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WatchforMoons7



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:16 am Reply with quote
Well done children!

Anpanman kitaaaaaaaaaa! Laughing I'd agree!
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Mr. Oshawott



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:09 am Reply with quote
Interesting that Aikatsu made it in the Top 5...
Perhaps the kids over in Japan are starting to develop an early interest for shows featuring idols?
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Blue21



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:06 am Reply with quote
No love for Jewelpet Anime cry
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MadMan400096



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:59 am Reply with quote
I heard somewhere that in Japan, Anpanman is the Japanese equivalent to Barney the Dinosaur. Given the info here, it looks like they were mistaken.
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enurtsol



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:50 pm Reply with quote
Thomas the Tank Engine is a real train in Japan.

"Bullet train fans Japan recreate life-size Thomas The Tank Engine, attracting hundreds of children"

  • Young fans of Thomas The Tank Engine can now enjoy rides on real railway line on the famous blue locomotive
  • Company which built the train say they have been surprised at how popular it is with hundreds of children watching test runs
  • Thomas The Tank Engine is so popular in Japan there are already two theme parks dedicated to him




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MadMan400096



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:06 pm Reply with quote
Jesus, and I thought he was big up here in New England...
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gloverrandal



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:08 pm Reply with quote
Mr. Oshawott wrote:
Interesting that Aikatsu made it in the Top 5...
Perhaps the kids over in Japan are starting to develop an early interest for shows featuring idols?


That's no surprise. Idols are role models for young girls. Quite a few girls in primary school and junior high want to be idols if what my friend who teaches in Japan is anything to go by.

MadMan400096 wrote:
I heard somewhere that in Japan, Anpanman is the Japanese equivalent to Barney the Dinosaur.


Yeah, I don't see how someone could compare Anpanman to Barney outside maybe popularity. Actually, is Barney still popular?
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MadMan400096



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:31 pm Reply with quote
MadMan400096 wrote:
I heard somewhere that in Japan, Anpanman is the Japanese equivalent to Barney the Dinosaur.


Yeah, I don't see how someone could compare Anpanman to Barney outside maybe popularity. Actually, is Barney still popular?[/quote]
I was talking about how I heard that Anpanman is loved by the target audience and no one else, akin to Barney, and how the poll of parents' approval appears to disprove that.
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Veniamin



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 2:26 pm Reply with quote
I'm not surprised about Anpanman.

I've seen a few episodes of it on YouTube and somehow I'M interested in it. Also, it sort of gave me an idea for a new franchise.

Too bad it'll never fly over there.
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