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Dragon’s Dogma anime series is heading to Netflix


Dragon’s Dogma is heading to Netflix (Picture: Capcom)

Netflix has announced Dragon’s Dogma will receive the anime adaptation treatment, adding to the growing pile of video game TV shows on the platform.

If you’re unaware, Dragon’s Dogma is an action role-playing title from Capcom which was first released in 2012 and has since amassed a dedicated cult following.

Netflix has announced it’s partnering with Japanese animation house Sublimation for the new series, with the company’s director Atsushi Koishikawa, saying: ‘The Sublimation team has long dreamed of working on our own title.

‘We have oftentimes worked with partner studios to create partial CGI portions within a given title, so we feel very fortunate to work with Netflix through this production line deal. We’re exciting to bring our unique cel-shaded animation that carries hand-drawn textures to anime fans around the world.’

A short synopsis for the planned series was also released, which states: ‘Based on a world-famous action role-playing game set in an open world, Dragon’s Dogma from Capcom will be brought to life as a Netflix original anime series.

‘The story follows a man’s journey seeking revenge on a dragon who stole his heart. On his way, the man is brought back to life as an Arisen. An action adventure about a man challenged by demons who represent the seven deadly sins of humans.’

Dragon’s Dogma feels like a strange choice for an adaptation considering its small audience, but it could be a sign Capcom is potentially working on a sequel – something which Devil May Cry 5 director Hideaki Itsuno has hinted may be his next project.

The original Dragon’s Dogma is also set to be released on Nintendo Switch in April, so Capcom are certainly still interested in the series.

Netflix has a growing list of video game TV adaptations in the pipeline, including The Witcher, Devil May Cry and another season of Castlevania.

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