Surprise anime beats Demon Slayer and MHA on Netflix in one country

Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia might be the biggest releases of this season, but a new anime has already beaten them by topping the TV rankings on Netflix Philippines.

This new anime is none other than Kaiju No. 8, another major release of Spring 2024. Though Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia are the top contenders for the best anime of the season in many lists, Kaiju No 8 has slowly but surely become a fan-favorite.

The new anime premiered on April 13, 2024, and already has released seven episodes. Upon its release, the show received a positive response from viewers who found the concept interesting and the animation and pacing enjoyable.

After My Hero Academia Season 4’s premiere on May 4 and Demon Slayer’s on May 12, the popularity of Kaiju No. 8 might have taken a hit. But Netflix Philippines’ ‘Top 10 TV Shows’ list indicates there is a loyal fanbase for the show, with many preferring the new monster anime to MHA and Demon Slayer.

This isn’t completely unexpected as Demon Slayer Season 4 has been receiving criticism for infusing anime-only scenes in this season. Similarly, MHA has also had some flak from the viewers for its pacing, though My Hero Academia Season 7 is yet to get similar complaints.

These little setbacks have allowed Kaiju No. 8 to rise to its potential in the Philippines. However, in the USA and most other countries, Demon Slayer and MHA are still dominating everyone’s watchlist.

Fans of Kaiju No. 8 are pretty happy now that the series is getting its due credit. As one user on Reddit puts it, “Let’s go!!! That’s how it should be!”

Another joins, “The power is growing!!!”, with a third adding, “And some still say the show isn’t a hit…”

The ranking on Netflix Philippines proves that Kaiju No. 8 is worth checking out. However, the anime is not available on Netflix in every region, only in a select few countries. Apart from Netflix, all three shows are also available on Crunchyroll.

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