Anime is a booming industry that attracts millions of fans worldwide with its diverse genres, captivating stories, and stunning visuals. Some anime series have become so popular that they have generated huge sales figures for their manga, merchandise, movies, and more. These series are often referred to as new-gen anime, meaning they are relatively recent and appeal to the current generation of anime fans.
But which new-gen anime are the most popular and profitable? How much have they sold in their entire publication run? Here’s a list of 11 popular new-gen anime and their sales figures as of 2023.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most popular new gen anime, thanks to its thrilling story of sorcerers who fight curses using jujutsu, a form of supernatural martial arts. The series is based on the manga by Gege Akutami, which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since 2018.
The anime adaptation by MAPPA studio aired from 2020 to 2021, with a movie sequel titled Jujutsu Kaisen 0 released in 2021. Jujutsu Kaisen has sold over 80 million copies of its manga since 2023, making it one of the best-selling manga series ever.
The anime has also been a huge hit, with over 10 million viewers on Crunchyroll and over 2 million Blu-ray and DVD sales in Japan. The movie has also grossed over $300 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing anime movies ever.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is another popular new-gen anime, thanks to its epic story of a boy who becomes a demon slayer to avenge his family and save his sister, who has been turned into a demon. The series is based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 2016 to 2020.
The anime adaptation by ufotable studio aired from 2019 to 2020, with a movie sequel titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train released in 2020 and a second season titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc airing in 2021.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has sold over 150 million copies of its manga since 2023, making it the best-selling series ever. The anime has also been a huge hit, with over 40 million viewers on Crunchyroll and over 5 million Blu-ray and DVD sales in Japan. The movie has also grossed over $500 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing anime movie ever.
The announcement of Demon Slayer’s new arc is bound to bring immense joy to fans, and there’s no doubt that it will shatter records in the future.
Tokyo Revengers
Tokyo Revengers is another popular new-gen anime, thanks to its intriguing story of a boy who travels back in time to save his girlfriend from being killed by a gang. The series is based on the manga by Ken Wakui, which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine since 2017.
The anime adaptation by LIDENFILMS studio aired from 2021 to 2022, with a live-action movie released in 2021. Tokyo Revengers has sold over 40 million copies of its manga as of 2023, making it one of the best-selling manga series of recent years.
The anime has also been a huge hit, with over 20 million viewers on Crunchyroll and over 1 million Blu-ray and DVD sales in Japan. The live-action movie has also grossed over $100 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing live-action adaptations of manga ever.
SPY x FAMILY
SPY x FAMILY is another popular new-gen anime, thanks to its hilarious and heartwarming story of a fake family of spies, assassins, and telepaths. The series is based on the manga by Tatsuya Endo, which has been serialized in Shonen Jump+ online magazine since 2019.
The anime adaptation by WIT Studio and CloverWorks studio aired from 2022 to 2023, with a spin-off movie titled SPY x FAMILY Code: White released in 2023. SPY x FAMILY has sold over 25 million copies of its manga as of 2023, making it one of the best-selling manga series of recent years.
The anime has also been a huge hit, with over 15 million viewers on Crunchyroll and Hulu and over 2 million Blu-ray and DVD sales in Japan. The movie has also grossed over $200 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing anime movies ever.
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My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is another popular new-gen anime, thanks to its inspiring story of a boy who dreams of becoming a superhero in a world where most people have superpowers called quirks.
The series is based on the manga by Kohei Horikoshi, which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since 2014. The anime adaptation by Bones studio aired from 2016 to 2022, with a fifth season airing in 2021 and a sixth season announced for 2023.
The series also has four movies, with the latest one, My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission, released in 2021. My Hero Academia has sold over 50 million copies of its manga as of 2023, making it one of the best-selling manga series ever.
The anime has also been a huge hit, with over 30 million viewers on Crunchyroll and Funimation and over 3 million Blu-ray and DVD sales in Japan. The movies have also grossed over $200 million worldwide, making them some of the highest-grossing anime movies ever.
