Netflix recently revealed a ranked list of the anime during the first half of 2023. Therefore, this ranking, based on the approximate number of accumulated views, offers the public insight into preferences in the world of anime .
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It is important to note that the list considers all series that Netflix has, whether or not they are available in the reader's region.
Therefore, this ranking reflects the significant impact that Netflix has had on the globalization of anime. The streaming platform has invested heavily in acquiring and producing anime series, allowing these stories to reach audiences around the world. Furthermore, Netflix has made access to anime easier by offering a wide library of titles with series subtitled or dubbed in several languages.
While the platform has also been a major driver in promoting anime outside of Japan, Netflix collaborates with animation studios and creators to develop original content exclusive to its platform. This approach has contributed significantly to the growing popularity of anime globally and helped expand the reach and influence of this form of Japanese entertainment.
And the results were:
- 30. NARUTO second season – 19.6 million hours of viewing.
- 29. SPY x FAMILY Season 1 – 19.7 million hours watched.
- 28. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Train Arc – 19.9 million hours watched.
- 27. Komi Can't Communicate Season 1 – 19.9 million hours watched.
- 26. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: STONE OCEAN – 20.5 million hours of playback.
- 25. NARUTO Season 3 – 21.3 million hours of viewing.
- 24. Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King – 21.5 million hours played.
- 23. The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon's Judgment – 22 million hours watched.
- 22. ONE PIECE: Alabasta – 22.5 million hours of playback.
- 21. Oshi no Ko Season 1 – 22.7 million hours watched.
- 20. Shingeki no Kyojin Season 1 – 23.3 million hours watched.
- 19. Blue Lock – 23.5 million hours of playback.
- 18. The Seven Deadly Sins: Imperial Wrath of the Gods – 24 million hours played.
- 17. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 – 24.4 million hours watched.
- 16. Death Note (2006) – 26.7 million hours of playback.
- 15. Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre Season 1 – 26.8 million hours watched.
- 14. The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of The Commandments – 27.3 million hours played.
- 13. NARUTO Season 1 – 28 million hours of viewing.
- 12. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Entertainment District Arc – 28.9 million hours watched.
- 11. Hunter X Hunter (2011) – 30.7 million hours watched.
Below you can check the TOP 10 most popular anime on Netflix of 2023
10. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 – 31.9 million hours watched
9. Record of Ragnarok Season 1 – 35.5 million hours watched
8. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Swordsmith Village Arc – 40.5 million hours watched
7. Pokémon The Series: Indigo League: Season 1 – 42.7 million hours watched
6. VINLAND SAGA Season 1 – 49.3 million hours watched
5. VINLAND SAGA Season 2 – 55.1 million hours watched
4. ONE PIECE: East Blue – 57.8 million hours of playback
3. Record of Ragnarok Season 2 – 78.2 million hours watched
2. Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! Season 1 – 80.3 million hours watched
1. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc – 95.8 million hours watched
Finally, these are the animes that gained popularity on the Netflix streaming platform.
