Netflix's Top-Performing Original Anime

Discover which Netflix Original Anime series are captivating audiences and critics alike, showcasing the platform's investment in the animation genre.

The top 3

  1. Three Most-Watched Netflix Original Anime Series: While specific 'original' viewership numbers can vary, 'One Piece' has recorded over 1.7 billion hours watched on Netflix, making it one of the most-watched anime franchises on the platform. 'Naruto' is also a highly-watched franchise, with over 205 million views since January 2023. 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' and 'Castlevania' are consistently cited as fan-favorite Netflix original anime.
  2. Top 3 Critically Acclaimed Netflix Original Anime: Several Netflix Original Anime have received high critical praise, with 'Pluto', 'Dorohedoro', and 'Delicious in Dungeon' often cited for their strong Rotten Tomatoes scores, some even reaching 100%. 'Violet Evergarden' and 'Devilman Crybaby' are also consistently recognized as critically acclaimed masterpieces.
  3. Netflix Original Anime with Notable Sequels or Spinoffs: Netflix's investment in original anime has led to several successful franchises. 'Castlevania' received a direct sequel series, 'Castlevania: Nocturne', and 'Arcane' is a critically acclaimed series with a confirmed second season. While not a direct sequel, 'Pluto' is a critically acclaimed adaptation of an 'Astro Boy' arc, demonstrating Netflix's ability to develop existing IP.

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