What is Nintendos second biggest franchise? - Lets leave Pokemon out of this!

[mysticwolf]

Out of the series that I've played: 

By importance:

Mario > Pokemon > Zelda > Metroid > Kirby > Animal Crossing > Donkey Kong > Pikmin

By awesomeness/most fun to play

Kirby > Pokemon > Mario > Zelda > Metroid > Animal Crossing > Donkey Kong > Pikmin

By cuteness:

Kirby > Pikmin > Pokemon > Animal Crossing > Mario > Zelda > Donkey Kong > Metroid

By badassness:

Metroid > Donkey Kong > Zelda > Pokemon > Kirby > Mario > Pikmin > Animal Crossing 

*Super Smash Bros is not included in this comparison because it is too amazing to qualify.

**I am partial to Kirby, so the results may be a bit biased.