Naruto became the most-watched anime of 2024, according to Screenrant . A recent presentation by anime industry consultant Pascal J. Bonnet revealed the most-watched titles on Netflix in the second half of 2024, based on viewing hours.
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While some popular names maintained their expected performance, the first place was taken by a ninja who needs no introduction: Naruto .
Naruto leads with 330 million hours watched in 2024
Naruto topped the list with an incredible 330 million hours watched, proving that the series, which debuted in 2002, remains a phenomenon among fans. In second place, One Piece maintained its prominent position, boosted by the success of the live-action adaptation, also available on Netflix. Demon Slayer Infinity Castle film trilogy set to premiere soon.
Check out the full ranking:
- Naruto – 330 million hours
- One Piece – 316 million hours
- Demon Slayer – 208 million hours
- Pokémon – 170 million hours
- Black Clover – 138 million hours
- Hunter x Hunter – 138 million hours
- The Seven Deadly Sins – 128 million hours
- My Hero Academia – 127 million hours
- Dandadan – 97 million hours
- Jujutsu Kaisen – 87 million hours
The rankings show that shonen anime continue to reign supreme, with titles like Black Clover , Hunter x Hunter , and My Hero Academia securing solid positions. However, newer anime like Dandadan and Jujutsu Kaisen have proven they can compete with established giants, earning spots in the top 10.
Who dropped out of the top 10 in 2024?
However, some titles that were trending in the first half of 2024 disappeared from the rankings in the second half. Haikyu!! , Delicious in Dungeon , Record of Ragnarok , and fighting series like Baki the Grappler and Kengan Ashura failed to maintain their positions.
Boruto 's hours in the franchise's total. With a live-action adaptation in development, the future of the most beloved ninja looks promising. Will he remain at the top in 2025? Only time will tell, but in 2024, the answer is clear: Naruto reigns supreme!
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