The best anime on Netflix right now (October 2022)

The world of streaming can get volatile and uncertain with the way the likes of Netflix and — more recently — HBO Max approach canceling shows, especially when it comes to animation as a whole. However, Netflix has been a surprisingly strong player when it comes to licensed and original animated content, and that includes anime. The mainstream of pop culture seems to be increasingly warming up to animation as an artistic approach to respect, and anime, in particular, has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity on a global scale. It’s impressively more accessible than it was a decade or more ago, and even with more anime-centric streaming services available like Crunchyroll and Funimation, Netflix is a strong platform for fans who want a dense backlog of anime content.

Longtime fans no longer have to worry about the frustrating days of scrounging for the latest fan rips in obscure corners of the internet, and newcomers will never have to know the struggle of being a fan in those days to begin with. Essentially, every major streaming service out is looking to acquire licenses to various anime franchises, and there is a noteworthy new addition to complement Netflix’s existing backlog.

Despite anime being more beginner-friendly than ever before, it can still be a bit overwhelming to know where to start. That’s why it’s worthwhile the skim through our additional guides on the best anime on Hulu and the best anime available on Amazon Prime Video.

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