Ironically, I am in the US and have Netflix, but not HBO Max. Think I should cancel Disney+ and switch to HBO but I am on netflix for certain series.
Although I am considered a Japanophile (mostly cars, tbh), I'm only an anime dilettante - I loved Akira, NGE, Ghost in the Shell, Lain, and Cowboy Beebop. Fullmetal Alchemist was okay but over the top at times IMHO. Beside that, though, I am a Ghibli superfan. I used to have (back in VCR days) this rare boxed set of Miyazaki films. It had possibly my favorite of all anime - The Cat's Return (awkward title translation but probably the best you can do without an explanation). When the Ghibli licenses were in negotiation, first they were going to be on Netflix in USA too, but they got outbid (I'm guessing) by HBO so whatever. Friggin licensing... I mean I understand creators need to make money but ffs I have to subscribe to at least 3 streaming services to even be somewhat socially current. I give up.