Official: Netflix announces Tekken series with trailer
The famous Tekken game series is getting its own series on Netflix. The American streaming service has officially announced this.
Tekken is a household name among gamers who are already somewhat older. It once started in the arcades in Japan, but later also came to PlayStation, among others. One on one battles with a variety of colorful characters. Each character has their own combos and their own power. Numerous volumes have been published over the years. There was also a film once, a dramatic piece of film by the way. And now Netflix is announcing a Tekken series.
Where the Tekken movie was a live action title, Netflix is betting on anime with this show. The series focuses on the character Jin Kazama. This character has been playing since Tekken 3 and has become one of the most famous characters. Jin is known as a fighter who can dish out classic fists and kicks with precision.
The series is called Tekken: Bloodlines. A first teaser trailer gives a glimpse of what to expect. Netflix has invested heavily in making anime series in recent years. By connecting such a big name as Tekken to the genre, Netflix is taking a big step. The series will be released on Netflix later this year. An exact date has not been communicated.
