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Stark700 · 2015-09-16, 21:55

Spoiler:

The game known as "Granblue Fantasy" is getting a manga and anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex. It was announced by Kouichi Haruta with further details to be revealed on September 20th.

Source:
http://animeanime.jp/article/img/201...930/69708.html

Official site:
http://granbluefantasy.jp/

Stark700 · 2015-09-17, 04:47

Some animated footage:

Spoiler:

**Klashikari** · 2015-09-22, 09:43

Granblue has a plot, albeit a bit classic. It still has a lot of "old JRPG" vibes due to its narrative and the world setting being very close to 2D FF games.

By itself, the plot is fine, but the end result heavily depends of the direction, and the cast as a whole.
The series can be either a boring pile of JRPG tropes or an impressive and epic journey.

Stark700 · 2016-08-21, 03:18

Anime preview

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4ploxu

Starts January (Winter 2017)
http://otakomu.jp/archives/409481.html

Official site
http://anime.granbluefantasy.jp/

Edit: also latest key visual

Spoiler:

LoweGear · 2016-08-21, 03:26

YouTube link for the anime PV:

YouTube

https://youtu.be/oYCtUiijyw8

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D-Joe · 2016-08-21, 04:05

>グランブルーファンタジー　ジ・アニメーション48話の予定 4クール分もある
Total 48 episodes, split to 4 different cours.

Cerilla · 2016-08-21, 04:08

The design remind me of Idolmaster.

It seems the partial staff/cast list is posted on the website. Can anyone translate it?
http://anime.granbluefantasy.jp/staffcast/

Stark700 · 2016-08-21, 04:14

Yuuki Itoh is director, Character Designs by Toshifumi Akai, Music by Tsutomu Narita and Nobuo Uematsu.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...anuary/.105601

Stark700 · 2016-12-25, 08:34

It's going to be delayed to April (Spring 2017)

http://otakomu.jp/archives/480909.html

Stark700 · 2016-12-25, 08:56

Preview #2

https://streamable.com/bfn9i

Kuroageha · 2017-01-17, 09:27

Key Visual

Images

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**Klashikari** · 2017-01-21, 05:57

So, the special has aired, and it pretty much ended on a very obvious point:

Spoiler:

Note that the radio event after the TV special had Kanemoto (Djeeta's seiyuu) and the anime producer. The latter explained why Djeeta isn't in the anime: he was actually considering including her so they would have 2 protagonists. However, when they went back to cygames for the actual production details, cygames actually wanted to preserve the "Boy meets Girl" aspect of meeting Lyria, hence why Gran is the only protagonist for the anime.
There has been some "hints" that Djeeta might appear in the anime, but without any details, it could be just for the preview/some 3 min specials or even just some random cameo in the backgrounds, so there isn't anything much to expect.

Also, there have been at least 7 BR listed in most shops (due to the full set bonus code), so the anime series will span for 2 cour at the very least considering the first BR has 2 ep (usually, with that many BR volume, the first BR would only have 1 ep if it was 1 cour).

Stark700 · 2017-01-21, 08:04

I feel like they introduced the characters well so far. Katalina impresses me the most with her mature personality. Oh and OP song is performed by Bump of Chicken! Quite noticeable.

I think the first two episodes (1-hour special) did a decent job overall for setting up the adventure. I'm pretty curious to see how they plan to develop Gran in the story.

Kuroageha · 2017-01-21, 08:53

Catapilla is the cutest until ossan proves otherwise.

drawr · 2017-01-21, 09:46

Wow, I liked this more than expected. Also some gorgeous backgrounds. OP is perfect.

**Klashikari** · 2017-01-21, 10:28

After rereading the original opening chapter of the game, I realize that they actually extended it nearly 4 times. The actual events in the game were pretty short and borderline jarring in term of narrative (nothing involving the village, Pommern showing up immediately) as you could just clear that without text skipping within like 10 min.

