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[03/11/19 - 05:01 PM]
Netflix Grows Anime Programming Through Partnerships with Leading Japanese Production Companies
"Altered Carbon: Resleeved," "Dragon's Dogma," "Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045," "SPRIGGAN," "Super Crooks" and "Vampire in the Garden" are all on tap.

[via press release from Netflix]

NETFLIX GROWS ANIME PROGRAMMING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LEADING JAPANESE PRODUCTION COMPANIES

Partnerships with Anima, Sublimation, and David Production joins deals with Production I.G and bones in 2018

Altered Carbon: Resleeved, Dragon's Dogma, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, SPRIGGAN, Super Crooks and Vampire in the Garden

Tokyo, Japan -- March 11, 2019 -- Netflix, the world's leading internet entertainment service, has entered into partnerships with Anima, Sublimation. and David Production. On top of Netflix's earlier deals with Production I.G and bones in 2018.

These production houses and Netflix will jointly create original anime series including the animated series Altered Carbon: Resleeved from Anima. Altered Carbon is based on Netflix's original live action science fiction series whose first season launched in February of 2018 and for which a second season is currently in production. Netflix will also partner with Sublimation on Dragon's Dogma, an original anime series based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same name. Lastly, Netflix will jointly create SPRIGGAN, based on a manga series, with David Production.

These titles join two series that will be produced by Production I.G and bones. They are Production I.G's Ghost in the Shell: SAC _2045, premiering on Netflix in 2020; and WIT STUDIO's,Vampire in the Garden. Bones will produce Super Crooks, based on the comic book created by writer Mark Millar and artist Leinil Francis Yu.

"Netflix aims to be the most compelling and attractive home for anime fans, creators and production studios. We are creating an environment where production houses can do their best work, and deliver their shows on a service where we connect anime fans from over 190 countries to content they love" said Netflix Director of Content (Japan), John Derderian.

Production line deals reflect Netflix's ongoing commitment to grow its quality anime library by working closely with top creators in the industry. Production line deals are one of the best ways to secure top craftsmen in the industry in every process of production, integral to continue bringing the highest quality content to members around the world.

Comments from production studios

anima Inc., Representative Director, Shinya Sasahara: "We're particularly excited by the production line deal as this allows our creative team to focus on creating great content. We are proud to work on a well-known title like Altered Carbon as the first title from this partnership, and to have the opportunity to bring our creation to fans all over the world. Please look forward to anime unique to anima."

Sublimation Inc., Representative Director, Atsushi Koishikawa: "Sublimation team has long dreamt of working on our own title. We have oftentimes worked with partner studios to create partial CGI portions within a given title, so we feel very fortunate to work with Netflix through this production line deal. We're excited to bring our unique cel shaded animation that carries hand-drawn textures to anime fans around the world."

David Production Inc., President and CEO, Koji Kajita: "This deal opens us to story development for international audiences beyond Japan, as well as the chance to explore new technologies and creative expressions on a long-term basis. With this new opportunity, we are ready to devote our creative passion as a player in the Japanese anime production space."

Production I.G, Inc., President & CEO, Mitsuhisa Ishikawa: "Through our partnership with Netflix, we are able to secure the necessary amount of time for bold creative challenges, and deliver great content with consistency. It is exciting that Production Line Deal has allowed our creators at Production I.G and WIT STUDIO to move beyond the Japanese anime business ecosystem. This is a great opportunity that challenges us to deliver content unique to our talents to fans all over the world."

bones.inc, Representative Director, Masahiko Minami: "This partnership allows our creators engage the global anime fanbase. We look forward to a long-term partnership with Netflix to deliver content that touches the hearts of anime fans regardless of nationality or age."

About titles from production line deals

Altered Carbon: Resleeved - anima Inc.

This anime feature spin-off, set in the same universe of the Netflix live-action sci-fi series (second season in production from Skydance Television), will explore new elements of the story mythology.

Dragon's Dogma - Sublimation Inc.

Based on a world-famous action RPG set in an open world, Dragon's Dogma from CAPCOM will be brought to life as a Netflix original anime series. The story follows a man's journey seeking revenge on a dragon who stole his heart. On his way, the man is brought back to life as an 'Arisen'. An action adventure about a man challenged by demons who represent the seven deadly sins of humans.

SPRIGGAN - David Production Inc.

Netflix original anime based on classic manga by Hiroshi Takashige, illustrated by Ryoji Minagawa. Edgy sci-fi battle action about a man with supernatural powers to seal historical remains.

Ghost in the Shell: SAC _2045 - Production I.G, Inc.

Created by Masamune Shiro, the sequel of much acclaimed Ghost In the Shell SAC series has come back as a full 3DCG anime series. Directors Kenji Kamiyama, Shinji Aramaki and SOLA DIGITAL ARTS will collaborate once again following ULTRAMAN (streaming 1 April on Netflix). This is the first Ghost In the Shell series to be brought to fans with a double director.

Vampire in the Garden - WIT STUDIO

An original series by WIT STUDIO on two girls Momo and Fine from different backgrounds who meet by chance. A story about an unlikely friendship between human and vampire race that intertwines with the power or music.

Super Crooks - bones.inc

A story by Mark Millar and artist Leinil Francis Yu, the creators of Kick Ass and Wanted. Crime and thrills meets supernatural powers in this Millarworld title.

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· ALTERED CARBON (NETFLIX)
· DRAGON'S DOGMA (NETFLIX)
· GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045 (NETFLIX)
· SPRIGGAN (NETFLIX)
· SUPER CROOKS (NETFLIX)
· VAMPIRE IN THE GARDEN (NETFLIX)





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