Netflix turned Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan into an anime, coming in July
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Netflix has revealed that Leviathan, an anime adaptation of Scott Westerfeld's bestselling steampunk series, will premiere on July 10. Set in an alternate 1914, it follows Aleksandar, a runaway prince, and Deryn, a girl disguising as a boy, on a living airship amidst a brewing war. This adaptation merges Western storytelling with Japanese animation, involving notable studios and a prominent musical team, including Nobuko Toda and Joe Hisaishi. A press event on June 6 will provide more insights, as fans hope for a faithful retelling after Netflix's previous adaptation of Uglies didn't meet expectations.
Set in an alternate version of 1914, Leviathan explores a world on the brink of war, where mechanized war machines clash with genetically engineered beasts.
Boasting a standout musical lineup, with a cinematic score composed by Nobuko Toda and Kazuma Jinnouchi, and original songs from legendary composer Joe Hisaishi.
Fans can look forward to more details during a full press event on June 6, which will outline plans for Leviathan's world premiere screening.
With Leviathan, fans hope the anime adaptation will deliver a more faithful, compelling interpretation of Scott Westerfeld's acclaimed narrative.
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