Netflix is increasingly becoming a streaming service that offers many fantastic animes. Two new series debuted in July and captivated numerous viewers.
Which animes are we talking about? “The Summer When Hikaru Died” recently premiered exclusively on Netflix. The anime belongs to the horror genre and aims to fill the gap left by the Uzumaki series from horror legend Junji Ito. It tells the story of a missing boy who suddenly reappears, but has been replaced by an unknown creature.
On the other hand, “Dandadan” has launched its 2nd season. The plot picks up right where season 1 ended. Momo’s childhood friend Jiji is haunted by an evil spirit, which Momo wants to exorcise. The series is known for its genre mix and chaos, with one episode even bringing viewers to tears.
Both series have been remarkably well received on Netflix. So well that one of the animes even fought its way into the top 5.
An Anime Lands in the Top 5 on Netflix
How successful was the debut of the two animes? According to Netflix Tudum, 5.4 million people watched season 2 of “Dandadan” in the past week. For “The Summer When Hikaru Died”, there were 2 million viewers.
This places the two animes at 4th and 8th among the most-watched non-English series. The Top 10 is currently dominated by all 3 seasons of Squid Game, as the grand finale aired at the end of June.
However, even when considering all series on Netflix, “Dandadan” ranks 5th among the most-watched series (as seen on Flixpatrol). In Taiwan, “Dandadan” is even the most-watched series overall.
Other animes also demonstrate that Japanese series are no longer a niche on Netflix: “Gachiakuta” ranks 1st among the most-watched series in many Asian countries, even though it does not appear in the Top 10.
Netflix is investing more and more in the anime sector, much to the delight of many fans. A live-action adaptation of a hype anime has even been announced and is in production. The first actor has now been revealed: Netflix is working on a live series for Solo Leveling and has revealed the first actor
