Top 5 2D Anime Games Performance in New Zealand Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the 2D anime games category in New Zealand saw notable trends across the top five applications, according to data from Sensor Tower.

Hero Wars: Alliance Fantasy observed a decline in weekly revenue from around $8K at the beginning of July to approximately $2.5K by the end of September. Downloads started at 417, peaking at 599 mid-July, before tapering off to 317 by the end of the quarter. Active users showed a gradual decrease from 2.9K to 2.5K.

DRAGON BALL Z DOKKAN BATTLE experienced a peak in revenue of about $10.6K in early July, followed by fluctuations, ending the quarter at nearly $2K. Downloads were relatively stable, ranging from 29 to 104 weekly, while active users decreased from 2.4K to 1.9K.

Fate/Grand Order (English) started with a revenue spike of $7.6K early in the quarter but saw a drop to $585 by September's end. Downloads remained low, fluctuating between 7 and 36, and active users held steady around 400.

Arknights saw a significant revenue increase in mid-July, reaching approximately $3.9K, before settling around $1.5K by quarter's end. Downloads varied between 18 and 71 weekly, while active users slightly increased to 124.

AFK Arena had a steady revenue climb, peaking at $2.5K in mid-August and ending at $1.4K. Downloads showed a similar trend, peaking at 100 in early August. Active users fluctuated but remained around 300 by the end of September.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the 2D anime games sector in New Zealand, with varying trends in revenue, downloads, and user engagement. For more detailed insights, consult Sensor Tower's comprehensive data reports.