Note : As this is a list of anime series to watch, no anime movies were considered for this feature. That’s why it’s joining the list alongside the highly anticipated Netflix original Akuma Kun this month. But Studio Trigger’s (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners) latest, Delicious in Dungeon dropped January 4 and is definitely worth a watch. If you’ve been keeping pace with the streamer’s release schedule then you know it’s been a slow start to the year.
But whatever your preference: action anime, light novel, slice of life, comedy, supernatural or horror there’s an anime series certain to capture your current mood.
The tricky part lies in balancing the mix of re-watchable favs with new titles. That meant to make the list, a series had all the hallmarks of the distinctive animation and story style and originated in Japan. All year, the best anime on Netflix list sifted through the library’s titles highlighting gems among its traditional anime series, new and old. Thankfully, the changes ultimately proved to be a sound strategic move. Several series saw their seasons reduced, while others disappeared from the library altogether. As the streaming giant expanded its original anime, and anime-inspired series in 2023, it slowly stopped renewing licenses. Last year was full of Netflix shaking up anime library, which is unlikely to change in 2024.
