We previously reported that the next step for Netflix's Jupiter's Legacy franchise would be a TV anime based on Mark Millar's spinoff comic book, Supercrooks and Netflix Japan has revealed a first look at the character designs via Twitter.
For those unaware, Jupiter's Legacy was reportedly a problematic, expensive flop for the streamer, which is looking to replace its crop of Marvel shows (Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Punisher, The Defenders) following the launch of Disney+. To that end, Netflix acquired Mark Millar's Millarworld (minus Kick-Ass, Hit-Girl and Kingsmen).
The first project out the gate was a live-action adaptation of Jupiter's Legacy but the focus moving forward will be on Supercrooks with a TV anime set for release first, followed by a live-action series.
Netflix released the first look at the series at this year's Annecy Film Festival and confirmed that Motonobu Hori is directing from a script adapted by Dai Sato and character designs from Takafumi Mitani.
One last heist. That's what they all say, right? Just one final score, and everyone can retire and take up fishing. Thing is, the jails are filled with super villains who thought the same thing, and got busted. But the Heat's in a jam. He's run up the kind of gambling debt that - if he can't pay it back in cash - will be paid in blood. Nobody wants to see the most beloved supercrook of all time rubbed out by the mob - especially his biggest fan, Johnny Bolt. And Johnny's got a plan to help the Heat and make all his buddies disgustingly rich at the same time. Unfortunately for Johnny's recruits, they have to head to Spain and rob the world's most notorious super villain blind. And that's where things get tricky.
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