A poll conducted by a Japanese website My Navi Woman and the topic - "Which anime based on Weekly Shonen Jump manga are best to show your kids?" noted Anime News Network. The age group for the poll was 22 and 34 and 405 women took part in the poll. "Dragon Ball" and "One Piece" are ranked among the top three in the poll.
The website noted that Shonen Jump is renowned across the globe for its anime and has been a part of the industry for a long time.
In the poll, "Slam Dunk" a basketball anime was ranked number one as 13.3% respondents chose the anime. One of the respondents stated that "its appeal should transcend generations." The interesting storyline, focus on friendship and elements of comedy were main reasons supporting "Slam Dunk."
With 12.8% of the votes, "One Piece" was ranked second as the respondents liked the aspects of determination, friendship and spirit of adventure. Renowned anime "Dragon Ball" bagged the third spot with 7.2% of the votes.
1. "Slam Dunk" - 13.3%
2. "One Piece" - 12.8%
3. "Dragon Ball" - 7.2%
4. "Dr. Slump" - 6%
5. "Rurouni Kenshin" - 3%
6. "City Hunter" - 2.5%
7. "Hikaru no Go" - 2%
8. "Haikyu" - 1.7%
9. "Assassination Classroom" - 1.7%
10. "Captain Tsubasa" - 1.7%
Meanwhile, Toei Animations' "Dragon Ball Super" is set to air episode 27 of the anime series and it will showcase Vegeta getting into the battle against Golden Freeza.
The preview trailer shows Vegeta getting transformed into Super Saiyan Blue Form. Vegeta's transformation shocks Freeza and he quickly launches attacks on him.
However, Vegeta is able to deflect the attacks by creating protective shield around him. It will be interesting to see Vegeta go one on one against Golden Freeza.
In "Dragon Ball Super" episode 26, Goku was able to find out Freeza's weakness that he cannot be in the Golden form for a long time.
"Dragon Ball Super" episode 27 airs Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. Stay tuned for more anime news and updates.
