A new survey by Japanese research firm Alpha Generation Lab has revealed the top five anime and manga that the world’s youngest generation prefers. According to the survey, Generation Alpha (those born between 2010 and 2024) Demon slayer It received a whopping 40% of the votes. one piece Although it still made it into the top five, it only received half the votes.
According to PR Times, the survey collected data from 600 children ranging from first grade of elementary school (approximately 5-6 years old) to third grade of junior high school (approximately 13-14 years old) and their parents. Children (and parents on their behalf) were asked about their favorite anime and manga. Respondents could select multiple answers.
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Japan’s Generation Alpha ranks top 5 anime and manga of 2024
- Demon slayer (40.0%)
- Detective Conan (27.8%)
- Spy x Family (23.3%)
- one piece (20.8%)
- My Favorite Child (19.3%)
All of the above franchises are classified as shonen manga (works aimed primarily at boys and young men between the ages of 12 and 18), but My Favorite Child In a survey (of adolescents, usually men aged 18 and over), Detective ConanHit Movies Million Dollar Pentagram Your Name, which was released in mid-April 2024, is currently the top-grossing Japanese film of 2024, which is likely to have influenced this ranking. Demon slayer and one piece Both are currently releasing new anime episodes, and all of the series listed are currently releasing new manga chapters. Demon slayerThe original manga of “” was completed in 2020.
Japan’s Alpha Shogun likes anime and manga with young protagonists and strong family themes
Although the survey sample is limited, it offers some interesting insight into the anime and manga that Japan’s Gen Alphas currently enjoy, and the values ​​they look for in stories. All of the series mentioned have strong ties to family and relationships, and feature young protagonists (mostly in their early to mid-teens). However, one piece, Demon slayer and Spy x Family Action/adventure-oriented, My Favorite Child and Detective Conan Mysteries and thrillers show that Gen Alphas tend to enjoy media that involves excitement and anticipation, but not necessarily in the form of physical combat.
The animation and art style are also very different. Demon slayer and My Favorite ChildTheir high-quality animation and unique art style were crucial factors in them gaining popularity and acclaim from the masses. Detective Conan, one piece and Spy x Family It has a somewhat traditional art style, but what is noteworthy here is one piece and Detective Conan It is significantly older than the other series listed.
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Study limitations, such as the sample size in each age group, make it difficult to analyze whether maturity assessment in our series was important for the results. My Favorite Child and Demon slayer Explore more mature themes Spy x Family and Detective ConanBut without an exact distribution of data, it’s impossible to determine whether this preference applies to the majority of Generation Alpha. Alpha Generation Labs has revealed that it will conduct the same survey at the end of 2024, which could provide even more significant insight into the anime and manga preferences of Japan’s youngest audience.
one piece
Created by Eiichiro Oda, the One Piece series follows the adventures of the pirate Luffy D. Monkey and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates. Since the manga first appeared in 1997, One Piece has been adapted into an anime and multiple films, and was recently made into a live-action series by Netflix.
- Created by
- Eiichiro Oda
- First TV Show
- One Piece (1999)
- Latest TV Shows
- One Piece on Netflix
- First aired on
- October 20, 1999
- cast
- Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Christopher Sabat, Kelly Williams, Kappei Yamaguchi, Sonny Strait, Hiroaki Hirata, Eric Valette, Ikue Otani
Source: PR Times
