One Piece at 29 Countries: The Anatomy of a Global Anime IP
2026-04-18 · 2 min read
One Piece continues to defy expectations in 2026. Based on IP Ranking data from Netflix's official Top 10 rankings, the franchise appears in the Netflix TV charts of 29 countries simultaneously — more than any other anime IP we track.
What makes this remarkable is the geographic diversity. One Piece isn't just popular in traditional anime markets like Japan and Southeast Asia. It ranks in Netflix Top 10 in Morocco (#4), Pakistan (#5), Sri Lanka (#4), and Oman (#5) — markets where anime penetration has historically been low.
The data tells an interesting story about distribution. In our Netflix country rankings, One Piece appears at these positions: Sri Lanka and Morocco at rank 4 (the highest), followed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Oman at rank 5. It then appears at rank 6 in Jordan, Egypt, Bulgaria, and Maldives, and progressively lower ranks across 19 additional countries.
Google Trends data corroborates this: One Piece scores 100 in the Philippines (maximum search interest), 89 in Myanmar, 75 in Italy, and 73 in France. The overlap between Netflix presence and Google search interest is strong in European and South Asian markets.
Why does One Piece penetrate markets that other anime don't? Three factors stand out. First, the live-action adaptation on Netflix introduced the franchise to audiences who don't typically watch anime. Second, the manga's 25-year run means it has generational awareness even in non-anime markets. Third, Netflix's global simultaneous release strategy means new episodes reach all markets at the same time, creating a shared viewing experience.
For IP strategists, One Piece represents a masterclass in cross-media franchise building. The combination of long-running manga, seasonal anime, a blockbuster live-action adaptation, and Netflix's global distribution creates a flywheel that few other IPs can replicate.
Our data suggests that anime IPs with live-action adaptations on major streaming platforms see a 40-60% increase in geographic reach compared to anime-only distribution. One Piece is the clearest example of this phenomenon in 2026.