In September 2015, Netflix Japan finally released its full anime catalog, consisting of over 60 titles across various categories:
With this push, Netflix is taking a huge step into the world of anime. Analysts believe that Netflix will be a tough market to break into, due to cultural differences. American series like "Orange is the New Black" and "House of Cards" did not receive the same level of interest from the Japanese audience, which has other markets.
With its marketing strategy and original programming, this doesn't mean that Japan is a market doomed to fall behind. Furthermore, Netflix is working closely with Japan to create locally produced Japanese content, which could greatly help win over Japanese fans who are reluctant to accept American titles in their homeland.
See the similarity with Netflix USA :
Finally, could this be a sign that Netflix will enter the anime production market? Comment below.