The video game universe of Genshin Impact is colliding with the anime world for its upcoming series adaptation.On Sept. 16, HoYoverse, the Shanghai-based company behind Genshin Impact, announced its collaboration with Japanese animation company Studio Ufotable to develop an anime series based on the free-to-play game. Studio Ufotable's previous animation credits include Fate/Zero and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The company has also worked on other video game adaptations for titles such as God Eater and Tales of Zestiria the X, both developed by Bandai Namco. Twitter user @AniNewsAndFacts tweeted the two-minute trailer and stunning poster, giving fans a brief glimpse at the anticipated adaptation.
The recently released poster features protagonists Lumine and Aether side-by-side, alongside their travel companion Paimon, also considered emergency food. Other Genshin Impact characters appearing on the poster are Zhongli, Ningguang, Xiangling, Xiao and Tartaglia. As seen at the top of the artwork, Tartaglia stands with his index finger pointing upward. In addition to the poster, HoYoverse released a two-minute sneak peek at the upcoming project titled "Genshin Impact Long-Term Project Launch: Concept Trailer."
Genshin Impact’s Anime Doesn’t Have a Title or Release Date -- Yet
Considering the video's title, it does not appear that the anime has an official name yet. Additionally, the concept trailer did not provide a release date. Despite the lack of information, fans of the free-to-play game were mesmerized by the spectacular visuals in the concept trailer. The numerous nature scenes featured only scratch the surface of the giant world that is Genshin Impact. Fans of the game couldn't help screaming internally -- and maybe externally -- given the rare sight of Lumine and Aether together. Forces out of their control separated them before the story's beginning, and getting reunited is the game's ultimate goal.
First released on Sept. 28, 2020, Genshin Impact quickly became one of the highest-grossing mobile games. In the game, players must search the vast open world for their twin siblings and the Archons of the seven elements. The RPG game will celebrate its second anniversary this year, coinciding with its 3.1 patch to introduce players to a new desert area of Sumeru, Genshin Impact's most recent region. In addition to more exploration, three new playable characters: Cyno, Candace and Nilou will appear on the update's future Wish Banners.
There is no set release date for the untitled Genshin Impact anime.
Source: Twitter