Terminator Zero

I have been buzzing for this for 6 months, and I hoped it wouldn't be another case of having my hopes dashed. It wasn't. This was really really good. I watched it in one go, 4 hour binge, and at points I did wonder if I could watch it serialised. But that maybe says more about binge culture than it does the show. There were some good twists and turns, a tense atmosphere and well developed characters. Loved this, I want more already. There was more existential naval gazing than I'd usually put up with, butI enjoyed this more than I usually would. I enjoyed the Japanese setting, and the artwork felt rich to me.

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.

There's some heavy plot armor for the main female antagonist at times, but ultimately a badass ride. It feels more like a horror story in certain moments, and the other AI storyline is cool. The main Terminator is badass. The animation and storytelling is stellar. A fresh take on the Terminator franchise, and it doesn't disappoint. This one really makes you think about artificial intelligence and it's possibilities for the future. The fact it could be our end or our savior one day has always intrigued me. I definitely hope Mattson Tomlin does another season. It's one of the coolest shows to come out this year, in my opinion.

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!

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.