Two New Gen Anime Have Officially Surpassed One Piece

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One Piece is a hugely popular and long-running anime series, having been on air since 1999. Despite a few short pauses, it’s maintained a dedicated fanbase for over 25 years, with viewers eagerly awaiting each new episode. However, despite its popularity, One Piece isn’t performing as well as other shows on Netflix. The recent ‘Egghead’ arc has received 5.6 million views for its first part and 2.6 million for the second. In comparison, Sakamoto Days has garnered 24.4 million views, and Demon Slayer has reached 19.4 million. While these numbers might suggest One Piece is being overshadowed, its consistent popularity is largely due to being the most illegally downloaded anime of all time.

Demon Slayer and Sakamoto Days Have One Piece Beat On Netflix

  • One Piece’s Egghead Arc Has 5.6 and 2.6 Million Views
  • Demon Slayer’s Entertainment District Arc Has 19.4 Million Views and Sakamoto Days Has 24.4 Million Views

Netflix is a leading streaming service, and it’s become incredibly popular for anime in recent years. While many popular anime series are available on the platform, some are more successful with viewers than others.

Many expected the One Piece anime to perform exceptionally well on Netflix, but the recent Egghead Island arc is facing viewership challenges. The first part of the arc received 5.6 million views, which is decent, however the second part only managed 2.6 million views. This is a disappointing result, particularly when considering the numbers achieved by Netflix’s most popular shows.

Currently, *Sakamoto Days* is the most popular anime on Netflix, racking up an impressive 24.4 million views. This is particularly surprising considering the anime adaptation hasn’t been highly praised. Alongside *Sakamoto Days*, *Demon Slayer* is also performing very well, with its Entertainment District arc garnering 19.4 million views. Both shows are significantly ahead of *One Piece*, which might worry some fans of the long-running series.

Demon Slayer and Sakamoto Days Are Dominating on Netflix, But One Piece is the Most Pirated Anime Ever

Piracy Has Affected One Piece’s Numbers on Platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll

Although *One Piece* might not be trending as much as shows like *Sakamoto Days* or *Demon Slayer* right now, Netflix viewership isn’t a complete picture of its popularity. Netflix only has a limited portion of the *One Piece* series, making it a less-than-ideal place to start watching. *One Piece* actually performs much better on Crunchyroll, which has all the episodes. However, even on Crunchyroll, series like *Solo Leveling* are currently more popular, and there are reasons why that’s the case.

While *One Piece* is legally streamed, it’s widely pirated – in fact, it’s the most pirated anime of all time. This significantly affects the official viewing numbers on platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll. Despite this, *One Piece* remains incredibly popular, and its official streaming numbers don’t fully reflect its massive fanbase, as many fans choose to watch it through unofficial sources. If they didn’t, viewership on platforms like Netflix would be much higher.

Growing up, I always dreamed of creating a manga with an incredibly exciting climax. I often wondered if I had what it took. Now, after 25 years of work, we’re nearing the end of the Wano arc and everything is almost ready. If you’re just starting to read now, that’s perfectly fine! Because from here on out… it’s going to be *the* One Piece! I’m finally going to reveal all the mysteries of this world – it’s going to be a wild ride! So buckle up, and please stick with me a little longer!

You can stream *One Piece* on Crunchyroll and Netflix, with new episodes added weekly. *Sakamoto Days* is currently available on Netflix. *Demon Slayer* recently released a new movie, but fans can also read the manga on Manga Plus. All three series – *One Piece*, *Demon Slayer*, and *Sakamoto Days* – are available to read on Manga Plus. *Demon Slayer*’s manga has finished, but new chapters of *One Piece* and *Sakamoto Days* are released weekly and are free to read.

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2025-09-26 13:57