Title: |
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% |
|
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% |
|
18.7% |
|
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
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% |
|
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
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% |
|
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 &
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 |
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% |
|
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% |
|
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