Pacific Rim: The Black
Pacific Rim: The Black[1] is an upcoming American anime-style streaming television series, based on the first two live-action Pacific Rim films.[1] Produced by Legendary Television, it is scheduled for a March 4, 2021 release on Netflix.[2]
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Based on | Pacific Rim by Travis Beacham and Guillermo del Toro |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Executive producers |
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Producer | Ken Duer |
Production company | Legendary Television |
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Original network | Netflix |
Characters
- Hayley Travis
- Voiced by: Yui Shimodaya (Japanese)[3]
- Taylor Travis
- Voiced by: Yūsuke Kobayashi (Japanese)[3]
- Loa
- Voiced by: Iku Minase (Japanese)[3]
Production
In November 2018, Netflix announced that an anime series adaptation based on the films was in the works.[4] It was originally set for a 2020 release.[5] During their virtual "Anime Festival" livestream event in October 2020, its title Pacific Rim: The Black and a 2021 release window was revealed.[6] A second season was also greenlit.[7]
The series is produced by American company Legendary Television[1] and animated by Japanese studio Polygon Pictures.[8] Greg Johnson and Marvel Comics writer Craig Kyle will serve as showrunners.[8]
Release
Pacific Rim: The Black is set for a March 4, 2021 release on Netflix.[2] A teaser trailer was released on February 1,[9] followed by a full trailer on February 5.[10]
References
- "NETFLIX UNVEILS 17 NEW ORIGINALS FROM ASIA". Netflix Media Center. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- Radulovic, Petrana (February 1, 2021). Netflix’s Pacific Rim anime readies for battle in March. Polygon. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- "Pacific Rim: The Black Anime's 1st Full Trailer Shows New Jaeger, Kaiju". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- Ramos, Dino-Ray (November 8, 2018). "Netflix Unveils 'Pacific Rim', 'Altered Carbon' & More In New Lineup Of Anime Originals". Deadline. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- "Netflix's Pacific Rim Anime Is Coming in 2020, Confirmed for Two Seasons". IGN. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- Netflix Anime (October 26, 2020). Netflix Anime Festival 2020 ~The Future of Anime, Together~. YouTube. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- "Pacific Rim: The Black Anime Will Air in 2021". Silicon Era. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- "Netflix Teases Pacific Rim: The Black Anime Series for 2021". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- Netflix (February 1, 2021). Pacific Rim: The Black | Date Announce | Netflix. YouTube. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- Netflix (February 5, 2021). Pacific Rim: The Black | Official Trailer #1 | Netflix. YouTube. Retrieved February 5, 2021.