Canadaโs anime fandom has never been louder. From lineups at special screenings to online watch parties on Saturday nights, 2025 has turned into a banner year for anime across the country.
Netflixโs own engagement report flagged anime as one of its fastest-growing categories in the first half of the year, while theatrical releases like the new Demon Slayer film packed theaters from Toronto to Vancouver. Itโs not just a blip. The audience is huge, active, and setting trends every weekend.
With that said, we prepared a ranking built specifically from Canadian fan demand in 2025. If youโre figuring out what to queue up next, it reflects what people across the provinces are actually watching and talking about.
How the Ranking Was Built
To keep things grounded in real Canadian behaviour, the list uses a composite of several signals:
All demand numbers below represent how many times higher a showโs attention level was compared to the average TV series in Canada over a recent 30-day window.
Canada 2025 Fan Popularity Ranking
Rank
Anime
Peak 2025 Canada fan demand
Why itโs hot right now
Where Canadians watched in 2025*
1
Jujutsu Kaisen
20.5ร
A relentless run of buzz, massive community, constant clip velocity
Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll in CA
2
Dandadan
17.3ร
Breakout newcomer with memeable moments and slick action
Platform rotation through 2025; Netflix covered it widely per engagement chatter
3
One Piece
15.5ร
Ongoing Egghead arc coverage plus a huge evergreen back catalog
Crunchyroll and Netflix in CA
4
Kaiju No. 8
15.2ร
Monster-of-the-week energy with heart, high rewatch factor
Primarily Crunchyroll in CA; availability varied by season
5
Solo Leveling
14.7ร
New seasons and the ReAwakening movie kept the hype going
Crunchyroll; movie appeared in Canadian catalogs later
6
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
14.7ร
The climactic arc continues to deliver set-piece episodes
Availability varies; check your appโs anime hub
7
To Be Hero
13.8ร
A donghua with big crossover appeal among anime fans
Streaming availability rotated; fandom buzz pushed demand up
8
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
13.1ร
Long-running favorite with steady season drops
Check Crunchyroll and Prime Video in CA
9
Blue Lock
13.1ร
Soccer anime stayed sticky after the World Cup cycle
Crunchyroll is your best bet in CA
10
Oshi no Ko
12.5ร
Idol drama that pulls in non-traditional anime viewers
Availability rotates; watchlists surged mid-summer
11
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
11.7ร
Nostalgia plus a clean jumping-on point
Crunchyroll coverage; check app catalogs
12
Blue Exorcist
8.7ร
New material revived interest in the franchise
Crunchyroll and Prime carry seasons in CA
13
Link Click
8.6ร
Supernatural mystery with excellent word of mouth
Bilibili tie-ins; fandom overlap with top shonen
14
Made in Abyss
8.0ร
Small but intense core fandom, strong collector culture
Season availability rotates
15
Jigokuraku: Hellโs Paradise
6.4ร
Dark, stylish action that rewards binging
Crunchyroll in CA
Spotlight on the Top 15
1. Jujutsu Kaisen
- Why fans rallied: slick combat animation, quotable characters, and arcs that trend weekly.
- Data point: highest Canada-level demand in 2025 at 20.5ร the average show.
- Where to watch: Netflix, Prime Video, and Crunchyroll all carry it. Use JustWatch to check season availability in your province.
2. Dandadan
- Why it popped: irreverent sci-fi mixed with rom-com tones and fight scenes designed for clip culture.
- Data point: 17.3ร demand puts it firmly among the yearโs top newcomers.
- Extra context: Netflix highlighted Dandadan repeatedly in its mid-year engagement coverage.
3. One Piece
- Why it endures: weekly episodes, massive back catalog, and a new generation of fans discovering it every month.
- Data point: 15.5ร demand in Canada.
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll and Netflix hold large chunks of the series.
4. Kaiju No. 8
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- Why it clicked: a workplace comedy angle wrapped in kaiju action that even first-timers find easy to follow.
- Data point: 15.2ร demand in Canada.
- Tip: Crunchyroll is your primary source, though season rights shifted a few times.
5. Solo Leveling
- Why it surged: a clean power fantasy beloved by gamers and K-content fans; the ReAwakening movie extended the buzz well beyond its first season.
- Data point: 14.7ร demand plus Canadian listings for the movie.
6. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
- Why it matters: decades of investment paying off through a prestige-level final arc.
- Data point: 14.7ร demand in Canada in July.
- Tip: Availability varies so double-check your appโs anime hub.
