What’s Coming to Netflix for Anime in 2019 & Beyond
Throughout 2018 the streaming platform Netflix has added tons of anime onto the platform, including Kyoto Animation’s Violet Evergarden, Science SARU’s Devilman Crybaby and also surprise hits like Aggretsuko. For 2019 they have once again continued to provide an interesting variety of titles, including a catalog title for a franchise that has been unavailable for legal platforms in well over a decade.
If you are familiar with our 2018 round-up, we cover every anime exclusive to the platform and will update it throughout the year!
Our round-up has been updated as of 24th December 2019.
The following anime are now streaming on Netflix since 2019:
7SEEDS
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming since 28th June
GONZO ~ 12 episodes
Aggretsuko Season 2
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming since 14th June
Sanrio ~ 10 episodes
Baki Season 1 Part 2 [Episodes 14-26]
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Aired July 2018, Streaming since 30th April
TMS Entertainment ~ 13 (of 26) episodes
Cannon Busters
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming since 15th August
Satelight ~ 12 episodes
Carole & Tuesday
+Ultra Programming Block Partnership with Netflix
Aired April 2019, Streaming since 30th August & 24 December
Bones~ 24 episodes
Dino Girl Gauko
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming since 22nd November
Ascension ~ 20 episodes
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Final Arc
Streaming Exclusive to Netflix
Aired December 2018, Streaming since 1st March
J.C. Staff ~ 2 episodes
The End of Evangelion
Streaming Exclusive to Netflix
Theatrical in July 1997, Streaming since 21st June
GAINAX, Production I.G ~ Film
Evangelion: Death(true)²
Streaming Exclusive to Netflix
Aired on January 1998, Streaming since 21st June
GAINAX ~ Film
Forest of Piano Season 2
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Aired January 2019, Streaming since 24th June
Gaina ~ 12 episodes
Godzilla: The Planet Eater
As part of the Netflix Film slate
Theatrical on November 2018, Streaming since 9th January
Polygon Pictures ~ Film
Hero Mask Part 2 [Episodes 16-24]
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming since 23rd August
Studio Pierrot ~ 9 (of 24) episodes
Hi-Score Girl Extra Stage
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Aired March 2019, Streaming since 20th March
J.C. Staff ~ 3 episodes
INGRESS: The Animation
+Ultra Programming Block Partnership with Netflix
Aired October 2018, Streaming since 30th April
Craftar ~ 11 episodes
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Theatrically in May 2019, Streaming since 13th September
WIT Studio ~ 1 film split into 3 episodes
Kakegurui××
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Aired January 2019, Streaming since 13th June
MAPPA ~ 12 episodes
Kengan Ashura
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming since 31st July & 31st October
Larx Entertainment ~ 24 episodes
Levius
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming since 28th November
Polygon Pictures ~ 12 episodes
Modest Heroes – Ponoc Short Films Theatre
As part of the Netflix Film slate
Theatrical in August 2018, Streaming since 6th September
Studio Ponoc ~ Film
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Streaming Exclusive to Netflix
Aired on October 1995, Streaming since 21st June
GAINAX ~ 26 episodes
Revisions
+Ultra Programming Block Partnership with Netflix
Aired January 2019, Streaming since 14th May
Shirogumi ~ 12 episodes
Rilakkuma and Kaoru
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming since 19th April
dwarf ~ 13 episodes
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming since 19th July
Toei Animation ~ 6 episodes
Sound & Fury
As part of the Netflix Film slate
Streaming since 27th September
Kamikaze Douga ~ Film
Teasing Master Takagi-san Season 2
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming since 6th December
Shin-Ei Animation ~ 12 episodes
ULTRAMAN
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming since 1st April
Production I.G, Sola Digital Arts ~ 13 episodes
Ultramarine Magmell
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Aired April 2019, Streaming since 10th October
Pierrot+ ~ 13 episodes
Coming Soon with a confirmed 2019 release window:
The following anime listed below are titles that will be coming to Netflix internationally at a specific release window. These can be both titles that were already available in Japan or titles that will be released globally in one go.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Reawakened
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: 30th December 2019
Studio: EGG FIRM, J.C. Staff.
