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In its mid-year report, Netflix shows which anime have been the most-watched and have taken over streaming in 2025 in the various markets around the world. The following is a list in reverse order, i.e., number 10 (lowest) to number 1 (highest), based on the hours watched, or views published in the first half of 2025. The figures and descriptions demonstrate the way legacy titles can be so powerful and the way niche or classic shows can become competitive.
Most-watched Anime: Ranking the top 10 titles streaming on Netflix in 2025
10. Attack on Titan – 15 million hours/views
Although Attack on Titan is still an industry juggernaut in terms of fandom, by 2025, it registered approximately 15 million viewing hours (or the equivalent) on Netflix during the first half. Its high performance indicates that people are still interested in its final arcs and the influence of the ending storylines. Attack on Titan is still a relatively new streaming entry, but it ranked in the top 10 in terms of raw figures, making it a favorable addition to older franchises. The anime was finished in 2023, which guarantees binge-ability, allowing it to stay at the top of the most-watched list two years later.
9. Anpanman – 16 million hours/views
Anpanman appears as steady streaming content with a Netflix viewership of around 16 million hours in 2025. Its widespread popularity among the younger viewers and family units means that the legacy children's series continues to compete effectively in terms of viewership. The cultural presence of the franchise in Japan has spanned decades, and merchandise and adaptations have kept it relevant all this time. It has been added to the Netflix international collection, and now foreign viewers can sample a show that was previously not that widely available outside of Asia, keeping its place on the most-watched anime list.
8. Demon Slayer – 23 million hours/views
The Demon Slayer franchise had approximately 23 million viewing hours in th efirst half of 2025. Its continual presence in the global markets of Netflix, supported by its movies and anime series, kepps it high up in terms of streaming metrics. The Infinity Castle movie specifically triggered a resurgence of watching previous seasons on the platform. Among amateur audiences and avid anime viewers, Demon Slayer has been one of the most-watched pieces across the board.
7. Sakamoto Days – 24 million hours/views
In 2025, SAKAMOTO DAYS officially became a Netflix breakout, and with approximately 24 million streaming hours in the first half of the year, it was officially recognized as one of the most-watched anime. This made it one of the fastest-climbing Netflix anime with its action, comedy, and accessibility. Being a comparatively recent title from Shonen Jump, its popularity shows how contemporary manga-based properties can become dominant in streams in the shortest possible time. Its positive initial response is also an indicator of future expansion in the future seasons.
6. The Seven Deadly Sins – 26 million hours/views
The Seven Deadly Sins has continued to doing well, with a reported view time of approximately 26 million in 2025. Its presence on Netflix with several seasons and popularity among those who like fantasy anime, makes it a widely viewed anime. Spin-offs and other arcs made fans come back to the platform even after the platform ended its primary story. In the case of Netflix, it ranks among the most-watched fantasy anime over the years.
5. One Piece – 28 million hours/views
According to the report provided by Netflix, One Piece gained around 28 million viewer hours in 2025. Its lengthy history, novel curves, and extensive intergenerational interaction contribute to its retaining leading positions in streaming indicators. The fact that both the anime episodes are available and the live-action is produced by Netflix also guarantees an ever-present crossover interest. With this two-fold exposure, One Piece was one of the most-watched multi-format performers of 2025.
4. Pokémon – 38 million hours/views
By 2025, Pokémon recorded nearly 38 million Netflix viewing hours, and it was the same as Detective Conan in the ranking of the best franchises in terms of streaming coverage. The scope of the franchise related to the games, anime series, movies, etc., makes it always in high demand. The fact that it renews each generation with new characters and locations keeps the younger audience interested. Older arcs are also rewatched by long-term fans, which increases the total streaming numbers, making it one of the most-watched anime.
3. Detective Conan – 38 million hours/views
As of the mid-year Netflix 2025 data, Detective Conan was at the same level as Pokémon, with approximately 38 million hours watched. Its episodic format and mystery format guarantee its consistent returns and rediscoverability, and this is useful in binge metrics. The newcomers get fed into the mainstream anime by the continued production of films and specials. Consequently, Detective Conan keeps its status as one of the most-watched titles on Netflix.
2. Studio Ghibli titles – 39 million hours/views
Studio Ghibli movies (Spirited Away, Howl, Moving Castle, and so on) accumulated on Netflix have an approximate number of viewings of about ~39 million in 2025. Their status, repeatability, and worldwide presence make them timeless streaming champions. The catalog itself is one of the most-watched Netflix assets concerning anime, as it is enjoyed by both the casual viewer and the cinephile. A high word-of-mouth and cultural positioning status is a guarantee of constant streaming engagement, which takes place annually.
1. Naruto (Shippuden) – 40 million hours/views
Naruto Shippuden was the Most-watched Anime on Netflix in 2025, with the highest number of almost 40 million streaming hours. Although the show is an older series, its presence, legacy fanbase, and accessibility in different regions earned it the first place in the Netflix ranking. The popularity of Naruto propagated worldwide by memes, streaming rewatches and the discovery by the younger fanbase keeps these numbers alive. The fact that it is placed where it is, confirms that legacy shonen anime are still unrivalled in the global scope.
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These 10 titles demonstrate that the streaming information of Netflix in 2025 will still be biased towards its old franchises that are widely known (Naruto, Studio Ghibli, One Piece), even as newcomers such as SAKAMOTO DAYS make it to the top category. The measures indicate both the duration and the strength of the distribution that is sustained. These Most-watched Anime rankings are based on 2025 Netflix data, as listed in 'What We Watched,' and indicate how popular and widely appreciated old series remain at the top of streaming platforms worldwide.
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