During the Anime Expo event, Netflix revealed an impressive number: more than 150 million homes watch anime on the platform , representing about 300 million viewers worldwide . As released by The Hollywood Reporter , this audience has tripled over the past five years, consolidating the 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 news. Among the main highlights are Sakamoto Days , the final part of Beastars , Dan from Dan (Season 2), Record of Ragnarok (Season 3) and Cyberpunk: Edgeurunners 2 . That is, the catalog continues to grow with high impact works, including adaptations of titles from Shonen Jump.
The company also invests in ambitious remakes, such as One Piece , considered by many to be the “crown jewel” of the current portfolio. After all, the success of live-action and franchise range gives the basis for high expectations.
Netflix vs Crunchyroll: What is the best to watch anime
However, even with its dominance, Netflix finds strong competition. Crunchyroll , while appearing only in 10th place in the US according to the Dentu survey, is still a reference among the most dedicated fans. This is because your library is widely superior, and its executives believe that the popularization of the anime by Netflix also generates interest in its service.
Therefore, the battle between streaming giants is far from over. In the end this is good, who wins are the fans.
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Source: The Hollywood Reporter
