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