Netflix's Security Breach: What It Means For Anime Fans

The entire anime community couldn’t resist raising fingers at Netflix’s security system after major anime like Dandadan and Terminator Zero were leaked online. Things even got worse when some episodes of the most anticipated 2024 release, Arcane Season 2, surfaced online ahead of its much-awaited November release.

While many fans believed that someone from Netflix was behind all the leaks, others suspected that it could be an external breach. However, without any visible evidence, nothing could be proved. Eventually, Netflix shared an official statement regarding the leaks.

The streaming giant confirmed, “One of our post-production partners has been compromised, and footage from several of our titles has unfortunately leaked online. Our team is aggressively taking action to have it taken down.”

Netflix has experienced similar breaches in the past, so it’s not entirely new for the fandom. For instance, in October 2021, an employee of the streaming company leaked confidential content. While Netflix usually catches the culprits, fans are hoping for a similar outcome regarding the recent breach.

Initially, Crunchyroll was the go-to destination for every anime fan, but over time, the community has started looking to Netflix because the streaming platform has expanded its horizons. It has added several big-time anime projects, including Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, and more, to its library. It’s hard to ignore the platform when it comes to watching our favorite anime series.

Regardless, fans wouldn’t have reacted to the leaks if they weren’t from the massive releases they had been eagerly waiting for. The news of the leaked episodes turned out to be a party spoiler for anime enthusiasts. Even though the leaks came out in low resolution, some fans watched the leaked episodes to avoid spoilers (though we at Beebom condemn this practice).

Moreover, a significant portion of the fanbase prefers to wait for the official release to enjoy the original experience and show respect for the creators as well as the production team.