‘Dragon Ball Super’ ratings down: Episode 78 fails to draw greater numbers

This week's numbers for "Dragon Ball Super" are out and they don't look as promising as some of the fillers of the anime series. "Dragon Ball Super" episode 78 is the second installment of the Universal Survival Arc, which is one of the most hyped arcs.

Top 10 Most Watched Anime - Feb. 6-11, 2017

According to Blasting News, "Sazae-san" sits at the top with 13% ratings.

1. "Sazae-san" - 13.1%

2. "Chibi Maruko-chan" --10.5%

3. "Shin-chan" - 9.2%

4. "Doraemon" - 9.1%

5. "Detective Conan" - 7.2%

6. "One Piece" - 6.1%

7. "Dragon Ball Super" - 5.6%

8. "Time Bokan 24" - 4.3%

9. "Pokemon Sun and Moon" - 3.9%

10. "Kirakira PreCure A la mode - 3.5%

 "Dragon Ball Super" episode 78 sits at number 7 position with 5.6% and the ratings have fallen from 6.0%. The publication noted that the filler episodes of "Dragon Ball Super" have done well compared to the main episodes.

"Dragon Ball Super" episode 78 showcased a pre-tournament match between Universe 7 and Universe 9. Each universe had to present three fighters for the match. Universe 9 introduced a trio of fox-looking aliens. Universe 7 presented Goku, Gohan and Majin Buu.

The first match features Majin Buu and Kicker Basil. Weekly Shonen Jump preview for "Dragon Ball Super episode 79.

"A battle against Universe 9! Majin Buu is up in the first round!!

A match attended by the Omni-King is being held as a preliminary to the "Tournament of Power". That battle is finally kicking off! The first representative of Universe 7 fighting is Majin Buu! But Universe 9's fighter Basil is a pretty tough foe too...?!

A battle with their homeland at stake!

Universe 7 VS Universe 9

The Omni-Present Match finally starts!!

The contestants for Universe 7 are Goku, Gohan, and Buu. The losing universe will be wiped out?!

Their opponents are the fighters of Universe 9, "Trio the Dangers": Basil, Lavenda, and Bergamo. Basil (red wolf with cape), Lavenda (slouching wolf with suspenders), Bergamo (tall wolf with scarf).

Omni-King This Week: deeply interested in Buu's battle!

The two Omni-Kings (present and future) watch over the outcome of the battle from the spectator seats. Omni-King leans out of his seat as he watches Buu laugh despite being at a disadvantage!"

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