Leviathan: Orange’s Epic Alternate-History Anime Premieres on Netflix July 10
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Orange's Anime Adaptation of Leviathan Set to Premiere on Netflix July 10
Orange, the acclaimed animation studio, has announced that its highly anticipated anime series adaptation of Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan novels will debut exclusively on Netflix worldwide starting July 10. The announcement comes alongside the release of a new visual teaser for the anime.
New Visual Revealed
Orange took to their official Bluesky account to share the latest visual from the series, fueling excitement among fans.
<center>  *Image courtesy of Netflix* </center>"In 1914, on the eve of war, an epic adventure unfolds around a bioengineered airship, the Leviathan." – Orange's Bluesky announcement (See original post and image here).
Key Staff and Production Details
- Director: Christophe Ferreira (Eden designs)
- Original Song: Joe Hisaishi
- Music Composers:
- Nobuko Toda (Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, RWBY: Ice Queendom, Ultraman)
- Kazuma Jinnouchi (Suzume, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, Halo 4 & 5, Metal Gear Solid 3 & 4)
- Original Illustrations: Keith Thompson (from the 2009-2011 Leviathan novels)
- Producers: Qubic Pictures, Justin Leach, Taiki Sakurai
- Animation Production: Orange
Series Synopsis
Set in 1914 on the brink of global conflict, Leviathan follows a runaway prince and a mysterious girl disguising herself as a boy. Their paths cross aboard a fantastical bioengineered airship, launching them into a worldwide adventure.
Special Events and Convention Appearances
Qubic Pictures will showcase the anime at Otakon 2024 (August 2–4, Washington, D.C.), featuring special guests:
- Justin Leach (Producer)
- Katrina Minett (Producer)
- Christophe Ferreira (Director)
About Studio Orange
Orange is celebrated for its visually stunning and innovative animation, including:
- Land of the Lustrous (adaptation of Haruko Ishikawa's manga)
- BEASTARS (adaptation of Paru Itagaki's manga)
- Godzilla Singular Point (Netflix series)
- Trigun Stampede
- CG contributions to classic anime, such as Aquarion (2004)
Sources: Orange's Bluesky, Netflix Anime's Twitter/X