The results for the annual Net Buzzwords 100, which selects the year’s most popular terms online, were announced on December 18. The grand prize for 2024 went to the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. The Gundam franchise claimed 12 additional spots on the list, cementing its dominant presence this year. The second and third place buzzwords were Cat Memes and Favorite Side Dish Announcing Dragon, respectively.

About "Net Buzzwords 100"

Launched in 2018, Net Buzzwords 100 is a joint project by Pixiv and Dwango, now in its seventh edition. The list is determined by calculating the combined access numbers for individual term pages on the Pixiv Encyclopedia and Nico Nico Pedia between January 1 and November 18, 2024. The top 100 terms with the most significant year-on-year growth were selected as nominees, with the term showing the highest growth earning the grand prize.

Grand Prize Winner: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM

The winning term, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, refers to the film continuation of the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series. Set two years after the events of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, the film premiered on January 26, 2024, achieving massive success with over 3 million tickets sold and ¥5 billion in box office revenue.

Other Gundam-related terms that ranked high include Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam (5th place) and Destiny Gundam Spec II (11th place), reflecting the excitement surrounding the franchise.

Net New Words Award

The Net New Words Award, given to newly created terms that became widely talked about online, went to Favorite Side Dish Announcing Dragon. Originating from a Vocaloid song by nbaji released in August 2023, the term refers to a dragon character that humorously announces their favorite side dishes. The song inspired numerous parodies, covers, and remixes, making it a cultural phenomenon.

Producer's Comment: Grand Prize Winner

Naka Toshikazu, Producer of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM:

"We are deeply honored. It’s incredible that so many related terms, including 'Neumann' and 'Creuset,' also made the list! While I had the privilege of accepting this award on behalf of everyone involved, this prize truly belongs to the creators, the promoters, and the fans who enjoyed the work. Congratulations to all! The home release is coming soon, and we’ve also announced the new project, SEED FREEDOM ZERO. Please continue to support the SEED series!"

Source : ORICON NEWS