Guinness World Record Holders
Anime
What it says on the tin. Anime that hold Guinness World Records. I tried to focus on achievements by the anime/staff themselves. This means no fan collections or cosplay related stuff. Also no manga. I would like to take some time to complain about Guinness’ search function. When you type in “anime” it gives you all the results for “animal” as well. Abysmal. I had to go through so many pages for this, so if I missed something I’m sorry. Up here in the general description I have some misc achievements that couldn’t be tied to a specific anime as well:
Most prolific anime voice actor (male)
The most prolific male seiyū (Japanese voice actor) is Takehito Koyasu, who has more than 570 credits in anime, games, and movies, including Dio in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Most prolific anime voice actor (female)
The most prolific female seiyū is Miyuki Sawashiro, with more than 500 roles in 430 titles, notably Fujiko Mine in Lupin III.
Most successful foreign-language animation studio
The most successful foreign-language animation studio is Studio Ghibli (Japan), with a worldwide gross of $1,395,722,174 (£1,046,950,000) from 19 feature films, as of 26 November 2021.
Most Wins of the Japan Academy Film Prize for Animation of the Year
Films directed by Mamoru Hosoda have won the Japan Academy Film Prize for Animation of the Year, awarded since 2007, five times: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2007), Summer Wars (2010), Wolf Children (2013), The Boy and the Beast (2016), and Mirai (2019). His 2021 film Belle was also nominated in the category, but did not win.
Most prolific anime voice actor (male)
The most prolific male seiyū (Japanese voice actor) is Takehito Koyasu, who has more than 570 credits in anime, games, and movies, including Dio in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Most prolific anime voice actor (female)
The most prolific female seiyū is Miyuki Sawashiro, with more than 500 roles in 430 titles, notably Fujiko Mine in Lupin III.
Most successful foreign-language animation studio
The most successful foreign-language animation studio is Studio Ghibli (Japan), with a worldwide gross of $1,395,722,174 (£1,046,950,000) from 19 feature films, as of 26 November 2021.
Most Wins of the Japan Academy Film Prize for Animation of the Year
Films directed by Mamoru Hosoda have won the Japan Academy Film Prize for Animation of the Year, awarded since 2007, five times: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2007), Summer Wars (2010), Wolf Children (2013), The Boy and the Beast (2016), and Mirai (2019). His 2021 film Belle was also nominated in the category, but did not win.
TV, 1963,
193 eps
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First anime
The first TV anime series was Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atomu), which launched in Japan in 1963. Created by Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Manga," and his studio Tezuka Productions, the series was based on Tezuka's manga of the same name and became a huge hit, launching anime as a medium that combined "electric kamishibai" (paper street theater) with "manga in motion."
The first TV anime series was Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atomu), which launched in Japan in 1963. Created by Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Manga," and his studio Tezuka Productions, the series was based on Tezuka's manga of the same name and became a huge hit, launching anime as a medium that combined "electric kamishibai" (paper street theater) with "manga in motion."
TV, 1969,
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Longest-running anime TV series
The longest-running anime TV series is Sazae-san (Japan), which was first broadcast on 5 October 1969 and has run for 55 years 1 day, as of 6 October 2024.
Longest running animated TV series
The longest running animated TV series is Sazae-san (Japan), which was first broadcast on 5 October 1969 and has run for 55 years 1 day, as of 6 October 2024.
Longest career as a voice actor for the same character of an animated TV series (female)
The longest career as a voice actor for the same character of an animated TV series (female) is 55 years and 1 day and was achieved by Midori Kato (Japan), who voiced Sazae Fuguta in Sazae-san, as verified on 6 October 2024.
The longest-running anime TV series is Sazae-san (Japan), which was first broadcast on 5 October 1969 and has run for 55 years 1 day, as of 6 October 2024.
Longest running animated TV series
The longest running animated TV series is Sazae-san (Japan), which was first broadcast on 5 October 1969 and has run for 55 years 1 day, as of 6 October 2024.
Longest career as a voice actor for the same character of an animated TV series (female)
The longest career as a voice actor for the same character of an animated TV series (female) is 55 years and 1 day and was achieved by Midori Kato (Japan), who voiced Sazae Fuguta in Sazae-san, as verified on 6 October 2024.
