Netflix expanded its anime lineup today with two new additions and also announced three brand new titles. We summarize.
Netflix is stocking up
The latest additions include the second part of »Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai« in German and Japanese as well as the concert film »RADWIMPS 20th Anniversary Live Tour« in the original sound with German subtitles.
The VoD provider also has the license “Thunder 3” secured and will show the anime in simulcast from July 8, 2026. The productions that were only announced today will follow at a later date »Beat & Motion« and “Jimoto Saikou!”.
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New on Netflix:
From now on: »Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai« – Part 2
The second part of »Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai« is available from now on Netflix available on demand.
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After the legendary duel between Baki and his father, the strongest fighters become bored. But then the famous samurai Miyamoto Musashi is revived. With his deadly swordsmanship, he challenges the most powerful arena fighters and sparks a new series of brutal battles.
From now on: »RADWIMPS 20th Anniversary Live Tour«
The two and a half hour concert film »RADWIMPS 20th Anniversary Live Tour« can open since today Netflix be streamed.
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For their 20th anniversary, the J-Rock band RADWIMPS invites you to a special concert. In addition to their best-known songs, the musicians look back on two decades of band history and share personal memories and anecdotes from their career with fans.
From July 8th: “Thunder 3”
The anime adaptation of “Thunder 3” will be available from July 8, 2026 Netflix shown in the original sound with German subtitles in the simulcast.
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Three students come across a mysterious DVD that supposedly opens a gate to a parallel world. When Futaba, Pyontaro’s little sister, is kidnapped by aliens, they set out on a rescue mission. In the strange world, their cartoonish bodies transform them into unusual superheroes.
From 2027: “Beat & Motion”
The anime series »Beat & Motion« appears over the course of 2027 on Netflix. You can find more details and a first teaser here.
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Tatsuhiko has long since given up on his dream of becoming an animator and is struggling through everyday office life, burnt out. One evening he meets an impetuous young woman whose direct manner makes him question his life. This unexpected encounter could be the beginning of a new path for him.
TBA: “Jimoto Saikou!”
The anime adaptation of “Jimoto Saikou!” becomes soon added to the Netflix program. There is a first teaser here.
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Chanel-chan and her friends love their hometown more than anything and are convinced that there is no better place. Together they master a turbulent everyday life full of bizarre events and unexpected adventures.
Despite all the crazy situations, they always stick together and enjoy life in their beloved homeland.
© Naoki Fujita / Shueisha, BEAT & MOTION Production Committee