Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime Set to Debut in January 2025
The highly anticipated television anime adaptation of Frontwing’s Grisaia: Phantom Trigger game is gearing up for its debut in January 2025, as revealed by the promotional video released by the staff. Originally scheduled for release this year, the anime has garnered significant attention and excitement from fans.
The video not only announced the new debut date but also unveiled additional staff involved in the production. Kōsuke Murayama will take the helm as the director, with Bibury Animation Studio returning to produce the television anime. The esteemed Akio Watanabe will serve as the character designer and chief animation director, while the music will be composed by Hitoshi Fujima, Yūsuke Takeda, and Fuminori Matsumoto. Frontwing and WOWMAX are collaborating to bring this adaptation to life.
The returning cast from the 2019 original video anime (OVA) includes Maaya Uchida, Ayane Sakura, Kaori Nazuka, and Atsumi Tanezaki, who will reprise their roles as Rena, Tohka, Christina, and Murasaki, respectively. The OAV adaptation of Grisaia: Phantom Trigger debuted in Japan in March 2019, with an English dub released by Frontwing.
Tensho, the anime director, founded Bibury Animation Studio specifically for this project, making it the studio’s inaugural work. Tensho also contributed to the scriptwriting and supervision. With the notable Akio Watanabe as the character designer and chief animation director, the team behind the anime is stacked with talent. Ryuichiro Yamakawa took the lead in planning and producing the anime, and Frontwing independently funded the project rather than using a traditional production committee.
The Campfire crowdfunding campaign for the sequel, Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation Stargazer, surpassed its goal of 10 million yen in less than 24 hours after its launch in July 2019. Following its success, the sequel premiered in Japanese theaters in November 2020. Each episode was initially planned to be 60 minutes long, adapting one volume of the original visual novel, with the original cast returning to reprise their roles.
The Grisaia series, which began with The Fruit of Grisaia released on Steam in 2015, has seen multiple adaptations in various media forms. Frontwing and Sekai Project collaborated to bring The Fruit of Grisaia to Western audiences, with subsequent releases of The Labyrinth of Grisaia and The Eden of Grisaia. Furthermore, Frontwing released “The Leisure of Grisaia,” a bonus episode, on Steam in May 2016.
Grisaia: Phantom Trigger is the latest addition to the series, with the eighth and final volume launching for PC in February 2022. The English versions of the first two volumes were released on Steam in April 2017, simultaneously with the Japanese release. The success of the game series paved the way for anime and manga adaptations, solidifying its place in the hearts of fans worldwide.
As the January 2025 debut approaches, fans eagerly anticipate the arrival of the Grisaia: Phantom Trigger anime, promising to bring the beloved game to life on screen. With a talented team behind the production and a dedicated fan base eagerly awaiting its release, the anime is poised to make a significant impact in the world of visual storytelling.
