A reboot of Thundercats has been on the cards for some time now, whether it be the rumoured live action adaptation or another animated movie albeit one in a different style to the original series.

I must admit that it has been quite some time since I’ve revisited the original series or the spin off movie but Thundercats is one of the properties that I remember fondly from my childhood so news of the re-boot was received with a certain degree of scepticism; however the trailer for Cartoon Network’s new incarnation, set to air later this year, looks very strong indeed.

The new series is set to act as a prequel to the events depicted in the original series showing life on Thundera before the destruction of the planet lead to the protagonists’ relocation. There are plenty of details in the trailer to whet the appetites of existing fans as well as getting new fans excited. I’ve watched the trailer several times now and have picked up on little details on each viewing so I can’t wait until the first episode finally airs.

The anime style the creators of the show have opted for looks fantastic giving it its own identity whilst staying true to the original. The original was of course animated by Japanese artists; however this version seems to be more in line with the anime style than its predecessors.

The creators have a great track record of producing successful and high quality animated programmes so it’s fairly safe to assume that the series will receive the backing it deserves and is destined to be a hit.

See below for the trailer and the synopsis the network have released:

Roaring to life through WBA and Studio4°C’s use of the Japanese animated artistry of anime, “ThunderCats” characters Lion-O, Mumm-Ra, Panthro, Cheetara and others will spring off the screen with realistic cat-like characteristics inconceivable in previous incarnations.

The new “ThunderCats” will appeal to viewers who have loved the characters all their lives as well as young newcomers to the franchise. A sweeping tale combining swords and science and boasting ferocious battles with the highest of stakes, the grand origin story of Prince Lion-O’s ascension to the throne – and of those who would thwart his destiny at any cost – takes on epic dimensions in this sharp new telling. As the forces of good and evil battle each other in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power, Lion-O and his champions learn valuable lessons of loyalty, honor and mortality in every episode.

“ThunderCats” is executive produced by Sam Register (“Teen Titans,” “Ben 10,” “Batman: The Brave and the Bold”). Michael Jelenic (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” “Wonder Woman”) and Ethan Spaulding (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) are the producers.

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