Prime Video Beats Netflix as Japan’s Preferred Anime Streaming Platform in 2026 Survey

Netflix’s growing investment in anime has not guaranteed it the top spot among Japanese viewers. A new 2026 survey conducted by Japanese entertainment website Anime! Anime! has revealed that Amazon Prime Video is the preferred paid streaming platform among respondents who watch anime through subscription services, putting Netflix in second place. The findings highlight an interesting gap between Netflix’s growing anime viewership and the platform’s popularity among dedicated anime fans in Japan. Although the streaming giant has expanded its anime…