“Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc” Takes the Top Spot on Netflix Global Rankings !

The new season of Demon Slayer in 2024, despite having a less intense storyline, continues to capture popularity. Many believed that the new season, “Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc” (鬼滅の刃 柱稽古編/Kimetsu No Yaiba Hashira Training Arc), wasn’t as popular and that the Demon Slayer craze had faded. However, data shows a different story.

In just one week, it has claimed the top spot on the global non-English TV show rankings on Netflix, with over 5.4 million views. Although it didn’t make the top ten in our region, it entered the top ten in 14 regions across Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, India, South Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan, where it ranked first, proving that its popularity remains high. Additionally, the Demon Slayer series is not exclusive to Netflix, which further demonstrates the immense popularity of the franchise.

Ratings and Reception

• MyAnimeList: The series currently holds a score of 8.29, ranking among the top new anime of the season. It is second in terms of the number of members, just behind the long-awaited third season of “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!”.
• Douban: It started with an impressive score of 9.1, although the number of ratings is still relatively low.
• Japan: The first episode achieved a viewership rating of 6.9%. On Japanese streaming platforms, the debut episodes lead by a significant margin, indicating its status as a top-tier IP.

Additional Information

• Theme Song: Although last season’s collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and milet for the song “Kizuna no Kiseki” didn’t achieve the same success as previous hits like “Zankyosanka” (2022 Billboard Japan Hot No.1) or “Gurenge,” it still enjoyed considerable popularity. This season’s theme song for the “Hashira Training Arc,” “Yumeutsutsu” by MY FIRST STORY × HYDE, debuted at ninth place on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 weekly chart shortly after its release, showcasing the franchise’s enduring appeal.

Conclusion

“Demon Slayer” might not be as explosively popular as it was two years ago, but it is undoubtedly one of the most watched and celebrated Japanese ACG (anime, comics, and games) IPs globally. The data supports why the production team continues to extend the animation series, as an IP with such global popularity is rare and valuable.

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