Netflix Announces New Anime Projects as Viewership Rises
Originally published Jun 23, 2026
By Emeza805 · Variety
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Key points
- Netflix's anime viewership reached 1.5 billion views in 2025, up from 1 billion in 2023.
- Yuji Yamano announced that 150 million households in 190+ countries watch anime on Netflix in 34 languages.
- New anime projects, including 'Fool Night' and more 'The One Piece' content, were unveiled at the Annecy panel.
Netflix's anime viewership has grown significantly, reaching 1.5 billion views in 2025, according to Yuji Yamano, Netflix director of content in Japan. This increase was highlighted during an Annecy Netflix Anime panel, where Yamano noted that 150 million households across 190-plus countries watch anime in 34 languages. The surge in anime consumption on the platform has led to the announcement of new projects, including 'Fool Night' and additional content from 'The One Piece.' The expansion of anime offerings reflects Netflix's growing commitment to the genre and its global audience.
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