In recent years, the Australian TV program Blue It has been one of the greatest sensations on the planet. Its captivating characters, incredible life lessons, and moving narrative make it a series that children and adults alike can enjoy. The Heeler family has become an emblem of children's television, as evidenced by the millions of fans around the world who tune in every day to take part in their adventures.
However, it appears that one of the most iconic anime in history, Kohei Horikoshi My Hero Academymanaged to overcome Blue in popularity by 2024. According to a new report published by Parrot Analytics, Deku's quest to become history's greatest hero was far more popular than the wholesome adventures of the Heeler and their friends.
My Hero Academia among the top shows in the US
The show surprisingly surpassed Bluey in popularity
On December 27, 2024, the company Parrot Analytics, which researches the biggest trends in the US, published a study revealing the top programs watched by Americans in 2024. This deep dive into the country's habits confirmed that, as expected from such a viral sensation , Blue was one of the most popular series of the year. The daily life of the main character and her canine friends was ranked as the 18th most watched program, above Stranger Things and The Tonight Show.
However, what really shocked readers was discovering that, against all odds, My Hero Academy overcome Blueand not little by little. The anime based on Horikoshi's world-famous manga series was the 6th most watched in America. The only other animated series above is Hotel Hazbinwhich came in third place. Despite how popular Deku's Hero's Journey is, it certainly hasn't received the same level of attention as Blue on social media. Still, according to the study, the anime far surpassed the success of Heeler.
Season 7 was a major factor in the anime's popularity
Fans waited years to see the final arc of the war
On May 4, 2024, the 7th season of My Hero Academy the anime series has finally been released. This show, animated by one of the biggest and most beloved studios in the industry, Bones, was highly anticipated by fans. The volume focused on the early stages of what is known as the Final War arc, the last and widely considered the most exciting in the manga. Viewers have waited years to see their favorite moments from this arc, which contains some of the best battles and most emotional scenes in the franchise, animated.
The season was a huge success, thanks to its incredible animation, splendid use of color and memorable soundtrack. Although it is surprising that this entry managed to overcome the worldwide phenomenon that is Bluealmost certainly contributed to the anime's success. In the fall of 2025, the official release date of the 8th and final season, the show will prove once again how popular it is. Considering the importance of this entry, it's likely that Deku's adventure will score even higher in that year's report.
My Hero Academy has become a classic of Shonen anime, and fans will likely never forget this incredible show as long as they live. However, Blue It should also be greatly celebrated, as it is by far one of the best and most touching children's cartoons released in the last decade.