Final Fantasy 9 Animated Series Resurrected Under New Studio With Focus on Black Mages
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
The long-delayed Final Fantasy 9 animated series is officially back in production at EuroVisual under the tentative title Final Fantasy: Black Mages Legacy, following the project through a studio liquidation and a multi-year hiatus.
The long-dormant animated adaptation of Final Fantasy 9 is officially back in production. Originally announced years ago before hitting major roadblocks when its initial studio liquidated, the project has found new life at production studio EuroVisual. According to details spotted by RPG Site, the series carries the tentative title Final Fantasy: Black Mages Legacy and is slated for a ten-episode first season, with each episode running approximately 22 minutes.
Rather than a direct retelling of the classic PlayStation RPG, the series acts as a narrative continuation focusing on the next generation. The official description centers on Imel, Koln, Luciola, Tha, Fala, and Doc, the children of the beloved character Bibi, who are the final dark mages remaining across the four continents. While they initially find sanctuary in a welcoming Alexandria, the plot kicks off when a chilling discovery threatens their peaceful lives and hints at the unresolved burdens of their father's legacy.
No official release date or window has been locked in by the studio, though industry tracking points toward a potential 2028 premiere given its current production standing. As players continue to wait for concrete news on the heavily rumored Final Fantasy 9 game remake, this episodic continuation should offer a welcome return to the Mist Continent for longtime fans and newcomers alike. You can read the original reporting over at Eurogamer.
Tags: Final Fantasy, Animation, Square Enix, Streaming, RPG
Original article: Eurogamer