Weekly anime ranking in Japan [8th – 14th May 2021]

Are you curious to know whether there is any change on the latest Anime ranking in Japan after the golden week‘s holidays?

Here is the top 5 Anime ranking in Japan of this week, watched on OTT, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, etc. this week. (The data came from viewership on several OTTs between 8th and 14th May)

Weekly anime ranking in Japan [10th – 16th April 2021]

April 22, 2021

Weekly anime ranking in Japan [3rd – 9th April 2021]

April 14, 2021

#5 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba retained its 5th place from 3rd previous week. Though, it is still popular after the release of its anime movie “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train” last October.

Demon Slayer-Kimetsu no Yaiba Synopsis:

Ever since his father’s death, the burden of supporting the family has fallen upon Tanjirou Kamado’s shoulders. Though living impoverished on a remote mountain, the Kamado family can enjoy a relatively peaceful and happy life. One day, Tanjirou decides to go down to the local village to make a little money selling charcoal. On his way back, night falls, forcing Tanjirou to take shelter in the house of a strange man, who warns him of the existence of flesh-eating demons that lurk in the woods at night.

#4 Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan Synopsis:

A century ago, the grotesque giants known as Titans appeared and consumed all but a few thousand humans. The survivors took refuge behind giant walls. Today, the threat of the Titans is a distant memory, and a boy named Eren yearns to explore the world beyond Wall Maria. But what began as a childish dream will become an all-too-real nightmare when the Titans return and humanity is once again on the brink of extinction. Source: Kodansha

#3 Tokyo Revengers

“Tokyo Revengers” took third place, and it is expected to be a big hit due to the high level of interest in its movie.

In this ranking, the most notable is “Tokyo Revengers,” which started its broadcast on April 10. It was also released on OTT platforms on the same day. The title immediately rose to No. 32 in the April 17 survey, No. 31 in the April 24 survey, No. 9 in the May 1 survey, No. 5 in the May 8 survey, and further up to No. 3 this time.

The anime originates from a manga serialized in “Weekly Shonen Magazine” published by Kodansha. In addition to the TV anime, a live-action movie will be released on July 9 this year.

Tokyo Revengers Synopsis:

Takemichi Hanagaki is a useless freelancer who has hit rock bottom in his life. He knows that Hinata Tachibana, Takemichi’s girlfriend from junior high school, has been killed in a fight with the criminal organization Tokyo Manjikai. Takemichi is surprised by the sudden news but goes on his daily life as usual.

One day, someone pushes him on the station platform, and he falls onto the tracks. He prepares to die as the train approaches. However, when he opens his eyes, he is somehow sent back 12 years…

#2 Detective Conan

Due to the release of “Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet” on April 16, “Detective Conan” has been No. 1 for three consecutive weeks since its actual release on April 24. However, it surrendered the No. 1 position this week.

Anime ranking of the week: Detective Conan

Detective Conan Synopsis:

Shinichi Kudou, a high school student of astounding talent in detective work, is well known for solving several challenging cases. One day, when Shinichi spots two suspicious men and decides to follow them, he accidentally becomes witness to a disturbing illegal activity. Unfortunately, he is caught by the men. They do him with an experimental drug formulated by their criminal organization, leaving him to death. However, Shinichi lives to see another day, but now in the body of a seven-year-old child.

#1 Jujutsu Kaisen

“Jujutsu Kaisen” overtook “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” at the time of the January 23 inspection and held the No. 1 position for 13 consecutive weeks. However, due to the release of “Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet” on April 16, “Jujutsu Kaisen” maintained its No. 2. But, it regained the No. 1 position this week.

Anime ranking of the week: Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen Synopsis:

Yuji Itadori is a genius at track and field. But he has zero interest running around in circles. He’s happy as a clam in the Occult Research Club. Although he’s only in the club for kicks, things get serious when a real spirit shows up at school. When his grandfather is on his deathbed, Yuji promises him; that he will do kind deeds so that he dies surrounded by loved ones, unlike his grandfather.