Annual events are things we often don't care about when we are young, but as we get older, we start to do them properly. I wonder why that is.
Among various annual events, the day before the first day of spring at the beginning of February was Setsubun. It rarely shifts, but it is usually February 3rd.
With the changing of the times, I think there are more households living in apartment complexes where people don't really throw beans or decorate with holly and sardine heads, but Eho-maki can be purchased at supermarkets and convenience stores, so many people likely ate while facing the lucky direction. This year's lucky direction is east-northeast.
And while the evil spirits that come during Setsubun, which is the turn of the seasons, are considered Oni, the theme for this week's fun Famicom National Poll was "Which game comes to mind when you think of 'Oni'?" wasn't it!
The results have been announced this week as well!
ちょっと捻った「中」も多数！「ファミコン国民投票」第28回「中」といえば？結果発表！
A Super Masterpiece Is by Far the Best! Vol. 29 Results Announced!
The results of the Famicom National Poll Vol. 29 "Which game comes to mind when you think of 'Oni'?" have been announced, and the top 20 have been released on the Famicom 40th Anniversary Campaign Site!
Among various titles related to Oni, the one that shone in 1st place was Famicom Mukashibanashi: Shin Onigashima with an amazing 44.7% of the vote! I voted for it too!
It appeared on the Disk System in 1987 as a large-volume work in two parts, and is also familiar for being remade later for the Super Famicom.
Based on multiple Japanese folktales, the story, which also had a sci-fi feel, was extremely charming, and the fact that Onigashima is in the title was probably a factor in gathering votes.
And 2nd place is Momotaro Densetsu: PEACHBOY LEGEND with 25.9% of the vote! That is a vote percentage that wouldn't be strange even for 1st place usually!
While Momotaro Densetsu: PEACHBOY LEGEND, which can be called the origin of the series, is 2nd and at the highest rank, I feel it was a characteristic round where many Momoden and Momotetsu series ranked in, such as Momotaro Densetsu Gaiden at 7th, Super Momotaro Dentetsu at 13th, and Nihon Isshu Sucharaka Train: Momotaro Dentetsu tied for 18th.
Secretly, I am thinking, "I wonder if they'll remake Momotaro Densetsu..." but I wonder if something can be done based on these results?
#ファミコン国民投票 第29回テーマ結果発表
「鬼」といえば？
みなさんに選ばれたトップ10はこちら。第30回テーマ
「2」といえば？
の投票をただいまより受付開始。サイトではトップ20やあなたが投票したタイトルの順位も確認できます。https://t.co/sdHovLdeBx#ファミコン40周年 pic.twitter.com/T9hoXjKGnP
— ファミコン40周年 (@famicom40th) February 8, 2024
Likely to Have Many Sequel Titles! "Which Game Comes to Mind When You Think of '2'?" Voting Starts!
The end of Vol. 29 means the start of the milestone Vol. 30.
Voting for the 30th Famicom National Poll has started from Thursday, February 8, 2024! The theme this time is "Which game comes to mind when you think of '2'?"
Many titles that are highly popular and became series have 2 attached in the numbering, so I have a hunch that many second titles of huge hit series will rank in.
However, regardless of numbering, there are those with 2 in the title, and if you are Famicom fans, you should know titles related to 2 that one might not even think of!
Cast your fair vote for the title related to 2 that you have the most memories of!
This time too, after logging into your Nintendo Account, you can vote from the Famicom National Poll page on the campaign site.
Even if you happen to forget the title, don't worry as candidates will appear if you enter part of the title.
The voting period for the 30th Famicom National Poll is until Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 11:59 PM, and the results announcement is scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024!
I voted for 2nd Super Robot Wars from the Super Robot Wars series, which I still always play whenever a new work comes out! That feeling of despair when Lalah leaves the party in the early stages!
By the way, I, who was a kid back then, could not clear it, but I was finally able to clear it later with the Super Robot Wars Complete Box version!
ファミコン国民投票 第30回のテーマは…
「2」といえば？
投票期間は2月14日（水）11:59AMまで。
結果発表は2月15日（木）予定です。#ファミコン40周年https://t.co/sdHovLdeBx pic.twitter.com/dJvKd8wdru— ファミコン40周年 (@famicom40th) February 8, 2024