Movie, 1986,
1 ep
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First movie based on a videogame
Sûpâ Mario burazâzu: Pîchi-hime kyushutsu dai sakusen! or Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach! was a feature-length anime film released in Japan in 1986. Directed by Masami Hata and produced by Masakatsu Suzuki and Tsunemasa Hatano, the plot centres on Mario and Luigi, who are summoned to the Mushroom Kingdom to save Princess Peach from King Koopa. The first live-action movie based on a videogame was Super Mario Bros., released in 1993 and starring Bob Hoskins as Mario and Dennis Hopper as King Koopa.
Sûpâ Mario burazâzu: Pîchi-hime kyushutsu dai sakusen! or Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach! was a feature-length anime film released in Japan in 1986. Directed by Masami Hata and produced by Masakatsu Suzuki and Tsunemasa Hatano, the plot centres on Mario and Luigi, who are summoned to the Mushroom Kingdom to save Princess Peach from King Koopa. The first live-action movie based on a videogame was Super Mario Bros., released in 1993 and starring Bob Hoskins as Mario and Dennis Hopper as King Koopa.
TV, 1988,
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Most characters in an animation series
The most characters in an animation series are found in Soreike! Anpanman, written by Takashi Yanase (Japan), which features 1,768 different characters, as of June 2009.
The most characters in an animation series are found in Soreike! Anpanman, written by Takashi Yanase (Japan), which features 1,768 different characters, as of June 2009.
TV, 1989,
43 eps
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First anime adaptation of a JRPG videogame
The first anime adaptation of a JRPG was Dragon Quest (Studio Comet, 1989). This 43-part anime series was based on the Dragon Quest (Chunsoft, 1986) videogame series and its story centred on the heroic deeds of Abel. The first 13 episodes were dubbed into English.
The first anime adaptation of a JRPG was Dragon Quest (Studio Comet, 1989). This 43-part anime series was based on the Dragon Quest (Chunsoft, 1986) videogame series and its story centred on the heroic deeds of Abel. The first 13 episodes were dubbed into English.
Movie, 1994,
1 ep
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First fighting videogame turned into a movie
The first live-action movie based on a fighting game is 1994’s Double Dragon. However, Double Dragon is actually pre-dated by an animated movie based on the fighting game series Fatal Fury. The movie, Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture, was released in Japan just weeks before Street Fighter, and though it does not follow the plot of the games, it does feature characters from the first two titles. Featured in Guinness World Records Gamer''s Edition 2010
The first live-action movie based on a fighting game is 1994’s Double Dragon. However, Double Dragon is actually pre-dated by an animated movie based on the fighting game series Fatal Fury. The movie, Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture, was released in Japan just weeks before Street Fighter, and though it does not follow the plot of the games, it does feature characters from the first two titles. Featured in Guinness World Records Gamer''s Edition 2010
TV, 1996,
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Most theme songs sung by the same artist for an animation series
The most theme songs sung by the same artist for an animation series is 21, sung by Mai Kuraki (Japan) for Detective Conan aka Case Closed, broadcasted by Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation and Nippon TV as of 18 July 2017.
The most theme songs sung by the same artist for an animation series is 21, sung by Mai Kuraki (Japan) for Detective Conan aka Case Closed, broadcasted by Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation and Nippon TV as of 18 July 2017.
TV, 1997,
276 eps
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Highest-grossing anime franchise
The most successful anime franchise of all time is Pokémon, which has earned $105 billion worldwide as of August 2021. Franchise revenues include video and cell phone games, movies, TV anime series, merchandise, jet planes, and more, all featuring trainers and their Pokémon!
Most prolific Pokémon in anime
As of 12 March 2018, the most prolific Pokémon in anime is Ash’s Pikachu, who has been an ever-present in all 1,006 episodes of the Pokémon anime since the first instalment was broadcast in Japan during April 1997. If all 21 of the Pokémon films (including the expected 2018 release) are added in, that figure rises to a total of 1,027.
