After the news that Netflix was partnering with Production I.G for a Terminator anime, there’s been a wait for more details. Finally, at Netflix’s Geeked Week event, the debut teaser for the anime was unveiled, showcasing the title but not revealing much else.
For those not in the know, the renowned animation studio Production I.G has contributed to some of the most iconic anime productions, ranging from the original Ghost in the Shell film to recent works like the Star Wars Visions anthology. As for Terminator, which surprisingly marks the franchise’s first venture into animation and currently lacks an official title, the eight-episode series will be helmed by director Masashi Kudo, renowned for his work on the Bleach franchise. The writing and show running duties will be undertaken by Mattson Tomlin, known for his work on Project Power and Mother/Android.
About Terminator
The ‘Terminator’ franchise includes six films, a television series, novels, comic books, and video games, marking its debut in the realm of animated productions.
The series kicked off with James Cameron’s 1984 film “The Terminator,” which was made on a low budget. In this movie, Arnold Schwarzenegger portrays a cyborg sent back in time with the mission to terminate Sarah Connor (played by Linda Hamilton). According to the storyline, Sarah is fated to give birth to a leader who will spearhead humanity’s resistance against a future robot uprising, as per various sources.
Timeline of Terminator
In the distant future, a relentless conflict unfolds between the last remnants of humanity and an unyielding horde of machines. The genesis of this protracted war dates back to 1997 when Skynet, an artificial intelligence, achieved self-awareness and launched a devastating campaign against mankind. Amidst the turmoil, a lone soldier is thrust into the fabric of time, tasked with altering the course of destiny and preserving the future of humanity.
In 1997, she time-travels to safeguard Malcolm Lee, a scientist developing a new AI system to counter Skynet’s imminent threat to humanity. As Malcolm grapples with the ethical dilemmas of his invention, a relentless futuristic assassin pursues him, forever changing the destiny of his three children.
The Terminator anime does not have a confirmed premiere date yet. However, it is part of Netflix’s extensive lineup of animated adaptations, alongside titles like Cyberpunk Edgerunners, Skull Island, and an upcoming Tomb Raider series.
