During the weekend at Anime Expo, Netflix made a strong presentation, revealing new trailers, clips, and images from its anime lineup, which includes highly anticipated titles like Sakamoto Days, My Melody & Kuromi, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. This platform’s bet on anime comes at a time when the genre is reaching unprecedented levels of popularity on Netflix, with over 50% of its audience tuning in to anime-related content. More cyberpunk for fans The Netflix presentation also focused on highlighting the ongoing success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, […]
During the weekend at Anime Expo, Netflix made a strong presentation, revealing new trailers, clips, and images from its anime lineup, which includes highly anticipated titles like Sakamoto Days, My Melody & Kuromi, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. This platform’s investment in anime comes at a time when the genre is reaching unprecedented levels of popularity on Netflix, with over 50% of its audience tuning in to anime-related content.
More cyberpunk for fans
Netflix’s presentation also focused on highlighting the ongoing success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, a series that has not only captured the audience’s attention but has also helped to revitalize interest in the universe of the popular video game Cyberpunk 2077. The sequel, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, promises to further expand this narrative in the dystopian world that fans have come to love.
In addition to the news in the action and adventure realm, Netflix is also diversifying its catalog with My Melody & Kuromi, a series that appeals to a younger audience and fans of kawaii culture, and aligns with the trend of integrating different visual styles into its offerings. On the other hand, Sakamoto Days, a series that has captured the attention of manga enthusiasts, aims to attract those fans looking for something new in the mix of action and comedy.
Netflix’s actions at Anime Expo underscore its strong commitment to anime, a genre that continues to grow in popularity worldwide. With a global audience of over 232 million subscribers, the streaming giant positions itself as a key player in the production and distribution of anime content, as competition in this field continues to heat up.
The second part of Sakamoto Days is about to arrive. It will premiere on Netflix on July 14, thus completing the first season of this popular anime series. The new installment is expected to have a total of between 11 and 13 episodes, bringing the total number of the first season to around 22 to 24 chapters. The production will continue to be handled by TMS Entertainment, known for its experience in the field. Taro Sakamoto, get ready to go After a brief break, Sakamoto Days returns with its iconic protagonist, the legendary hitman Taro Sakamoto, who, […]
The second part of Sakamoto Days is just around the corner. It will premiere on Netflix on July 14, completing the first season of this popular anime series. The new installment is expected to have a total of between 11 and 13 episodes, bringing the total number of the first season to around 22 to 24 chapters. The production will continue to be handled by TMS Entertainment, known for its expertise in the field.
Taro Sakamoto, heat up because you’re going out
After a brief hiatus, Sakamoto Days returns with its iconic protagonist, the legendary assassin Taro Sakamoto, who, after retiring and opening a convenience store, is forced to confront his dark past once again. The new trailer has promised an increase in the dose of action, introducing new and powerful villains that will surely test Sakamoto and his team’s skills.
However, fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with the direction the animation took in the first episodes, where the focus was more on comedy than on the expected action. Despite this, it is anticipated that the quality of the animation will improve in this second part, doing justice to the original manga material.
One aspect to consider is the discrepancy in the release between Japan and the rest of the world. While Japanese viewers will be able to enjoy two episodes on July 14, international Netflix subscribers will only be able to watch one. This will create a one-week gap in the availability of new episodes outside of Japan, increasing the risk of spoilers in an environment where information spreads quickly.
With the arrival of Sakamoto Days, fans are eager to see how Sakamoto’s adventures and his return to the world of crime will unfold. The blend of action and comedy promises to keep interest throughout this second part.
Although it has not been officially announced yet, many fans are eagerly awaiting the third season of the animated football series Ao Ashi. This series has managed to capture the attention of genre lovers, offering a fresh proposal within the spokon in recent years. It has been confirmed that new episodes are in the works, which are expected to hit the screen in 2026. A highly anticipated return for fans The first season of Ao Ashi was produced by Production I.G., a studio known for its quality in animation and storytelling. However, the second […]
Although it has not been officially announced yet, many fans are eagerly awaiting the third season of the animated football series Ao Ashi. This series has managed to capture the attention of genre lovers, offering a fresh proposal within the spokon in recent years. It has been confirmed that new episodes are in the works, which are expected to hit the screen in 2026.
A highly anticipated return for fans
The first season of Ao Ashi was produced by Production I.G., a studio known for its quality in animation and storytelling. However, the second season will see the transition to the renowned TMS Entertainment, famous for having worked on series like Ashita no Joe, Dr. Stone, and more recently Sakamoto Days. This change of studio generates expectations among the community, considering TMS’s experience in the industry.
In terms of episodes, although no exact number has been specified, it is estimated that the next season could have approximately 24 chapters. This number will largely depend on TMS’s production and its ability to adapt the content. With the Ao Ashi manga reaching its conclusion with volume 40, there is ample room to develop the story without restrictions. This situation offers creators the necessary flexibility to truncate or expand the content based on the original material.
On the other hand, the anticipation for the third season of Blue Lock has led many fans to debate the quality and future of football-themed anime adaptations. Although details about Blue Lock are still scarce, the impact of Ao Ashi suggests that interest in animated football is on the rise, which could benefit both series in terms of audience.
