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Golden Axe animated series trailer debuts, promising a faithful, violent reboot

The first trailer for a new Golden Axe animated series has premiered, presenting an adaptation of Sega’s classic beat‑'em‑up with voices from Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre and Matthew Rhys. The series follows the original trio of heroes as they attempt to defeat Death Adder and save the land of Yuria, joined by an inexperienced adventurer named Hampton Squib. Creators Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler position the show as faithful to the games while adding meta‑commentary and heightened violence. The project is part of Sega’s wider push to turn its game franchises into film and TV properties.

• Voice cast includes Lisa Gilroy as Tyris Flare, plus Liam McIntyre and Matthew Rhys as the other original heroes.
• Story centers on the heroes’ quest to defeat Death Adder and save Yuria, with newcomer Hampton Squib joining despite being underprepared.
• Creators Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler shape the series to stay true to the source material while injecting meta‑commentary and overt fantasy violence.
• The series follows Sega’s broader adaptation strategy alongside the Sonic film franchise, a 2024 Yakuza live‑action series, and upcoming Streets of Rage and House of the Dead projects.