Netflix’s anime curationhas evolved tremendously, serving fans of the medium with a select, unbiased taste of new and classic series, expanding anime’s global outreach. As expected, anime viewership is gaining traction on the streaming platform, as Netflix just released a bi-yearly Engagement Report, revealing 2025’s most-streamed anime.
According toNetflix’s 2025 mid-year streaming report for anime,Sakamoto Daysgarnered the most streaming sessions, racking up an astonishing 24.4 million views, putting the title ahead of notable counterparts likeDevil May Cry,attracting 18.2 million views, andDandadanearning 7.5 million views.
Contrary to mainstream reviews,Sakamoto Daysreceived more recognition globally compared to revered titles. This new revelation is hard evidence that the growing franchise is fast becoming a defining title in the anime industry.
Netflix’s 2025 Streaming Report Proves That Even An Underdog Title Can Steal The Show
Sakamoto Days Soared Above Other 2025 Anime, and the Gap is Not Even Close
The first half of 2025 hosted highly anticipated anime adaptations that fans could stream on Netflix, making the platform a comfort space for new and veteran anime fans. Per Netflix’s 2025 Engagement Reports, the most-streamed anime of the year so far isSakamoto Days.
24.4 million
18 million
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
7.9 million
7.8 million
Dandadan Season 1
7.5 million
Yuto Suzuki’sSakamoto Daysis an undeniable heartthrob, but this report comes as a shock to fans, considering the show’s competing titles. Sakamoto Daysnot only scales above other new Netflix anime with 24.4 million views, but surpasses them tremendously. The hit series is distantly trailed byMashle: Magic and Muscleswith 7.9 million views.
Sakamoto Daysnot only scales above other new Netflix anime with 24.4 million views, but surpasses them tremendously.
On the rear end,Mashle’sviewership is closely followed by seemingly high-performing shows likeThe Apothecary Diaries Season 1andDandadan Season 1,which amassed 7.8 million views and 7.5 million views, respectively. The only 2025 debut that cuts it close to the popularity ofSakamoto DaysisDevil May Cry, pulling in 18 million views.
Despite Having A Controversial Debut, The Series Still Outshines other 2025 Anime
There is Still Hope for the Popular Comedy series
Sakamoto Daysanime has received criticism, hinting at the subpar adaptation of critical moments in the story. The series sways from the original manga’s pacing and features animation sequences that poorly reflect the depth of the story’s battle choreography.
Even thedirector ofSakamoto Days, Masaki Watanabe, shared the problemsthe production team faced in anime adaptation, ranging from budgeting issues and staff insufficiency, in an interview with ScreenRant at the 2025 Anime Expo.
Regardless of these shortcomings, the anime is still widely accepted and streamed on Netflix as of this writing. This encouraging breakthrough is sufficient for theSakamoto Daysteam to make headway with the production of the show’s second season to remedy the flaws of the first one.
