Recent mockery and rumors Shenmu The video game series came into effect on Friday Virtual Crunchyrol Expo: The Cult Sega game series will soon receive an animation adaptation, which will be completed by U Suzuki as executive producer, the creator of the series.

Crunchyrol was given A formal official notice Shortly after the Expo presentation, it was confirmed that the animation studio was already in production. Telecom animation film One season, 13 episodes committed. Episodes will air on the “Tunami” block of adult swimming in the United States, while Crunchyrol will hold its streaming rights in many parts of the world. No dates attached to the news.

The announcement did not confirm any detailed information on what is expected to return the plot. Suzuki-San records that it wants to continue the story of the series after the events of 2019 Shenmue III, But at least an insider, who The news was mocked Days before the reset’s official announcement on the gaming forum, there is Suggested that the new series would be a retread:

The [Shenmue TV] The season faces the first game and part of the second game. It includes a lot of story ideas that they don’t get to include in the game due to budget, time, or adult rating reasons. This will be an animated retelling for adults Shenmue 1 & 2 With lost story pulses.

If the well-established source is correct, this would be great news for anyone interested in the story, characters, and atmosphere of the first two games in the series – but not interested in it. Gameplay on their date. The same can be said for the ultimate animated version of Shenmue III, Kickstarter Records Breaking Game (and Molten Kickstarter Servers) When announced in 2015 Four years later the fans don’t have to move away.