Netflix creating a battleground Anime Streaming

Netflix is a titan of streaming services. That's pretty obvious because they shrugged off a $17 billion loss without much difficulty, while streaming companies like Viacom, Roku were worth less than $17 billion at the time. But there's one place where Netflix isn't making much strides yet, and that's anime. Meanwhile, their competition is growing strong.

Netflix and Anime

Netflix has over 50 anime. They've been there for years, but few of their shows are above average. Some of them are really decent, but a site like Netflix would deserve far better content. "Devilman Crybaby" , "Violet Evergarden" , "Castlevania" are some of their best works. And the funny thing is, not many remember "Castlevania" as an anime. Most of Netflix's original anime only appeals to a small group of viewers, although their unorthodox animation and art style repels other viewers. Yet Netflix has a huge collection of top classic anime that wins and holds many subscriptions. And recently they acquired Studio Ghibli's license to stream movies, which is a significant milestone.

How has it affected the status quo?

Netflix appeared as a major threat (it still is) to previously existing anime streaming services such as Crunchyroll and Funimation, but these services survived very easily due to Netflix's poor performance in original anime production. These services keep producing and streaming great anime. Amazon Prime Video generates some sun, though. In North America and Australia, they obtained the license to stream "Vinland Saga." This series is hailed as one of 2019's best titles. This shows that Amazon Prime Video means business. This comparatively new streaming service follows Netflix into anime streaming world.

Where do things stand from now on?

With massive 158.3 million subscribers, Netflix has an overwhelming advantage over other streaming services. And with their impressive anime list, they obviously have an advantage over their competition. So, it's unlikely rivals will push them anytime soon. They need their A-game to beat Netflix.

What does that mean for the viewers?

It means viewers will enjoy more quality content. Competition can sometimes lead to even better results. This new war will certainly add more quality anime.