Anime has spent the last decade surging into the mainstream and winning over fans in the West. However, recent shifts in viewer habits suggest the medium is now entering a more stagnant phase.
According to a detailed analysis shared by X (formerly Twitter) user hikkie_consider, there has been a noticeable decrease in the number of international fans following new seasonal anime releases in 2025. The user, who tracked user engagement on major databases like MyAnimeList (Mal) and IMDb, also suggested that the “time lag” in consumption that once separated Japan from the rest of the world has largely vanished.
With numerous major titles now receiving near-simultaneous global distribution on platforms like Crunchyroll,…
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