{"id":50530,"date":"2025-07-30T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=50530"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:01:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T06:01:25","slug":"new-top-100-ranking-of-japanese-peoples-favorite-games-dominated-by-domestic-classics-like-mario-and-pokemon-except-for-the-number-one-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/new-top-100-ranking-of-japanese-peoples-favorite-games-dominated-by-domestic-classics-like-mario-and-pokemon-except-for-the-number-one-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"New top 100 ranking of Japanese people\u2019s favorite games dominated by domestic classics like Mario and Pok\u00e9mon &#8211; except for the number one spot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of Japan\u2019s biggest TV broadcasting networks has disclosed the results of a large-scale survey of Japanese people\u2019s gaming tastes. Through a recently aired TV program, they showcased a top 100 ranking of the most popular games based on the survey findings, as well as a look into what different age groups are playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ariyoshiiieeeee! \u2013 Oh yeah! Wanna play games at your place now?<\/strong> is a variety TV show broadcast every Monday on TV Tokyo. The show is hosted by Hiroiki Ariyoshi, a comedian and television presenter who is also an avid gamer, and as its title suggests, it is centered around gaming. Usually, in each of the episodes of the shows, Ariyoshi teams up with co-hosts and other celebrities and they spend time playing and discussing games together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1007\" height=\"555\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300007.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300007.jpg 1007w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300007-380x209.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300007-768x423.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/tver.jp\/episodes\/ep0lxbslkd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">special episode<\/a> broadcast on July 27, a survey was conducted, interviewing 3,000 people about their favorite games. The sample covered five different age groups of men and women from their 10s to their 50s, with roughly 600 people representing each age group. Each of the participants were asked to name five of their favorite games, and the games were given a score according to how the participants ranked them. The scores were then tallied and ranked accordingly, with the top 100 best games being showcased in the TV show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1017\" height=\"561\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300001.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300001-380x210.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300001-768x424.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While most of the list is undeniably dominated by domestic titles, interestingly, the game that won the number one spot was actually not Japanese. The best game according to 3,000 Japanese gamers is Mohjang\u2019s 2011 hit sandbox game, Minecraft. Usurpingly, a majority of votes for Minecraft seem to have come from younger gamers, as the title also topped the top 100 ranking for participants in their teens. The TV show praises Minecraft for being a game that\u2019s able to stimulate imagination and creative inspiration. A survey participant whose comment was highlighted in the show said Minecraft is one of the best games to play when you want to \u201cescape from reality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"562\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300006.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300006.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300006-380x211.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300006-768x426.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the hosts suggests Minecraft ranked so high among young people because it is \u201cnot just a game, but a platform.\u201d The other top games among teenage gamers were Fortnite (ranked 2nd), Splatoon 3 (ranked 3rd), Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ranked 4th) and Splatoon 2 (ranked 5th). The announcer commented, \u201cThis goes for games like Minecraft, Animal Crossing and even Fortnite, but nowadays it\u2019s become very normal for young people to experience games not just for the gameplay, but as a means of communication. Each of these games are also platforms that have communities built around them. [\u2026] I believe this denotes the recent trends among gamers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among gamers in their 20s, the best ranked game was Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl, which ranked 14thin the overall list. For people in their 30s, it was Pok\u00e9mon Red and Green, followed by Final Fantasy X. The top two games for both gamers in their 40s and 50s were the original Super Mario Bros. and Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation, whose record sales and insane popularity marked the childhoods of gamers in those two age groups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full ranking is as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>1~3:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300002.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300002-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300002-768x433.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minecraft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Mario Bros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Crossing: New Horizons<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>4~10:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1277\" height=\"717\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1277px) 100vw, 1277px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300003.jpg 1277w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300003-380x213.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300003-768x431.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fortnite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splatoon 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splatoon 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>11~20:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"464\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300005.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300005.jpg 820w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300005-380x215.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250730-505300005-768x435.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mario Kart 8 Deluxe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tetris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy VII<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy X<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apex Legends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chrono Trigger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>21~100:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"21\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Red and Green<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splatoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Crossing: New Leaf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monster Hunter Freedom 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits \/Fleshy Souls\/Psychic Specters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Crossing: Wild World<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Black and White<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Sword and Shield<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"31\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Super Mario Kart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Gold and Silver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Legend of Zelda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Mario Bros. 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MOTHER2 (Earthbound)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy VI<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"41\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Street Fighter II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon X and Y<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Smash Bros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kingdom Hearts II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UNDERTALE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Smash Bros. Brawl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy V<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mario Kart Wii<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"51\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation \/ Realms of Reverie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy XIV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Mario World<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy IV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy VIII<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tomodachi Collection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Smash Bros. Melee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon HeartGold and SoulSilver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Street Fighter 6<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"61\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Valorant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grand Theft Auto V<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mario Cart DS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persona 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Crossing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kirby Air Ride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monster Hunter: World<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PuyoPuyo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rhythm Heaven (Rhythm Tengoku Gold)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kingdom Hearts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"71\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ELDEN RING<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy IX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tomodachi Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DARK SOULS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident Evil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monster Hunter Portable 3rd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Derby Stallion: Best Race<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yo-Kai Watch Blasters Red Cat Corps\/White Dog Squad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monster Hunter Wilds<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"81\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Super Mario Bros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Platinum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Fall Flat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Mario Maker 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Emerald<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mario Kart 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice Climber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Mario Odyssey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa Mo Teiban!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pikmin 4<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"91\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Super Mario Bros. Wii<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banshee\u2019s Last Cry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xevious<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Mario<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Legend of Zelda: Majora\u2019s Mask<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kirby and the Forgotten Land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>METAL GEAR SOLID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suikoden II<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Top 10 games among Japanese gamers in their 10s:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minecraft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fortnite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splatoon 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anima Crossing: New Horizons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splatoon 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mario Kart 8 Deluxe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits\/Fleshy Souls\/Psychic Specters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splatoon<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Top 10 games among Japanese gamers in their 20s:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Crossing: New Horizons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apex Legends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splatoon 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Black and White<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mario Kart 8 Deluxe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minecraft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Top 10 games among Japanese gamers in their 30s:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Red and Green<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy X<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Gold and Silver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monster Hunter Freedom 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy VII<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Crossing: New Horizons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Smash Bros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chrono Trigger<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Top 10 games among Japanese gamers in their 40s:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Mario Bros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy VII<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tetris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy X<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chrono Trigger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Mario Bros. 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Top 10 games among Japanese gamers in their 50s:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Super Mario Bros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tetris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Legend of Zelda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xevious<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Crossing: New Horizons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Derby Stallion: Best Race<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All screenshots courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/tver.jp\/episodes\/ep0lxbslkd\">TVer<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese TV program showcases Japanese people&#8217;s top 100 games after conducting a 3000-participant survey covering different age groups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":50533,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[17],"class_list":["post-50530","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-japan-related-news"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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