South Africa
The current population uses flow-eligible observations under v1.2. Population evidence collected through 2026-04-20. All-time rows are labeled separately and may include paused or stale sources.
CVS refreshes daily when eligible evidence is available; country source freshness varies by provider and is shown by the current/all-time observation dates on this page.
Country Snapshot (latest available)
South Africa has observed source rows for 177 Google Trends observed rows, 20 gaming IPs in the current ranking view, 13 character IPs in the current ranking view.
Rows are ordered by country momentum from the same observed Google Trends window calculation used below. Source evidence chips show provider-specific readings only; they are not summed into a standalone score, not CVS, and not globally comparable demand.
Country trend window
What is rising in South Africa
Observed country-level Google Trends rows are compared inside the selected window ending at the latest available observation. This is a directional signal, not market share, audience size, revenue, sales, or licensing advice.
Window: 7D / 30D / 90D compare real observed country points so you can separate a short spike from broader momentum.
This window is unavailable for South Africa.
Need at least two observed dates with matching IPs inside the 7D window. The page will not invent chart points when real history is missing.
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Request a country/IP briefCultural Context
South Africa has an established anime fanbase with active conventions and communities. Netflix anime viewership is growing, and the country serves as a gateway for anime in the broader Southern African region.
Answer and citation guide
How to use South Africa country signals
- Measures
- Country-local IP momentum for South Africa, based on current eligible source rows where enough observed history is available. Source chips show provider evidence, not a summed score.
- B2B use
- Use this page to compare local IP candidates, check source/freshness context, and frame a country-specific brief request.
- Does not prove
- It does not prove market size, audience size, sales, revenue, market share, licensing value, ROI, or guaranteed demand.
Caveats and next steps
- Momentum is a country-window direction signal; it is not globally comparable raw demand.
- Source evidence chips are source-native readings and should not be summed as demand.
- Missing, stale, paused, or thin source coverage is an evidence caveat, not proof of low demand.
- Use country and regional context together before treating a candidate as commercially actionable.
B2B market-use path
Use South Africa signals to shortlist IP collaboration candidates
For brands, agencies, licensors, licensing and merchandising teams, and entertainment strategy teams evaluating whether an IP deserves market-specific collaboration research.
- Identify IPs with country-local signal strength before deeper research.
- Compare this market with regional peers and ranking context.
- Request a country/IP demand brief for internal proposal work.
Local Signal Totals are local, source-specific signals. They are not CVS, not market size, not audience size, not revenue, not sales, and not globally comparable demand.
Country context is the entry point; comparison uses visible CVS components.
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Observed Source Categories
Highlighted chips have observed rows for this country. Muted chips are potential categories in the global source model and are not evidence that a provider is active for this country.
IP Rankings in South Africa
Anime (27)
Sorted by country momentum; source chips are evidence, not a summed score.
- 1Another
Google Trends 64History needed - 2Case Closed
Google Trends 44History needed - 3ERASED
Google Trends 41History needed - 4Monster
Google Trends 38History needed - 5Bleach
Google Trends 37History needed - 6Your Name.
Google Trends 36History needed - 7My Hero Academia
Google Trends 33History needed - 8Overlord
Google Trends 23History needed - 9ONE PIECE
Google Trends 21History needed - 10Chainsaw Man
Google Trends 20History needed - 11Attack on Titan
Google Trends 19History needed - 12BLUE LOCK
Google Trends 19History needed - 13Solo Leveling
Google Trends 18History needed - 14Tokyo Ghoul
Google Trends 17History needed - 15Horimiya
Google Trends 16History needed - 16JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
Google Trends 14History needed - 17Spirited Away
Google Trends 14History needed - 18Gintama
Google Trends 12History needed - 19Gurren Lagann
Google Trends 12History needed - 20SPY x FAMILY
Google Trends 12History needed
Gaming (20)
Sorted by country momentum; source chips are evidence, not a summed score.
- 1Street Fighter
Google Trends 38History needed - 2Apex Legends
Google Trends 37History needed - 3FOFortniteGoogle Trends 32History needed
- 4Elden Ring
Google Trends 25History needed - 5Call of Duty
Google Trends 22History needed - 6Resident Evil
Google Trends 17History needed - 7Final Fantasy
Google Trends 15History needed - 8Grand Theft Auto
Google Trends 15History needed - 9Kirby
Google Trends 15History needed - 10Super Mario
Google Trends 14History needed - 11Genshin Impact
Google Trends 13History needed - 12League of Legends
Google Trends 11History needed - 13Minecraft
Google Trends 11History needed - 14RORobloxGoogle Trends 10History needed
- 15Animal Crossing
Google Trends 6History needed - 16Valorant
Google Trends 5History needed - 17Honkai Star Rail
Google Trends 4History needed - 18Monster Hunter
Google Trends 3History needed - 19The Legend of Zelda
Google Trends 3History needed - 20Splatoon
Google Trends 2History needed
Characters (13)
Sorted by country momentum; source chips are evidence, not a summed score.
- 1STStitchGoogle Trends 51History needed
- 2MOMollyGoogle Trends 24History needed
- 3Labubu
Google Trends 10History needed - 4Hello Kitty
Google Trends 8History needed - 5MMMy MelodyGoogle Trends 7History needed
- 6Cinnamoroll
Google Trends 3History needed - 7CRCrybabyGoogle Trends 3History needed
- 8Kuromi
Google Trends 3History needed - 9Miffy
Google Trends 3History needed - 10Pikachu
Google Trends 3History needed - 11SKSkullpandaGoogle Trends 2History needed
- 12Gudetama
Google Trends 1History needed - 13HIHironoGoogle Trends 1History needed
Regional Breakdown
Subnational data (prefectures, states, provinces) is coming soon for select countries.
About IP Trends in South Africa
IP Ranking tracks entertainment IP demand in South Africa using current eligible rows from Google Trends. The current eligible population includes 66 IPs; all-time observed rows include 66 IPs. Provider status and freshness vary; see Methodology.
Regional Analysis
South Africa is part of the Middle East & Africa region (9 countries tracked).
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