Anime has officially gone mainstream — far beyond manga-loving corners of the Internet. Research shows that one in three Americans now watch anime weekly, and Netflix has taken notice. In its Anime Expo recap, the streamer revealed that “Half of its 300 million global subscribers now watch anime,” according to Cartoon Brew.
In the U.S., anime viewership surged during the pandemic and never slowed down. Gen Z leads the charge, with Cartoon Brew reporting that about 50% of Gen Z and 48% of millennials in the U.S. watch anime weekly.
Streaming platforms are responding with fresh content to match the demand. Whether you’re craving swordplay, supernatural battles, or moody cyberpunk vibes, Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Hulu have a title for your next binging session. Here are some of the best series to blast through on back-to-back nights.
“Jujutsu Kaisen”
“Jujutsu Kaisen” is a supernatural anime streaming on Hulu and Netflix. The story follows Yuji Itadori, a kind-hearted slacker with super strength who swallows a cursed finger to save a friend, becoming the host of the powerful curse demon Ryomen Sukuna. Season one features 24 episodes on Hulu, all dubbed and subbed. Yuji’s voice actors are Junya Enoki (Japanese) and Adam McArthur (English), while the cast includes Robbie Daymond and Yūichi Nakamura as Megumi Fushiguro, and Kaiji Tang and Yoshimasa Hosoya as Satoru Gojo. The series mixes exorcisms, sorcerer training, and intense battles in a deadly game between humans and curses.
“Chainsaw Man”
You can stream “Chainsaw Man” on Crunchyroll and Hulu. This dark action hit exploded online like a viral flash meme. It follows Denji, a broke teenager with a chainsaw devil dog, who literally becomes a chainsaw-wielding devil hunter after a brutal betrayal. The first season runs 24 episodes. Kikunosuke Toya voices Denji in Japanese, while Zach Aguilar brings his gruff energy to the English dub. Makima’s voice actors are Tomori Kusunoki (Japanese) and Jamie Marchi (English).
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”
In “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” demons stalk the forests, and orphaned boy Tanjiro Kamado rises to avenge his family and save his sister Nezuko, who turned into a demon during the attack. The hit series runs for 52 episodes on Hulu and is also available on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
“Castlevania”
For something a bit different, Netflix’s “Castlevania” is an English-language anime-inspired series based on the classic video games. This gothic fantasy unfolds across four seasons, totaling about 24 episodes. Vampire hunter Trevor Belmont fights to save the city besieged by monsters unleashed by Dracula himself. The animation, produced in Japan by Studio MAPPA, delivers rich visuals and a moody gothic atmosphere that matches its dark storyline.
“One-Punch Man”
“One-Punch Man” is a genre-twisting powerhouse that’s available on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix. The story follows Saitama, a bald hero who can destroy any enemy with a single punch — a skill that leaves him bored and existentially frustrated. The show currently spans two seasons, with 24 episodes total, and a highly anticipated third season set for 2025.
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