7. To Be Hero
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- Why itโs included: technically a donghua, but Canadian anime circles embraced it. The demand reflects real watch behaviour.
- Data point: 13.8ร demand in Canada.
8. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
- Why it sustains: steady season refreshes, companion media, and a community that never drops off.
- Data point: 13.1ร demand in Canada.
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll and Prime Video.
9. Blue Lock
- Why sports anime stayed high: the post-World Cup wave and characters tailor-made for social media.
- Data point: 13.1ร demand in Canada.
- Tip: Crunchyroll is your go-to platform.
10. Oshi no Ko
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- Why it crossed over: idol drama meets thriller elements, drawing in viewers beyond traditional anime circles.
- Data point: 12.5ร demand in Canada in July.
11. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
- Why it landed: fresh material for a beloved franchise plus an easy jumping-on point for returnees.
- Data point: 11.7ร demand in Canada.
12. Blue Exorcist
- Why it returned: new content pulled lapsed viewers back in.
- Data point: 8.7ร demand in Canada in late spring.
13. Link Click
- Why Canadian fans noticed: time-twist premise and word of mouth in mystery communities.
- Data point: 8.6ร demand in Canada.
14. Made in Abyss
- Why it charts: a dedicated collector and cosplay base that spikes whenever new drops or events hit.
- Data point: 8.0ร demand in Canada in July.
15. Jigokuraku: Hellโs Paradise
- Why to try it: stylish, darker action with high binge completion rates.
- Data point: 6.4ร demand in Canada.
Extra Context Canadian Fans Asked For
Canadian anime viewers arenโt just watching episodes; theyโre shaping the conversation around them.
Hereโs some added context that shows whatโs driving that energy behind the numbers.
Netflixโs Mid-Year 2025 Engagement
Netflixโs official JanuaryโJune 2025 report flagged anime as a major growth driver, with weekly anime series becoming a bigger part of the catalog. Titles like Sakamoto Days featured prominently and remained in global top lists for weeks.
Even though the report covers global figures, the same titles also drove high fan demand in Canada across the summer.
Theatrical Heat Spills Onto Streaming
The new Demon Slayer film scored the biggest North American opening for an anime film ever in September 2025.
Big theatrical spikes usually translate to higher series demand on Canadian streaming services in the weeks that follow, especially as new viewers go hunting for the show.
Manga Momentum
Canadaโs manga market is growing quickly, with analysts projecting strong double-digit growth in digital formats through 2030. That print momentum fuels anime viewership as new readers cross over to streaming.
Trends Canadian Fans Made Clear in 2025
- Shonen still rules: High-energy action titles dominate the top ten, powered by weekly conversation cycles and clip-worthy fights.
- Newcomers can rise fast: Dandadan and Kaiju No. 8 both cracked elite demand ranges within months of launch.
- Sports, idols, and mystery broaden the base: Blue Lock, Oshi no Ko, and Link Click show Canadian viewers exploring beyond classic battle shows.
- Netflix as a gateway: Even when Netflix is not the original home, its engagement report shows anime adoption accelerating among Canadian members, which helps non-anime viewers cross over.
Shows on the Bubble
A few global favourites such as Sakamoto Days are blazing up charts worldwide on Netflix and almost certainly have strong Canadian numbers, but without a clear Canada-specific demand reading, we held them out of the ranking.
If Parrot Analytics releases a Canadian multiple above 12ร later in the year, it would likely slot around ranks 8 to 11.
How to Actually Watch in Canada
Finding your favourite anime can still feel like detective work. Here are a few quick tips for Canadians:
- Use an aggregator like JustWatch: It lists which platform holds which seasons.
- Check both English and Japanese audio options: Some platforms bundle them separately.
- Keep an eye on theatrical listings: Cineplex and independent cinemas increasingly carry anime films that boost interest in the series.
Putting It All Together
Canadaโs anime scene in 2025 reflects a maturing market where local fans influence global trends as much as they consume them. A mix of shonen staples, bold newcomers, sports and idol dramas, and even donghua titles makes for a rich landscape.
Whether youโre catching up on Jujutsu Kaisenโs latest arc or testing out a first episode of Dandadan, the shows above represent the titles Canadians actually rallied around this year.
If youโre looking to fill your queue, start at the top of the table and work your way down. Use the demand multiples as a shortcut for how much conversation and buzz surrounds each show. And donโt forget to check out the theatrical events and manga shelves feeding into the same fandom wave.
