Unveiling the Spectacular Anticipation: Netflix's Tomb Raider Anime Revealed!

Netflix has officially confirmed that an anime adaptation of Tomb Raider is in the works. A recent trailer features the iconic Lara Croft showing off her skills, although it doesn't provide much information about the storyline or main focus. The announcement for the Tomb Raider anime was made in 2021, along with the news of Netflix collaborating with Legendary. Additionally, Netflix released another animated series called Skull Island earlier this year.

Disclaimer: This article can have potential spoilers for the Tomb Raider anime.

The Tomb Raider anime has released a PV trailer, revealing its grittier elements

As previously mentioned, Netflix has recently confirmed the upcoming Tomb Raider anime with the release of a promotional video trailer on their YouTube channel. While the trailer itself does not divulge much about the specific plot, it does offer a few exciting moments and provides a glimpse of the animated version of Lara Croft, teasing the series' darker and more intense aspects.

What to expect from the series

Uncertainty surrounds the release date of Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft, with speculations suggesting that the show will hit the screens in 2024. Legendary, the production company behind the animation, will be at the helm once again, having previously collaborated with Netflix on the esteemed Skull Island project.

The new Tomb Raider anime joins a long list of media adaptations of the beloved video game franchise. Lara Croft, the iconic protagonist, is widely recognized even by those who haven't played the games. Her significance in Western entertainment cannot be ignored, and it is crucial that this new series does justice to the franchise's legacy.

Regarding her character or the plot, it is still too early to determine the direction the series will take. However, it is hoped that the series will capture and enhance the iconic elements that have made it so popular. Fans believe that this would be the ideal way to introduce the best of the Tomb Raider legacy to newer generations and inject some freshness into a franchise that has become somewhat stagnant in recent years.

The YouTube trailer successfully captured one aspect correctly - Lara Croft's blend of physical abilities and coolness, which is the key selling point of the character. In order to be successful, the Tomb Raider anime needs to showcase extensive world-building, present challenging puzzles that test Lara's intellect, and ultimately provide a mix of dark moments and the heroine's ability to conquer them, as this is one of the franchise's main appeals.

Final thoughts

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No one can predict the performance or direction of the Tomb Raider anime. Speculations have arisen from the YouTube trailer, but the animation style and the portrayal of Lara as her iconic self are promising. Given the recent decline of the series, this anime could potentially revive its popularity.