Netflix announced today new partnerships with animation studios Anima, Sublimation, and David Production, in addition to theirearlier dealswith Production I.G and bones in 2018. Together, these production houses and Netflix will jointly create original anime series including the previously announcedAltered Carbon: Resleevedfrom Anima, based on Netflix’s original live-action science-fiction series that debuted in February 2018 and for which a second season is currently in production. Netflix will also partner with Sublimation onDragon’s Dogma, an original anime series based on the critically acclaimed Capcom video game of the same name. Lastly, Netflix will jointly createSPRIGGAN, based on the manga series from writerHiroshi Takashigeand illustratorRyōji Minagawa, with David Production.
Additionally, Powerhouse Animation Studios, which handles animation for Netflix’sCastlevaniaseries, will next tackleGods & Heroes, an animated series inspired by Greek mythology. Voicing the various gods, demigods, and humans caught in between will beJason O’Maraas Zeus,MamieGummer,Jessica Henwick,Claudia Christianas Hera, andElias Toufexis.Deadlinereports thatChrisDiamantopoulos,Derek Phillips,Melina Kanakaredesarealso aboard the voice cast for a series that hails from creatorsCharley and Vlas Parlapanides(Immortals, Death Note). Here’s what they had to say about the project:
“InGods & Heroeswe wanted to tell a wholly original story set in the beloved world of Greek mythology. We are thankful for such an amazing cast and for such great creative partners at Netflix and Powerhouse Animation, who continue to push the envelope and expand the anime genre in a manner we had only dreamed of.”
These titles will join two series that will be produced by Production I.G and bones. They are Production I.G’sGhost in the Shell: SAC_2045, premiering on Netflix in 2020; and WIT STUDIO’sVampire in the Garden. Bones will produceSuper Crooks, based on the comic book created by writerMark Millarand artistLeinil Francis Yu.
Here’s what Netflix Director of Content (Japan),John Derderianhad to say about the new lineup:
“Netflix aims to be the most compelling and attractive home for anime fans, creators and production studios. We are creating an environment where production houses can do their best work, and deliver their shows on a service where we connect anime fans from over 190 countries to content they love.”
Here’s a look at the synopses for the new and update Netflix anime series, starting withGods & Heroes:
Altered Carbon: Resleeved- anima Inc.
This anime feature spin-off, set in the same universe of the Netflix live-action sci-fi series (second season in production from Skydance Television), will explore new elements of the story mythology.
Dragon’s Dogma- Sublimation Inc.
Based on a world-famous action RPG set in an open world, Dragon’s Dogma from CAPCOM will be brought to life as a Netflix original anime series. The story follows a man’s journey seeking revenge on a dragon who stole his heart. On his way, the man is brought back to life as an ‘Arisen’. An action adventure about a man challenged by demons who represent the seven deadly sins of humans.
SPRIGGAN - David Production Inc.
Netflix original anime based on classic manga by Hiroshi Takashige, illustrated by Ryoji Minagawa. Edgy sci-fi battle action about a man with supernatural powers to seal historical remains.
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045- Production I.G, Inc.
Created by Masamune Shiro, the sequel of much acclaimed Ghost In the Shell SAC series has come back as a full 3DCG anime series. Directors Kenji Kamiyama, Shinji Aramaki and SOLA DIGITAL ARTS will collaborate once again following ULTRAMAN (streaming 1 April on Netflix). This is the first Ghost In the Shell series to be brought to fans with a double director.
Vampire in the Garden- WIT STUDIO
An original series by WIT STUDIO on two girls Momo and Fine from different backgrounds who meet by chance. A story about an unlikely friendship between human and vampire race that intertwines with the power or music.
Super Crooks- bones.inc
A story by Mark Millar and artist Leinil Francis Yu, the creators of Kick Ass and Wanted. Crime and thrills meets supernatural powers in this Millarworld title.
