The animated spin-off of Black Panther connects more than expected with MCU and promises to surprise

In the heart of the Annecy Animation Festival, Marvel has deployed its most ancestral artillery with the presentation of the first episode of Wakanda’s eyesAn animated miniseries that dates back to nothing less than a year 1260 BC. This production of four accommodation is emerging as a visual and historical journey due to the evolution of Wakanda Over the centuries, facing the consequences that their secrets fall into the wrong hands.

The initial episode, entitled In the Lion’s denFocus on noniAn old Milage Dora converted into secret agent, to whom the Winnie Harlow model gives voice. Her mission leads her to face Lion (played by Cress Williams), a traitor who stole the Wakandian technology to become a pirate and found its kingdom. What might seem that a simple betrayal is revealed how A turning point in the history of the most hidden country of the MCUwhose repercussions will resonate during the generations.

Eyes of Wakanda and its link with the Marvel universe

Todd Harris, director of the series, confirmed that this production connects with the MCU more than any other previous animated series. Each episode will focus on an artifact stolen from Wakanda, showing her journey through time and how its use affects different cultures and characters. This narrative mechanic recalls the ancient legends, but with a contemporary approach that Mix African mythology, science fiction and espionage.

And if this were not enough to capture the attention of the fans, Harris released a bomb during the event: “There will be an iron fist here … but not what you expect”. This statement has unleashed the theories among the followers of Marvel, who wonder if we will see a reinterpretation of the character after his version of Netflix, or if it will simply be a completely new surprise linked to the mystical city of K’un-Lun.

In addition, one of the central philosophical tensions of the first black panther is resumed: the dilemma between remaining isolated or open to the world. Harris reflects on Wakanda’s nature: “The quiet is difficult and Wakanda, by definition, has remained unchangeable. Resisting the current requires energy … to what extent are they willing to get to continue to be like this?” This approach It gives a mature and political tone to a series that, despite being animated, does not move away from the most serious issues of the MCU.

A new heroine and a unlocking story

Noni, the protagonist of the first chapter, represents a new generation of Wakandian warriors. It is not simply a shadow of the inheritance of Okoye or Nakia, but a character with his own voice and conflicts that go beyond loyalty. His comparison with the lion does not only have tactical implications, but also personal: they share both the past, the nation and the training, and and Add a very powerful emotional dimension to narration.

This emotional approach has focused on the characters The da a Wakanda’s eyes a depth similar to that of standard such as What if…? or even Star Wars: VisiononBut with a 100% Marvel ADN. According to Annecy’s participants, the animation mixes a style close to realism with traditional African influences, creating a unique aesthetic that could mark a new phase in the animated productions of the study.

MCU FANS KEYS AND THEORES coming

Although there is still no date of release in concrete, Wakanda’s eyes This year will arrive in Disney+. Its short anthological format will allow each chapter to be a closed story, but they will all be united by the common theme of the lost artifacts and their impact on history. This format can remind comics Tales of WakandaBut with a more concentrated on the cinematographic universe.

What is clear is that this miniseries It will not be a simple visual complementBut a key piece to understand Wakanda’s past and, who knows, also to anticipate what will come in the next MCU films. The promise of an unexpected version of Iron Fist, the emotional ties of his characters and the reflection on the isolation of Wakanda Make this series one of the most interesting proposals of the year.