Topping the list in a whopping 93 countries, Naruto is by far the world's most popular Anime - despite the original series ending 15 years ago in 2007.
Anime is far more popular in Japan, but the United States is the biggest international market, far bigger than the second Philippines. More people say they watch anime in Japan at 75.87% compared to America's 71.86%.
Naruto – USA
The series is so popular that it even has a sequel about Naruto's son, Boruto, although it is not as popular as the original. While Naruto's adventures have fans all over the world, the biggest fanbase for the franchise is located in the USA.
1) One Piece
One Piece, one of the most popular shonen anime series based on Eiichiro Oda's manga, premiered in 1999. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy, who wants to become the Pirate King, and his crew as they journey around the world in search of the legendary treasure known as One Piece.
One Piece. It's no surprise that One Piece would end up on a list like this. After all, it's one of the most well-known anime of all time. The series has been on air since 1997, along with a manga series accompanying the show ever since as well.
The Big Three was a term used to describe the three most popular running series during their golden age in Jump - One Piece, Naruto and Bleach. All three series got their common title due to their worldwide popularity and length.
Sazae-San (7,920 Episodes)
Sazae-San aired 53 years ago for the first time. It holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running television animated show ever. Sazae-San lives in a house with her husband, kids and parents.
Anime (Japanese: アニメ, IPA: [aɲime] ( listen)) is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, anime refers specifically to animation produced in Japan.
According to a survey conducted by the Nippon Research Center in October 2019, around 33 percent of people in Japan stated that they often read manga or watch anime. A slightly higher share of 41 percent of people said that they do not often engage in this pastime.
History and Development. The history of anime can be traced back to the start of the 20th century, with the earliest verifiable films dating from 1917. The first generation of animators in the late 1910s included Ōten Shimokawa, Jun'ichi Kōuchi and Seitaro Kitayama, commonly referred to as the "fathers" of anime.
Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach are known as the “Big Four.” In some fans' eyes, Dragon Ball is seen as the grandfather of Shonen while One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach are known as the “Big Three”. You can find inspiration from each of the “Big Four” in almost all Shonen anime.
In 1914, U.S. and European cartoons were introduced to Japan, inspiring Japanese creators like Junichi Kouchi and Seitaro Kitayama, both of whom were considered the "fathers of anime."
Conversation. Dragon Ball Z was never in the Big 3. The Big Three were Naruto / One Piece / Bleach and represented a very specific time in manga history.
The first anime to ever come to American television is also one of the most influential and successful ever created. The show was Astro Boy, and it premiered in September 1963, only about nine months after its premiere in Japan.
It pushes the boundaries of the status quo with unique characters and stories. It also expands beyond reality as anime often showcases magic, Japanese tales and superpowers. It also extends beyond usual Western movies and shows, giving audiences a repository of novel plots, ideas and characters.
Anime was popular in Japan long before American institutes started teaching how to draw anime. It also pre-dated the progression of the modern Japanese film industry. In fact, this animated art was the first-ever form of media broadcasting in the country.
Naruto and Sasuke are DEMI GOD-LEVEL.