Italy has a historic connection to anime through decades of broadcast television imports, making titles like Lupin III, Captain Tsubasa, and Dragon Ball cultural touchstones. The Italian manga market has grown significantly, and anime streaming is increasingly mainstream.
Top 20 IPs in Italy
| # | IP | Score | Category | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ONE PIECE | 205 | anime | Google TrendsNetflix |
| 2 | My Hero Academia | 126 | anime | Google Trends |
| 3 | Chainsaw Man | 87 | anime | Google Trends |
| 4 | Gurren Lagann | 82 | anime | Google Trends |
| 5 | Super Mario | 73 | gaming | Google Trends |
| 6 | Sailor Moon | 64 | anime | Google Trends |
| 7 | Dragon Ball | 54 | anime | Google Trends |
| 8 | Spider-Man | 51 | characters | Google Trends |
| 9 | Attack on Titan | 51 | anime | Google Trends |
| 10 | One-Punch Man | 50 | anime | Google Trends |
| 11 | Boruto: Naruto the Movie | 50 | anime | Google Trends |
| 12 | Tokyo Ghoul | 50 | anime | Google Trends |
| 13 | Resident Evil | 44 | gaming | Google Trends |
| 14 | Elden Ring | 42 | gaming | Google Trends |
| 15 | Cowboy Bebop | 41 | anime | Google Trends |
| 16 | DIGIMON BEATBREAK | 41 | anime | Google Trends |
| 17 | Final Fantasy | 39 | gaming | Google Trends |
| 18 | SPY x FAMILY | 39 | anime | Google Trends |
| 19 | Gintama | 37 | anime | Google Trends |
| 20 | Animal Crossing | 36 | gaming | Google Trends |
Category Breakdown
anime25
Top: ONE PIECE (205)
gaming11
Top: Super Mario (73)
characters6
Top: Spider-Man (51)
Key Observations
- •Italy has 42 IPs with measurable demand signals across 2 data sources.
- •ONE PIECE leads demand in Italy with an aggregate score of 205, sourced from Google Trends and Netflix.
- •Anime IPs dominate the top 20, accounting for 25 of 20 tracked titles.
- •Within the Europe region (22 countries), Italy contributes signals across 42 IPs.
- •Netflix charts show 1 active titles, led by ONE PIECE at rank #5.
Regional Context
See how Italy compares within Europe (22 countries).
Data from 6 sources across 86 countries. Updated weekly. Rankings reflect demand signals, not revenue. Full methodology. CC BY 4.0.