Netflix licenses 13 animé titles from Japan’s Nippon TV under non-exclusive deal

Hunter x Hunter will begin streaming via Netflix in 104 countries on September 1

Global streamer Netflix has acquired 13 animé titles from Japanese broadcaster Nippon TV under a non-exclusive licensing pact.

The agreement includes the first 38 episodes of Hunter x Hunter, which will begin streaming by Netflix in 104 countries including Spain, Italy, Finland, Turkey, South Africa and Saudi Arabia on September 1.

Also headed to the platform on September 1 is Ouran High School Host Club (26×30’), which will launch in 190 countries, while Claymore (26×30’) will land in 136 countries.

In addition, the deal includes Death Note (37×30’), Death Note: Relight 1 (1×130’), Death Note: Relight 2 (1×120’), two seasons of From Me to You (38×30’); Berserk (25×30’); Parasyte – the Maxim (24×30’), Nana (47×30’), Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! (76×30’) and Monster (74×30’).

Netflix has significantly expanded its presence in the animé space in recent years, including a multi-picture deal with Japan’s Studio Colorido, among several others.

The 13-title pact marks the third deal between Netflix and Nippon TV. Previously, Netflix acquired Nippon TV’s Old Enough! and, separately, did a deal to acquire 30 Nippon drama series and entertainment shows for the Asian market.