It’s been revealed that Netflix will release an anime adaptation of Capcom’s classic hack-n-slash video game, Dragon’s Dogma, later this year.
News of the series was first revealed in March of last year, and now it seems we’re just a few months away from the show’s launch.
Sharing an update on the upcoming series across social media, Netflix confirmed the show will be available on the streaming platform from September 17.
The news was accompanied with a first look an image from the series, which was captioned: “Only the Arisen can face the Dragon and defeat the apocalypse. Here’s your first look at the anime series adaptation of Capcom’s action fantasy classic Dragon’s Dogma, arriving September 17th.”
The series is being produced by Sublimation, the company who also worked on the animated Mass Effect movie, Paragon Lost.
In case you need a refresher, Dragon’s Dogma is an RPG/hack-n-slash originating from the days of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Originally released in 2012 and followed up with a definitive edition, the game now has a serious cult following. The title’s plot has everything you need for a half-decent anime.
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, the enchanced version of the original, is described as follows: “Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience. Players embark on an epic adventure in a rich, living world with three AI companions, known as Pawns.
“These partners fight independently, demonstrating prowess and ability that they have developed based on traits learned from each player. PC users can share these Pawns online and reap rewards of treasure, tips and strategy hints for taking down the terrifying enemies. Pawns can also be borrowed when specific skills are needed to complete various challenging quests.”
Let’s hope the Netflix show doesn’t disappoint!
Featured Image Credit: Netflix