Yes, anime is being removed from Netflix, not as a wholesale purge, but because licensing deals for many titles, including some popular ones like Mob Psycho 100 and Kimi ni Todoke, are expiring in 2026, leading to their departure as contracts end, which is common for timed exclusives, though some may return later.
Netflix Original Anime leaving Netflix throughout 2026 Through 2026, Netflix will be deleting a ton of their Originals, specifically the ones they don't have the IP rights too. Of course, with this comes a ton of anime.
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According to ComicBook.com, on September 1st, several shows and movies will be leaving Netflix's streaming platform - including popular suspense and horror anime shows Erased and The Promised Neverland.
Netflix removes shows primarily due to expiring licensing agreements with studios, meaning they only had rights for a set time, and poor viewership, where a show doesn't attract enough new subscribers or retain existing ones to justify renewal costs. Other reasons include studios taking back content for their own streaming services (like Disney+ or Max), high renewal costs, or specific distribution rights reverting to the original producers, even for some "Netflix Originals".
erased, erasing. to rub or scrape out, as letters or characters written, engraved, etc.; efface. Synonyms: obliterate, expunge Antonyms: restore. to eliminate completely. She couldn't erase the tragic scene from her memory.
As of late 2025, the number 1 most-watched Netflix movie of all time by views is KPop Demon Hunters, followed by Red Notice, then Carry-On, according to Netflix's official data, with these figures updated regularly on their Tudum site.
The Netflix 2-minute rule refers to the fact that if a user watches more than two minutes of a TV show or movie, this is counted as a view.
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The “Are you still watching?” message typically appears after you've watched three episodes in a row without using video controls, or after 90 minutes of continuous streaming. Netflix strikes this balance to verify you're still engaged without interrupting too frequently.
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Action-packed adventures, offbeat comedies, inspirational stories -- these anime movies and TV shows have a style and spirit unlike anything else.
Netflix has now confirmed which K-dramas won't be coming back in 2025, and some big names are on the list including your favourite ongoing title When Life Gives You Tangerine starring IU and Park Bo Gum. Some of these Korean shows made a huge impact on Netflix's viewership, like Lovely Runner and Queen of Tears.
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As of January 10-11, 2026, the #1 show on Netflix globally is the new murder mystery series His & Hers, which quickly rose to the top, while in the US, the latest season of Stranger Things and the limited series Run Away are dominating the TV charts, and Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story is the top movie.
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Maggie Kang. Maggie Kang (born 1981 or 1982), also known by her Korean name Kang Min-ji (강민지), is a South Korean and Canadian film director. She created and directed KPop Demon Hunters (2025).
What happens when you erase a device in Find My? A confirmation email is sent to your Apple Account email address. When you erase a device remotely using Find My, Activation Lock remains on to protect it. Your Apple Account password is required to reactivate it.
Erased, known in Japan as Boku dake ga Inai Machi (僕だけがいない街; lit. 'The Town Where Only I Am Missing') (abbreviated BokuMachi (僕街)), is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kei Sanbe.