This dark fantasy anime was the most watched of 2023, and it’s returning for 2024

The year 2023 has been rich in releases on the anime side, but there is one series that has fared better than the others, outperforming all its competitors.

Quality anime has never been as numerous as in 2023. Whether we’re talking about sequels like season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen, new releases such as Hell’s Paradise or Zom 100, or even conclusions like Attack on Titan, spectators were spoiled for choice. a>

And among all the big releases of the year, there was one that rose to the top and crushed all competition. This Aniplex production, directed by the ufotable studio, tells the story of a brother and sister embarking on a quest after the tragic loss of their family.

The series released its third season, which marked a new record year for the franchise, after a film that was massively watched in theaters. And yes, we’re talking about Demon Slayer.

Demon Slayer is the most watched anime of 2023

Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on Titan had better watch out: Demon Slayer won in terms of audience.

According to a publication on the account Twitter/X Shonen Jump News reporting the site’s results Video Research, the third season exploded: “The blacksmith village arc of the anime Kimetsu no Yaiba was the most watched anime series of 2023, with a average of 15.4 million spectators and a peak of 22.8 million. The compilation film of the Pleasure Quarter arc reached an average of 10.3 million spectators and a peak of 22.5 million.”

Kimetsu no Yaiba TV Anime – Swordsmith Village Arc was the ‘Most Watched Anime Show’ from 2023 averaging 15.4 million viewers and a 22.8 million peak.The compilation film of ‘Red Light District Arc’ averaged 10.3 million viewers and a 22.5 million peak.https://t.co/TRtnwngaTz pic.twitter.com/pqmk4eYnY3

— Shonen Jump News (@WSJ_manga) January 15, 2024

Although belonging to what is considered the new generation of shonens, Demon Slayer (or Kimetsu no Yaiba) has always rivaled the greatest classics.

And the anime does not intend to stop there: its fourth season is already announced for spring 2024. This time, we will explore the pillar training arc, just before starting the final arc.