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Even after four years of its release,Genshin Impacthas been leading the gacha RPG scene for a while now, due to its intriguing characters and diverse open-world experience. Despite a love-hate relationship with the game, mainly due to its reward systems and updates, the lovable characters of Teyvat keep drawing several veteran players back.
Following the franchise’s massive success, HoYoverse stunned the entire fandom with the announcement of the game’s transition to an anime. Back in 2022, HoYoverse CEO, Dawei, and Head of Marketing (Mainland China), Michael, confirmed the production of an anime adaptation based on the hit video game.
SinceGenshinis already known for its anime-style visuals and graphics, enthralling Archon stories, and top-tier cutscenes, many fans are eagerly awaiting more news on the anime. Despite its massive fanbase,Genshin Impactfans may face disappointing news as the anime could experience a significant delay.
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Years afterGenshin Impact‘s official release in September 2020, HoYoverse announced its plans to release an anime series based on its open-world role-playing game. The Chinese video game company has teamed up with Japanese animation studio Ufotable to bring the project to fruition.
The studio behindDemon Slayer,Fate/Zero, andFate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, Ufotable ranks among the most popular Japanese animation studios. Ufotable hasgained quite a reputationfor not only its animation but also the rich aesthetics that leave fans awe-struck by the studio’s creation.
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Besides the three-minute concept trailer that was shown during version 3.1’s special program, the fandom hasn’t received any major updates about the anime.
Over two years have passed since the announcement, and while fans remained hopeful for an update, a recent leak hinting at the anime’s uncertain future has left them baffled.
According tosome credible leaks online, Ufotable is prioritizing theDemon Slayertrilogy, pushing back theGenshin Impactanime debut. Additionally, it’s been revealed that Ufotable hasn’t even begun production on the anime, and it’s uncertain how long it will take for the studio to announce a release window.
Even after Ufotable announces any major update, fans shouldn’t expect a great season until the video game completes its story, as the studio may hold off on production until then. Interestingly,Demon Slayeris officially coming to an end with theInfinity Castle movie trilogy; thus, Ufotable is prioritizing to elevate Koyoharu Gotouge’s work to new heights and leave a lasting legacy.
Muzan Kibutsuji’s Dramatic Entry in Episode 8 RevivedDemon SlayerSeason 4
After six years of the Season 1 release,Demon Slayerhas gained a significant spotlight in the anime community because of its staggering narrative. Furthermore, the anime keeps on attracting new audiences to the franchise by showcasing the complexitiesbetween good and evil.
Koyoharu Gotouge, the creator ofDemon Slayer, has been recognized as one of the greatest by the anime community. Owing toDemon Slayer‘s splendid storyline, the manga had over 150 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time.
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Although Season 4 faced tons of criticism for the lack of engaging content, the anime bounced back with the release of Episode 8.
From the cinematic explosion animation to Muzan’s grand entry, Season 4 Episode 8 left most fans with a breathtaking experience. Indeed, Hashira’s involvement in launching a perfect attack against Muzan gained the spotlight in the eyes of the fandom. Moreover, the editors were praised heavily for their initial design of Muzan Kibutsuji in Episode 8.
Demon Slayeris available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Mehul Rolta
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
