There is a piece of good news for the fans who had been waiting for Black Rock Shooter DAWN FALL Anime. To retain the hype of the upcoming anime, the franchise just released the visual and an updated staff list on their website. The news has revived fans who last saw the anime in 2012. With the upcoming reboot, the makers are bringing back the cyberpunk story. So, find out everything you need to know about the fantasy action anime here.
The franchise started with a unique illustration. Huke, the original artist had released the picture on Pixiv in 2007. Ever since then, the art has gained popularity and inspired multiple adaptations. First, a song, then an OVA came out in 2011. In addition, a limited-time anime TV series was released in 2012. The franchise also has inspired manga and games over the years.
Black Rock Shooter DAWN FALL Anime: Final Visual Out!
The official website of Black Rock Shooter DAWN FALL anime has released its third visual. The website has previously released two visuals in October and November, respectively. The first visual from October featured Black Rock Shooter. Then the second one featured her rival Dead Master. The new visual released in December features Strength.
The central art of DAWN FALL shows Black Rock Shooter holding her weapon and reaching out to her vehicle. There is a full purple moon in the background. The cyberpunk theme of the visuals is similar to that found in the game to the 2012 anime. The visuals help build an idea about the anime. So it can be assumed that the anime will have a cyberpunk, futuristic aesthetic.
DAWN FALL: Staff And Cast Updates!
Black Rock Shooter began with a single illustration by artist Huke. The 2007 image featured a young blue-eyed woman in black pigtails, holding a weapon. The illustration’s popularity spiked when J-pop band Supercell released a song on her. After that, the art inspired an OVA, a TV Anime, manga series, games, and the franchise’s very own action figures.
Director Tensho of Kini-ro Mosaic fame is going to work on the anime. The anime is being made at Bibury Animation Studios and Bibury Animation CG. Makoto Fukami, famous for his work on the PSYCHO-PASS series, is working on the screenplay. There haven’t been any announcements regarding the cast. But we can expect an update soon.
Black Rock Shooter DAWN FALL Anime: Expected Plot!
Black Rock Shooter DAWN FALL Anime’s story is still a mystery. The series has again proved its visual superiority with its three beautiful visuals. From the visuals, the anime is expected to be set in a futuristic tech-savvy world. However, this is just speculation, and it is still unclear what material the new anime would rely on. It can depend on the 2012 anime or the games from Imageepoch.
If the anime follows the 2012 anime’s story, it will center on Black Rock Shooter and her rivalry with Dead Master. In real life, they are Mato and Yomi, close friends and classmates. But, as their alter egos, they are arch enemies Black Rock Shooter and Dead Master. On the other hand, the game is set in 2051 during an alien invasion. And Stella, the Black Rock Shooter, is helping the last 12 human survivors survive. But, it is more likely that the new anime will follow the game’s story. As the games’ visuals match more with the artwork of DAWN FALL.
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Black Rock Shooter DAWN FALL Anime: Release Date
Disney announced news of the reboot during its Asia-Pacific Showcase. The project reflects Disney+’s growing diversity. With the rise in popular Asian content, the makers thought it was the right time to collaborate with Japan’s best and tell a compelling story. As the anime’s production is still ongoing, it is hard to get an exact date. That said, the anime is set to premiere in Spring 2022 on Disney+. Stay tuned to The Anime Daily for more updates.
