The franchise also received the U Takes Terra anime from Pop Team Epic director Jun Aoki on Monday
Kodoani.com – Livestream celebrating 5.5 years of mobile game launch Arknights Chinese developer Hypergryph has brought a lot of good news to fans, including a trailer for the game's third anime season, Arknights: Rise from Ember.
Introducing the new Anime Web – U Takes Terra
Besides, Hypergryph also introduces a completely new web anime called U Takes Terra, directed by Jun Aokithe man behind famous works like Pop Team Epic and Gal & Dino. This series will revolve around the character U-Official (or Streamer U), a funny VTuber who always has bad luck. The first season of the web anime will release in English on Monday, while the remaining seasons will follow in 2025.
The main plot of Arknights
Arknights is set in the fantasy world of Terra, which combines science fiction elements and mysterious disasters. These rare but devastating disasters destroyed and transformed the environment, forcing most people to live in nomadic cities. In particular, the disaster created the mineral Originium, which is both a valuable source of energy and the cause of the dangerous disease Oripathy. People with Oripathy are discriminated against and shunned by society.
In that context, the Rhodes Island company not only provided support and refuge for the sick but also frequently faced paramilitary actions against the Reunion Movement group – a rebel organization that wanted to overthrow the government. overthrow governments that oppress infected people.
Arknights' history of development and success
Game Arknights was first released in China in May 2019, then released globally in January 2020 under the management of Yostar. Since its release, Arknights has inspired many promotional videos and several special animated short films. In particular, in December 2021, to celebrate the game's first anniversary, the company released the animated short film Holy Knight Light, lasting nine minutes.
Arknights anime seasons
The previous two anime seasons of Arknights have received a lot of attention. The first season, Arknights: Prelude to Dawn, debuted in October 2022 with eight episodes, quickly making its mark thanks to its deep storyline and high visual quality. Season two, Arknights: Perish in Frost, also continued its success with eight episodes airing in October 2023. Currently, fans are eagerly waiting for the third season of Arknights: Rise from Ember, which is expected to continue bringing The audience comes to new challenges in the mysterious world of Terra.
