They Were Born To Be Binged
Netflix has come out of the gate swinging by accumulating a sizeable amount of classic anime series, not to mention throwing their gauntlet into the ring by producing original content. They’ve certainly covered all the bases by giving fans iconic shows like Fullmetal Alchemist, not to mention the huge success of new projects such as Violet Evergarden and Devilman Crybaby!Â
That being said, they’re Japanimation library is still lacking in key areas. While its unclear if these amazing series will ever transition to Netflix given the complications that come with their licenses, we still can’t help but hope that one day we’ll be able to binge-watch them!
#3: “Kuroko’s Basketball” (2012-15)
Great sports anime were practically made to be binged, and while everyone has their own preference, this basketball epic is most certainly in the top tier. Two opposing yet equally gifted players find themselves paired up in the same high school team, with their combined talent paving the way for a series of showdowns with the individuals known as the Generation of Miracles. The tension, pacing and in-depth knowledge of the sport is sure to have every newcomer cheering for Seirin after the first slam dunk!
#2: “Gundam” franchise (1979-)
Netflix certainly isn’t short on mecha series, but there’s just no replacing one of the pioneers of the giant robot genre. While it has had a few missteps along the way, the majority of its titles have stood the test of time as masterful ventures into the realm of sci fi, mixing together intergalactic battles with meditations on war and its consequences. Honestly, by this point we’ll be happy if just one anime baring the Gundam name was picked up, whether it be the original Mobile Suit Gundam, Zeta, War in the Pocket, The 08th MS Team, SEED, 00, The Origin, Unicorn, Iron-Blooded Orphans, Thunderbolt or even Build Fighters! Yeah, there’s a lot to choose from…
#1: “Made in Abyss” (2017)
Don’t let the stunning visuals and adorable character models fool you, this series is an exploration into the unknown, and the unknown has some pretty horrific sights lying in wait. In order to locate her missing mother, a young cave raider teams up with an amnesiac cyborg before plummeting into the depths of the mysterious chasm located in their centre of the town known as the Abyss. Along the way, they encounter all manners of creatures and curses that not only threaten their very lives, but also shatter any lingering preconceptions the audience might have had about this not being a dark series. It’s truly a modern gem of an anime not to be missed. Hurry up Netflix!
Be sure to check out the video below to see our picks for the Top 10 Netflix Exclusive Anime!Â
