Netflix’s anime lineup has a new crown jewel, as Sakamoto Days has shattered records to become the platform’s biggest anime premiere since the introduction of weekly viewership metrics.
The show has dethroned Baki Hanma Season 2 as the most-watched anime debut, setting a new benchmark for success.
This week, Sakamoto Days garnered a massive 8.6 million views, making it the #2 non-English TV show globally, second only to the juggernaut Squid Game.
It also secured the #4 spot across all TV categories. Additionally, the anime claimed the #1 position in five countries, solidifying its global popularity.
For perspective, other anime on Netflix have peaked at significantly lower numbers:
- Baki Hanma Season 2: 6.0M
- Record of Ragnarok Season 2: 3.0M
- My Happy Marriage: 2.7M
- Pokémon Concierge: 2.6M
- Ranma 1/2: 2.5M
- Gundam: Requiem: 2.4M
- Delicious in Dungeon: 2.2M
- Scott Pilgrim: 2.0M
- Pluto: < 1.2M
- Blue Box: < 900k
The success of Sakamoto Days showcases Netflix’s growing strength in curating anime content that resonates with global audiences. Its unique blend of action, humor, and heartfelt storytelling seems to have struck a chord with viewers.
With such an impressive debut, Sakamoto Days has set a high bar not just for future anime releases but for Netflix’s overall programming.
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Source: X