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Korean MMORPG 'Blade and Soul' to Receive TV Anime Adaptation Airing Spring 2014 [Update 2/7]

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Feb 4, 2014 11:42 PM
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It was announced that the Korean MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) Blade and Soul will receive a TV anime adaptation. It will air Spring 2014 and will be produced by Gonzo.

The Blade and Soul game is a Korean fantasy/martial-arts MMORPG released in June 2012. An English version of the game was announced in September 2012, but no release date has yet to be revealed.

Gameplay trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODD790bO2VU

Source: Yaraon!, Official site (English-version game announcement)


Update February 6
Staff
Directors: Hiroshi Hamasaki, Hiroshi Takeuchi
Series Composition: Atsuhiro Tomioka
Character Design: Eri Nagata
Studio: Gonzo

Source: Yaraon


Update February 7
Cast
Jin Varel: Aoi Yuuki
Ellen Karen: Sayaka Oohara
Jin Hazuki: Sora Amamiya
Dan Loana: Ayahi Takagaki

Source: Official site (now open)

Blade and Soul on MAL
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Feb 4, 2014 11:53 PM
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Dat blood splat at around 2:30! Doubt the anime would include blood like that, but who knows.

The environments of the game look really nice (around 3:45-4:25 for environment shots). Hopefully the anime can look just as nice. I'm pretty interested in it as of right now.
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Feb 5, 2014 12:01 AM
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Source: Yaraon!, Official site (English version announcement)
If the Official site is the source, may I know exact location of the announcement about the anime adaptation is in the official site?

And Yaraon is quoting a Japanese translation of a Korean site. Who can vouch for the correctness of the Japanese translation? Who can tell that the Korean site is a legit site for game news?
So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.
Feb 5, 2014 12:09 AM
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Korean-to-Japanese adaptation? I hope this will spark more adaptations like this in the future. Maybe Tower of God anime among others. :)

Feb 5, 2014 12:10 AM
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Oop and there's another series to watch this Spring.

MMORPG style huh? I'm even more interested in it now.
Feb 5, 2014 12:11 AM
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It looks like never come out this game to NA or Europe. :( Anyway, I'm waiting for the anime.
Feb 5, 2014 12:12 AM
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Damn, I'm really surprised by this. I really love the game so I'll be looking forward to see how they adapt it. Now we just need Sword Girls to also be adapted into an anime
Feb 5, 2014 12:13 AM
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Sort of surprised about this, I wonder how closely it's going to follow the game's story line? Either way I think it'll be fun.

I hope that we actually do get to see an NA version this year, I've been waiting 2 so far..
Feb 5, 2014 12:15 AM
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I think I see Hyung Tae Kim's character designs. Sign me up.
Feb 5, 2014 12:15 AM

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I love the game though I probably won't have much expectations for the anime in terms of storyline.
Hmm...Gonzo.
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Feb 5, 2014 12:16 AM

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Hmmm, first time hearing a mmo rpg getting adaptation so a bit surprised.

Might check it out.
Feb 5, 2014 12:20 AM

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I probably would be looking forward to it, if it wasn't animated by Gonzo. After what they did with Leviathan, I'm a bit sceptical.
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Feb 5, 2014 12:21 AM

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Sounds pretty cool. Will a Korean dub come straight after as well (like some anime do)? I've seen some Korean names in Japanese animation companies as well so I guess it's their time to shine as well.
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Feb 5, 2014 12:23 AM

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I probably would be looking forward to it, if it wasn't animated by Gonzo. After what they did with Leviathan, I'm a bit sceptical.


But leviathan wasn't that good anyway, at least in my opinion.

Looking forward to this release, I really want to try this game...
Feb 5, 2014 12:23 AM

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I feel like we got information on something like this a couple weeks ago. Probably just another mmo adaptation in the works.

I'll watch it, sounds pretty interesting.
Feb 5, 2014 12:28 AM

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plz tell me they will be able to log out.
Feb 5, 2014 12:37 AM

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GONZO will save the anime industry by adapting generic Korean MMORPGs! Next year: Scarlet Blade by ARMS!

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Feb 5, 2014 12:41 AM
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Korean-to-Japanese adaptation? I hope this will spark more adaptations like this in the future. Maybe Tower of God anime among others. :)

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Feb 5, 2014 12:47 AM

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ZetaZaku said:
GONZO will save the anime industry by adapting generic Korean MMORPGs! Next year: Scarlet Blade by ARMS!


I'd fap er.. report the game to the police er.. love this!

But really, Asia grinder adaptions?
No thanks, the plot and the characters will be as good as the gameplay....
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Feb 5, 2014 12:49 AM
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the big two have now been done after this is done
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Feb 5, 2014 12:58 AM

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I liked Gonzo back when they at least tried to make good things. An RPG game adaptation? That's yet another sign that they're not trying anymore.

