Is HoYoverse making an anime?

HoYoverse, the developer of the popular game Genshin Impact, has announced that it is indeed producing an anime based on the game, in collaboration with the renowned animation studio Ufotable. The upcoming Genshin Impact anime is expected to debut in late 2024 or early 2025, although an official release date has not been confirmed by HoYoverse.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What is the Genshin Impact anime about?: The anime is expected to be a prequel series set before the events of the game, exploring the world of Teyvat and its characters in a new and exciting way.
2. Who is producing the Genshin Impact anime?: The anime is being produced by Ufotable, a Japanese animation studio known for its work on Fate, God Eater, and Demon Slayer.
3. Is Genshin Impact inspired by anime?: Yes, the game takes inspiration from a variety of sources, including anime, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Gnosticism, and various cultures and world mythologies.

Game and Anime Relationship

4. Is the Genshin Impact anime a prequel to the game?: Yes, the anime is expected to be a prequel series, exploring the events that occurred before the player’s arrival in Teyvat.
5. Will the Genshin Impact anime have an impact on the game’s storyline?: It is unclear at this time whether the anime will have a direct impact on the game’s storyline, but it is likely to provide additional background information and lore.
6. Can I play Genshin Impact without watching the anime?: Yes, the game and anime are separate, and players can enjoy the game without watching the anime.

Characters and Storyline

7. Who is the strongest character in Genshin Impact?: According to the game’s lore, Zhongli is considered the most powerful playable character, as he is the Geo Archon and cannot be killed.
8. Is Paimon the Unknown God?: While there are theories that Paimon may be the diminutive form of the Unknown God, this has not been confirmed by HoYoverse.
9. What is the storyline of Honkai Impact 3rd?: Honkai Impact 3rd is a separate game developed by HoYoverse, with its own unique storyline and characters, which includes animated shorts, manhua series, and promotional videos.

Release and Availability

10. When is the Genshin Impact anime release date?: The exact release date has not been confirmed, but it is expected to debut in late 2024 or early 2025.
11. Where can I watch the Genshin Impact anime?: The anime will likely be available to stream on various platforms, although the exact details have not been announced.
12. Is the Genshin Impact anime available in multiple languages?: It is likely that the anime will be available in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, and Chinese, although this has not been confirmed.

Game and Company Information

13. What is HoYoverse?: HoYoverse is a Chinese game development company, formerly known as miHoYo, which developed Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd.
14. Is Genshin Impact owned by China?: Genshin Impact is developed and published by HoYoverse, a Chinese company, although it is available worldwide.
15. What is the age rating of Genshin Impact?: Genshin Impact has a PEGI-12 age rating, although there is no strict age verification process in place.