Longest-running anime series based on a videogame
The longest-running anime series based on a videogame is Pokémon: The Series, which first aired in Japan on 1 April 1997 (and the USA in September 1998) and continues to be produced after 28 years. The most recent episode, "Super-Stans?! A Gurumin Fan Battle!!" (episode 1,327), aired in Japan on 25 April 2025.
Longest-running videogame TV spin-off
The hugely popular Pokémon anime series first screened on Japanese television on 1 April 1997, with the episode "Pokémon, I Choose You!". Since then the show has been in constant production, clocking up a monster 919 episodes across 19 seasons, as of 28 April 2016.
The most successful anime franchise of all time is Pokémon, which has earned $105 billion worldwide as of August 2021. Franchise revenues include video and cell phone games, movies, TV anime series, merchandise, jet planes, and more, all featuring trainers and their Pokémon!
Most prolific Pokémon in anime
As of 12 March 2018, the most prolific Pokémon in anime is Ash’s Pikachu, who has been an ever-present in all 1,006 episodes of the Pokémon anime since the first instalment was broadcast in Japan during April 1997. If all 21 of the Pokémon films (including the expected 2018 release) are added in, that figure rises to a total of 1,027.
Longest-running anime series based on a videogame
The longest-running anime series based on a videogame is Pokémon: The Series, which first aired in Japan on 1 April 1997 (and the USA in September 1998) and continues to be produced after 28 years. The most recent episode, "Super-Stans?! A Gurumin Fan Battle!!" (episode 1,327), aired in Japan on 25 April 2025.
Longest-running videogame TV spin-off
The hugely popular Pokémon anime series first screened on Japanese television on 1 April 1997, with the episode "Pokémon, I Choose You!". Since then the show has been in constant production, clocking up a monster 919 episodes across 19 seasons, as of 28 April 2016.
TV, 1999,
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Most DVDs released by a serial anime TV programme
The most DVDs released by a serial anime TV programme is 300 for ONE PIECE and were released by Avex Pictures Inc. (Japan) between 21 February 2001 and 3 July 2024.
The most DVDs released by a serial anime TV programme is 300 for ONE PIECE and were released by Avex Pictures Inc. (Japan) between 21 February 2001 and 3 July 2024.
Movie, 2001,
1 ep
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First anime film to win an Oscar
Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi, 2001) was the first anime film to win an Oscar, for Best Animated Feature, when it took the prize during the Academy Award ceremony at the Kodak Theater, Los Angeles, California, USA, on 23 March 2003. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, it is still the only hand-drawn and non-English language film to win the award.
Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi, 2001) was the first anime film to win an Oscar, for Best Animated Feature, when it took the prize during the Academy Award ceremony at the Kodak Theater, Los Angeles, California, USA, on 23 March 2003. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, it is still the only hand-drawn and non-English language film to win the award.
TV, 2001,
100 eps
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Longest-running anime series based on a videogame character
There are 100 episodes in the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, which is based on the Nintendo videogame character Kirby. This pink, sphere-like creature is a kind of fantastical hero, who inhales his enemies in order to steal their powers. The kid's show ran from 2001–03, and was aired in Japan and in an edited form in the USA. Other prolific anime series based on a videogame character include Viewtiful Joe (with 51 episodes) and Sonic X (with 78 episodes).
There are 100 episodes in the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, which is based on the Nintendo videogame character Kirby. This pink, sphere-like creature is a kind of fantastical hero, who inhales his enemies in order to steal their powers. The kid's show ran from 2001–03, and was aired in Japan and in an edited form in the USA. Other prolific anime series based on a videogame character include Viewtiful Joe (with 51 episodes) and Sonic X (with 78 episodes).
TV, 2004,
25 eps
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Most songs sung by the same artist for an animation franchise
The most songs sung by the same artist for an animation franchise is 34, and was achieved by angela (Japan) for Sokyu no Fafner, as of 19 May 2023.
The most songs sung by the same artist for an animation franchise is 34, and was achieved by angela (Japan) for Sokyu no Fafner, as of 19 May 2023.
