Who doesn’t love binging on dramatic shows after work or on the weekend? Statista suggests that the most popular genre in the country is drama, with about 32.3% of people watching TV shows and programs in this category. In the second place are comedy shows with 17.9% of viewers, and the third most popular genre is Action or Adventure, with 12% viewership. Here are a few popular types of shows in the country. Anime The name ‘Anime’ is derived from animation. The first anime film can be traced to the beginning of the 20 th century. The characters are animated and influenced by traditional Japanese art forms. Anime shows are typically created in Japan and watched by viewers around the world. Characters from Disney cartoons had initially inspired this genre of TV shows, as anime characters have features like large eyes and small mouths. Some of the shows that have been extremely popular in the country are Sailor Moon, Fullmetal Alchemist , and Neon Genesis Evangelion. This genre is pretty popular amongst young adults and kids. Drama These shows are centered around fictional and theatrical content. The genre has evolved to include sci-fi, comedy, legal, medical, teen, fantasy, and semi-fictional drama as its subtypes over the years.