In an exciting development for fans of the popular Blue Archive smartphone role-playing game, The Korea Economic Daily newspaper has reported that a potential Blue Archive film is being considered after the release of the TV anime next year. Yostar and Nexon Games, the creators of Blue Archive, are looking to capitalize on the success of the upcoming television series in Japan.
- The TV anime adaptation of Blue Archive, based on the captivating mobile game released by Nexon Games in Japan and Korea in 2021, is set to premiere as early as next year.
- If the anime proves to be a hit, Nexon Games plans to further expand the Blue Archive universe with a follow-up television series or a theatrical film.
The excitement builds for Blue Archive fans
Yostar, the Japanese distributor of Blue Archive, has a notable history of involvement in producing successful Japanese animations such as ‘Attack on Titan‘ and ‘Detective Conan‘Â through its own studio. This expertise in the anime industry adds to the anticipation surrounding the potential future projects related to Blue Archive.
With the announcement of a potential Blue Archive film, fans of the game and the upcoming TV anime have another reason to be excited. The prospect of exploring the rich and immersive world of Blue Archive on the big screen brings the game’s captivating characters and thrilling storyline to life in a whole new way.
As fans eagerly await the release of the TV anime next year, speculation and anticipation grow about what the potential film adaptation could offer. Will it delve deeper into the mysterious plot of the game? Will beloved characters be given more screen time and further development? These questions are fueling the excitement surrounding the Blue Archive franchise and its expanding media universe.
Nexon Games’ commitment to Blue Archive’s expansion
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Nexon Games has demonstrated its dedication to expanding the Blue Archive IP from the early stages of its development. With the release of an album and a comic book featuring the game’s background music, Nexon Games has already begun exploring secondary content creation.
- Furthermore, by encouraging game users to contribute their own creations through the “Secondary Creation Guidelines,” Nexon Games has fostered a vibrant community of Blue Archive enthusiasts.
- The number of Blue Archive-related works registered on ‘Pixiv,’ a popular Japanese illustration creation platform, exceeds 200,000, making it the largest collection of game IP-related content in Korea.
Drawing from its experience with successful IP expansions in the past, such as the introduction of comic books and merchandise based on the popular game ‘Maple Story,’ Nexon Games recognizes the value of diversifying content beyond gaming. The company believes that expanding into animation is a strategic move to strengthen the vitality of the Blue Archive IP.
Conclusion
While the upcoming Blue Archive TV anime is rumored to be released next year and the possibility of a Blue Archive film adaptation, excitement continues to mount. The captivating world of Blue Archive is set to enchant audiences through different media formats, providing an immersive and thrilling experience for fans of the game and newcomers alike.