Studio Fugaku and Studio Akatasuki’s anime adaptation of Junji Ito’s hit mangaUzumakihas been making waves as of late and the series is finally making its way to Netflix, albeit with a small catch. Though the reception toUzumakihas been quite mixed, as an adaptation of one of Ito’s best works, demand for the series remains strong as ever and fortunately,Uzumakiis finally coming to one of the biggest streaming platforms.
According to a post on X byNetflixAnime,Uzumaki: Spiral Into Horrorwill be making its way to Netflixin Asia in 2024. Netflix has not specified an exact release date for the show just yet, but fans can expect the series to join the streaming giant’s library at some point between November and the end of December.
Junji Ito’s Uzumaki Anime Comes to Netflix Asia
The Series Will Likely Be Available in Other Regions Soon Enough
Despite suffering through countless delays and production issues, the anime adaptation ofUzumakiis here at long last. Safe to say, fans have been eagerly awaiting the release for years. However, with the series only being available from Adult Swim and HBO Max, fans ofUzumakiin Asia have hadvery limited streaming options so far,makingUzumaki’sarrival on Netflix quite a godsend.
Uzumaki Misses a Bold Opportunity by Not Adapting the Manga’s Lost Chapter
Uzumaki’s anime adaptation has come and gone, and while it was incredibly faithful, it missed a bold opportunity to adapt the manga’s lost chapter.
That said, it likely won’t be too long until the series is made available in more regions on Netflix. A worldwide release would have surely benefitted the series, but it is possible that Netflix may be testing the waters with an Asia-only release, givenUzumaki’s finale left much to be desired.
Netflix’s Anime Offerings Continue to Grow
Uzumaki Joins Netflix’s Exciting Anime Lineup
WhileUzumakiis far from perfect, the series is still quite an excellent adaptation overall and an exciting addition to Netflix’s anime library that continues to grow more and more enticing with every season. Netflix has managed to snatch up multiple exciting new anime likeDan Da Dan,Blue Box,Ranma 1/2,andDelicious in Dungeon.
With the addition ofUzumakiandSakamoto Days’release datejust around the corner, Winter 2025 is shaping up to be quite the exciting time for Netflix, which is slowly but surely beginning to establish itself as the go-to for the hottest new anime.
Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror
Cast
Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror is an adaptation of Junji Ito’s acclaimed manga, directed by Hiroshi Nagahama. The series unfolds in the town of Kurôzu-cho where inexplicable events related to spirals plague the inhabitants, leading to terror and madness. Highlighting the psychological and supernatural, the show follows high school student Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend, Shuichi Saito, as they confront the spiraling horrors that engulf their town.
