Netflix has announced it is developing an animated series based on Capcom’s award-winning action-RPG Dragon’s Dogma. The announcement is part of a larger push from Netflix to develop more animated shows for its original programming lineup.
Dragon’s Dogma Animated Netflix Series
The Dragon’s Dogma animated series is being developed by animation studio Sublimation. Sublimation has a lot of experience producing partial CGI and cell-shaded sequences for larger works. However, as Sublimation’s Representatives Director Atsushi Koishikawa recently explained in a Netflix press release, this is its first solo project:
“Sublimation team has long dreamt 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 excited to bring our unique cell shaded animation that carries hand-drawn textures to anime fans around the world.”
The Netflix release also included a brief synopsis of Sublimation’s Dragon’s Dogma animated series. Judging by the synopsis, the series will hew closely to the plot of the game:
“Based on a world-famous action RPG 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.”
Personally, I don’t remember fighting demons who represent the seven deadly sins during my time with Dragon’s Dogma. It has been a while since I last played it, though, so I might just be misremembering. I’ll also get to refresh my memory next month when Dragon’s Dogma launches for the Nintendo Switch.
A release date for the upcoming series hasn’t been confirmed yet, but hopefully Netflix has a 2019 timetable in mind. While we wait, there are plenty of other RPG titles to sample including The Elder Scrolls Online.