New Crunchyroll Study Finds Anime Makes Up at Least Half of Viewing for 82% of Teen Fans, With 46% Favoring Experimental Stories

Anime makes up at least half of the content they watch for 82% of surveyed viewers aged 13 to 17, according to a new study commissioned by Crunchyroll. The findings highlight how strongly anime features in the viewing habits of existing teenage fans, although they do not indicate what percentage of teenagers in the general population watch anime. The Global State of Anime Fandom 2026 study was conducted by National Research Group and presented at the inaugural Crunchyroll Anime Future…