Warner Bros. Japan and WIT Studio are all set to release a new anime series called Suicide Squad Isekai, an anime series based on DC Comics’ Suicide Squad. The show has got the superhero fans all hyped up because the character trailer of the series featuring Harley Quinn makes it look utterly promising.
However, it looks like the DC series is going to receive tough competition as another popular franchise that featured Arnold Schwarzenegger as its lead has announced its own anime series. Well, if you have not guessed already, it’s none other than Terminator, which is going to showcase itself in a brand new avatar, as they are all set to capture the anime industry.
Terminator Franchise Decides To Follow The Footsteps of Suicide Squad Isekai
The Terminator franchise featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most popular sci-fi film franchises of all time. The film has captivated different generations of viewers by featuring a gripping storyline about how machines declare war on the human race.
The movie remains a timeless classic and due to the immense love received by the fans, it has grown into a huge franchise featuring 7 films. To continue expanding the franchise, a new saga has been announced by Netflix, an anime series titled, Terminator Zero.
As per reports from Variety, the series is going to have a brand new storyline and will feature a new set of characters in the franchise’s universe. Mattson Tomlin, known for his work in projects such as Project Power and The Batman II, is creating the show, but that’s not all, as he is the executive producer and the showrunner as well.
Masashi Kudo will be directing the series. The anime series includes additional executive producers featuring names like David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger. Additionally, they have also featured the official synopsis of the 8-episode anime series.
The synopsis read,
“2022: A future war has raged for decades between the few human survivors and an endless army of machines. 1997: The AI known as Skynet gained self-awareness and began its war against humanity. Caught between the future and this past is a soldier sent back in time to change the fate of humanity.”
“She arrives in 1997 to protect a scientist named Malcolm Lee who works to launch a new AI system designed to compete with Skynet’s impending attack on humanity. As Malcolm navigates the moral complexities of his creation, he is hunted by an unrelenting assassin from the future which forever alters the fate of his three children.”
The voice actors of the anime series have not been disclosed yet. However, a problem lurks around the series as anime fans are not looking thrilled for the series, with some believing that if the current circumstance persists, the day isn’t far when they receive a Spider-Man anime series as well.
Anime Fans Criticize The Idea of Making Anime Out of Popular Franchises
Anime enthusiasts are not impressed with the upcoming anime series because they can not understand why Western film franchises are jumping in on the trend of making anime out of their most popular franchises. The fans are criticizing the concept of making anime based on popular Western film franchises and want projects to be independent of the trend.
DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) shared the first look of the series on X, where fans showcased their detest for the series.
netflix will literally make an anime version of anything
— harv (@harvv) May 15, 2024
A Terminator anime? pic.twitter.com/dvjd2tfBEQ
— Matt Jarbo (@mjarbo) May 15, 2024
I thought he said he'll be back? pic.twitter.com/QJq1Sqy3L4
— Freckle TV (@FreckleTrivia) May 15, 2024
What’s next at this point? 😭
— Josiah 🦇 (@komicmedia) May 15, 2024
Can’t wait to see how they wokeify it.
— Selim Bradley (@MalignantLigma) May 15, 2024
With the series already facing backlash from anime fans, it is difficult to state how it will do. However, biases aside, the first look of the series looks interesting enough for people to watch!
Terminator Zero will be available to stream on Netflix on August 29, 2024.
