Netflix expands anime slate
July 6, 2018
By Nik Roseveare
As part of its panel at Anime Expo, Netflix has announced two new anime (Japanese animation) series, along with the renewal of popular series Aggretsuko for a second season, as well as date announcements and first look images for upcoming titles in their growing anime slate, including the following:
- New Series Ultraman will launch in Spring 2019
- New Series Kengan Ashura will launch in 2019
- Aggretsuko will return for a second season in 2019
- Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle will launch on July 18th 2018
- Dragon Pilot will launch on September 21st 2018
- Castlevania Season 2 will launch on October 26th 2018
- Cannon Busters will launch on April 1st 2019
Following the announcements, Netflix Director of Content for Japan & Anime John Derderian, said: “As Netflix has grown around the world we have been astounded by the broad reach and great depth of anime fandom. We are partnering with the best global creators to produce a diverse slate of shows that we hope will excite the boundless passion of anime fans and make Netflix a premier destination for this beloved art form.”