What's Happening?
Jujutsu Kaisen has significantly outperformed Demon Slayer on Netflix during the first half of 2026. According to Netflix's What We Watched engagement report, Jujutsu Kaisen garnered 31.6 million views, while Demon Slayer achieved 17.5 million views.
The third season of Jujutsu Kaisen, which covers the first half of the Culling Game arc, was particularly successful, reaching 9.4 million views and becoming Netflix's most-watched anime season during the reporting period. The series' older seasons also performed well, with Season 1 and Season 2 recording 8.7 million and 6.7 million views, respectively. In contrast, Demon Slayer's most-watched entry was the Hashira Training Arc with 4.1 million views, followed by its first season at 4 million views.
Why It's Important?
The viewership data highlights Jujutsu Kaisen's growing popularity and its ability to captivate audiences on a major streaming platform like Netflix. This success could influence future content strategies for anime on streaming services, as well as impact the production and marketing of upcoming seasons and related media. The disparity in viewership also underscores the competitive nature of the anime industry, where new series can quickly gain traction and challenge established franchises. For Netflix, the performance of Jujutsu Kaisen may encourage further investment in anime content, potentially leading to more exclusive releases and partnerships with anime studios.
