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New Nielsen Report Makes It Clear: Underestimating Anime Is Bad Business
New data reframes anime fandom as a cross-platform, affluent audience, raising questions about industry blind spots and production sustainability.
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Animation Dominates 2025 Streaming: ‘Bluey’ Repeats As Nielsen’s Most-Watched Title
‘Bluey’ was the year’s most watched anything, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ took the top film prize, and Seth MacFarlane won Streaming Icon of the Year.
Nostalgia, Controversy, And Strong Storytelling Lead To Big Ratings For ‘King Of The Hill,’ ‘South Park’
‘King of the Hill’s’ Hulu revival and ‘South Park’s’ record ratings show heritage animated comedies are thriving with huge audiences on TV and streaming.
Three Of 2025’s Most-Streamed Shows Are Animated, ‘Moana 2’ Overtakes ‘Moana’ As The Top Movie
‘Bluey’ remains the most-streamed show in the world, with ‘Family Guy’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ in fourth and fifth place.
The 7 Most-Streamed Films Last Year Were All Animated
Notably, all seven of the films also had theatrical releases, making a strong argument that a theatrical run can pay dividends for years after a film has left cinemas.
Linear TV Viewing Dropped Below 50% Of U.S. Television Usage For The First Time In July
Streaming platform use hit an all-time high in the month, with ‘Bluey’ coming in as the second-most-watched series in the region.
Americans Were Obsessed With Streaming Disney-Produced Animation In 2021
“Luca,” “Moana,” and “Raya” were the most-streamed films of 2021.
Seven Films In Nielsen’s Latest Movie Streaming Top Ten Are Animated
Pixar’s “Luca” was the clear winner in the week of June 14–20, clocking up 1.57 billion minutes of viewing time.