people's lives in this hectic day and age are just too busy ~_^

 

 

Question: 

7. Which of the following North American anime cons do you frequently attend or have attended?

Anime Expo 

11.3%

Anime LA 

6.4%

Comic Con 

5%

Otakon 

8.5%

New York Anime Fest 

4.3%

Anime North 

5.7%

Anime Vegas 

2.8%

Sakura Con 

4.3%

Anime Boston 

4.3%

Yaoi-Con 

3.5%

Other con not on the list 

44%

 

Question: 

8.Out of the following, which is your favorite shounen series?

Bleach 

13.5%

Naruto 

17.3%

Inuyasha 

10.9%

One Piece 

6.4%

Dragon Ball Z 

4.5%

Yu-Gi-Oh! 

7.7%

Shaman King 

2.6%

Rurouni Kenshin 

5.8%

D-Gray Man 

3.8%

Yu Yu Hakusho 

1.9%

Death Note 

18.6%

Soul Eater 

5.1%

Claymore 

1.9%

*I didn't have Death Note on this question last year…I guess I should have seeing how popular it is. But of course, Bleach and Naruto are still hanging tough. Inuyasha's popularity went down slightly this year, and now that the manga has ended, I have a feeling it will keep decreasing unless a new anime is made

 

 

Question: 

9. Out of the following, which is your favorite shoujo series?

Fruits Basket 

20.7%

Oh My Goddess! 

2.7%

Fushigi Yuugi 

2.7%

Sailor Moon 

20.7%

Nana 

6%

Revolutionary Girl Utena 

3.3%

Vampire Knight 

8.7%

Ouran High School Host Club 

18.7%

Paradise Kiss 

1.3%

Tsubasa Chronicle 

6.7%

Chobits 

7.3%

Itazurana Kiss 

1.3%

*I was informed that a few series I put on this question aren't actually shoujo series (though they have many shoujo elements). I can't believe Sailor Moon is still so loved (as much as Fruits Basket!) It didn't do that well last year…Ouran's popularity will probably continue to grow since the series has now been licensed in the US

 

Question: 

10. Out of the following, which is your favorite mecha series?

Evangelion 

16.7%

Gundam Wing 

8.7%

Gundam Seed 

8.7%

RahXephon 

2%

Eureka

12.7%

Code Geass 

26.7%

Full Metal Panic! 

12%

Gurren Lagann 

12.7%

*Code Geass got a mere 4% last year; I guess the new season together with its recent US release has greatly helped its popularity this year XD

 

Question: 

11. Out of the following, which is your favorite original anime motion picture?

Akira 

4.6%

Princess Mononoke 

17.6%

Spirited Away 

32%

Grave of the Fireflies 

1.3%

Howl's Moving Castle 

16.3%

Nausicaa 

3.9%

5 Centimeters per Second 

8.5%

Blood: the Last Vampire 

5.2%

My Neighbor Totoro 

5.2%

Perfect Blue 

1.3%

Tokyo Godfather 

3.9%

*Like last year, Spirited Away got the highest percentage. I can't believe I forgot to add Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo! Ah well, I'll get it next time

 

 

Question: 

12. Besides watching anime or reading manga, what other aspects of anime fandom do you take part in?

Fan art 

7.5%

Fan fics 

6.1%

Doujinshi 

4.2%

Video games 

10.9%

Trading card games 

3.2%

Working on an anime web site or blog 

2.1%

Learning Japanese language and culture 

9.6%

Cosplay 

3.8%

Web comics 

2.4%

Anime conventions 

4.7%

Buying figures, posters or other collectibles 

7.2%

AMVs 

5.5%

Japanese music 

12%

Fantasy books and movies 

5.3%

Japanese live action TV shows or movies 

4%

Other animation/cartoons 

6.9%

Online gaming and/or discussions 

4.5%

 

Question: 

13. Out of the following, which is your favorite video games series?

Pokemon series 

24%

Final Fantasy series 

22.7%

Kingdom Hearts series 

12.3%

Sonic the Hedgehog series 

3.2%

Mario series 

7.8%

Zelda series 

13.6%

Disgaea series 

3.2%

Games based on anime that I like 

7.1%

Other otaku-centered Japanese-only games 

5.8%

*Diamond & Pearl have greatly revived Pokemon's popularity, and it obviously shows in this question. FF is still a fan favorite as well

 

 

Question: 

