Netflix has announced an exciting new addition to its anime lineup: Tokyo Override, a series set in a futuristic motorbiking cyberpunk world.
The show follows an orphaned teenage hacker who becomes entangled with a benevolent gang of outcast motorcyclists while uncovering the dark secrets of an AI-optimized Tokyo.
This thrilling story promises a blend of high-speed action and cyberpunk intrigue, drawing comparisons to classics like Akira and Ghost in the Shell.
The series is directed by Yusuke Fukada and Veerapatra Jinanavin, known for their impressive work on projects such as Perfect World and Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time.
Thai-based RIFF studio, recognized for its contributions to Crash Bandicoot 4 and Apex Legends, will handle the animation production.
With its talented team and intriguing premise, Tokyo Override is set to charm the viewers when it debuts on Netflix in the coming months.
Real-Life Motorcycles to Star in Netflix’s Tokyo Override Anime
To emphasize Tokyo Override’s motorcycle theme, the creators have partnered with Yamaha and Honda Motors. The anime, set for a 2024 release, will feature real-life bikes, including a Kamen Rider-inspired Honda SK350K1.
This collaboration continues the trend of automakers teaming up with anime for cross-promotion, similar to recent partnerships like Motoko Kusanagi promoting Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N and Scarlett Johansson riding a futuristic Honda in the 2017 Ghost in the Shell film.
Netflix Reveals Terminator: Zero and Tomb Raider Among New Animated Series
Netflix’s upcoming animation lineup is packed with exciting releases. Highlights include Ultraman: Rising, featuring the giant superhero in a humorous babysitting scenario, and two pongeBob SquarePants spin-offs: Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie and Plankton: The Movie, set for August 2023 and 2025 releases.
Additionally, fans can look forward to animated adaptations of popular franchises with Terminator: Zero and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft debuting later this year.
