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Gen Z reflects on 2023 with social media & online behavior data! Was 2023 the year of “self-promotion”? (VALUES x Sucle)

In this series, Gen Z analysts analyze Gen Z’s behavioral data. For the 13th installment, we welcome editorial team at Sucle. We use data from VALUES & Sucle & real Gen Z opinion to reflect on 2023 trends, like participatory exhibits, seasonal events, creative experiences, MBTI and BeReal., to study the needs of Gen Z.

Who are the people paying attention to the anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey's End”? Analyzing reasons for its popularity

Among works aired starting fall 2023, “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End" has received lots of attention. Popular since it’s April 2020 serialization, it has received praise and won the 14th Manga Award and 25th Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize. We analyze the reasons for its success and attributes of users showing interest.

What happened to the top trend of 2023? How will it evolve in 2024? [Threads]

Meta launched Threads in July 2023 as a potential X (formerly Twitter) successor, but interest waned. However, user numbers are rising, possibly due to traffic from Instagram, showing a resurgence. We'll examine its usage trends in January 2024 and predict the future of Threads.

Size of the target segment for luxury BEVs and the user persona. Comparing Japan-made and non-Japanese car manufacturers

Many manufacturers are developing BEVs (battery electric vehicles). At first, most were sedans, but SUVs have been gaining popularity. BEV SUVs are often sold by luxury car manufacturers. We will investigate the Lexus RZ, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and Jaguar I-PACE, and analyze the size of their target segments and personas.

Temu, the emerging Chinese e-commerce platform | Its number of users and user persona comparing with SHEIN

Following the popularity of “SHEIN,” the Chinese e-commerce company “Temu” continues to grow its recognition. It began its service in Japan in July 2023, but what kind of people are Temu’s first users? We will research the actual usage surrounding the website and app while comparing it with that of SHEIN.

What kind of people can only be reached through Instagram? And Twitter? Users “only” available from each major platform

Many think “most people use both X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.” There are users who can only be reached through certain platforms. Using app activation data, we researched how many and what kind of users can be reached exclusively through each app and analyzed which users are most likely to purchase via ads, etc.

Who is using the social media “BeReal.,” a Gen Z trend and does not allow photo editing? Is Gen Z really “de-editing”?

BeReal. is a new social media app that has recently become popular among Gen Z. What kind of app is it, and who are its users? We investigated its usage by comparing it with existing social media apps.

Catch up on this and YOU'RE ALL SET for the year-end and new year! Recapping the 2023 Trends

Here at Manamina, we use the largest domestic consumer online behavior data to investigate the trends of the world. 2023 has seen a variety of trends emerge, and we've covered them individually in separate articles. This time, as a grand compilation of those reports, we're taking a look back at the key trends of 2023.

BYD's compact electric vehicle the "Dolphin": Initial consumer reactions and its interest group

EV company BYD entered the Japan following Tesla. On Sep. 20, 2023, it launched its second EV in Japan, the Dolphin. It is relatively affordable at 3.63 million yen and is gaining attention for functionality. We researched visitors to the BYD Dolphin web page to see consumers’ initial reaction and the interest group.

Which is the favorite for 2023? Investigating the popular Holiday Cosmetics Discovery Set the "Christmas coffret"!

Cosmetics are the most popular during the holiday season, and various brands release their Christmas coffrets. A “coffret” is very festive, and because they are limited edition and very rare, popular brands require a reservation to get your hands on them. Today, we will investigate and analyze these popular “coffrets.”

Since ChatGPT first launched, how have its users changed? Investigating the actual situation regarding ChatGPT users

ChatGPT emerged as the pioneer of generative AI in November 2022, and the number of users continued to grow. We conducted research on the number of users and their personas for March 2023 (4 months after its release). Now (after approx. 9 months), we look to see if there have been any changes in ChatGPT's user base.

Gen Z has high interest in the SDGs, is that true? Reality of interest in the SDGs - PART 1

How should companies address their SDGs initiatives for a positive response and effectiveness and create SDGs products that lead to business opportunities? Based on VALUES’ survey and online behavioral data, we researched “action / interest / non-interest" consumers to understand how to approach action/interest groups.

Gen Z has high interest in the SDGs, is that true? Reality of interest in the SDGs - PART 2

How should companies address their SDGs initiatives for a positive response and effectiveness and create SDGs products that lead to business opportunities? Based on VALUES’ survey and online behavioral data, we researched “action / interest / non-interest" consumers to understand how to approach action/interest groups.

Gen Z has high interest in the SDGs, is that true? Reality of interest in the SDGs - PART 3

How should companies address their SDGs initiatives for a positive response and effectiveness and create SDGs products that lead to business opportunities? Based on VALUES’ survey and online behavioral data, we researched “action / interest / non-interest" consumers to understand how to approach action/interest groups.

What factors make a game popular? Analyzing a very popular Nintendo Switch game

We live in an era where we consume large amounts of content. What make certain content popular? We will focus on the Nintendo Switch game the “Watermelon Game” that gained sudden popularity in Japan, and by analyzing consumers reacting to the trend, we will study the factors that made it buzz.

Analyzing Chiikawa (= Something Small and Cute) fans! Why are adults so hooked?

In recent years, the character Chiikawa has rapidly gained popularity among adults. In this article, we explore the fascination with the character by analyzing the Chiikawa fan persona. We will also examine how brand collaborations affected “Oshikatsu,” the marketing strategies, and the actual “Oshikatsu” activities.

The coffee market heats up in China: Power of the young consumers and diversifying sales methods

The popularity of coffee has been growing in China, becoming a part of everyday life. Younger consumers “updating” their coffee consumption style and the diversification of sales methods are major factors. We will provide an overview of China's coffee market using data and introduce the main factors behind its growth.

Japanese “omakase” meets Thai food culture! What are the reasons for its popularity?

Japan’s “omakase” is becoming popular in Thailand. “Omakase” is often associated with luxury, and in Thailand, it can be 10 to 100 times the price of food stalls and other restaurants. We explore how the Thai culture of dining out, the growing middle-income class, and the social media contributed to its popularity.

Growing popularity of the beauty ingredient “retinol”! What is the difference with people who are interested in “cica”?

Recently, “retinol” is promoted in ads for its wrinkle-reducing effects. Once considered difficult to incorporate into cosmetics, many Japanese and Korean cosmetics now have retinol products. What made people interested? We compared it with data for the ingredient cica, which has exploded in popularity in recent years.

7 cutting-edge marketing examples of banking apps around the world

For financial institutions, apps are important channels for connecting with customers. However, there are common concerns that “the number of users show little growth” or they are “not making effective use of the customer base.” We will introduce examples of how financial institutions are marketing their apps.