Jujutsu Kaisen has surged to become the world’s hottest animated series, dethroning Attack on Titan’s reign that began in 2020. Data firm Parrot Analytics reports Jujutsu Kaisen’s global demand is a whopping 71.2 times higher than the average TV show.
Their “demand” metric considers factors like online buzz, audience engagement, and viewership. They analyze billions of data points daily, including streaming habits, social media activity (likes, shares, hashtags), and even how often people research the show (like checking IMDb pages).
Based on a manga by Gege Akutami, Jujutsu Kaisen follows Yuji Itadori, a high schooler who swallows a cursed object and becomes the host of a powerful evil spirit named Sukuna. Yuji joins a team of Jujutsu Sorcerers dedicated to vanquishing curses like Sukuna.
Jujutsu Kaisen edged out titans of the industry – One Piece and Attack on Titan – to claim the top spot for 2023. One Piece saw a recent surge in interest thanks to Netflix’s live-action adaptation, attracting new fans and prompting existing ones to revisit earlier episodes. Attack on Titan, though immensely popular after its final