The 25 Best Netflix Exclusive Anime

In the past, Netflix simply offered movies from the ’90s and TV shows like Pretty Wild that would otherwise have been relegated to the past. Yet times change, and nothing illustrates the major shift in streaming services quite like Netflix-produced anime. In the same vein of Netflix originals such as Orange Is the New Black or Stranger Things, anime exclusive to Netflix are series you can only get through the service. Though the company didn’t necessarily produce all of these series, Netflix does license all of them in North America. 

While the service only boasts a small handful of anime, many of them do quite well. But which is the best Netflix exclusive anime? Is it Aggretsuko, the adorable Sanrio anime about office politics and millennial life? Or is it Kakegurui, which takes place in a school for gambling? Regardless, they all offer something different for when you want to curl up with nothing but your sweatpants and a bag of Hot Cheetos.

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• Violet Evergarden, one of the most gorgeously animated shows in recent history, tells an equally beautiful story. Former child soldier Violet wants to make a living in the Auto Memories Dolls industry, where young women ghostwrite letters on behalf of those who cannot express their own emotions.

  Though almost totally incapable of understanding human feelings, Violet believes working in this field will help her understand why her major told her he loved. 

  Ranked #1 by 1,072 voters with an84% upvote rate
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  Magi: Adventure of Sinbad tells the story of a courageous young man named Sinbad as he begins his journey to become the High King of Seven Seas. The series focuses on Sinbad’s childhood, from his early days to the very first dungeon he ever tries to conquer.

  This 13-episode anime serves as a prequel to Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, which is also available on Netflix.

  Ranked #2 by 1,557 voters with a78% upvote rate
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  Laois and his guild members embark on a journey to face a powerful dragon and save his sister Falin. Running low on supplies and working against the clock, Laois suggests that they eat the dungeon’s monsters during their expedition. They are soon joined by monster cooking enthusiast Senshi who joins their group in the hopes of cooking the dragon that they are preparing to face.

  This unique fantasy anime might seem strange at first, but the characters and world building will have you engaged and excited for more.

  Ranked #3 by 316 voters with an85% upvote rate
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  The Holy Knights once protected the land of Britannia, but now they rule over it as tyrants. A renegade faction of the Knights called the Seven Deadly Sins tries to rise against them, but they fail and disband. To save the nation from the Holy Knights, Elizabeth must find what’s left of the Seven Deadly Sins and request their help.

  The Seven Deadly Sins isn’t for everyone – it goes heavy on the fan service – but it has an excellent storyline and complex characters, which may make it compelling even for those who prefer a lighter touch.

  Ranked #4 by 1,536 voters with a75% upvote rate
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  Gamers will be familiar with this title as Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is an anime based off of the video game Cyberpunk 2077. The story follows David Martinez as he tries to navigate life in a futuristic city, just trying to make his mother proud. But an attack by a street gang changes his life, resulting in a cyberware implant and his introduction into the crazy world of Edgerunners.

  Ranked #5 by 347 voters with an81% upvote rate
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  This wholesome series revolves around Komi, whose mysterious persona leaves her classmates in awe. When Tadano ends up sitting next to her he’s the object of everyone’s envy – but Tadano quickly discovers that the nonchalant Komi isn’t what her classmates make her out to be. Komi has extreme anxiety and a communication disorder that stops her from properly talking to her peers. 

  Tadano is the first to figure this out and learns that Komi has a goal of making 100 friends despite her personal struggles. Together they set their sights on achieving Komi’s goal with Tadano starting off as her first-ever friend.

  Ranked #6 by 275 voters with an81% upvote rate
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