Dive into the world of Leviathan, Netflix’s 2025 anime adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s novel! Episode 1 introduces a thrilling alternate 1914, where Clankers’ war machines clash with Darwinists’ bioengineered beasts. Join us as we break down the stunning visuals, Joe Hisaishi’s epic score, and the adventures of Prince Alek and Deryn Sharp. From breathtaking airship battles to steampunk aesthetics, we explore the strengths, weaknesses, and what’s next for this ambitious series. Is Leviathan the next Cyberpunk: Edgerunners? Watch to find out! #LeviathanAnime #AnimeReview #Steampunk
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00:00leviathan bursts onto the screen with a bold steam-punk vision adapting scott westerfeld's novel into a visually captivating anime set in an alternate nineteen fourteen the series pits clankernations with their mechanical war machines against darwinist powers wielding bioengineered creatures
00:18studio orange and cubic pictures craft a vibrant world with the titular leviathan a living whale ship stealing the spotlight in sweeping aerial shots the premise teases a thrilling clash of ideologies and technologies anchored by young
00:33protagonists navigating a wart or nera promising a mix of adventure and coming-of-age drama the premier immerses viewers in this alternate world war i introducing prince alexandar a fugitive noble fleeing political assassins and darwin
00:49a girl posing as a boy named dillon to serve aboard the british airship leviathan their worlds collide when alex storm-walker mech crashes near the leviathan igniting tension key moments include darwin's acrobatic airship duties and alex desperate escape set against lush skies and gritty battlefields
01:09joe hisseshi's soaring score amplifies the atmosphere blending whimsy with the dread of war creating a vivid immersive tone the three d c g animation shines with the leviathan's organic textures and the storm-walker's intricate gears standing
01:25out though character animations occasionally feel stiff compared to studio orange's beasters leave schreiber's commanding voice ground salek but darwin's youthful energy can feel forced
01:37the pacing is brisk delivering dense world-building and action in twenty-four minutes yet it skimps on deeper character moments unlike avatar the last airbender's emotional depth the steam-punk aesthetic and biomechanical conflict are strengths
01:53echoing full metal alchemist's thematic richness but the reliance on source material may alienate newcomers the anti-war message is clear yet lacks the nuance of mobile suit gundam leviathan's debut is a visually stunning ambitious launch
02:09merging western storytelling with anime flair while pacing and character depth need polish the unique setting and hisseshi's score set a strong foundation if future episodes deepen emotional stakes leviathan could rival cyberpunk edgerunners as a standout in netflix's 2025 anime slate