Sissman said the company was attracted to Final Fantasy‘s popularity along with “a chance to expand the brand with new characters and adventures.” He also stated this animated show would be for newcomers and fans alike. He did not know how many episodes it would nor how long they would be.
The new part of the adventure, set in a fictional fantasy world called Gaia, looks more like the original than its predecessor at number eight due to the change in style. Kidscreen reports that Cyber Group Studios has signed a deal with Square Enix to make the show and in addition to producing it, Cyber Group will also handle “worldwide distribution, licensing, and merchandise.” CEO of Cyber Group Studios Pierre Sissmann told Kidscreen that they are wrapping up the pitch and will begin pitching it to broadcaster quite soon. FINAL FANTASY 9 - another continuation of the popular franchise, bringing many innovations. Square Enixs tale of a plucky thief who kidnaps a princess and then accidentally saves the multiverse is coming to the screen: An animated. MORE: Metroid Dread Has Had a 16-Year-Long, Rumor-Heavy Development It will reportedly be quite some time until it airs because production is being projected to start “by the end of 2021 or beginning of 2022.” Final Fantasy IX will be getting an animated series aimed at children and young teenagers. Final Fantasy is no stranger to spreading out into other mediums and now one of its numbered entries is getting a television adaptation.
