As Its Anime Viewership Sky Rockets, Netflix Unveils ‘Fool Night’ and More of ‘The One Piece’ at Annecy

‘Fool Night’ charms and ‘One Piece first looks dazzle at Annecy Netflix Anime panel which also unveils an electric excerpt from “Cyberpunk Edgerunners,” Season 2

By Kambole Campbell

Kambole Campbell

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Netflix‘s anime viewership is soaring, from 1 billion views in 2023 to 1.5 billion views in 2025, Yuji Yamano, Netflix director of content in Japan, revealed Tuesday at an Annecy Netflix Anime panel. 

150 million households in 190-plus countries view anime in 34 languages, he added. The increasing prevalence of anime viewing on the platform was a panel focal point. More than 50% of Netflix members watch anime, Yamano said.

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