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Netflix's Leviathan is a Ghibli-inspired snapshot of the future of the anime industry [Popverse Jump]
How a hit Miyazaki-esque book became a Netflix anime in Leviathan
There are only so many times that we can explain that anime is truly an international phenomenon, but now we’ve got the perfect example of just how global it is. Netflix is bringing Leviathan to our screens on July 10, 2025. A Japanese anime helmed by a French director and based on a book series by an American author, Leviathan’s unique view of the world stands out from an increasingly packed summer 2025 anime season - and gives a fascinating snapshot of the future of the anime industry. We managed to sit down and talk with author Scott Westerfield and director Christophe Ferreira ahead of Leviathan’s release on Netflix.
Leviathan follows an alternate history of World War I that features two cultures divided by their diverging technology. The Clankers, who stand in for the Central Powers of World War I, have steampunk-style mechs, while
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