Netflix Japan’s 10th Anniversary Event Previews ‘Baki-Dou’ & ‘Beastars’ Finale

As Netflix celebrates 10 years in Japan, the streamer unveiled some exciting news for anime fans: the new Baki-Dou series is confirmed to stream exclusively on the platform in 2026, while Beastars Final Season Part 2 debuts first-look images teasing a dramatic climax, also set to premiere next year.

The announcements were made during a special session featuring Keisuke Itagaki, creator of the Baki manga series, and Paru Itagaki, creator of Beastars. The anniversary celebration runs from today through September 14, offering fans a unique chance to experience the worlds of some of Netflix’s most popular Japanese shows.

Baki-Dou

A teaser trailer and key art were revealed for Baki-Dou, offering fans a first glimpse at the next evolution of the global hit franchise that has already surpassed 100 million manga copies in circulation and continues to build a passionate audience worldwide.

Synopsis: Following his legendary father-son battle against Yujiro Hanma, Baki faces a new threat: the resurrection of Japan’s greatest swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi. As warriors like Doppo Orochi, Jack Hanma, and Kaoru Hanayama return to the fight, the stage is set for an unprecedented clash—the strongest underground fighter vs. the legendary samurai, in a cross-era showdown.

Beastars Final Season 

Fans also got a first look at the shocking climax of Beastars, coming in Part 2 in 2026. In the newly revealed stills, Legoshi (voiced by Chikahiro Kobayashi) is shown with a calm yet determined expression, joined by key characters central to the finale: Haru, Legoshi’s first love; Louis, the senior who, despite everything, continues to watch over Legoshi; Juno, the drama club junior who once had feelings for Legoshi and now admires Louis; Pina, a popular drama club member who often teases Legoshi with playful banter; and Melon, the ruthless underworld criminal threatening Legoshi and his friends.

“As fangs and horns clash, friendship, love, and pride — everything will be put to the test in this intense climax,” commented director Shinichi Matsumi, who has led the series since Season 1. “What does it mean to live beyond the boundaries of species? Is love a source of strength, or of weakness? The finale of this work is not only their story, but also a question posed to the world we live in. Please watch until the very end.”

Since its launch in Japan in September 2015, Netflix has become a major player for Japanese productions, with anime now the second most-watched genre on the platform globally after English-language content.