The Nielsen television ratings for
anime on the Cartoon Network last week reveal some surprises. Dragonball
Z dominated the line-up while Gundam Wing appears not to be quite
the powerhouse it was only a short time ago. Among boys aged 2-11,
the 5 PM Dragonball Z scored a 6 out of 7 while its next nearest competitor,
surprisingly Sailor Moon, scored a 4. Among young boys, Sailor Moon
was trailed by the 6 PM Tenchi in Tokyo, which slightly edged out
Gundam Wing. In the older category of viewers aged 11-17, Dragonball
Z again dominated the rankings, earning a 4.1 share, followed by Gundam
Wing (2.2), Tenchi in Tokyo (1.9), Sailor Moon (1.7) and Reboot (1.2).
The household average balances out somewhat, but the overall household
viewing percentages from last week still put Dragonball Z on top,
earning nearly a 6 out of 7 score, followed by Sailor Moon, earning
just above a 4, Reboot and Tenchi in Tokyo tied at a 3.5 out of 7
score, and Gundam Wing, the least overall watched anime program on
the Cartoon Network last week with a 3.4 out of 7 score.
