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Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croftis the latest addition to theTomb Riderfranchise which has delivered several hit video games and movies in the past. The animated series features Hayley Atwell as the voice of the titular British archaeologist who has become a pop culture sensation since her first appearance in the 1996 video game.
As the series made its debut on Netflix, netizens could not help but notice the similarities between the animation style ofTomb RaiderandThe Legend of Korra. Aside from their similar titles, both animated shows seem to share some synergy between their character designs and overall tonality in terms of animation. Here is what you need to know about the similarities between the two shows.
Netizens NoticeTomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft‘s Similarity WithThe Legend of Korra
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croftis an action-adventure animated series based on the video game series of the same name. The series takes place in the same continuity as the 2013 video game reboot trilogy and bridges the gap between the original and reboot series.
On X, fans of the franchise celebrated the animated show’s release while sharing their thoughts on the latest iteration of the iconic character. One fan noticed the similarity betweenthe show’s animation styleandThe Legend of Korra, the spin-off to the hugely popular Nickelodeon seriesAvatar: The Last Airbender.
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Despite the visual similarities between the two shows, there does not appear to be any creative overlap between the two properties. For instance, the animation forThe Legend of Korrawas handled by the South Korea-based Studio Mir. On the other hand,Tomb Raider‘s animation is done by Powerhouse Animation Studios.
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Meanwhile, both shows also do not appear to share any behind-the-scenes staff which would explain the striking similarity between the two shows. However,Tomb Raiderwasintendedto be an anime-style interpretation of the video game series. Similarly,The Legend of Korrawas also heavilyinspiredby anime, which might explain why the two shows have similar visual styles.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara CroftStar Hayley Atwell Talked About Honoring the Character’s Legacy
InTomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, actressHayley Atwelllends her voice to the titular character. During an interview withRadio Times, the actress spoke about tackling the iconic role and said she wanted to uphold the character’s legacy.
Atwell felt that the character had been around for decades which made Lara Croft a beloved figure in pop culture. She also mentioned the likes of Rhianna Pratchett, Jill Murray, and actresses like Alicia Vikander and Angelina Jolie who hadgreatly contributed to the character’s iconic status. Atwell said:
I’ve loved is that they all bring themselves to it – their own interpretation, their own voice, their own physicality – but what we all retain is an understanding, fundamentally, about what Lara is about.
From Atwell’s words, it is clear that she admires the different takes on the character, while also bringing her own interpretation to her vocal performance as Lara Croft.
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The series premiered on August 25, 2025, on Netflix and contains eight episodes in its first season. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and currently holds a 67% approval rating on the review aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croftis streaming on Netflix.
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
