2025 has turned out to be a massive year for anime aficionados. From starting the year with Solo Leveling Season 2 to watching Takopi’s Original Sin in Summer 2025, it’s just been a phenomenal ride so far. The beauty of the anime industry is that sometimes an obscure title can outperform a more popular one, and that’s exactly what has happened with Tougen Anki.
Tougen Anki Anime Is Outperforming Sakamoto Days And Dandadan
Tougen Anki Has Been A Massive Hit
According to a new report, Tougen Anki has climbed to the top of the Netflix charts in Japan, and it has entered the Global Top 5. This is a major accomplishment for the series, as both Sakamoto Days and Dandadan have a massive fan following.
Tougen Anki’s popularity is on the rise, and it could end up becoming one of the biggest surprises of 2025 if it keeps up the momentum. Tougen Anki has a solid story and an excellent cast of characters, which are two of the main pillars of any successful anime series.
Tougen Anki’s anime adaptation has been produced by Studio Hibari. It may not be as popular as MAPPA, Madhouse, or Studio Pierrot, but it has created many outstanding adaptations. These include:
Classroom of the Elite
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
Assassination Classroom
Danganronpa: The Animation
Given the studio’s history, it’s hardly surprising that Tougen Anki’s anime adaptation has turned out to be so good. So far, the anime has released 4 episodes, and there are still 20 episodes left, which will air in two consecutive cours.
Dandadan And Sakamoto Days Are Also Worth Watching
Both Anime Are Watched By Millions
Dandadan and Sakamoto Days may have been overtaken by Tougen Anki, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t as popular. Both anime are still getting a lot of affection from viewers. Dandadan, in particular, has been a major hit. The anime has built on the success of the first season and really hit it out of the park with the newest installment.
However, Sakamoto Days fans have had some complaints about the adaptation, especially ones who have read the manga. They strongly believe that the anime is not doing the manga justice. While the adaptation is not outright horrible, there are some areas where it could improve. TMS Entertainment is more than capable of improving the series and taking it to the next level. Hopefully, the third season of the anime will see a spike in terms of animation quality.
Tougen Anki is available to stream on Crunchyroll.
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