Definitely an improvement considering they not only covered a good characterization for Gran, but they also give a much more needed characterization for Lyria and Katarina for the very start (that and the actual impression she was hunted by the imperial army).
It also explains how Katarina let Lyria escape whereas the game pretty much left that matter to the player's imagination.

outlaw97 · 2017-01-21, 10:45

So given that this was originally supposed to air this season and it got pushed pack, will we be seeing these two episodes again come spring? Or are we starting on 3, and maybe even get an extra two episodes as a result?

I'd like to hope so, but since the most likely reason for this being pushed back was due to production issues, I'm not optimistic

That said, if they can maintain this level of quality for the rest of the show, as a game player I'll be satisfied, even if my favs don't get featured. For anime only viewers, expect the story to be serviceable - Granblue's draw is its setting and visuals.

AB079 · 2017-01-21, 11:13

I really like how they managed to introduce the characters in a pretty decent way, Gran is a very likeable MC same as Katarina and Lyria. For some reason it feels a little bit rushed but not in a wrong way, I think the pacing is quite good.

My only complaint is the animation and the fights, they look so below average. As for the story it seems quite interesting with the details about Lyria's power and why the empire is looking for her. OP and ED are good, really good.

Kuroageha · 2017-01-21, 11:33

It seems they're taking a lot of character development from the one portrayed on the LN version.

Tenzen12 · 2017-01-21, 12:06

Very good start, animation was smooth, Gran showed sufficient amount of character and Katalina is best girl of season. One of few adaptation that is better than original.

Didn't expect it will be that competently made.

2015-09-16, 21:55	Link #1
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Granblue Fantasy Spoiler: The game known as "Granblue Fantasy" is getting a manga and anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex. It was announced by Kouichi Haruta with further details to be revealed on September 20th. Source: http://animeanime.jp/article/img/201...930/69708.html Official site: http://granbluefantasy.jp/ __________________

2015-09-17, 04:47	Link #2
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Some animated footage: Spoiler: __________________

2015-09-22, 09:43	Link #3
Klashikari 阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180 Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belgium, Brussels Age: 37	Granblue has a plot, albeit a bit classic. It still has a lot of "old JRPG" vibes due to its narrative and the world setting being very close to 2D FF games. By itself, the plot is fine, but the end result heavily depends of the direction, and the cast as a whole. The series can be either a boring pile of JRPG tropes or an impressive and epic journey. __________________ [Sig art: Kagura Yuu, Nunukko, Maku Rako & Mishima Kurone] / [Twitter]

2016-08-21, 03:18	Link #4
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Anime preview http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4ploxu Starts January (Winter 2017) http://otakomu.jp/archives/409481.html Official site http://anime.granbluefantasy.jp/ Edit: also latest key visual Spoiler: __________________

2016-08-21, 03:26	Link #5
LoweGear Secret Society BLANKET Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 3 times the passion of normal flamenco	YouTube link for the anime PV: YouTube https://youtu.be/oYCtUiijyw8 Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? __________________ Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.

2016-08-21, 04:05	Link #6
D-Joe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011	>グランブルーファンタジー　ジ・アニメーション48話の予定 4クール分もある Total 48 episodes, split to 4 different cours.

2016-08-21, 04:14	Link #8
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Yuuki Itoh is director, Character Designs by Toshifumi Akai, Music by Tsutomu Narita and Nobuo Uematsu. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...anuary/.105601 __________________

2016-12-25, 08:34	Link #9
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	It's going to be delayed to April (Spring 2017) http://otakomu.jp/archives/480909.html __________________

2016-12-25, 08:56	Link #10
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Preview #2 https://streamable.com/bfn9i __________________

2017-01-17, 09:27	Link #11
Kuroageha Mystic Musician Join Date: Jul 2015	Key Visual Images big Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

