The month of **February 2026** begins with a heavy selection for Japanese animation fans on Netflix, mixing rescued classics and award-winning original productions. While seasonal winter series dominate other platforms with weekly episodes, the streaming giant focuses on exclusives and films that have just left Japanese theaters. Therefore, we have prepared a definitive list with the ten titles you need to check out right now to enjoy the Brazilian catalog.
The platform recently added works that marked generations, in addition to betting on new romances and sports dramas that are at the top of the discussions. Furthermore, this month’s curation highlights everything from slapstick comedies to supernatural thrillers that were awarded in the last year. This way, you ensure high-quality marathons without wasting time searching through the menu.
## The 10 best anime to watch on Netflix in February 2026
– **10) Gintama:** This absolute classic from Weekly Shonen Jump debuted on the service in January 2026. The plot follows the madness of Gintoki Sakata in a feudal Japan invaded by aliens, maintaining the acid humor that has established it for two decades.
– **9) Magic Knight: Rayearth:** Another historical rescue from January. The iconic 1994 shojo follows three students transported to a fantasy world where they must become Magic Knights to save the kingdom of Cephiro.
– **8) Love Through a Prism:** Original romance written by Yoko Kamio (author of Boys Over Flowers). The story focuses on Lili Ichijouin, a young woman who travels to London in the 90s to study art, facing pressure from her parents and an unexpected encounter with a mysterious student.
– **7) Cosmic Princess Kaguya!:** Original film that reimagines the folklore of the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. It marks the directorial debut of Shingo Yamashita, known for the memorable openings of Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, focusing on the musical connection between two girls in a virtual world.
– **6) 100 Meters:** After shining in theaters in 2025, this film arrived on Netflix as a phenomenon. Based on the manga by Uoto, the drama explores the rivalry and growth of two prodigy sprinters over the years.
– **5) Violet Evergarden:** Kyoto Animation’s masterpiece that remains a pillar of the catalog. We follow a former child soldier who seeks to understand the meaning of the phrase “I love you” while working writing letters for people in emotional situations.
– **4) The Summer Hikaru Died:** Voted the best horror anime of 2025. The story takes place in a quiet village where a young man notices that his best friend, who had disappeared, has returned possessed by an unknown entity.
– **3) Orb: On the Movements of the Earth:** A success from Studio Madhouse set in 15th-century Europe. The plot shows the dangerous struggle of young scholars who defy the Church to prove astronomical theories considered heretical.
– **2) Blue Period:** An inspiring drama about Yatora Yaguchi, a popular student who decides to abandon his empty life to try to enter the competitive Tokyo University of the Arts, even without previous painting experience.
– **1) Haikyu!!:** The king of sports anime. The journey of Shoyo Hinata and Tobio Kageyama on the Karasuno volleyball team is a perfect mix of adrenaline, overcoming obstacles, and character development that wins over even those who don’t like sports.
## Why watch now?
Many of these titles, such as 100 Meters and The Summer Hikaru Died, have recently arrived after successful seasons in Japan, making February 2026 the ideal time to catch up on pop culture. However, classics like Gintama and Rayearth show that Netflix is also investing heavily in the nostalgia of veteran fans. Therefore, prepare your popcorn and update your playlist before new releases take the algorithm’s spotlight.
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