Wizards of the Coast released a new anime trailer for Magic: The Gathering's latest expansion, Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.
The new video focuses on the characters of the new expansion set. The animation for the video was handled by Wit Studio, the celebrated animation company that was behind the first three seasons of the Attack on Titan anime, as well as several other critically acclaimed series, such as 2021's Ranking of Kings and Vivy: Fluorite Eyes' Song. The trailer is set to the song "Scratch," which is created by TK from the Japanese band Ling Tosite Sigure, who previously performed the opening theme to Tokyo Ghoul. The song also features guest vocals from B'z musician Koshi Inaba.
Neon Dynasty will see Magic return to the Japan-inspired Kamigawa setting that first debuted with 2004's Champions of Kamigawa set. The new expansion is set 1,200 years after the original expansion and features a more futuristic take on the plane. The expansion will feature over 300 cards and will reintroduce the Ninjutsu keyword ability to the game.
Wizards of the Coast has collaborated with a number of Japanese artists in the production and promotion of the new set. In addition to the new video by Wit Studio, the gaming company previously tapped Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding character designer Yoji Shinkawa to create card art for the expansion. Shinkawa was also joined by artist Raita Kazama, who previously created the character designs for the first game in Nintendo and Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles series. The cards featuring Shinkawa and Kazama's art will only be available through a special Buy-A-Box promotion that is being offered by select retailers.
Viewers who want to see more of Wit Studio's animation can check out the studio's latest animated series, Ranking of Kings, which is currently airing in Japan and is being simulcasted internationally by Crunchyroll and Funimation. The series tells the story of Bojji, a young prince who is deaf-mute but sets out to prove he can be just as strong as the legendary kings who preceded him. Wit Studio is also collaborating with studio CloverWorks on the anime adaptation of Tatsuya's Endo's acclaimed comedy manga, Spy x Family. The highly anticipated new series is expected to debut sometime before the end of the year.
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty premiered digitally in Magic: The Gathering Arena on Feb. 10. The set will be released physically on Feb. 18.
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