Japanese releases may not match the sheer volume of K-dramas on Netflix, but 2027 still has an impressive lineup in store. We’re getting a brand new series like From NEET to peak The next chapter of Parasite A story starring Kutsuna Shioli, as well as a sequel to the hit film Hunter city. What’s more, 2027 could also bring us highly anticipated second seasons of fan favorites like Last Standing Samurai, Tokyo crooks, havenand Yu Yu Hakusho. Here’s a preview of the Japanese drama series coming to Netflix.

If you are a fan of Japanese dramas, then Korean dramas should also interest you, and we are following everything related to them Korean drama coming to Netflix in 2027. We’ve also removed anime titles from the list below, which we keep track of for everyone Upcoming 2027 releases.

Please note: This is not the complete list of Japanese titles coming to Netflix in 2027. More titles will be announced during the remainder of 2026 and throughout 2027.

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From the Net to the Peak (Season 1)

Netflix release date: January 2027

Wataru Ichinose takes on his second lead role at Netflix, having previously starred in the sports drama Sumo haven. As for Suzu Hirose, she’s already seen major success on Netflix after recently starring in the amazing TV movie Human vaporand previously starred Asura.

After eight years of isolation, Kanta Kakuhata is forced to face reality when his mother receives a terminal diagnosis. Unfortunately, he makes a ridiculous pledge: he will marry the best idol in Japan, Mami Hamamiya, and his mother cannot die until he does so. To achieve this impossible goal, Kanta must leave his home. He treats his quests like life’s quests, slowly learning how to socialize, befriending eccentric characters, and turning his life into a grand adventure.

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Parasite: Tamiya (Season 1)

Netflix release date: 2027

Parasite It is a beloved horror manga franchise that Netflix has already adapted into a Korean series Parasite: grey. The last chapter of Parasite The story is from the creators Parasite: greywill follow the point of view of Ryoko Tamiya, played by actress Kutsuna Shioli.

Parasyte: TAMIYA is the next evolution in this universe. In the original manga, Ryoko Tamiya is a parasite who takes over the body of a high school teacher and becomes an opponent of Shinichi Izumi. Initially a monstrous parasite that attacks humans randomly, Tamiya learns a lot about humanity through her job as a teacher. Upon seeing Shinichi and Meiji sharing a body, she began to believe that coexisting with humanity would give her species the best chance of survival.

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City Hunter 2 (2027)

Netflix release date: 2027

An excellent live-action adaptation of the beloved manga, Hunter city It was one of the most popular Japanese films on Netflix ever, having racked up 21.3 million views in 2024. With plenty of material left for the adaptation, fans will be excited for the sequel.

The story revolves around Saiba Ryo, an elite “sweep” residing in Shinjuku who takes on dangerous jobs from the criminal underworld. While he is extremely desperate around beautiful women and often loses his cool in front of them, Ryo becomes a consummate professional once he takes the job, executing missions with extraordinary marksmanship, exceptional physical ability, and a calm analytical mind. Ryohei Suzuki returns as the sweet, goofy, and irresistibly charming Saeba Ryo, alongside Makimura Kaori, his partner and heroine, and the sharp-tongued, elegant detective Nogami Saeko.

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Last Samurai Standing (Season 2)

Netflix release date: 2027 (TBD)

Last Standing Samurai It was a smash hit when it debuted on Netflix, with 21 million views in 2025. The series also remained popular through 2026, with the first half of the year attracting 5.2 million views. Fans were happy to learn that the series would be returning for a second season, but it’s unclear exactly when it will arrive on Netflix. It’s our hope Last Standing Samurai It will return sometime in 2027. We may get our first look at a teaser for the series in early 2027 when the streamer drops its Japanese slate for the year.

Its events take place in 1878 during the Meiji era. Last Standing Samurai It follows 292 fallen warriors drawn into a deadly game of survival. Starting in Kyoto, they must fight for wooden cards and race to Tokyo for a huge cash prize. Shojiro Saga, a notorious former samurai burdened by his bloody past, enters this brutal battle royale to save his ailing family, only to inadvertently uncover a larger political conspiracy.

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Yu Yu Hakusho (Season 2)

Yu Yu Hakusho season 2 renewed on Netflix

Netflix release date: To be determined later

It’s been nearly three years since then Yu Yu Hakusho It first dropped on Netflix, making Latest reports for season two A big surprise for the fans. The series is set to address the Demon World Unification Tournament arc, bringing in new cast members Shun Oguri, Nobuaki Kaneko, Mirai Moriyama, and Mizuki Yamamoto to play the demon world’s residents.

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Sanctuary (Season 2)

Netflix release date: 2027 (TBD)

filming For the second season of The shelter is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2026Which means the series could hit Netflix sometime in 2027. No other information is known about the second installment, but we expect to learn more soon.

A man pushed to the brink and believing that money, women and fame are all buried in the ring, ascends to the sumo rikishi.

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Tokyo Hustlers (Season 2)

Japanese thriller Tokyo Swindlers is coming to Netflix in July 2024

Netflix release date: 2027 (TBD)

Since it premiered with modest success over two years ago, it has been renewed for a second season Tokyo crooks It is a really pleasant surprise. At the very least, fans will be happy to see the series return, which will shift the focus to the origins of land rogue Yamanaka Harrison. It’s unclear if the series will return in 2027, but we’re optimistic.

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