Two months have passed since the atelier series fans had a big announcement. The first video game of Atelier Ryza will have its animation! The announcement was first made at Atelier’s 25th Anniversary in March 2023. Also, it already mentioned that the anime will premiere somewhere in the summer of 2023. Yet the exact schedule is still TBA.
Now, the PV for the anime adaptation has been released. What information can we get from it?
Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout Key Promotional Video
The PV was released on May 13, 2023. Compared to the real first game trailer, the anime PV doesn’t include the real conflict within the series which is good for people who haven’t played Atelier Ryza. We are provided with a background of the story which is a group of teenagers who want to have an adventure beyond their small island.
Aside from that, we have two additional pieces of information from the PV. The first thing is Sangatsu no Phantasia (A Couple of Cuckoos ED, Re: Creators ED) will provide the opening song “Golden Ray”. Moreover, the second and most important information is the broadcast schedule of Atelier Ryza. It is confirmed that the video game series will premiere on July 1, 2023.
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout Key Visual
They released the visual teaser simultaneously with the PV. So far, they’ve released the first Atelier Ryza Official Visual. Shitaya (Shokugeki no Souma) is the one who designs a variety of characters characters. We can see four main characters of the series Reisalin “Ryza Stout, Klaudia Valentz, Lent Marslink, and Tao Mongarten. They also, seem to be on a journey toward the Holy Tower of Pynnor.
Just like the PV, it also mentions the broadcast schedule. As well as the various channels that will broadcast this video game series.
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout Cast and Staff
Moreover, they announced the cast of characters during the Atelier Ryza 25th Anniversary Program. Therefore, they stated that the VA from the game will reprise their respective role. They are:
- Noguchi Yuri as Reisalin Stout
- Oowada Hitomi as Klaudia Valentz
- Terashima Takuma as Lent Marslink
- Kondou Yui as Tao Mongarten
- Nojima Hirofumi as Empel Vollmer
- Terui Haruka as Lila Decyrus
Ema Yuzuriha is directing the anime update at LIDEN FILMS (Tokyo Revengers, Goblin Slayer), and the script will be done by the original game writer, Yashichiro Takahashi (K series, Shakugan no Shana). Therefore, Tomoyuki Shitaya (Shokugeki no Soma) is the character designer, while Kazuki Yanagawa will return from the game to work on the music (Atelier Escha & Logy).
The Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout Key Story
Reisalin “Ryza” Stout is a girl living on Kurgel island who wants to have a thrilling adventure. One day, she sneaks into the ship which travels to the mainland along with her friends, Lent Marslink and Tao Mongarten. After successfully stepping onto the mainland, they, by chance, meet Klaudia Valentz, the daughter of a merchant. Unfortunately, monsters ambush them along the way.
In addition, the alchemist Empel Vollmer and his bodyguard Lila Decyrus rescue them. Looking at their savior, Ryza, Lent, and Tao beg to accept them as apprentices. Empel begins to teach Ryza about alchemy and help Tao with his study. Meanwhile, Lent begins his combat training with Lila. After they improve their skills, they decide to root their base operation at the abandoned cottage on the mainland which later becomes Ryza’s atelier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout is confirmed to premiere on July 1, 2023.
LIDEN FILMS is the one that works on Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
Source: Official Twitter
