Netflix's Terminator Premiere Date Revealed

TERMINATOR
Netflix's Terminator Zero Anime Series Premieres August 29th

Netflix is launching "Terminator Zero," an 8-episode anime series based on the iconic Terminator film franchise, on August 29th. Developed by Mattson Tomlin, the series introduces new characters within James Cameron's established universe. Animated by Production IG Studios and Skydance Animation, all episodes will release globally on Netflix with hopes for future seasons.

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KILL LA KILL
Kill la Kill Creators Defend Show's Fanservice as Essential

The creators of the anime Kill la Kill, writer Kazuki Nakashima and director Hiroyuki Imaishi, have argued that the show's fanservice is an essential component. Nakashima stated that they believe making the work "completely sterile" could weaken people's "immunity" and lead to their demise. As such, they see taking on the "stigma" of fanservice as necessary for transmitting potentially "harmful things to the public."
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JAPAN
Weak Yen Threatens Anime Industry's Viability

The depreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies like the Korean won and Chinese yuan is raising concerns over the sustainability of the anime industry. With overseas companies unable to afford the same prices and stagnant production budgets, anime studios face pressure to cut profits or reduce costs. The weak yen has also impacted anime fans' purchasing power, compounding the industry's challenges.
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