'The Idhun Chronicles': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Spanish anime series on Netflix

Five episodes of 25 minutes each of 'The Idhun Chronicles' will be available to stream on Netflix on September 10, 2020
PUBLISHED AUG 18, 2020
(Netflix)
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Netflix's upcoming Spanish anime 'The Idhun Chronicles' is an epic story full of excitement, friendship and action. Based on the fantasy and adventure trilogy written by the Spanish author Laura Gallego, 'The Idhun Chronicles' follows a tale of revolution and rebellion that is set to change their world. 

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming anime.

Release date

'The Idhun Chronicles' arrives on Netflix on September 10, 2020.

Plot

According to the official synopsis of the anime series, "The day the three Suns and three Moons came together in alignment over Idhun, Ashran, the necromancer, seized power and the reign of the winged snakes started. The first battle for Idhun's freedom takes place on Earth, where Jack and Victoria fight to stop Kirtash, an assassin sent by Ashran to destroy the Idhunites who escaped from his tyranny. However, without knowing it Jack and Victoria are part of a prophecy that will intertwine their destinies in a story full of love and hate that will unchain duels to death and also build unexpected alliances."

Cast

Itzán Escamilla as Jack 

Itzan Escamilla attends "Elite" 2nd Season Premiere at Callao Cinema on August 29, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Getty Images)

As Jack, Escamilla voices a thirteen-year-old boy who is optimistic, impulsive and quite stubborn. The Spanish actor is known for his role as Samuel García Domínguez in Netflix's 'Élite'.

Michelle Jenner as Victoria

Michelle Jenner attends the red carpet during 'Jose Maria Forque Awards' 2020 at Ifema on January 11, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. (Getty Images)

In the role of Victoria, Spanish cinema and television actress Jenner plays the role of a cheerful, easygoing and determined character. Jenner is known for her role in 'Cathedral of the Sea', 'El Ministerio del Tiempo' and 'Isabel'. 

Nico Romero as Shail 

Spanish actor Nico Romero attends 'Las Chicas Del Cable' premiere at the Callao cinema on April 27, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Getty Images)

Romera voices the role of the wizard of Resistance. According to the release, "When he was a child, a unicorn gave him the gift of magic. Kind and empathetic, he is fascinated by the Earth's technology." The actor is known for his work in 'Cable Girls', 'Eyes of the Roshi', and 'Cuento de verano'. 

Sergio Mur as Kirtash 

Spanish actor Sergio Mur attends the new "Boss Nuit Pour Femme" Hugo Boss parfum presentation at the Neptuno Palace on October 29, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. (Getty Images)

15-year-old Kirtash plays the role of an experienced killer. Mur is known for his work in 'Doña Flor y sus dos maridos', 'Hospital Valle Norte' and 'Cable Girls'.

Carlos Cuevas as Alsan 

Carlos Cuevas attends Feroz awards 2020 red carpet at Teatro Auditorio Ciudad de Alcobendas on January 16, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. (Getty Images)

Alsan is the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Vanissar and leads the rebel group known as the Resistance. Cuevas is known for his work in 'Ventdelplà', 'The Ministry of Time' and 'Ahora o nunca'. 

Creators

The series is an adaptation of 'The Resistance', the first volume of the namesake bestseller written by Laura Gallego. Produced by Zeppelin, the series has been developed in Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Trailers

You can watch the trailer here:



 

Netflix has shared the first clip of the show, which introduces the main characters, the real heroes that fight for Idhun's freedom and those who will do everything to harm them. 

Where to watch

Five episodes of 25 minutes each of 'The Idhun Chronicles' will be available to stream on Netflix on September 10, 2020.

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