In the world of anime, there are always reasons to be excited. There are always new releases. Series that return. Great movies on the horizon. That’s why it’s so thrilling. And we’re not going to lie: 2025 is not going to be any different. That’s why we’ve chosen the ten series you should have on your radar in 2025 if you don’t want to be out of the loop. Just a note: we are skipping second seasons because the lineup is so strong that just with new releases we already fill the ten spots. So, we won’t drag on any longer and will go straight to the list. SAKAMOTO DAYS […]
In the world of anime, there are always reasons to be excited. There are always new releases. Series making a comeback. Great movies on the horizon. That’s why it’s so thrilling. And we’re not going to lie: 2025 is not going to be any different. That’s why we have chosen the ten series you should have on your radar in 2025 if you don’t want to be left out of the loop. Just a note: we are excluding second seasons because the lineup is so strong that just with new releases, we already fill the ten spots. So, without further ado, let’s go straight to the list.
Sakamoto Days is one of the most popular comedies in Shonen Jump. With good reason. This hilarious story about a retired professional assassin with a family who just wants to be left alone, but of course, they don’t leave him alone, will have an anime adaptation coming to us from Netflix, and if anything is evident, it’s that it has the potential to become one of those animes that seem to come out of nowhere and end up being watched even by your grandmother.
Fate/strange Fake
The Fate franchise stopped being niche a long time ago. That doesn’t mean that many of its adaptations aren’t, at the very least, disappointing. But that’s unlikely to happen with Fate/strange Fake. Why? Because the original novels are by Ryogo Narita, author of Durarara!! and Baccano!. Because the anime is being made by A-1 Pictures. So at the very least, it will be interesting and have incredible twists. And from there, the sky’s the limit.
WITCH WATCH
Another title from Weekly Sh?nen Jump that is performing exceptionally well. But this time it’s neither a comedy nor a battle shonen. Or not exactly. It’s a romantic comedy about a teenage witch who must learn to work, and perhaps something more, with her childhood friend, who looks like an ogre. There are fights. There is comedy. But the emphasis on day-to-day life, romance, and character development is what’s important. And it can work exceptionally well in anime.
Kowloon Generic Romance
Jun Mayuzuki has become a cult mangaka with only three mangas to her name. Especially thanks to After the Rain, an exceptional coming-of-age story about a high school girl who falls in love with the manager of the family restaurant where she works. The anime of After the Rain is a must-watch, and you should see it if you haven’t already, because now they are adapting her next manga, Kowloong Generic Romance, which promises the same sensitivity, depth in character development, and exceptional character design and use of colors. A potential must-see.
Ninja and the Assassin’s Life Together
Shaft is the most unique anime studio in Japan and hasn’t released anything since 2022. Now it returns in 2025 with two projects, the one we will see in full is Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi. Assuming the return of Yukihiro Miyamoto to direction, director of masterpieces like Arakawa Under the Bridge, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, or Fate/Extra Last Encore, this is the adaptation of a comedic manga about an assassin and a ninja who share an apartment. Will this be the strangest anime of 2025? Surely. Will it be the best? Maybe.
The Summer Hikaru Died
The Summer Hikaru Died is one of the most interesting mangas published in recent years. This mix of coming-of-age and LGBTQ+ tinged horror inspired by Tokyo Ghoul is causing a sensation, and its anime, with just a trailer, already promises to be an absolutely amazing adaptation. Appropriately, it will also be released in the summer. So missing it is not even an option.
SANDA
Do you still believe in Santa Claus? Don’t answer yet. Paru Itagaki, the creator of Beastars, the anime that has been a hit for years on Netflix, has something to tell you about that with SANDA. A hilarious series, full of action and with all the depth we could expect from the creator of Beastars, asking the question we all wonder, what would happen if Santa Claus were real and had superpowers in a dystopian future? Well, this fall you’ll know the answer.
Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation
Disney has taken the anime world by storm and it seems they don’t want to let go. This will be demonstrated with Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation, an anime adaptation of a gacha game that has been hugely popular among young Japanese women for years. Now, it aims to replicate this success worldwide. Set in a school for Disney villains, it offers exactly what you might imagine: Harry Potter with handsome boys who are just bad enough to make you think they wouldn’t be with us. What more could we ask for?
New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
Technically a comeback, but what a comeback. After fifteen years in the fridge, Gainax’s last great series returns, with its original creators, now in a Trigger in a state of grace. And what does this New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt promise us? The same as the old Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt. Experimental animation, endless pranks, and loads of fun. Exactly what we want from this series.
Lazarus
We have saved the best for last. No other series, anime or not, has the credentials of Lazarus. Directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, creator of Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, with action scenes directed by Chad Stahelski, director of John Wick, soundtrack by Kasami Washington, and script by Dai Sato, this is a who’s who of contemporary culture. If there is an anime that has everything to succeed, it is this science fiction story about a miraculous drug of which we still know almost nothing, except that it is made by some of the greatest creatives in the world. And we don’t need to know more.