Movie, 2008,
1 ep
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Greatest advance sales for an animated film
The greatest advance sales for an animated film is 2,384,198 tickets sold for Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (Japan 2008)
The greatest advance sales for an animated film is 2,384,198 tickets sold for Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (Japan 2008)
Movie, 2013,
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Most expensive film anime
The most expensive film in Japanese history, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013, Kaguya-hime no monogatari), was released by Studio Ghibli in 2013. Production on the largely hand-drawn animated film, which is based on the traditional story Taketori monogatari, lasted eight years and cost ¥5.15 billion ($48.9 million; £29.5 million). The final film from Isao Takahata was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 87th Academy Awards in 2014.
The most expensive film in Japanese history, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013, Kaguya-hime no monogatari), was released by Studio Ghibli in 2013. Production on the largely hand-drawn animated film, which is based on the traditional story Taketori monogatari, lasted eight years and cost ¥5.15 billion ($48.9 million; £29.5 million). The final film from Isao Takahata was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 87th Academy Awards in 2014.
TV, 2016,
13 eps
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Most in-demand anime TV show
My Hero Academia (YTV; 2016–25) was the most popular anime TV show in the world in 2025, according to data-science firm Parrot Analytics, with a global demand rating 57.5 times greater than that of the average TV show. The valuation relates to the period from 10 January 2025 to 9 January 2026.
Most in-demand animated TV show
YTV's My Hero Academia (Japan; 2016–25) was the most popular animated TV show in the world in 2025, according to data-science firm Parrot Analytics, with a global demand rating 57.5 times greater than that of the average TV show. The valuation relates to the period from 10 January 2025 to 9 January 2026.
My Hero Academia (YTV; 2016–25) was the most popular anime TV show in the world in 2025, according to data-science firm Parrot Analytics, with a global demand rating 57.5 times greater than that of the average TV show. The valuation relates to the period from 10 January 2025 to 9 January 2026.
Most in-demand animated TV show
YTV's My Hero Academia (Japan; 2016–25) was the most popular animated TV show in the world in 2025, according to data-science firm Parrot Analytics, with a global demand rating 57.5 times greater than that of the average TV show. The valuation relates to the period from 10 January 2025 to 9 January 2026.
Movie, 2018,
1 ep
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Most magical warriors in an anime film
The most magical warriors in an anime film is 55, and was achieved by Hug! Pretty Cure, Futari wa Pretty Cure the Movie, created by Toei Animation Co., Ltd. (Japan), as verified on 27 October 2018.
The most magical warriors in an anime film is 55, and was achieved by Hug! Pretty Cure, Futari wa Pretty Cure the Movie, created by Toei Animation Co., Ltd. (Japan), as verified on 27 October 2018.
Movie, 2020,
1 ep
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Highest-grossing Japanese animated film at the global box office
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (aka Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-Hen; 2020) had grossed $506,523,013 (£411 m; ¥69 bn) at the global box office as of 16 December 2022, according to The Numbers.
The R-rated fantasy movie is based on a manga series of the same name (written by Koyoharu Gotouge) and proceeds the events of the first season of a tie-in anime TV series aired in 2019. The story centres on a boy called Tanjiro Kamado, who seeks revenge after demons kill his family and place a curse on his sister.
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is also the highest-grossing film of all time within the Japanese domestic market, surpassing the critically acclaimed Studio Ghibli classic Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi; 2001) which had held the top spot since the turn of the 21st century.
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (aka Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-Hen; 2020) had grossed $506,523,013 (£411 m; ¥69 bn) at the global box office as of 16 December 2022, according to The Numbers.
The R-rated fantasy movie is based on a manga series of the same name (written by Koyoharu Gotouge) and proceeds the events of the first season of a tie-in anime TV series aired in 2019. The story centres on a boy called Tanjiro Kamado, who seeks revenge after demons kill his family and place a curse on his sister.
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is also the highest-grossing film of all time within the Japanese domestic market, surpassing the critically acclaimed Studio Ghibli classic Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi; 2001) which had held the top spot since the turn of the 21st century.
TV, 2025,
12 eps
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Longest monologue in a Japanese-language animation
The longest monologue in a Japanese-language animation is 7,453 characters in hiragana and was achieved by the TV animation The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You (Japan) as broadcasted on 30 March 2025.
The longest monologue in a Japanese-language animation is 7,453 characters in hiragana and was achieved by the TV animation The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You (Japan) as broadcasted on 30 March 2025.