Netflix Is Officially Bringing 3 Hit Anime to Streaming Including a 89% RT Hidden Gem

Netflix is kicking off February 2026 with a surprisingly strong anime lineup, quietly adding three well-loved series to its streaming catalog. While Crunchyroll continues to dominate seasonal releases, Netflix’s strategy of mixing cult classics with major franchise entries is paying off for fans craving variety beyond weekly simulcasts.

This month’s additions span intense martial arts action, psychological magical girl drama, and a nostalgic shōnen favorite that still holds up nearly two decades later, according to What's on Netflix. Together, they reinforce Netflix’s growing reputation as a home for both anime newcomers and longtime fans hunting for underrated gems with serious critical praise.

Baki-Dou Brings Brutal Martial Arts Back to Netflix

Baki-Dou Season 1 continues the long-running Baki saga at a moment when its protagonist has seemingly reached the peak of strength. After earning his fearsome reputation, Baki Hanma finds himself bored by opponents who can’t challenge him, leaving the underground fighting scene feeling strangely empty despite its brutality.

That calm doesn’t last. The series shakes things up with the resurrection of legendary samurai Musashi Miyamoto through cloning, plunging Japan into chaos. This bold narrative turn pushes Baki into unfamiliar territory, blending historical myth with modern violence in a way that longtime fans will immediately recognize as classic Baki escalation.

Set to arrive on Netflix on February 26, Baki-Dou offers relentless action and philosophical questions about strength, purpose, and obsession. For viewers who loved Baki Hanma’s raw intensity, this sequel raises the stakes by asking what happens when the strongest fighter alive finally finds a worthy threat again.

A Dark Magical Tale and a Critically Loved Shōnen Classic

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story expands the Madoka universe with a more investigative and emotionally layered approach. Across three short seasons, the story follows Iroha Tamaki, a magical girl missing the memory of her original wish, an absence that slowly becomes more unsettling than any witch she faces.

As Iroha searches Kamihama City for answers, the series explores identity, trauma, and manipulation with the same unsettling tone that made the original Madoka Magica famous. All three seasons arrive on February 10, giving Netflix viewers a complete, binge-friendly arc that deepens one of anime’s most respected franchises.

Rounding out the lineup is Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, a 2006 shōnen classic and the true hidden gem of the month. Holding an impressive 89% Rotten Tomatoes score, the series blends comedy, discipline, and brutal training arcs as Kenichi transforms from timid student to capable martial artist. It lands on Netflix on February 15, offering pure nostalgia with lasting appeal.