7 must-watch Japanese anime on Netflix before Sakamoto Days releases

Arshi Khanam

Sakamoto Days

Adapted from the popular manga series, Sakamoto Days is a highly anticipated Japanese anime that is set to release on Netflix on January 11.

Japanese anime on Netflix     

Netflix offers various captivating and critically acclaimed Japanese anime series and films. From action-adventure to coming-of-age, take a look at some popular anime:

My Oni Girl

The plot revolves around a shy teenage boy whose life takes a turn when the titular girl teams up with him to search for her missing mother.  

The Boy and the Heron

This animated fantasy film by Studio Ghibli follows a young boy who embarks on a thrilling ride with a talking heron as he yearns for his mother.

Spy × Family

This action-packed anime series revolves around an undercover agent whose life takes a turn when he marries and adopts a child who harbours their own secrets.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Packed with action and adventure, this gripping anime series follows Tanjiro on a special quest against demons to avenge his family and cursed sister.

Jujutsu Kaisen

A dark fantasy and action animated series that revolves around a cursed boy who embarks on a special quest with intense training and lessons.

Princess Mononoke

A visually stunning animated film that follows a heroic warrior and his journey to seek a cure for his curse as he gets entangled into two fighting clans.

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

This captivating anime film revolves around an enigmatic girl who is courted by five suitors, with each trying to win her defying the challenges.