Netflix's anime bet just got its first hard number.

Published: 2026-06-24T05:17:13.658Z

Netflix dropped a viewership stat at Annecy, alongside first looks at Fool Night and The One Piece. The number is the real story: it's the first hard proof that Netflix's anime bet is paying off at sc

Why it matters: That growth gives licensors a fresh number to anchor rate talks, and puts a bullseye on Netflix's anime slate for every rival.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/streaming/global/netflix-anime-hike-the-one-piece-fool-night-annecy-1236788063/

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