Is Netflix Preparing For A ‘Stranger Things’ Anime Spinoff?

Netflix’s hit sci-fi fantasy series Stranger Things might have an anime spinoff in works. Rumors of a spinoff had been doing the rounds since early 2021. The creators had also teased that they would further explore the Upside Down. However, they didn’t hint on the type of spinoff or a timeline for the same. What would the anime series be about? Keep reading to find out the details!

Stranger Things Anime Spinoff Will Be Different From Original

Stranger Things is one of the streamer’s biggest titles yet. As fans await the fifth and final season, all eyes are on the makers and the possible storyline for the same. Moreover, fans were also sad that the series would soon come to an end. However, a new report by What’s On Netflix suggests that the new anime spinoff is titled Stranger Things Tokyo.

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Although nothing has been confirmed about the anime series, the makers have been hinting at the spinoff for long. Earlier this year, the Duffer Brothers renewed their creative deal with the streamer and it was then that the duo talked about the possible spinoffs.

In conversation with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the makers revealed that the spinoff would be different from the original series. They revealed, “The project would be a story that connects to the Stranger Things world, but it really is more about how we’re telling that story.”

Stranger Things Anime Gives Fans An Insight Into The Upside Down

In the past few seasons, the series has teased a lot about the Upside Down world. However, it wasn’t enough for fans to understand what exactly the place is or its origin story. With the anime series in the making, fans will get to see more of the Upside Down. A logline for the rumored anime reads, “An encounter with the Upside Down evolves into a grand adventure for video game loving twin brothers living on the outskirts of 1980s Tokyo.”

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Additional details about the anime spinoff suggest that the series will be 6 hours long and is the first official spinoff for the live-action series. Although the series doesn’t have a spinoff yet, it has been adapted into other formats. The show received two main games and a puzzle as well. The games are now available for Netflix subscribers.

Netflix Is Accelerating Its Efforts To Land More Subscribers

Netflix has lately been working on acquiring more subscribers by working on some of its biggest franchises and expanding it over multiple formats. This has been seen with popular series like The Witcher which has received a live-action spinoff, an anime, and much more.