14. When you're talking with people who don't like or are ignorant about anime, how do you act?

Keep quiet so as not to make the fact that you like anime obvious 

12.9%

If you're pressured, pretend you don't like anime 

1.3%

If you're pressured, make it known that you do like anime and why 

18.7%

Passionately proclaim your interest in anime even if you're made fun of 

23.9%

Try to avoid the topic, but if it comes up, you won't lie about your interest and will just be honest 

43.2%

 

Question: 

15. About how much time do you spend watching anime?

2 or more hours a day 

22.8%

2 or more hours every few days 

14.6%

2 or more hours every week 

8.2%

An hour or less every day 

2.5%

An hour or less every few days 

3.2%

It varies 

48.7%

*I guess I'm one of the few people who has a pretty routine anime viewing schedule XD

 

Question: 

16. Out of the following popular Japanese seiyuu, who is your favorite?

Megumi Hayashibara 

13.3%

Kappei Yamaguchi 

8.1%

Mamoru Miyano 

5.9%

Aya Hirano 

20%

Houko Kuwashima 

2.2%

Maaya Sakamoto 

8.9%

Rie Kugimiya 

5.9%

Romi Paku 

8.1%

Kotono Mitsuishi 

0.7%

Takahiro Sakurai 

0.7%

Jun Fukuyama 

8.1%

Yuko Goto 

2.2%

Ikue Otani 

5.9%

Akira Ishida 

7.4%

Souichirou Hoshi 

2.2%

*Yes, we all know how popular Aya is. I like her though I will admit that she is a bit overrated. But I'm glad that Megumi is still popular too =)

 

 

Question: 

17. Out of the following popular Japanese singers/bands who have performed in anime, which is your favorite?

Megumi Hayashibara 

2%

L' Arc-en 'Ciel 

10.7%

FLOW 

10.7%

Aya Hirano 

8.7%

Maaya Sakamoto 

4.7%

KOTOKO 

6%

UVERworld 

11.4%

Asian Kung-Fu Generation 

8.7%

High and Mighty Color 

4%

ALI Project 

4.7%

Home Made Kazoku 

2.7%

Crystal Kay 

0.7%

Nightmare 

6.7%

Hikaru Utada 

10.1%

Ore Ska Band 

1.3%

OLIVIA 

0%

Ana Tsuchiya 

0%

Sowelu 

0.7%

T.M Revolution 

4%

Mika Nakashima 

0%

Halko Momoi 

2%

 

Question: 

18. When it comes time to spend money on anime, I mostly buy...

DVDs 

16.3%

Figures 

4.9%

Posters 

8.9%

Artbooks 

5.5%

Manga volumes 

15.1%

Pencil Boards 

0.8%

T-shirts or other apparel 

5.2%

Plushies 

7%

Cosplay and accessories 

4%

Trading cards 

2.4%

Video or computer games 

8.9%

CDs 

7.4%

Calendars 

4.6%

Keychains, pins, or other goods 

9%

*Like last year, DVDs and manga volumes have the most votes. I'm glad that people are still choosing to spend their money on the official products and thus helping the industry =)

 

Question: 

19. How would you rate yourself as an anime fan?

Total otaku; I eat, sleep, and breathe anime 

32.7%

I'm an anime fan but I'm not totally obsessed 

52.2%

I like anime but it's not my main interest 

11.3%

Some anime is okay but I'm not a fan 

1.3%

There's only a few anime that I really like 

1.9%

I'm new to anime so I'm not sure yet 

0.6%

 

Question: 

20. And lastly, out of the following popular series, which is currently your favorite?

Death Note 

5.8%

Bleach 

11.6%

Code Geass 

12.9%

Naruto 

9.7%

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 

10.3%

Lucky Star 

2.6%

One Piece 

3.9%

Inuyasha 

5.2%

Full Metal Alchemist 

11%

Pokemon 

5.2%

Ouran High School Host Club 

5.2%

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni 

3.2%

Sailor Moon 

0.6%

Tsubasa Chronicle 

1.3%

Evangelion 

3.2%

Fruits Basket 

3.2%

Azumanga Daioh 

1.3%

Hikaru no Go 

0%

Ranma 1/2 

0.6%

Cowboy Bebop 

3.2%

*Last year, Inuyasha and Naruto tied for first on this question. Obviously Inuyasha's popularity has decreased since then while Code Geass' has greatly increased. Haruhi, Death Note, and Ouran are pretty much the same as last year, which is a bit surprising





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