2017-01-21, 05:57	Link #12
Klashikari 阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180 Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belgium, Brussels Age: 37	So, the special has aired, and it pretty much ended on a very obvious point: Spoiler: So pretty much the start until they left Gran's island. It was pretty much a 1:1 adaptation with some added parts such like Aaron not really liking the idea of Gran leaving like that. Direction was in general pretty good. The pacing and the storyboard were pretty decent in general so it didn't feel disjointed and actually reminded me of "old fashioned" adventure stories from before. Note that the radio event after the TV special had Kanemoto (Djeeta's seiyuu) and the anime producer. The latter explained why Djeeta isn't in the anime: he was actually considering including her so they would have 2 protagonists. However, when they went back to cygames for the actual production details, cygames actually wanted to preserve the "Boy meets Girl" aspect of meeting Lyria, hence why Gran is the only protagonist for the anime. There has been some "hints" that Djeeta might appear in the anime, but without any details, it could be just for the preview/some 3 min specials or even just some random cameo in the backgrounds, so there isn't anything much to expect. Also, there have been at least 7 BR listed in most shops (due to the full set bonus code), so the anime series will span for 2 cour at the very least considering the first BR has 2 ep (usually, with that many BR volume, the first BR would only have 1 ep if it was 1 cour). __________________ [Sig art: Kagura Yuu, Nunukko, Maku Rako & Mishima Kurone] / [Twitter]

2017-01-21, 08:04	Link #13
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	I feel like they introduced the characters well so far. Katalina impresses me the most with her mature personality. Oh and OP song is performed by Bump of Chicken! Quite noticeable. I think the first two episodes (1-hour special) did a decent job overall for setting up the adventure. I'm pretty curious to see how they plan to develop Gran in the story. __________________

2017-01-21, 08:53	Link #14
Kuroageha Mystic Musician Join Date: Jul 2015	Catapilla is the cutest until ossan proves otherwise.

2017-01-21, 09:46	Link #15
drawr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012	Wow, I liked this more than expected. Also some gorgeous backgrounds. OP is perfect.

2017-01-21, 10:28	Link #16
Klashikari 阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180 Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belgium, Brussels Age: 37	After rereading the original opening chapter of the game, I realize that they actually extended it nearly 4 times. The actual events in the game were pretty short and borderline jarring in term of narrative (nothing involving the village, Pommern showing up immediately) as you could just clear that without text skipping within like 10 min. Definitely an improvement considering they not only covered a good characterization for Gran, but they also give a much more needed characterization for Lyria and Katarina for the very start (that and the actual impression she was hunted by the imperial army). It also explains how Katarina let Lyria escape whereas the game pretty much left that matter to the player's imagination. __________________ [Sig art: Kagura Yuu, Nunukko, Maku Rako & Mishima Kurone] / [Twitter]

2017-01-21, 10:45	Link #17
outlaw97 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004	So given that this was originally supposed to air this season and it got pushed pack, will we be seeing these two episodes again come spring? Or are we starting on 3, and maybe even get an extra two episodes as a result? I'd like to hope so, but since the most likely reason for this being pushed back was due to production issues, I'm not optimistic That said, if they can maintain this level of quality for the rest of the show, as a game player I'll be satisfied, even if my favs don't get featured. For anime only viewers, expect the story to be serviceable - Granblue's draw is its setting and visuals.

2017-01-21, 11:13	Link #18
AB079 Banned Join Date: Apr 2016	I really like how they managed to introduce the characters in a pretty decent way, Gran is a very likeable MC same as Katarina and Lyria. For some reason it feels a little bit rushed but not in a wrong way, I think the pacing is quite good. My only complaint is the animation and the fights, they look so below average. As for the story it seems quite interesting with the details about Lyria's power and why the empire is looking for her. OP and ED are good, really good.

2017-01-21, 11:33	Link #19
Kuroageha Mystic Musician Join Date: Jul 2015	It seems they're taking a lot of character development from the one portrayed on the LN version.

2017-01-21, 12:06	Link #20
Tenzen12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012	Very good start, animation was smooth, Gran showed sufficient amount of character and Katalina is best girl of season. One of few adaptation that is better than original. Didn't expect it will be that competently made. __________________ "I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it" (Charles R. Swindoll)