Top 5 Anime World Wide

One Piece

One Piece is a Japanese manga by Eiichiro Oda, following Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew on a quest to find the legendary treasure "One Piece" and become Pirate King. Serialized since 1997, it has over 100 volumes and inspired an anime, films, video games, and a Netflix live-action series. Celebrated for its storytelling, characters, and world-building, One Piece holds the Guinness World Record for the most published copies by a single author. With over 516 million copies sold worldwide, it is the best-selling manga ever and has dominated charts and set publishing records for over a decade

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Naruto

Naruto is a Japanese anime based on Masashi Kishimoto’s manga, following Naruto Uzumaki, an orphan ninja striving to become Hokage. The series is split into two parts: Naruto and its sequel Naruto: Shippuden, which follows him as a teen. Animated by Studio Pierrot and produced by Aniplex, the anime aired from 2002 to 2017 with a combined 720 episodes. It gained massive popularity worldwide, especially in North America, where Viz Media licensed it. Despite mixed reviews for pacing, it was praised for emotional storytelling, fight scenes, and character depth. The franchise also includes films, OVAs, and high DVD sales.

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Solo Leveling

Solo Leveling is a South Korean fantasy web novel by Chugong, first serialized in 2016 on KakaoPage. It follows Sung Jin-woo, a weak hunter who gains the unique ability to level up after surviving a deadly dungeon. As he grows stronger, he uncovers secrets about dungeons, monsters, and his destiny as the Shadow Monarch—an immortal necromancer who commands the dead. The novel inspired a popular webtoon (2018–2021), an anime by A-1 Pictures (2024–2025), and a spin-off Ragnarok. A Korean drama and RPG game Solo Leveling: Arise were also released. Yen Press licensed both the novel and webtoon in English.

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Bleach

Bleach is a Japanese manga by Tite Kubo, following teenager Ichigo Kurosaki, who gains Soul Reaper powers to protect humans from evil spirits called Hollows and guide souls to the afterlife. Serialized from 2001 to 2016 in Weekly Shōnen Jump, it spans 74 volumes. The series inspired a hit anime (2004–2012), films, OVAs, stage plays, games, and merchandise. A sequel anime covering the final arc began in 2022. Viz Media licensed it in English, releasing volumes and chapters in Shonen Jump. By 2022, over 130 million copies were in circulation. It won the Shogakukan Manga Award in 2005.

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Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime series by Toei Animation and a sequel to Dragon Ball, adapting the final 325 chapters of Akira Toriyama’s manga. It aired from 1989 to 1996 and gained global popularity, airing in over 80 countries. The series follows adult Goku and his allies as they defend Earth from threats like Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu. It also explores the growth of his son, Gohan, and rivals like Vegeta and Piccolo. DBZ spawned a massive franchise of films, games, and merchandise. It remains iconic, with sequels like Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball Daima.

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