[Guyver Spawn]

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

The problem is, we can't be sure why they have low ratings. It could just be the time the series air in that is causing it to have low ratings. It's on early in the morning, and with DVR and the internet, there is no reason to watch something that early if you aren't up already. The ratings don't account for those watching it on DVR or streaming, so of course the ratings are going to be lower.

Other shows in the past have air early Sunday mornings in the past and did fine before with ratings. I think low ratings is likely because there is not many kids watching the shows these days because the amount of kids that like these shows are lower compare to 10-30 years ago. Not to mention Yokai Watch is really popular with kids over in Japan and has become the new Digimon (Pokemon rival featuring kids and cute/cool monsters).

I also think lack of interest from older viewers also hurts ratings since it seems like most older fans don't seem have much interest in the newer shows. Japan has their good share of purist fanboys who act like the new shows suck and how everything in the past is good. I know kids are always the main target audience, but having older people tune in on watching the shows also helps.