Netflix Announces Expanded Slate Embracing Diverse Genres In Anime

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Making a splash at AnimeJapan 2022 , Netflix showcased highlights from 40 new exclusive anime titles this year, with a diversified slate across genres that will delight both current fans and new viewers.

The broadened lineup includes lean-back titles such as Thermae Romae Novae — which launches tomorrow and is the first project from Netflix’s direct partnership with anime creators — Kotaro Lives Alone and Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure. It also features family-friendly anime films like the gravity-defying action blockbuster Bubble that just premiered at the 72nd Berlin Film Festival becoming available on Netflix from April 28, and those produced with top-tier studios like Studio Colorido’s Drifting Home.

Netflix also announced the return of fan favorite JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure STONE OCEAN, which will continue for episodes 13-24 later this year.

During the AnimeJapan stage event, Netflix revealed sneak peeks into upcoming titles including new character art and main casts for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh, with part 1 premiering in 2022, as well as key art and main trailer of GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045 Season 2, available from 23 May. Vampire in the Garden kicks off May 16th, and Spriggan kicks off June 18th.

Update 3/30: Netflix has announced BASTARD -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy to premiere on June 30th.

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