Top 3 highest-grossing anime franchises of all time: Can you guess which ones?

The anime industry is always evolving; while fresh hits like Demon Slayer and Solo Leveling swiftly amass enormous fan bases, timeless favorites like One Piece, Naruto, and Dragon Ball continue to be beloved. You might be shocked to hear, though, that these well-liked anime series don't include the top 3 highest-grossing ones. We're delving into the top three anime franchises in terms of total revenue today. Can you guess which ones are at the top of the list? Read on to find out!

Top 3 highest-grossing anime franchises of all time

1. Pokemon

Revenue: Over $100 Billion

The Pok¨¦mon anime franchise has become the highest-grossing anime franchise ever. With over $30 billion in sales, the Pok¨¦mon video game franchise is the best-selling video game franchise ever. Together, the movies and TV shows have brought in well over $6 billion.

2. Hello Kitty

Revenue: Over $80 Billion

With over $50 billion in sales from toys, clothing, accessories, and other products, Hello Kitty's commercial success is enormous. With partnerships with several businesses, including Sanrio, Coca-Cola, and McDonald's, the brand has generated billions of dollars.

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3. Anpanman

Revenue: Over $60 Billion

With toys and merchandise bringing in over $40 billion annually, Anpanman is a merchandising behemoth. Japan has parks and attractions with Anpanman themes, which boost overall revenue by millions.

The top 3 highest-grossing anime franchises are followed by others like:

4. Gundam

5. Dragon Ball

6. Fist of the North Star

7. One Piece

Did you guess these right? Which one is your favourite?

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