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[torre_avenue]

Full article here, courtesy of the Verge.

Basically, what Reed Hastings is saying that as a result of Netflix's global expansion, they're looking into making more regional programming to cater to their global audience. He cites Narcos as their experimental series, stating that..

When I look at our shows, we just had one come out this summer, Narcos, and it's a very different kind of show. It's an American company, Netflix, contracts with the oldest movie company in the world — a french company Gaumont — to make a production in Bogota, Columbia, featuring Brazilian actors and directed by a Brazilian — three quarters Spanish, one quarter English — and it's hugely popular in Germany.

You go beyond the normal spectrum to get quality and you really stretch to the things that you can do. On-demand and the internet really gives you that power. when you have incredible distribution, then you have to open the front end of the funnel to have incredible producers around the world.

We're hopeful that we'll over time make a great Bollywood show, make a great anime show. It might not be that that Bollywood show is for [Showtime CEO] Matt Blank. It might be that it's more segmented, but again the internet let's you do that. I think that's the key in that enablement. But as Matt knows, making these shows is very challenging and I'm sure we'll have issues over time.

So, with this, what do you want to see Netflix branch into? Any ideas as to what Netflix would make in regards to anime? I know they distributed Knights of Sidonia, but considering they just launched in Japan, might we see more anime originals or J-dramas? Any Nostradumuses here willing to predict what Netflix will do next?

 

[FO-totality]

Crunchyroll, post if you're okay.

 

[Ikuu]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

 

[GG-Duo]

The are already featuring The Seven Deadly Sins as a Netflix exclusive. Just watched it last night.

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

.

 

[bearythebear]

They should just buy Crunchyroll or something.

Netflix as the saviour of Anime?

 

[Umibozu]

Netflix, bring back Manime!

 

[Mass_Pincup]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

Yeah fuck diversity !

 

[Mr-Joker]

Hey netflix I got a suggestion for ya, a proper manga adaptation for Rurouni Kenshin. Let's finally have the completed arc.

 

[littlebigman]

Don't they already have an original anime called The 12 Original Sins or something like that?

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

This is the beginning of the end for Netflix.

 

[Azih]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

They already do. They don't get the anime shows on the service for free.

 

[Bronx-Man]

Gimme the 2nd coming of Akira or no deal.

 

[QuantumBro]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

Better cancel that account.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Big budget Berserk anime pls.

 

[spindashing]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

Same here.

 

[TheSlySoul]

... Do it Netflix ...

 

[Platy]

Hey netflix I got a suggestion for ya, a proper manga adaptation for Rurouni Kenshin. Let's finally have the completed arc.

Would be perfect.

It is the "new season of [beloved show] revived for netflix" anime version

 

[Calvero]

watch 'em bring over Dragon Ball Super

 

[umop_3pisdn]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

Maybe the anime they fund will better conform to your sensibilities.

 

[torre_avenue]

In regards to Knights of Sidonia, The Seven Deadly Sins, and this other one called Ajin: Demi-Human, I think Netflix is merely distributing them and paying for licensing & localization. They aren't making them. What Hastings is talking about is Netflix making anime like how they made House of Cards or Narcos.

 

[Thatonemoor]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

These kind of comments go nicely with "Netflix is only making super hero shows".

 

[8 X 11 Printer Paper]

Netflix will convince Kiyohiko Azuma to allow them to produce a Yotsuba&! anime.

 

[Bit-Bit]

Give me an Avatar series starring an Avatar in the future. A future where technology has made the avatars multiple bending ability achievable by everyone.

 

[FullMetaltech]

The are already featuring The Seven Deadly Sins as a Netflix exclusive. Just watched it last night.

Same. The wife and I binged it. She finished it but it was a great one. I know there is is a space one. I forgot the name but it was great and has 2 seasons so far.

 

[Wag]

Netflix, bring back Manimal!

Fixed.

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

We are getting seasons 2-6 of Berserk

 

[outunderthestars]

More original programming = worse monthly lineup of movies and shows.

 

[human onion]

Netflix was a mistake, etc.

We are getting seasons 2-6 of Berserk

But first we need a third adaptation of Golden Age.

 

[Hero Prinny]

netflix, I'll give you my first born child if you bring back the real Teen Titans, Young Justice or/and Green Lantern The Animated Series. Work something out with WB please. Yea yea its not foreign but Teen Titans took a lot of inspiration from anime so it counts

 

[Mortemis]

First thing that came to my head was that netflix may give another season to some show I think really needs another season.

But then no show came to my head.

edit: well, I mean anime. I'll break down if netflix brought back Young Justice.

 

[Shy]

Does this mean we can finally have the 3rd season of Stand alone complex. ?

 

[Crono27]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

Hopefully this is a joke...

 

[tolkir]

Netflix Spain said something similar recently. Looks like Spanish TV Shows (like Grand Hotel or The Time In Between) are doing good in several markets.

 

[Nightbird]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

Damn, I'm curious what happened in your life that produced such a level of hatred against a genre of entertainment media

 

[umop_3pisdn]

But first we need a third adaptation of Golden Age.

Anything to make those movies irrelevant, if the 1998 anime hasn't.

 

[SalvaPot]

They should finance Anime Films instead, those are on Ghibli life Support.

 

[Nabbis]

I hope it's not more of that fanservice moe crap.

 

[ivysaur12]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

the only reasonable option, unfortunately.

 

[Triforce141]

You mean that there's a chance we might get a successor to the best anime, Cory in the House?

 

[UberLevi]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

I love this post.

 

[SalvaPot]

I hope it's not more of that fanservice moe crap.

"fanservice moe crap" is not that profitable overseas, netflix would be interested in making something with more western appeal, like Cowboy Bebop or Baccano.

 

[jambo]

Will cancel my account if it's funding something as vile as anime.

Same, don't want my money funding animated child porn.

 

[_Ryo_]

I think Netflix could potentially produce great live action manga/anime movies/series adaptions.

Think Japanese movies with actually good budgets. could be amazing.

 

[Arkeband]

I can see it now.

Berserk Movie 4.

 

[El Topo]

I don't believe the part about how Narcos is "hugely popular in Germany". I also feel that much of this is just lip service, given that I've heard similar statements in Germany since launch.

 

[Hero Prinny]

edit: well, I mean anime. I'll break down if netflix brought back Young Justice.

Maybe if enough of us offer them our first born child theyll bring it back to life, #believe.

 

[MHWilliams]

Yo, Netflix. You should start translating Kamen Rider.

 

[dity]

I bet we're going to see Netflix-chan all embarrassed with panties covering ber boobs while pooping subscriptions in every advertisement. They know what the anime fans want.

 

[UnemployedVillain]

Fuck all of y'all. American produced anime can be great. Fucking great.

Also if these are big/small I apologize. I did this all on my phone