Netflix picks up 13 new anime series in major licensing deal with Nippon TV

netflix signs major anime deal with nippon tv

In an effort to expand its ever-growing anime library, Netflix recently signed a non-exclusive deal with Japanese entertainment company Nippon TV that will make 13 of its most popular anime available to stream on Netflix worldwide.

While Netflix may not be able to compete on the same level as rival Crunchyroll, over the years Netflix has continued to license some of the most exciting new anime titles such as Netflix Originals or non-exclusively license some of the biggest anime titles such as One piece, demon slayer and Attack on Titan.

The first of Netflix’s new licensed anime, Hunter x Hunter will be available to stream in 104 countries from September 2, 2022. Claymore meanwhile, it will be available in 136 countries, UAE; Oran High School Host Club will be available in a total of 190 countries.

Nippon TV’s Inoue Akane had the following to say about the deal;

For many years, anime has been a driving force at Nippon TV, where we produce hit anime titles such as ‘Hunter x Hunter’, ‘Death Note’ and many more. As anime continues to grow in popularity around the world, the timing couldn’t be better for this exciting partnership with Netflix. I have no doubt that anime fans around the world will be talking about these titles.

The following anime will be coming to Netflix globally;

  • Berserk – 25 episodes
  • Claymore – 26 episodes
  • Death Note – 37 episodes
  • Death Note: Relight (2008)
  • Death Note: Relight 2 (2008)
  • From me to you – 25 ep
  • From Me to You (Season 2) – 13 episodes
  • Hajime no Ippo: The Battle – 76 episodes
  • Hunter x Hunter – 38 episodes
  • Monster – 74 episodes
  • Nana – Ep 47
  • Parasyte: The Maxim – 24 episodes
  • UAE; Oran High School Host Club

Which Nippon TV anime do you enjoy watching on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below!

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