Netflix has released its latest What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report, revealing the most-watched anime series from July to December 2024. Dandadan Season 1 dominated the rankings, accumulating 96.5 million hours viewed, making it the platform’s most popular anime during this period.
When calculating by views—total hours watched divided by the series’ runtime—Dandadan reached 19.6 million views. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc followed with 51.1 million hours viewed, translating to 12.9 million views. Meanwhile, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, with its longer runtime (24 episodes totaling 9 hours and 30 minutes), had 76.9 million hours watched but only 8.1 million views.
The rankings highlight the continued dominance of major anime franchises, with Demon Slayer securing multiple spots in the top 15. The full list of the most-watched anime series on Netflix between July and December 2024 is as follows:
Dandadan Season 1 – 96.5 million hours, 19.6 million views
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc – 51.1 million hours, 12.9 million views
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 – 76.9 million hours, 8.1 million views
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc – 33.7 million hours, 6.9 million views
Ranma 1/2 Season 1 – 30.6 million hours, 6.6 million views
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc – 65.5 million hours, 6.4 million views
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Mugen Train Arc – 17.0 million hours, 6.0 million views
Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance Season 1 – 14.7 million hours, 6.0 million views
Dragon Ball DAIMA – 26.6 million hours, 5.8 million views
Spy x Family Season 1 – 55.1 million hours, 5.5 million views
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 1 – 55.4 million hours, 5.4 million views
Terminator Zero Season 1 – 18.2 million hours, 4.8 million views
KENGAN ASHURA Season 2 – 48.2 million hours, 4.1 million views
Delicious in Dungeon Season 1 – 41.4 million hours, 4.0 million views
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season 1 – 37.6 million hours, 4.0 million views
The report underscores the strong appeal of both classic and new anime titles, with Dandadan emerging as a surprise leader. With anime’s growing popularity on streaming platforms, Netflix continues to invest in the genre, ensuring a diverse selection for fans worldwide.
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