Twice a year, in February and August, analyst group Video Research holds a "TV talent image survey", which probes for the TV talents' visibility, popularity, and overall image evaluation. The survey reviews responses from males and females ranging from 10 to 69 years of age; this is the 76th time for the�research�to be held. �The results of this particular survey are quite influential, as it's used when producers cast for TV shows and CMs.

The result for August 2010 has just been revealed. �Check it out below!

<Male talent>

9. Taka and Toshi


9. Beat Takeshi (Kitano Takeshi)


8. Yamaguchi Tomomitsu


7. Ishiduka Hidehiko


6. Tokoro George


5. Fukuyama Masaharu


4. Ichiro (Suzuki Ichiro)


3. Kuwata Keisuke


2. Akashiya Sanma


1. Abe Hiorshi


<Female talents>

10. Ayase Haruka


9. Matsushima Nanako


8. Nakama Yukie


7. Yoshinaga Sayuri


6. Kanno Miho


5. Ueto Aya


4. Becky


3. DREAMS COME TRUE


2. Asada Mao


1. Amami Yuki


You can check out the entire top 20 results here!

Source: Video Research