After going through two anime seasons and a few episodes to round up the adaptation of the Shonen Jump manga series, Netflix announced during one of their AnimeJapan 2019 panels that Saiki K. will be getting a new anime series. Saiki K. Reawakened will be available this December for a total of 6 episodes worldwide exclusively to Netflix.
Coming Soon via Delaycast:
The following anime listed below are titles that had been or will be broadcasted in Japan and streaming on Netflix Japan first before the rest of the world.
Baki Season 2
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Broadcast Date: TBA
Streaming Date: TBA
Studio: TMS Entertainment
With two anime seasons from 2000 and a recent anime season from last year, Netflix announced plans to provide more anime for Baki. More details yet to be revealed.
BEASTARS
+Ultra Programming Block Partnership with Netflix
Broadcast Date: October 2019
Streaming Date: 2020
Studio: Orange
As part of Fuji TV’s new +Ultra programming block, Paru Itagaki’s 2016 manga series is getting an anime adaptation from studio Orange of Land of the Lustrous fame. It will air in Japan this Autumn and then added to Netflix worldwide later down the line.
BNA
+Ultra Programming Block Partnership with Netflix
Broadcast Date: April 2020
Streaming Date: 2020
Studio: TRIGGER
As part of Fuji TV’s new +Ultra programming block, Studio TRIGGER returns with a brand new original anime series. It will air in Japan in 2020 and then added to Netflix worldwide later down the line.
Dorohedoro
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Broadcast Date: January 2020
Streaming Date: 2020
Studio: MAPPA
Q Hayashida’s manga series ran for 18 years since 2000, and now it’s getting an anime adaptation by studio MAPPA with director Yuichiro Hayashi, writer Hiroshi Seko, and music done by (K)NoW_NAME. It will be airing in Japan during the Winter 2020 season and also streaming on Netflix Japan at the same time. The rest of the world will have to wait as per usual.
Drifting Dragons
+Ultra Programming Block Partnership with Netflix
Broadcast Date: January 2020
Streaming Date: April 2020
Studio: Polygon Pictures
As part of Fuji TV’s new +Ultra programming block, Taku Kuwabara’s 2016 manga series is getting an anime adaptation from studio Polygon Pictures (BLAME!, Godzilla). Tadahiro Yoshihira and Makoto Uezu are attached to the project as director and writer respectively. It will air in Japan this Winter and then added to Netflix worldwide later down the line.
Great Pretender
+Ultra Programming Block Partnership with Netflix
Broadcast Date: 2020
Streaming Date: 2020
Studio: WIT Studio
As part of Fuji TV’s new +Ultra programming block, WIT Studio will be animating a new original series sometime in 2020 for a total of 23 episodes with director Hiro Kaburagi and character designer Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. The first episode made its debut appearance at Anime Expo 2019.
Hi-Score Girl II
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Broadcast Date: October 2019
Streaming Date: 2020
Studio: J.C.Staff
Much like the first season and its Extra Stage OVAs, the second season will also be heading to Netflix worldwide outside of Japan sometime after its Japanese broadcast has concluded.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Broadcast Date: October 2019
Streaming Date: TBA
Studio: Deen
The third season of the popular Nanatsu no Taizai manga will follow suit with the earlier installments for the rest of the world. The interesting change here is that studio DEEN (Junji Ito Collection) will be taking over animation production instead of A-1 Pictures. The series will air for 24 episodes.
Coming Soon in 2020 & Beyond:
The following anime listed below are titles that are coming to Netflix globally in one go or currently do not have enough information to provide any more details at this current timeframe.
7SEEDS Season 2
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: TBA
Studio: GONZO
After releasing the first season back in June 2019, Netflix has announced plans to provide a second season to the anime adaptation of Yumi Tamura’s manga series. No details on its exact launch date have been given.
Aggretsuko Season 3
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: TBA
Studio: Sanrio
After the success of the second season, a third season was greenlit not long after for Netflix. No details on its exact launch date but expect the same team and cast to reunite once again.
