May will see some fan-favorite anime leave Netflix. See when these titles are set to be removed from its catalog.
Netflix, like most streaming services, often needs to part ways with some content to make room for new titles. This coming May, Netflix will be saying goodbye to three well-regarded anime titles, and fans will definitely be gutted to see them go.
May 2022 will see anime titles Weekly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, and Parasyte: The Maxim leave the platform. As of May 15, the aforementioned titles will no longer be available for viewing on Netflix outside of Japan.
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Weekly Girls' Nozaki-kun is a slice-of-life comedy about 16-year-old Chiyo Sakura and her crush on the mysterious Umetaro Nozaki, a boy in her class who is secretly a mangaka. When Chiyo tries to confess her feelings for Nozaki, he misunderstands the interaction as Chiyo asking him for an autograph, assuming that she has uncovered his secret career. When Chiyo tries again to rephrase her confession, Nozaki misunderstands again and the two end up at his house working on a manga manuscript he needs to submit. There she finds out that Nozaki is actually a renowned shojo mangaka working under a pen name, so Chiyo agrees to be his assistant mangaka in order to get closer to her crush. The series became available on Netflix USA and 10 other countries in September 2020, and it will be making its departure on May 1st.
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas is one of the various iterations in the legendary Saint Seiya franchise, and it has been on Netflix USA since August 2020, but other countries have had it much longer. It is set in the 18th century, 250 years before the events of the flagship series, Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac. This prequel follows the events of the Holy War, in which childhood friends Tenma and Alone fight on opposing sides. Tenma is one of the 88 saints of the Goddess Athena, while Alone is the reincarnation of Hades himself. Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas is set to be removed from Netflix USA on May 15.
The last anime to be removed from Netflix's catalogue in May is Parasyte: The Maxim, a 2014 psychological horror about parasitic body-stealing aliens that descend upon the Earth and cause widespread carnage and death. The protagonist, Shinichi Izumi, narrowly escapes having his brain overtaken by one such alien by confining it to his right arm, but when he wakes up the next morning, he is shocked to realize that his right hand now has eyes, a mouth, consciousness and the ability to take on various forms. This opens up Shinichi's world to the unforgiving game of survival played by the parasites as he and his right hand "Migi" work together to prolong their own survival. The series was introduced to Netflix USA in September 2020 and will depart on May 15.
With various plans to introduce new titles and Netflix Originals to the platform, it only makes sense that some titles will be removed after serving their purpose. Be that as it may, it is an exciting time for anime streaming as Netflix continues to move forward with various new projects.
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FAQs
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.
What's leaving Netflix April 2024? ›
Every Movie Leaving Netflix in April 2024
- April 22: Perfume Imaginary Museum (2020); The Meg (2018); Train to Busan (2016)
- April 24: Shepherds and Butchers (2016); Sniper: Assassin's End (2020); Sniper: Ultimate Kill (2017); The Hateful Eight (2015)
If a TV show or movie is leaving Netflix in the next month, we show a “Last day to watch on Netflix” message: On the Details page of the TV show or movie. At the top of the screen for a few seconds when the title starts playing.
Why did Netflix remove a lot of animes? ›
Like all licensed media, the anime's availability on Netflix is subject to time restrictions. Unfortunately, this means that when the license expires, the content must be removed from the streaming library.
Why did Netflix remove MHA? ›
Well, Netflix functions by purchasing rights to show certain movies and series. Without an agreement to show My Hero Academia, it can't just go ahead, show it anyway, and violate copyright. In simple terms, in countries where MHA isn't available, the platform didn't buy the rights to show it.
Why is Netflix doing anime? ›
It's probably for profit and to attract more watchers, although most fans don't like them. As a fan, I personally like watching the traditionally animated version rather than the live action. Live action movies tend to stray from the actual anime/manga, since its pretty hard to replicate it exactly.
What's leaving Netflix in May 2024? ›
Full List of What's Leaving Netflix in May 2024
- 13 Going on 30 (2004)
- 27 Dresses (2008)
- 30 Days of Night (2007)
- Above Suspicion (2019)
- Angelina Ballerina (Seasons 1-2)
- Anger Management (2003)
- Annabelle (2014)
- Antz (1998)
Here's everything coming to Netflix in May 2024.
- May 1. “Blended” ...
- May 2. “A Man in Full” ...
- May 3. “John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA” (Season 1) ...
- May 4. “Katt Williams: New Comedy Special (Live)”
- May 6. “Reba” (Seasons 1-6)
- May 6. “Super Rich in Korea” (Season 1)
- May 9. “Bodkin” Season 1. ...
- May 10.
Leaving at the end of the month in addition to “Dune” are “The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl” starring a very young gymnastic Taylor Lautner, Olivia Wilde's sophom*ore film “Don't Worry Darling,” “Legends of the Fall,” the “Paul Blart” films, “She's All That,” “She's the Man” and “Stand By Me.”
What's leaving Netflix January 2024? ›
That's not all jumping ship in January – so with no further ado, here's the full list of departures next month on Netflix.
- Jan. "BlacKkKlansman" ...
- Jan. "Spy Kids" ...
- Jan. "The Doll" ...
- Jan. "The Real World" season 28.
- Jan. "The Killing of a Sacred Deer"
- Jan. "Begin Again"
- Jan. "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi"
Leaving this month are select seasons of shows like Intervention, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and Hatfields & McCoys. Shockingly, all five seasons of The Vampire Diaries spin-off series The Originals are also exiting the streamer.
Can I block anime on Netflix? ›
Tap Manage Profiles . Choose the profile you want to edit. Tap Viewing Restrictions . Tap Block Titles .
Why did Netflix remove Twilight? ›
Without purchasing the rights to broadcast a show or movie, the company can't violate copyright and do it anyway. That is why you can't find Twilight on Netflix in your country, while other people are enjoying it with no issues.
Can I block all anime on Netflix? ›
You can block shows and movies on Netflix by adjusting your Netflix account's parental control settings. Netflix allows you to block specific shows and movies as well as restrict content by age group.
How do you find hidden anime on Netflix? ›
To find all the anime movies and series, you can use the secret code 7424, here is the list of anime subcategories:
- Adult animation11881.
- Animal tales5507.
- Anime Sci-Fi2729.
- Anime action2653.
- Anime comedies9302.
- Anime dramas452.
- Anime fantasy11146.
- Anime features3063.
Netflix has made significant strides in becoming the biggest home for anime and while CrunchyRoll and Funimation may still have the biggest library, Netflix's is formidable.
Does Netflix cut anime scenes? ›
However, the Netflix adaptation also cuts a lot of material from the cartoon. Some of these exclusions are handled well, but others leave glaring holes in the emotional patchwork of the story. In its effort to streamline the series, we lose out on playful bonding, key fights, and emotional moments.
Is Netflix removing HXH? ›
Why Hunter x Hunter left Netflix and its potential return. The license's expiry was the primary factor in the removal of Hunter x Hunter from Netflix. The terms and length of the licence agreement, like those for many other anime series and media, dictated how and when the series could be seen on Netflix.
