[Byg42]

NHK held a big Super Sentai poll that took place between April 6th till May 6th. The final results have been announced. I'm only listing the top 20 for the sake of trimming. Check the links for the full results

Sentai Shows 1-20

1. Gokaiger
2. King-Ohger
3. Shinkenger
4. Boonboomger
5. Lupinranger Vs Patranger
6. Donbrothers
7. Dekaranger
8. Kyoryuger
9. ToQger
10. Gorenger
11. Zenkaiger
12. Kakuranger
13. Go-Busters
14. Magiranger
15. Go-Onger
16. Kiramager
17. Dairanger
18. Timeranger
19. Jetman
20. Sun Vulcan

Sentai Heroes 1-100

1. Shinken Red
2. Gokai Red
3. Don Momotaro
4. Spider Kumonos
5. DekaMaster
6. Kyoryu Red
7. Bun Red
8. Gokai Blue
9. Patren 1gou
10. Lupin Red
11. Zenkaizer
12. Papillon Ohger
13. Black Condor
14. Kuwagata Ohger
15. Ohkuwagata Ohger
16. Bun Orange
17. Bun Violet
18. Akarenger
19. ToQ 1gou
20. Aorenger

Sentai Robots 1-50

1. Don Onitaijin
2. GokaiOh
3. King-Ohger
4. Boonboomger Robo
5. ShinkenOh
6. TegaSword
7. Kyoryuzin
8. ToQ-Oh
9. Muteki Shogun
10. Byunbyum Mach Robo
11. Battle Fever Robo
12. Dekaranger Robo
13. Engine-O
14. Daizyuzin
15. Go-Buster Oh
16. MagiKing
17. Sun Vulcan Robo
18. Dairen'Oh
19. DaiDenzin
20. GaoKing

[DaikaijuSokogeki01]

FYI, as far as I can tell, they only listed the top 20 for each.

Definitely some huge recency bias in these polls, though I love how Gokaiger and Shinkenger still dominate these.

[GoldenXtreme]

Wow, the results of this poll feel a bit odd compared to the Kamen Rider and Ultraman ones. The recency bias is much stronger in this one, perhaps due to having more young voters? I remember the other polls has some interesting demographics info charts about the age and gender of voters, so I hope they broadcast those for this series too. I also wish the Sentai shows ranking showed more than 20 entries, since the series has so many works.

As for the results themselves, I'm surprised at how enduring Shinkenger's popularity is...and at how Carranger didn't rank. Also Sun Vulcan and Goranger are the only Shows Sentai to rank. Might have to bump Sun Vulcan up higher on my watch list...

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by GoldenXtreme

Might have to bump Sun Vulcan up higher on my watch list...

I was also surprised that San Vulcan is so popular. Although there is a very exciting episodes there.

[Byg42]

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Originally Posted by DaikaijuSokogeki01

FYI, as far as I can tell, they only listed the top 20 for each.

Definitely some huge recency bias in these polls, though I love how Gokaiger and Shinkenger still dominate these.

Sentai Show rank only has the top 20, but Sentai Hero rank goes to 100 and Sentai Robo goes to 50. I only listed the top 20 so as to not balloon the length of the post. You can check the link for the rest of the ranks

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Originally Posted by GoldenXtreme

Wow, the results of this poll feel a bit odd compared to the Kamen Rider and Ultraman ones. The recency bias is much stronger in this one, perhaps due to having more young voters? I remember the other polls has some interesting demographics info charts about the age and gender of voters, so I hope they broadcast those for this series too. I also wish the Sentai shows ranking showed more than 20 entries, since the series has so many works.

There were some statistics shown during the live show were the top results were announced. For the overall voting, it's about a 40% to 50% split between female and male voters, with the largest demographic being those in their 20s and 30s. For individual show statistics, we have some for ToQger and Boonboomger, where both had a larger percentage of female voters, with ToQger demographic trending towards those in their teens (so likely kids who watched ToQger in their youth) and Boonboomger demographic trending towards those in their 30s.

[GoldenXtreme]

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Originally Posted by Byg42

There were some statistics shown during the live show were the top results were announced. For the overall voting, it's about a 40% to 50% split between female and male voters, with the largest demographic being those in their 20s and 30s. For individual show statistics, we have some for ToQger and Boonboomger, where both had a larger percentage of female voters, with ToQger demographic trending towards those in their teens (so likely kids who watched ToQger in their youth) and Boonboomger demographic trending towards those in their 30s.

Thank you! I always got the impression Sentai had the largest female fanbase of the big three tokusatsu, great to have some concrete numbers. Since the voters were largely in their 20s and 30s, maybe the recency bias is just a reflection of Sentai's streak of strong shows in the last few years. Also interesting how Boonboomger has SO many female fans. Toei really seems to be trying to court the female demographic lately, so maybe fans of more modern shows just have more women in general? It's all interesting food for thought, regardless of how you read into it.

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by GoldenXtreme

Also interesting how Boonboomger has SO many female fans. Toei really seems to be trying to court the female demographic lately, so maybe fans of more modern shows just have more women in general? It's all interesting food for thought, regardless of how you read into it.

In addition to the aging population, Japan also has an increasing percentage of women, so it definitely makes sense to include them. Although it's strange specifically for Boonboomger, given the car theme. I think the characters and light tone helped.

[Sunred]

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

In addition to the aging population, Japan also has an increasing percentage of women, so it definitely makes sense to include them. Although it's strange specifically for Boonboomger, given the car theme. I think the characters and light tone helped.

I assume, from the female demographics in their 20s and 30s, some may be mothers who watch sentai shows on a regular basis on Sunday mornings along with their kids. Because that was apparently the case after Gao Silver debuted in Gaoranger, circa 2001, last I heard. But like you said, probably has to do with the characters and tone of the show.

[Matrixbeast]

My favorite Sentai robo couldn't even crack top 50. Feels bad.

Anyway, the most surprising thing for me is Gorenger placing so high. Compared to Kamen Rider, the Gorengers don't get nearly as much love. Ichigou and the other Showa Riders will get several specials and anniversaries (Especially during the 2010s), whereas the Gorengers will appear in mass crossovers, and Akarenger might get a line.
So for a series that isn't kept in public consciousness nearly as much as OG KR, I'm surprised it placed so well