The resulting anime ends up on Japanese TV for free, which makes the idea of a paid streaming service somewhat of a challenge, perhaps.
The streaming service has gone out of its way to appeal to Japan, including producing Netflix exclusive Japanese dramas, but subscriptions are still lagging behind other regions.
But because network television is still so powerful in Japan, networks can churn out shows for traditional TV and streaming services like Netflix, covering both bases in the process.
Take a look at the top ten charts on Netflix Japan, and it’s filled with anime.