“Eyes of Wakanda” Anime Series Reveals the Roots of Black Panther, Streaming Exclusively on Disney+ from August 1

The highly anticipated Marvel animated series Eyes of Wakanda will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ starting August 1, with all four episodes released at once.

Wakanda, a secretive nation boasting the world’s most advanced technology, has long fascinated Marvel fans. While the live-action films Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) focused on the stories of T’Challa and his sister Shuri, Eyes of Wakanda delves even deeper into the kingdom’s past.

Produced under the creative leadership of Ryan Coogler—the visionary behind both Black Panther films—the series inherits the “DNA” of its predecessors while taking viewers on a new action-adventure through the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story follows Wakandan warriors who travel the globe on covert missions to retrieve a stolen Vibranium artifact. As seen in the recently released trailer, these warrior-spies undertake dangerous operations where stealth is paramount. A whispered line—“For the safety of our nation, you must vanish without a trace”—underscores the secrecy of their task and hints at the hidden history of Wakanda yet to be revealed.

Vibranium, a rare metal mined only in Wakanda, boasts properties even more impressive than diamonds. Believed to originate from a meteorite impact, this extraordinary material can absorb shock and is used in iconic Marvel gear, such as Captain America’s shield and Black Panther’s suit. How will this legendary metal shape the battles to come?

Eyes of Wakanda delivers intense action and kinetic visuals reminiscent of the Black Panther films. The climax teases a familiar silhouette—possibly the Black Panther—accompanied by the iconic battle cry: “Wakanda Forever!”

With Marvel’s expanding Phase—including the newly released Fantastic Four: First Step and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday (slated for December 18, 2026)—this series is not to be missed for anyone following the MCU’s latest developments.

Source : ORICON NEWS