Tokyo Override Announces Netflix Release Date for November 2024

On Monday, October 21, 2024, Netflix announced exciting updates about their upcoming animated series, Tokyo Override, including its premiere date set for Thursday, November 21, 2024. The show will be available for global streaming on the platform on the specified date, and it’s anticipated that the entire first season will be released in one go, unless stated otherwise.

In addition to the release date, Netflix introduced the cast of Tokyo Override and shared a captivating visual showcasing the lead character, Kai, voiced by Fairouz Ai. This information was shared through Netflix Anime’s official account on X (formerly known as Twitter) under @NetflixAnime on the same Monday.

Featured Voice Cast for Netflix’s Tokyo Override Includes Fairouz Ai, Mariya Ise, Yu Serizawa, and More

As previously noted, Fairouz Ai takes on the role of the main character Kai in Tokyo Override. The supporting cast features Ryota Takeuchi as Hugo, Tomoaki Maeno as Spoke, Mariya Ise portraying Watari, Shigeru Chiba as Yukio, Yu Serizawa as Ayumi, Hochu Ohtsuka as Kageyama, Miyu Irino as Yasumoto, and Yuko Kaida as Ieuji. This appears to constitute the complete cast list for the inaugural season based on the information available at this time.

The series is being directed by Yuske Fukada and Veerapatra Jinanavin at Thailand’s RiFF studio. In a notable collaboration, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. are contributing to this street racing-themed animation. Producers for the series include Fukuda, Sornperes Subsermsri, and Kwunchanok Meesilpa.

Tokyo Override unfolds in a futuristic Tokyo, set a century ahead, depicted as an “AI-optimized” metropolis. The storyline revolves around Kai, an orphaned teenage hacker who manages to remain inconspicuous until she agrees to assist her sole friend. This action inadvertently leads her into a community of marginalized bikers who, contrary to their appearance, harbor a kind and altruistic nature.

As Kai becomes more involved with this group, she begins to unveil the darker realities lurking behind the seemingly perfect city. Her journey incites her involvement in a murder probe connected to one of Tokyo’s largest drug rings. The plot will trace Kai’s path as she grapples with her discoveries and contemplates her next steps.

Details about Tokyo Override have been scarce, and there is currently no trailer available for viewing as of this writing. However, when the series was first announced in June 2024, two initial images were released. One showcases the protagonist Kai, while the other features two indistinct characters riding motorbikes through the vibrant streets of Tokyo.

Alongside Tokyo Override, Netflix boasts a variety of other exciting animated projects in development or currently streaming. The platform releases episodes of the Dandadan anime weekly, as well as the Blue Box anime. Furthermore, fans can look forward to the Sakamoto Days adaptation, which is set to debut in January 2025.

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