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Netflix Bets Big on Anime

by Bruno Pferd

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  • Netflix and MAPPA have formalized their partnership for a deeper collaboration, extending beyond streaming to include international projects.
  • MAPPA, known for producing popular anime like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Attack on Titan, will work with Netflix on a slate of new anime projects, including unannounced titles.
  • The partnership aims to produce more boundary-pushing animated content, capitalizing on MAPPAs consistent creative innovation.
  • Netflix has previously streamed MAPPAs series such as Kakegurui Twin, Ranma ½, and The Rose of Versailles. This expanded collaboration promises to bring more of MAPPAs acclaimed work to a wider audience worldwide.

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Expanded Netflix-MAPPAP Collaboration Brings More Boundary-Pushning Anime Worldwide

Netflix and MAPPA are expanding their collaboration through a formalized partnership, delivering Japanese animation worldwide. Building on their existing relationship since 2020, this agreement deepens their collaboration beyond streaming to include joint international projects. MAPPA has produced numerous popular and critically acclaimed anime, including Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Dororo, Zombie Land Saga, and Attack on Titan, showcasing the studio’s diverse range. MAPPA also recently produced the film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. Netflix has previously streamed MAPPA’s series Kakegurui Twin, Ranma ½, and The Rose of Versailles. This strengthened partnership will see Netflix and MAPPA collaborate on a slate of new anime projects, including unannounced titles. Netflix anticipates that the partnership will yield even more boundary-pushing animated content, praising MAPPA’s consistent creative innovation.

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Official NameUnknown
Brief SummaryYamihara Kokoro and Asada Toramatsu live in a town that is quite peaceful, until a serial murder case happened where the bodies all had their blood drained out. Five years have passed but the case remains unsolved. Meanwhile, Kokoro and Toramatsu have been in a relationship for a year, but are unable to get married as they are keeping a serious secret from each other. Kokoro is actually a vampire. However, she does not attack humans and live modestly. Toramatsu is a popular resident in the town and is trusted by many. After getting a divorce, Toramatsu got drunk and went back to his old house, where he met Kokoro, the current occupant. As the two continue to keep their secrets hidden, a horrific murder occurs once again in the town.
ReleasedApril 18, 2023
GenreDrama, Mystery
Production CompaniesTV Asahi, as birds
Countries of OriginJP
ActorsMitsuki Takahata, Kei Tanaka, Keita Machida, Kumiko Aso, Kotaro Yoshida, Shinya Kote, First Summer Uika, Yuki Inoue, Ryosuke Sota, Seiya Osada, Shinya Niiro, Yoshi Sakō, Hana Kino
DirectorToichiro Ruto, Hiro Kanai
AuthorsKoji Tokuo
ProducersSari Kijima, 岡美鶴
Ratings6/10 (2 reviews)
Number of episodes9
Number of seasons1

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