Anime franchise demand signals
Top anime franchises by global demand signals
Explore anime franchise demand signals across countries for licensing, partnership, and market research decisions. The ranking is a directional research input, not a sales forecast or rights valuation.
Page generated: July 25, 2026
Latest visible snapshot: Jul 25, 2026
Why trust this ranking
- Built from public demand signals, not fan polls.
- Franchise scores group related anime titles under one IP brand.
- Rankings reflect the latest available visible snapshot and do not forecast sales.
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What does this top anime franchise ranking measure?
It compares tracked anime franchises using public demand signals such as search intensity, geographic spread, observed market coverage, and source coverage. Use the ranking to shortlist franchises and markets for deeper research; do not treat it as a sales forecast, revenue estimate, or licensing recommendation.
Top 3 at a Glance
Leading anime franchises by CVS in the latest visible snapshot.
naruto
NARUTO -ナルト-
naruto currently ranks first by CVS in the visible table. Evidence coverage: 14 observed markets · 3/6 active source categories · snapshot Jul 25, 2026.
monster
MONSTER
monster ranks second by current demand signals, with search demand at 75/100 and 1 active titles contributing a +2 breadth bonus.
solo leveling
俺だけレベルアップな件
solo leveling holds third in this snapshot with 14 observed markets and 3 of 6 active source categories.
Using this ranking as a source?
Review how CVS is calculated, how data freshness works, and how to cite IP Ranking before quoting live scores.
For brands, licensors, and agencies
Turn IP rankings into business decisions
IP Ranking helps teams evaluate which anime, game, and character IPs are gaining demand, where regional momentum is growing, and which franchises may fit licensing, merchandising, or brand collaboration opportunities.
Use these signals as shortlisting input only; rights, legal, financial, and brand-safety review remain separate.
Full Top 20 Ranking
Showing 20 of 20 ranked anime franchises from CVS v1.2. Latest visible snapshot: Jul 25, 2026.
Coverage evidence
Rows show observed markets, active source categories, and the latest visible franchise snapshot. Observed markets are derived from Observed Market Coverage; Six-source target framework; current active coverage shown per IP.
Coverage-qualified view is hidden because it matches the full ranking for this snapshot. Qualified threshold: 5+ observed markets.
| # | Anime Franchise | CVS | Observed markets | Active sources | Snapshot | Search intensity | Search | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 50.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 39 | 74 | Search Demand 74 |
| 2 | | 46.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 39 | 75 | Search Demand 75 |
| 3 | | 45.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 36 | 71 | Search Demand 71 |
| 4 | 44.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 18 | 57 | Search Demand 57 | |
| 5 | 43.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 32 | 68 | Search Demand 68 | |
| 6 | 42.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 30 | 67 | Search Demand 67 | |
| 7 |  | 41.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 26 | 67 | Search Demand 67 |
| 8 |  | 41.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 23 | 50 | Search Demand 50 |
| 9 |  | 41.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 24 | 71 | Search Demand 71 |
| 10 | 41.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 32 | 63 | Search Demand 63 | |
| 11 | 40.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 24 | 45 | Source Coverage 50 | |
| 12 | 40.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 27 | 65 | Search Demand 65 | |
| 13 | 39.0 | 14 | 2/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 31 | 62 | Search Demand 62 | |
| 14 | 37.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 21 | 51 | Search Demand 51 | |
| 15 | 37.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 24 | 46 | Source Coverage 50 | |
| 16 |  | 37.0 | 13 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 19 | 64 | Search Demand 64 |
| 17 |  | 37.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 26 | 51 | Search Demand 51 |
| 18 | 37.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 15 | 33 | Source Coverage 50 | |
| 19 |  | 36.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 24 | 50 | Search Demand 50 |
| 20 | 30.0 | 14 | 3/6 | Jul 25, 2026 | 13 | 31 | Source Coverage 50 |
How Rankings Work
Each franchise's CVS is computed by taking the highest-scoring IP within the franchise and adding a breadth bonus (up to +10) for having multiple active titles. Individual IP scores weight four dimensions: Search Intensity & Geographic Spread (30%), Search Demand (25%), Observed Market Coverage(25%), and Source Coverage (20%). For full details, see our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the #1 anime franchise worldwide?
The current table reflects the latest visible CVS snapshot for tracked anime franchises. Because rankings can change as demand signals update, use the table above as the source of truth for the current order.
How are anime franchises ranked?
By CVS (Cultural Velocity Score), a 0-100 composite index combining Search Intensity & Geographic Spread (30%), Search Demand (25%), Observed Market Coverage (25%), and Source Coverage (20%). Current active coverage is shown per IP against the target source framework.
How often is this ranking updated?
Daily. CVS scores are computed at 11:00 UTC and franchise snapshots at 12:00 UTC. This page reflects the latest available snapshot.
What is the difference between a franchise and an IP?
A franchise groups related titles under one brand (e.g., One Piece anime, movies, and characters). An IP is a single title or character entry. Franchise CVS takes the best IP score and adds a breadth bonus for having multiple active titles.
Where does the data come from?
Netflix Top 10 rankings, limited-market YouTube coverage, Google Trends search interest across 86 markets, AniList community ratings, MyAnimeList scores, and Wikipedia pageviews.