Netflix is venturing into the anime realm again with a new series dedicated to the Terminator franchise, titled “Terminator: The Anime Series.” Unveiled during Netflix’s Geeked Week event with an initial teaser, the anime is expected to debut on the streaming platform soon. The series will be produced by Production IG, the renowned Japanese animation studio responsible for the original Ghost in the Shell film and its spinoff TV series.
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Set in August 1997, Terminator: The Anime Series will revisit the pivotal moment when the Skynet AI becomes self-aware and turns against humanity. While details about the storyline remain limited, the series promises to introduce a fresh cast of characters, as reported by Variety.
On August 30th, 1997…Two days from now…Everything changes. Terminator: The Anime Series is COMING SOON #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/mcbxavrn7V
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) November 11, 2023
Executive producers include Skydance and Mattson Tomlin, the writer of Project Power, who will also serve as the series’ writer and showrunner. Despite Netflix not disclosing a release date or offering preview scenes, anticipation is high for an extended trailer in the near future. With various instalments in the Terminator franchise, not all universally praised, the decision to explore the origins presents an opportunity for a revitalizing and refreshing take on the iconic series.
