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Netflix has a huge library of anime shows that definitely fight for fans’ attention every few weeks, and it’s far too easy for some of them to fall under the radar. But with many of these hidden gems found below working on coming back with new episodes in the near future, you’ll want to check out these anime you can only find streaming with Netflix.
5). Dorohedoro
The anime for Q Hayashida’s Dorohedoro first hit Netflix during the early onset of the COVID-19 pandemic back in 2020, and that’s a pretty big reason as to why the show is not exactly as popular as it should be. The other reason is likely the wild way it looks as it tells a strange story of various curses and abilities that all clash in a grungy and dirty world. The series is unlike any kind of anime that released at the time, and you should make time to check it out. That’s even more true now as a second season of the series is going to be hitting later this year, and you won’t want to miss out on the chaos it kicks off.
4). Beastars
The anime adaptation for Paru Itagaki’s Beastars made its debut with Netflix back in 2019 as one of the first major licenses that the streamer was able to lock down. It really changed the game for not only CG animation productions for anime series, but also gave Netflix a franchise. The series would continue releasing new episodes every so often, and is even coming back for its final episodes later this year. But even with all of this notoriety, Beastars doesn’t feel like it’s as big of a franchise as it should be. Make sure to check it out to see what you’ve been missing this whole time.
3). Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Netflix has also been a great platform for anime adaptations of video game properties, and the most successful thus far has been Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Using the world of Cyberpunk 2077 as a backdrop rather than as a direct influence, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners tells its own story of a group of doomed characters trying to fight back against their fate. It’s a visual stunner, and has some truly heartbreaking moments. It’s so cool that a second anime is now in the works, and you need to make sure to check this one out in order to be properly ready for what’s next. This is probably the coolest show on Netflix overall to be completely honest.
