Top 5 most viewed anime of the year, Pharmacist's Tale leads

Streaming platform ABEMA - one of the largest streaming services in Japan - has just announced the rankings of the 5 most-watched anime in early 2025, including familiar names such as Pharmacist's Tale or Wind Breaker.

Apothecary Diaries was one of the most popular anime of 2024 and made an impressive comeback earlier this year - Photo: TOHO

Not only reflecting the current tastes of domestic audiences, the rankings also reveal titles that are creating a storm not only in Japan but also globally, through major international platforms such as Crunchyroll. The Apothecary Diaries ( The Unaware Atelier Meister ) , The Unaware Atelier Meister, Wind Breaker...

According to figures from ABEMA, the rankings are calculated based on average viewership per episode. - including on-demand viewing and weekly live streaming.

Most of the names on the list are anime with the reincarnation or rising from nothing motif, which is very popular in Japan.

In particular, there are two names that are almost unknown to international audiences because anime of this genre are no longer popular with many audiences unless there are new elements that create a fever.

1. Pharmacist's Narrative Season 2

At number one is the anime series The Apothecary Diaries season 2, co-produced by OLM and TOHO Animation.

Set in ancient Chinese royal court, The Apothecary Diaries (Vietnamese title: The Pharmacist's Tale tells the story of Maomao - a talented female pharmacist living in the royal palace, specializing in investigating mysterious cases with her intelligence and excellent analytical skills.

Without the need for intense, eye-catching fighting scenes like action anime, the film is still attractive thanks to the smart and dramatic situation building.

Season 2 was especially praised for its many new twists in the relationship between Maomao and Jinshi. - a handsome "eunuch", while simultaneously expanding sophisticated political intrigue within the royal court.

2. The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside By My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom

At number 2 is an anime with an unusually long name: The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside By My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom (rough translation: Perfect Saintess: I Was Abandoned by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom ).

Inspired by the "reijou" (young lady) genre - a sub-genre of the series shoujo Very popular in Japan - this anime follows Philia, a saint born into a prestigious family.

This anime has a large fan base thanks to its story that conveys a strong female message and classic shoujo style - Photo: Crunchyroll

After being abandoned by her fiancé, Crown Prince Julius, she was sold to another kingdom and started a new life among the commoners.

Here, Philia becomes the protector of her people, embarking on a journey to overcome adversity and confront the forces that seek to destroy her homeland.

Although following a rather old motif, the story of this anime still attracts Japanese audiences thanks to its attractive world -building element, which is the "success formula" of many fantasy anime.

3. The Brilliant Healer's New Life In the Shadows

Produced by studio Makaria, this anime belongs to the fantasy adventure genre. The main character - Zenos - is a healing mage who was kicked out of his adventurer party and fell into dire straits.

Anime with "a male protagonist who hides his profession" still has a strange appeal despite being constantly criticized for lacking depth and repeating existing formulas - Photo: Crunchyroll

After saving the life of an elf girl, he decides to open a secret clinic in the slums and gradually attracts the attention of the royal family.

Although it also follows the formula of the main character rising from nothing, the film impresses with its tense atmosphere and tight storyline, cleverly exploiting the dark side of magical society.

4. The Unaware Atelier Meister

Once again, the underdog story reigns supreme, this time with the character Kurt Rockhans. - The 15 year old boy has almost zero combat and magical skills, but possesses maximum stats in areas such as cooking, mining, and toolmaking.

Male protagonists with skills unrelated to combat such as cooking and mining are becoming a trend in novels, manga and anime recently - Photo: Crunchyroll

After being expelled from the hero group, Kurt makes a living doing odd jobs in the palace and constantly helps villagers overcome incidents with his seemingly useless skills.

With its light-hearted style and "mind-blowing" story, this anime quickly won the hearts of a large audience who look to anime as a means of entertainment.

5. Wind Breaker Season 2

Wind Breaker continue to tell about Sakura Haruka - A delinquent teenager with a chivalrous heart, he is a member of the Bofurin group that protects Makochi town.

The story of cute gangsters has lost some of its appeal compared to the first part, but still has enough loyal audiences to make it into the top 5 most watched anime - Photo: Crunchyroll

Season 2 delves deeper into the Bofurin organization's past and expands the depth of the camaraderie between Haruka and her comrades.

The dramatic battles and the constantly developing friendships between the characters have helped the series continue to maintain its position in the top most favorite action anime.

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