Netflix has become a prominent player in the anime world, and their latest anime announcements at Netflix Geeked Week 2024 continue to excite anime and gaming fans alike. Over the past few years, Netflix has developed a reputation for producing top-tier anime series based on video games, and this year’s lineup looks even more promising.
Following the success of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners adaptation—which won Best Adaptation at The Game Awards—Netflix is doubling down on video game-inspired anime. With returning franchises and new announcements, the streaming giant promises to deliver more exciting content for fans of gaming and anime.
Netflix Geeked Week 2024 Anime Announcements: What to Expect
Devil May Cry Anime Series: Full-Throttle Action Awaits
One of the biggest announcements from last year has evolved into an even more thrilling reveal this year. The Devil May Cry anime series, created by Capcom and directed by Adi Shankar, now has an action-packed trailer showcasing the demon-slaying action the series is known for. Fans of the video game will be thrilled to see Dante back in action, complete with his iconic one-liners, like “Jackpot!”
Set for release in April 2025, this series promises to retain the intense gameplay style and stylish combat that made the Devil May Cry franchise a hit. With Shankar at the helm, known for his work on Castlevania, this anime is sure to deliver.
Cyberpunk: New Adventure in Night City
After the success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, which won Best Adaptation at The Game Awards, Netflix has committed to bringing fans back to Night City with a brand-new Cyberpunk 2077 anime series. However, fans should note that this new series will tell a different story, unrelated to Edgerunners. It promises the same cyberpunk aesthetic and thrilling dystopian vibes that made the original such a success.
Although few details have been shared, the announcement alone has sent waves of excitement throughout the Cyberpunk community.
Splinter Cell: Death Watch – Sam Fisher Returns
The long-anticipated Splinter Cell: Death Watch animated series received a teaser trailer this year, finally giving fans a glimpse of Sam Fisher in action. Voiced by Liev Schreiber, the new series promises a return to the stealth-action thrills that fans of the video game franchise have come to love. While Netflix remains tight-lipped on further plot details, the trailer highlights Fisher’s deadly stealth tactics, setting the stage for an action-packed experience.
Although no release date has been announced, the teaser was enough to send the gaming community buzzing with excitement.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft – Iconic Adventurer Returns
Lara Croft is back, and this time, she’s voiced by Haley Atwell in Netflix’s new animated series, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. Announced during Geeked Week, this anime bridges the gap between the Tomb Raider reboot series from Square Enix and the classic Tomb Raider games that launched on the original PlayStation.
Fans of the series can expect intense action, exploration, and classic tomb-raiding adventures when the show debuts on October 10, 2024. With Atwell’s performance as Lara, this series promises to be a must-watch for fans of the iconic archaeologist.
Magic: The Gathering Anime Project – A Journey into the Multiverse
Magic fans, rejoice! Netflix gave a sneak peek into the highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering anime series, produced in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast. In a teaser image, two iconic Planeswalkers—Ajani and Nahiri—were revealed, hinting at what’s to come.
Showrunner Terry Matalas promised that the anime will be an immersive experience, perfect for both longtime Magic players and newcomers. “Magic is the ultimate storytelling sandbox,” Matalas said, hinting at a story full of epic characters, mind-bending powers, and new worlds. Although many details are still under wraps, the series has already sparked excitement across the fandom.
Netflix has truly established itself as a force in the anime adaptation space, especially for fans of video game-inspired series. From Devil May Cry to Magic: The Gathering and Splinter Cell, Geeked Week 2024 has delivered a slate of anime that gamers and anime lovers alike will be eagerly awaiting. With more updates likely to come, Netflix’s growing library of anime adaptations is proving to be one of the most exciting aspects of the platform.
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