Moonrise to be the next sci-fi anime offering on Netflix; releasing on April 10, 2025

Netflix is going all guns blazing in the anime department and we have seen multiple entrants in the last couple of years. Now, the platform is bringing a new sci-fi fantasy series named Moonrise. It is scheduled to release on April 10, 2025, on Netflix and the timing of the same can vary based on different time zones.As for the basic concept, the series deals with an alternate future where there is a conflict going on between Earth and Moon. The manga was created by Tou Ubukata who has also worked on popular titles like Psycho-Pass.And the anime version is directed by Attack on Titan fame Masashi Koizuka. Production of the series has been handled by WIT Studios who have also worked on popular shows like Spy X Family, Vinland Saga, and more.In the trailer of Moonrise anime, we get to see glimpses of cosmic battles, futuristic cities, and whatnot. The trailer also throws light on the different lifestyles of Moon and Earth residents. All in all, the trailer clearly emits the primary themes' vibe - sci-fi, survival, and justice - while keeping the main story hidden.The anime starts somewhere in the future where Humanity is under the control of a global system run by Sapientia AI. The AI system works as the world's manager and maintains peace all over the Earth.Nonetheless, Moon is treated as a step-child and is nothing but a place to send pollutants and criminals. This scenario breeds inequality and poverty on the moon.With the wheel of time moving constantly, all the residents of the moon start a rebellion to get what they rightfully should possess. Amidst all this, rises the protagonist Jacob 'Jack' Shadow.He becomes a part of the Earth army to avenge the death of his family due to a terrorist bombing initiated by the Moon rebels. Now, the story unfolds with Jack being sent to Moon as a scout where he meets a leader of the rebels, precisely an unanticipated one.