Altered Carbon: Resleeved
As part of the Netflix Film slate
Streaming Date: Spring 2020
Studio: Anima
An anime set in the world of Altered Carbon is coming to Netflix from writers Dai Sato and Tsukasa Kondo. The anime will be a spin-off to the live-action series and will explore more of the franchise’s story mythology.
B: The Beginning Season 2
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: TBA
Studio: Production I.G
Netflix announced plans for a second season of Production I.G’s original anime series (initially known as Perfect Bones when it was first announced) at Annecy International Festival 2018.
Cagaster of an Insect Cage
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: 2020
Studio: GONZO
Based on the manga series Mushikago no Cagaster, the CG anime will be handled by studio GONZO and director Koichi Chigira.
Dragon’s Dogma
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: TBA
Studio: Sublimation
Based on Capcom’s cult hit action role-playing game, animation studio Sublimation will be providing an anime adaptation of the game’s story on Netflix. Announced via Netflix press release in March 2019.
Eden
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: Autumn 2020
Studio: Qubic Pictures, CGCG
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood director Yasuhiro Irie will be directing this four-episode anime series for Netflix sometime in 2020. Other staff members confirmed include Kimiko Ueno for screenplay, Toshihiro Kawamoto and Christophe Ferreira for character/concept designs, Justin Leach for producer, and Kevin Penkin for music composition.
Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: Spring 2020
Studio: Production I.G, Sola Digital Arts
Production I.G and Sola Digital Arts team up once again for a brand new CG anime series of Ghost in the Shell. The anime will be available on Netflix sometime in 2020. Directors Kenji Kamiyama of Ghost in the Shell SAC and Shinji Araki of Appleseed will both be returning to helm the project.
Japan Sinks: 2020
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: 2020
Studio: Science SARU
Based on the 1973 disaster novel Japan Sinks by Sakyo Komatsu, the team behind Devilman Crybaby (director Masaaki Yuasa and animation studio Science SARU) are back with a new project coming to Netflix in 2020.
Pacific Rim
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: TBA
Studio: Polygon Pictures
Legendary Pictures and showrunners Craig Kyle and Greg Johnson team up with animation studio Polygon Pictures (Knights of Sidonia) to provide two anime seasons based on Guillermo del Toro’s sci-fi mecha film. It is scheduled to launch on Netflix sometime in 2020.
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac Part II
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: 23rd January 2020
Studio: Toei Animation
Announced back in 2017, Toei Animation is re-adapting the Saint Seiya manga with a new 12 episode CG anime series, covering the Galaxian Wars to Silver Saints arcs. Yoshiharu Ashino will be directing the anime with Eugene Son as story editor & head writer, and Terumi Nishii as character designer. Episodes 1-6 are available, with episodes 7-12 arriving in January 2020.
Sol Levante
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: 2020
Studio: Production I.G
Netflix and Production I.G is working on an anime hand-drawn in 4K resolution and with HDR which is going to be an interesting experience to watch. The original anime series will launch on Netflix sometime before 2020.
Spriggan
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: TBA
Studio: David Production
Hiroshi Takashige’s 1988 manga series receives a new anime adaptation from studio David Production which will launch on Netflix worldwide at an unknown date.
Super Crooks
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: TBA
Studio: Bones
Studio Bones takes on an anime adaptation from Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Wanted) and artist Leinil Francis Yu. Super Crooks anime was officially announced via a press release on March 2019, but Netflix themselves acquired the rights to Mark Millar’s Millarworld titles back in 2017.
Vampire in the Garden
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: TBA
Studio: WIT Studio
WIT Studio will provide an original anime series focusing on an unlikely friendship between two girls; one is human and the other is a vampire. Announced via Netflix press release in March 2019.
Yasuke
As part of the Netflix Series slate
Streaming Date: TBA
Studio: MAPPA
This anime project is a collaboration between American comic writer and director LeSean Thomas and studio MAPPA. Also joining the team is actor Lakeith Stanfield (Death Note, Get Out, Sorry to Bother You) voicing the main protagonist.
And that’s the list for the meantime. As mentioned we will be updating the post as soon as more titles are announced, so stay tuned!