Since 2016, Netflix has made it a point to jump into the anime streaming market, with a mission to grow its consumer base by offering Japanese anime titles to fans. The platform has a slate of over 150 Japanese animation shows and movies, and has forged lucrative partnerships with anime production houses and companies such as Nippon TV and Production IG. This means that finding the best anime to watch on Netflix can be difficult.
“We value local partnerships that expand our lineup, give Netflix access to great production houses and talent,” Tiki Sakurai, Chief Producer, Anime Netflix told TheWrap. “Our vision is to ultimately delight a wider fan following through the diversity of our line-up, delivered in a timely manner in your language following broadcast or theatrical release.”
With old, new and Netflix-premiering titles like “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures” and “Record of Ragnork,” the streaming giant has become one of the dominant forces — and one of the most easily accessible — for anime streaming. We’re here to help you make the straight cut Great stuff with some curated selections.
Here are the 13 best anime series on Netflix right now.