Netflix Reveals Adult Animation Lineup For August 2022

Compared to Paramount+, adult animation premieres have been relatively quiet with Netflix this summer which is very unconventional. Hopefully, this month starts to put things in the right direction with a number of premieres happening including two inspired by huge game franchises. Check out previews below along with a sizzle reel of what’s to come.

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Premieres: August 4

Network: Netflix

Determined to climb up the social ladder, Mary Saotome invests everything she has into what her elite high school values most: high stakes gambling.

Premieres: Aug 11

Network: Netflix

A conflicted yet courageous Dragon Knight must use the power of the dragon within to stop a deadly demon in this epic fantasy based on the online game.

 


Premieres: Aug 18
Network: Netflix
“Power is everything.” Jin Kazama learned the family self-defense arts, Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever. Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage — The King of Iron Fist Tournament.

 


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Premieres: Aug 25
Network:Netflix
Welcome back, Rilakkuma! This time, Rilakkuma goes to a theme park. What will happen there!? This series depicts an active day for Rilakkuma and friends in great detail as they visit a theme park that is about to close down and encounter an incident that arises there and the various people involved. Not only do familiar characters from “Rilakkuma and Kaoru” appear, but so do many new characters with unique personalities! You won’t be able to look away from the thrilling and heart-pounding developments!