Animation
studio Orange announced that its upcoming animated series, based on Scott
Westerfeld's Leviathan novels, will premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 10.
This new production is a collaboration with Qubic Pictures and will feature a
science fiction story with steampunk and alternate history elements. Along with
the announcement, a new promotional image was revealed showing part of the
visual world that will define the series.
An
Adventure in an Alternate World on the Brink of War
The story
of Leviathan is set in 1914, at the dawn of a world war. The story begins when
a fugitive prince meets a mysterious young woman dressed as a boy aboard a
biotechnological airship known as Leviathan. From there, the two become
embroiled in a web of intrigue, conflict, and discovery that will challenge
their worldview.
A High-Five
Creative Team
The anime
is directed by Christophe Ferreira, known for his work on Eden. The soundtrack
features original compositions by Joe Hisaishi, legendary Studio Ghibli
composer, and features contributions from Nobuko Toda and Kazuma Jinnouchi, who
are responsible for the music for titles such as RWBY: Ice Queendom, Ultraman,
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, and video games such as Halo and Metal Gear
Solid.
Production
is handled by Qubic Pictures, while animation is handled by the prestigious
Orange studio, widely recognized for its work on series such as BEASTARS, Land
of the Lustrous, Godzilla Singular Point, and Trigun Stampede.
Special
Presentation at Otakon
To promote
the release, part of the production team will participate in the Otakon 2025
event, which will be held from August 2nd to 4th in Washington, D.C. Guests
will include Justin Leach, Katrina Minett, and Christophe Ferreira himself, who
will share details and interesting facts about the development of this
ambitious series.
With its
global release on Netflix, Leviathan promises to be one of the most unique
premieres of the summer, combining high-quality animation, original
storytelling, and a setting that blends history and science fiction like never
before.
