Terminator

Yes, anime is not for everyone but this series is palatable even for non-anime watchers. The plot runs alongside the OG Terminator timeline and jumps back & forth between 1997 and 2022. There are no shortage of plot twists and unexpected turns which keeps it interesting but don't get it twisted; despite being animated, this is not the stereotypical cutesy cartoony playful Sailor Moon Hello Kitty style that anime is often is known for.

The visuals get very dark and graphic (considering the franchise) so consider yourself warned. But I guarantee it's definitely refreshing in terms of suspense and new plot content for the Terminator franchise. Binge it!

I enjoyed this anime series. Fans of the Terminator lore will find a lot to appreciate here. I was hoping Eiko would be a more developed character as her intro was so awesome... but she unfortunately ended up being more one-note. I will say though, this series has one of the best explanations on time travel that I've ever heard from a sci-fi property. It does away with the whole premise of time travel in the mainstream Terminator franchise; where there is one timeline and going back to the past can change the events of the future. Instead, this series takes, I think, a more MCU approach in which every travel to the past creates a new timeline, one where the future is uncertain. I would be interested in a sequel.

Terminator Zero takes the franchise in a bold new direction, breaking away from the live-action roots with a distinct anime style. While it doesn't match the historical impact of Terminator 1 and 2, this adaptation offers a visually striking and violent new approach. The opening scenes grab attention immediately, setting a tone that feels both fresh and familiar to fans of the original films.

The Japanese-inspired animation combined with an exceptional soundtrack creates a gripping atmosphere, though the switch to anime may take some getting used to for those expecting the dark, gritty realism of past entries. Still, this experiment manages to breathe new life into the Terminator saga, offering something exciting and intense without betraying the franchise's core spirit. It's not a return to form, but a daring new chapter.

So far I'm roughly halfway through the first season and I have to say , wow , the animation Is amazing and the overall tone of the show is truly dark and it's meant to be viewed in that sense , because that is what the future truly beholds for this world judgement day , it's a completely new take on the terminator franchise and no previous entries are related in any sense , rather just the theme and direction of the future is heading towards , I am truly enjoying it so far and you can see right away this is going to be something special , if your a fan of anime and if your a fan of the terminator franchise before it took on a different direction after terminator 2 you will truly enjoy this show. It's not some fantasy overall happy tone anime , it's dark , ominous and the terminator has this hunter feel to it, inhuman and lifeless void of any empathy and true to its one objective ... termination. Give it a chance and I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as me , if not more.

The Terminator saga has seen many glories but also many defeats and in recent years we say that it did not go great, but the courage to bring a content anime is not everyone but in this case came out an excellent product. The anime tells a story quite original with some hints from past films with also some nice memorial quote, the soundtrack always gets in the head with some quotes, the action scenes are masterfully managed and above all (not a little thing) It does not bore, but let's go into more detail. As for the plot is very smooth despite often in TV series or anime there are episodes we say boring, in this case there are, Every episode has a twist that is small or big but each episode reveals something and it's what I think many TV series today lack. It's an original plot with some very nice references to previous films with the last 2 episodes that are from "out of your mind", continuous twists and turns and a not excessive violence but there is. As for the soundtrack is very nice and honestly sometimes even goosebumps especially in the final fight against the machine with those strong sounds and decided when the car sferrava the blow, really very well done soundtrack. It is a anime that does not bore and that manages to entertain all the time, there is only one thing I regret and that is the fact that (at least here in Italy) of this anime is not talked about, and it's a shame because it would really make the fans of a saga so happy that is not going well anyway. I highly recommend the view to fans of Terminator and anime.