This New Steampunk Series Could Be the Next Global Hit!

In 1914, on the eve of war, a fugitive prince and a girl hiding her true identity meet aboard a living airship known as the HMS Leviathan, and together, they may change the course of history.

Leviathan is now available to watch on Netflix!

A Steampunk anime set on the brink of world war I

Leviathan is a new animated series adapted from the bestselling novel by Scott Westerfeld. The story transports viewers into an alternate-history world just before the outbreak of World War I.

The series follows two young protagonists:

Aleksandar, the exiled heir to a fallen empire
Deryn Sharp, a brave girl secretly disguising herself as a boy to serve in the military

Their destinies collide aboard the Leviathan, a massive bioengineered airship that becomes both their refuge and the center of a growing global conflict. As their journey unfolds, the two characters are drawn deeper into a war that will reshape the world.

A unique world where machines and living creatures go to war

One of the most fascinating aspects of Leviathan is its imaginative reimagining of early-20th-century technology.

In this alternate timeline, two rival factions dominate the battlefield:

The Clankers – who rely on powerful mechanical war machines
The Darwinists – who use genetically engineered living creatures as weapons and vehicles

The Leviathan itself is a living organism, a colossal airborne creature engineered to function as a warship. More than just a setting, it becomes a symbol of the fragile alliance—and growing friendship—between Aleksandar and Deryn.

A spectacular blend of Steampunk and Biopunk

The animated adaptation faithfully preserves the spirit of Westerfeld’s beloved trilogy while bringing its universe to life with striking visuals.

The show combines:

steampunk aesthetics
biopunk technology
classic adventure storytelling
political intrigue and alternate history

This mix creates a visually rich and imaginative world that appeals to both younger viewers and science fiction fans.

A creative team bridging anime and video game music

The series is directed by Christophe Ferreira and written by Keith Thompson, bringing together international creative talent.

The Japanese voice cast includes:

Ayumu Murase as Prince Aleksandar (“Alek”)
Natsumi Fujiwara as Deryn Sharp

The soundtrack adds another layer of cinematic depth. It is composed by Kazuma Jinnouchi and Nobuko Toda, with additional original songs from legendary composer Joe Hisaishi, known for his iconic work in the world of Japanese animation. This collaboration creates a rare fusion of musical talent from both the anime and video game industries.

More than an adventure story!

At its heart, Leviathan is not just about spectacular airships or alternate history.

It’s a story about:

friendship between two unlikely allies
identity and courage
growing up in the middle of a changing world
and discovering that even the most unlikely people can alter the course of history.

Sometimes, learning to fly starts with falling.