R.I.P Gonzo.
Feb 5, 2014 1:34 AM

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My friend show me the game last year, and I am still waiting for it to be released in english. Gonna watch this and see how it goes.

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Feb 5, 2014 1:37 AM

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They can't even release an English version of the game for the international players and it will have an Anime adaptation?!

But well, I'm actually curious since I've played it with a private server.

ZetaZaku said:
GONZO will save the anime industry by adapting generic Korean MMORPGs! Next year: Scarlet Blade by ARMS!


You mean Scarlet Boobies?!
Feb 5, 2014 1:41 AM

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still waiting this game to release on sea server. i also hope that Dragonnest get anime adaptation
Feb 5, 2014 1:55 AM

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If I can't play, I guess watching anime based on it will be enough T_T
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I'm ready for big booty.
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Feb 5, 2014 2:05 AM

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I expect to see a lot of boob jiggles, ass and some sexy clothing... Oh and lolis.
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Feb 5, 2014 2:12 AM

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The game is pretty interesting and I have been waiting for the possible english version for some time now.
I wonder what they can make out of this adaptation :) I will probably watch it.
Feb 5, 2014 2:19 AM
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I expect to see a lot of boob jiggles, ass and some sexy clothing... Oh and lolis.


That's nice, will watch this :3

Grand Chase Anime adaption please!!!!
Feb 5, 2014 2:24 AM

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huhuhuh~ :3
Feb 5, 2014 2:52 AM

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EasyGo-er said:
Korean-to-Japanese adaptation? I hope this will spark more adaptations like this in the future. Maybe Tower of God anime among others. :)

FUCK YEAH! My thought exactly! Or maybe, The Breaker? :)

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plz tell me they will be able to log out.

Lol. I think, rather than it's an mmorpg game like SAO or LH kind of anime, it's more like, the mmorpg is their world.

Seen half of the trailer, to be honest, I am not really impressed, it was sort of boring..
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Feb 5, 2014 3:09 AM

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ZetaZaku said:
GONZO will save the anime industry by adapting generic Korean MMORPGs! Next year: Scarlet Blade by ARMS!


B&S isn't generic actually. Aion and, as you mentioned, Scarlet Blade are perfect examples of generic Korean MMOs. Even TERA wasn't generic. It's just that the game ended up being shit-tier.

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Feb 5, 2014 3:19 AM

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I'd much rather see manwha getting adapted... maybe this is the start of something like that? I doubt it?
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EasyGo-er said:
Korean-to-Japanese adaptation? I hope this will spark more adaptations like this in the future.


Yup. I just really want to see Elsword(Korean MMORPG) and mai game waifu(Rena) animated.


Feb 5, 2014 3:25 AM

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is this gonna be as bad as ragnarok the animation?
Feb 5, 2014 3:34 AM

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really? i guess another similar anime like Ragnarok, Hack etc
Feb 5, 2014 3:47 AM
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aww yeah thanks
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I'd much rather see manwha getting adapted... maybe this is the start of something like that? I doubt it?

Why doubt it? 2014 is getting better as it goes on, and anything is possible at this point.
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Feb 5, 2014 4:44 AM

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Maplestorrrryyyyyyyy
Feb 5, 2014 5:10 AM

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wow will check it out still waiting for english version of the game to play it.
Feb 5, 2014 5:30 AM

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If this game doesnt't beat every MMO to date with its popularity idk what will, can't wait for the english version.

Hoping the anime adaptation will be done nicely, heard it has a nice story for a game.
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Feb 5, 2014 5:34 AM

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The combat system looks awesome. I found another MMO to try out now : )
Feb 5, 2014 5:58 AM

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I don't know...Game adaptations usually sucks.
Feb 5, 2014 6:17 AM

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I don't know what the story will be like, but hopefully it will be as good as the visuals.
Feb 5, 2014 6:30 AM

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I hope they do a good work.. I'm interested for now, but i have a bad feeling.
Feb 5, 2014 6:38 AM

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I think Ill just wait till the Japanese announcement.

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If this game doesnt't beat every MMO to date with its popularity idk what will, can't wait for the english version.

Hoping the anime adaptation will be done nicely, heard it has a nice story for a game.

Beating WoW in popularity? Its never a good idea to have hopeless dreams.

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Feb 5, 2014 6:38 AM

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Gonzo and MMORPG? Do want. =P


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oooooooooo will watch hope there a english release soon (for the mmorpg) !
Feb 5, 2014 6:50 AM
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I think Ill just wait till the Japanese announcement.

Unchou said:
If this game doesnt't beat every MMO to date with its popularity idk what will, can't wait for the english version.

Hoping the anime adaptation will be done nicely, heard it has a nice story for a game.

Beating WoW in popularity? Its never a good idea to have hopeless dreams.


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It is probably going to be a complete sh"#$%...
Why don't they air the good ones instead? ._.
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