Popular mecha game Alice Gear Aegis is finally getting an anime series. The announcement was made on January 21, 2022. The franchise gifted the fans of the games with a promotional video to celebrate the news. Fans instantly began talking about the thrilling adventures the video teased. The video hinted that the anime would continue the lore from the games. So when is the anime coming out? What does the latest update bring to the table? Keep reading to find out.
Alice Gear Aegis is a mecha shooter 3D mobile game. Pyramid game developers have created the game and published it under the banner of Colopl. The game launched in January 2018 for iOS and Android users. However, a later version for PC users was launched in June 2019. The game has inspired a hit original video animation that aired in September 2021.
Alice Gear Aegis Anime Series Announced!
The Alice Gear Aegis game has been completed four years since its launch. The game makers conducted a live stream to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the banner. During the live stream, they gifted the loyal fans with an announcement. The event confirmed an anime television series based on the game. Furthermore, the panel also released a promotional video to tease the upcoming anime.
The teaser included some new clips along with some old clips from the OVA. The live stream unveiled the staff working for Alice Gear Aegis anime. Hirokazu Hanai will return to direct the new anime series. In addition, Nomad Studio will also return to produce the anime. Furthermore, Kenji Sugihara will be working on the script for the show. Lastly, Rikiya Okano will be responsible for the character design. Here is the promotional video:
Plot Details!
Alice Gear Aegis will draw its story from the games and the previous OVA. Like any other mecha anime, it is set in the fat future. After the ruthless attacks from the otherworldly ‘Weiss’, the residents of Earth search desperately for measures to save themselves. They search for countermeasures to fight against the Weiss. Finally, after a long time, they come up with a solution.
High-dimensional energy is the only thing that can crack through the Weiss armor. However, this energy can only be used by teenage girls and women in their thirties. So, researchers of Earth come up with Alice Gear, giant mecha machines that can take down the Weiss force. The girls who pilot the machines are known as actresses. The story of Alice Gear Aegis Anime will focus on the lives of these actresses and their fight against Weiss.
Alice Gear Aegis Anime: Release Date
As of now, there has been no update regarding the release date or release window for Alice Gear Aegis Anime. A single season of an anime takes twelve to eighteen months to complete. Therefore, fans can expect the anime to release during Late 2022 or Early 2023. Stay tuned for more updates on the cast and release date for Alice Gear Aegis Anime.
