Jujutsu Kaisen has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records as the most popular anime series, surpassing long-standing heavyweights such as Attack on Titan and One Piece.
This prestigious title is awarded based on global demand data from analytics company Parrot Analytics. According to Parrot Analytics, Jujutsu Kaisen boasts incredible global demand ratings, 71.2 times higher than the average TV show.
The company determines these ratings by collecting rich daily data on viewer engagement, including streams, downloads, social networks, media news, and interest. online research. Notably, actions that require more effort from fans, such as watching or downloading episodes, have greater weight when calculating demand.
The Guinness World Records announcement is a huge achievement for Jujutsu Kaisen, considering its relatively recent release compared to the long-standing record of success of competitors like Attack on Titan and One Piece.
Attack on Titan has held the crown for most popular anime since 2020, while One Piece experienced a strong resurgence in 2023 thanks to the buzz surrounding Netflix's live-action adaptation.
However, Jujutsu Kaisen's explosive popularity, especially with the airing of the highly anticipated Shibuya Incident arc in July 2023, has pushed it to the top.
The series based on the hit manga by Gege Akutami has won the hearts of anime fans around the world, especially the younger generation.
Guinness World Records reports that an impressive 73% of Jujutsu Kaisen's viewership is comprised of Gen Z (ages 13-22), significantly higher than Attack on Titan's 64.4% and One Piece's 56.7% .
Which anime do you think will be able to surpass Jujutsu Kaisen's popularity? And do you think the popularity of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga also boosted the popularity of the anime? Let us know your opinion in the comments section.
If you haven't watched the Jujutsu Kaisen series yet, both seasons 1 and 2 along with the anime Jujutsu Kaisen 0 are available on Crunchyroll.
Source: Guinness World Records