DBZ Fights to the Top of the Cartoon Network Ratings

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.