Final Fantasy IX Animated Series in Production

An animated series based on the world of Final Fantasy IX has been confirmed to be in production, marking a revival for a project first announced three years ago. Titled Final Fantasy Black Mages Legacy, the show is being developed by French animation studio Eurovisual and will consist of a first season with 10 episodes, each running about 22 minutes.

The series centers on a group of Black Mages living in Alexandria after the events of the original 2000 video game. According to Eurovisual's project description, the protagonists are Imel, Koln, Luciola, Théa, Fala, and Doc, described as the children of the hero Bibi, the last of their kind across the four continents of Gaia. The story begins when Koln discovers Imel frozen like a statue in the inn where he works, prompting an investigation into whether this incident ties back to their father's tragic legacy. The narrative suggests Bibi, known internationally as Vivi Ornitier, a beloved Black Mage character from the game, has passed away, leaving his offspring to navigate their peaceful yet precarious existence under the watchful eyes of Alexandria's residents.

This production comes after a turbulent development history. The...