Go With the Clouds, North by Northwest Will Premiere 2027
The anime adaptation of the manga series will stream exclusively on Netflix beginning in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Forecasts
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Netflix has announced that the anime adaptation of the series Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest will debut on its platform in 2027. The production team recently premiered the first promotional video to generate anticipation for the series.
Why it matters
The adaptation brings the story of Kei Miyama to a global streaming audience, following a complex production history that included a publisher change in 2025. The series marks the next step for a franchise that has grown through manga releases since 2016.
The manga author launched the series in 2016, with Vertical licensing the title in 2018. The second manga series saw its first volume ship on April 30, 2026, following the original seventh volume's release in 2024.
The players
Netflix
This global streaming platform provides video content to subscribers in over 190 countries.
Kei Miyama
He is the central character featured in the narrative of the Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest series.
Vertical
This publishing company is known for licensing and translating Japanese manga and novels for English-speaking audiences.
The details
The upcoming anime will stream exclusively on Netflix, featuring the character Kei Miyama. Production moved to a new publisher after serialization of the original work concluded in February 2025.
Timeline
The manga series was first launched in 2016.
Vertical licensed the manga in 2018.
Serialization of the manga stopped in February 2025.
The first volume of the second manga series shipped on April 30, 2026.
The anime series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in 2027.
Roadmap
This project follows the Netflix original anime distribution model, reflecting the platform's commitment to securing exclusive rights for popular manga adaptations. It marks a significant milestone in the franchise's trajectory from print serialization to global digital streaming.
Viewers will need an active Netflix subscription to access the series when it launches in 2027. The project's international availability ensures that global fans can access the adaptation simultaneously upon its release.
The takeaway
Fans of the manga can look forward to the 2027 premiere as the franchise enters a new medium. Those interested in the story can catch up on the existing manga volumes released since 2016 while awaiting further production updates.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming releases, visit our Forecasts section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Anime News Network.
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