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan is another popular new-gen anime, thanks to its epic story of humanity’s struggle against giant man-eating creatures called Titans. The series is based on the Hajime Isayama manga, serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine from 2009 to 2021.
The anime adaptation by WIT Studio and MAPPA Studio aired from 2013 to 2022, with a final season split into two parts. The series also has three movies, with two being recaps and one being an original story titled Attack on Titan: Chronicle, released in 2020.
Attack on Titan has sold over 100 million copies of its manga as of 2023, making it one of the best-selling manga series ever. The anime has also been a huge hit, with over 40 million viewers on Crunchyroll and Funimation and over 4 million Blu-ray and DVD sales in Japan. The movies have also grossed over $100 million worldwide, making them some of the highest-grossing anime movies ever.
Chainsaw Man
Chainsaw Man is another popular new-gen anime, thanks to its bizarre and bloody story of a boy who becomes a chainsaw-wielding demon hunter after merging with his pet dog. The series is based on the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, which has been serialized in Shonen Jump+ online magazine from 2018 to 2020. The anime adaptation by MAPPA studio aired from 2022 to 2023, with a second part announced for 2024.
Chainsaw Man has sold over 24 million copies of its manga as of 2023, making it one of the best-selling manga series of recent years. The anime has also been a huge hit, with over 10 million viewers on Crunchyroll and Netflix and over 1 million Blu-ray and DVD sales in Japan.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is another popular new-gen anime, thanks to its fun and fantasy story of a man reborn as a slime in another world and becoming the leader of a monster nation.
The series is based on the light novel by Fuse, which has been published since 2013. The anime adaptation by Eight Bit Studio aired from 2018 to 2022, with a second season split into two parts.
The series also has two spin-off series, one titled The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, aired in 2021, and one titled That Time I Got Reincarnated (Again!) as a Workaholic Slime, announced for 2024.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has sold over 40 million copies of its light novel and manga as of 2023, making it one of the best-selling light novel and manga series of recent years. The anime has also been a huge hit, with over 15 million viewers on Crunchyroll and Funimation and over 2 million Blu-ray and DVD sales in Japan.
Dr. Stone
Dr. Stone is another popular new-gen anime, thanks to its sci-fi and adventure story of a boy who tries to rebuild civilization after a mysterious phenomenon turns everyone into stone. The series is based on the manga by Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since 2017.
The anime adaptation by TMS Entertainment studio aired from 2019 to 2022, with a third season announced for 2024. Dr. Stone has sold over 15 million copies of its manga as of 2023, making it one of the best-selling manga series of recent years.
Oishinbo (Akira Hanasaki & Tetsu Kariya)
Oishinbo is a notable departure from the norm for popular manga, which often features shonen, shojo, josei, or seinen themes. This manga series about Shiro Yamaoka’s and Yuko Kurita’s culinary exploits was written by Akira Hanasaki and Tetsu Kariya.
Oishinbo was published from 1983 to 2008 and again from 2009 to 2014 in 111 volumes. Unfortunately, it seems to have ended for good after this. Since its release, this manga has sold at least 135 million copies and has been adapted into a 136-episode anime series.
Bleach (Tite Kubo)
The anime adaptation of Tite Kubo’s Bleach was suspended in 2016, the most recent of many changes. The 2020 greenlight of the anime version of the finale means that the first 52 episodes will debut in October 2022.
Even though readers are still perplexed by the manga’s title, 130 million copies have been sold. Bleach is one of the most extended illustrated series, with 686 chapters spread across 74 volumes. The protagonist, Ichigo Kurosaki, is a regular guy who goes through a transformation and learns he has superpowers.
These are some of the most popular new-gen anime and their sales figures as of 2023. There are many other new-gen anime that are worth watching and supporting, such as Haikyu!!, My Dress-Up Darling, Blue Lock, Kingdom, World Trigger, Golden Kamuy, Record of Ragnarok, Ao Ashi, One-Punch Man, Uma Musume Cinderella Gray, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, The Apothecary Diaries, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun and more. Which new-gen anime are your favorites? Let us know in the comments below.
