Lifelong fans of anime and newbies alike will find something of interest in the trailer for Netflix’s upcoming documentary Enter the Anime. While the streaming giant has been courting fans of the genre for a while now, it has recently stepped up its came, adding several new original anime projects to its ever-growing catalog, along with some highly regarded classics. That focus on attracting all kinds of anime fans to the service has brought the original Neon Genesis Evangelion to Netflix, as well as a new take on Ghost in the Shell, Ultraman, and more.
Netflix may have gotten into the anime game while the getting is good, but it would seem there’s a chance the company can reach an even larger audience, by providing a crash course in anime, it’s influences on popular culture, and an in-depth look at the creative minds behind some of the most in demand series in the genre. As such, filmmaker Alex Burunova will take audiences into the world of anime, as she herself learns exactly what anime is and why it appeals to such a huge audience.
The result is the first trailer for the upcoming documentary Enter the Anime, which is both informational and a clever way for Netflix to market some of the international animated programming it’s recently invested so much money in. For fans eager to learn more and those just hoping to gain further insight into the creators of their favorite shows, the documentary is sure to be on their watchlist. Check out the full trailer and a synopsis for Enter the Anime below:
“ENTER THE ANIME features iconic anime creators from around and is a rare glimpse behind the scenes for fans both new and old. Follow anime newbie, Alex Burunova as she dives into the world of anime and speaks with legendary Japanese creators like Toshiki Hirano, Hisanori Yoshida (Baki), Seiji Kishi, Tetsuya Kinoshita, Yuji Higa (Kengan Ashura), Kozo Morishita (Toei Animation, Saint Seiya), Yoko Takahashi (Evangelion), Masahito Kobayashi, Naoko Ogigami (Rilakkuma and Kaoru), Rarecho, Yeti (Aggretsuko), Yukio Takahashi (7SEEDS), Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama (Ultraman), Hiroyuki Seshita, Keisuke Ide (Levius), Rui Kuroki (B: The Beginning) as well as creators like Adi Shankar (Castlevania) and LeSean Thomas (Cannon Busters) who are paving a new generation of anime storytelling.”
There is a veritable ocean of anime available on Netflix, and this new offering will make it easier for those unsure where to begin. A little background information on some of the most popular examples of the genre, will likely go a long way in guiding audiences to the best of the best — Netflix original and otherwise — helping them make the most of their dive into anime. And for the rest, it may just spark a re-watch marathon or two.
Enter the Anime will stream exclusively on Netlfix beginning Monday, August 5.