An anime adaptation of Shanghai Manjuu and Xiamen Yongshi’s Azur Lane smartphone game has been green-lit! The news was revealed at the Azur Lane 1st Anniversary Important Announcement Stage, where they also announced some of the staff. Tenshou will be directing the anime at Bibury animation studio, which he founded back last year. He is most known for his work on Grisaia and Rewrite. Jin Haganeya will be in charge of the script.
The game is available for iOS and Android devices. Players collect early 20th century warships from various countries and use fleets of six ships to battle enemies.
Check out a few stills and the first teaser trailer below!
Azur Lane
Director: Tensho
Series Script Supervision: Jin Haganeya
Animation Production: Bibury Animation Studio