During the Anime Expo event, Netflix revealed an impressive number: more than 150 million households watch anime on the platform , representing approximately 300 million viewers worldwide . As reported by The Hollywood Reporter , this audience has tripled in the last five years, solidifying anime as one of the pillars of the streaming service.
New anime will be released soon on the platform
Taking advantage of the event, Netflix announced several exciting new additions. Among the main highlights are Sakamoto Days , the final part of Beastars , Dan Da Dan (second season), Record of Ragnarok (season 3), and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. In other words, the catalog continues to grow with high-impact works, including adaptations of Shonen Jump titles.
The company also invests in ambitious remakes, such as One Piece , considered by many to be the "crown jewel" of its current portfolio. After all, the success of the live-action series and the reach of the franchise provide a basis for high expectations.
Netflix vs. Crunchyroll: Which is the best place to watch anime?
However, even with its dominance, Netflix faces strong competition. Crunchyroll , although only ranked 10th in the US according to Dentsu's research, is still a benchmark among the most dedicated fans. This is because its library is vastly superior, and its executives believe that Netflix's popularization of anime also generates interest in their service.
Therefore, the battle between the streaming giants is far from over. In the end, this is good; the fans are the ones who win.
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Source: The Hollywood Reporter