“Dantai” the dark fantasy series produced by Crunchyroll with Idris and Sabrina Elba

“For more than a decade, through anime and anime-inspired originals, Crunchyroll has led the charge for popularizing adult drama and we are fast becoming the epicenter for the next generation of animation fans, as evidenced by. our incredible growth in registered users and subscribers, ”said Joanne Waage, General Manager, Crunchyroll. “Gens Y and Z have experienced superhero fatigue and are hungry for new stories and ideas from our creators. This development agreement with Sabrina and Idris Elba is another example of how we are working with the best partners, to attract new audiences and tell new and compelling stories, through a medium that transcends genres and generations ”.

4MCurrently in development, the Afro-Futuristic science fiction series will be set in a city where the rise of biotechnology has created an ever-widening gap between the haves and the haves. Two rising stars from both sides of this divide collide in a story that will ultimately explore equality and kinship within a corrupt society.

“We are thrilled to partner with Idris and Sabrina to develop this anime-inspired sci-fi epic,” said Sarah Victor, Head of Development, Crunchyroll. "It is a privilege to work with such talented and creative partners and we look forward to bringing this exciting project to life."

Elbas commented: “We are very excited to announce this deal on our first anime. We are both fans of the genre and see a huge opportunity to create something unique for a powerhouse like Crunchyroll. The story of Dantai it's our first collaboration as producers together and it's the one we care about ”.

This project would complement Crunchyroll's rich library of over 1.000 titles and 30.000 episodes, available to fans in more than 200 countries and territories. Crunchyroll currently has more than 100 million registered users, four million subscribers and more than 50 million followers on social media.