area and city size as well as gender and age were sampled to reflect the Japanese population
Method of interview
Online panel
Supplementary notes
Survey question: "We ask about characters (mascots). Do you have a favorite character or one that you can say you like?"
Sample size of age groups: 15 to 19 years: n=81 20 to 29 years: n=141 30 to 39 years: n=158 40 to 49 years: n=209 50 to 59 years: n=210 60 to 69 years: n=185
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Share of men who have a favorite fictional character Japan 2023, by age group
According to a survey conducted by the in Japan in December 2023, almost ** percent of boys aged 15 to 19 years old stated that they had a favorite character or one that they liked. The share was lower among older age groups.
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