Netflix has ordered Seis Manos, its first original anime series set in Mexico, from Viz Media LLC and Castlevania producer Powerhouse Animation. Seis Manos is set to launch globally on Netflix in 2019.
Set in Mexico in the 1970’s era, Seis Manos centers on three orphaned martial arts warriors who join forces with a DEA agent and a Mexican Federale to battle for justice after their beloved mentor is murdered on the streets of their tiny border town.
The series is co-created by Powerhouse CEO Brad Graeber and writer Alvaro Rodriguez. Also a writer on the series is Dan Dominguez. The series will be directed by Willis Bulliner.
“With over 30 years of experience bringing the best manga and anime to North America, Seis Manos will be Viz Media’s first original animated property.
Set in Mexico in the 1970’s era, Seis Manos centers on three orphaned martial arts warriors who join forces with a DEA agent and a Mexican Federale to battle for justice after their beloved mentor is murdered on the streets of their tiny border town.
The series is co-created by Powerhouse CEO Brad Graeber and writer Alvaro Rodriguez. Also a writer on the series is Dan Dominguez. The series will be directed by Willis Bulliner.
“With over 30 years of experience bringing the best manga and anime to North America, Seis Manos will be Viz Media’s first original animated property.
- 5/9/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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