Nexon to Publish “Revisions Next Stage” in Japan and Globally!
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January 9, 2019 NEXON Co., Ltd. http://company.nexon.co.jp/ (Stock Code: 3659, TSE First Section) New Anime “revisions” by Goro Taniguchi, Sunao Chikaoka and Shirogumi to be Developed as a Mobile Game Nexon to Publish “revisions next stage” in Japan and Globally! TOKYO – January 9, 2019 – NEXON Co., Ltd. (3659.TO) (“Nexon”), a global leader in online games, today announced that it will undertake the Japan service and global service of “revisions next stage,” a mobile game version of the new anime “revisions,” which will start airing on January 9, 2019. This title will be developed by Nexon’s consolidated subsidiary NEXON Korea Corporation with a storyline that depicts the world after the end of its prequel anime “revisions.” The game is scheduled to launch in 2019. “revisions next stage” official website: https://mobile.nexon.co.jp/revisions 1 【Features of the anime “revisions”】 Highly unique team of creators “revisions” will be directed by Goro Taniguchi, whose Planetes (Winner of the 36th Seiun Award) and Code Geass have enchanted anime fans all over the world. Scriptwriting and series composition will be done by Makoto Fukami, who deftly brought out the contrasts between the character’s daily lives and the darkness they experienced in Psycho-Pass. Original character designs will be created by Sunao Chikaoka, who brought a soft touch to his detailed art in Wake Up, Girls! The anime production will be done by Shirogumi, who have created many moving works like The Eternal Zero and Always – Sunset on Third Street. Story One day, mundane life is suddenly disrupted. The city of Shibuya is transported more than 300 years into the future, taking young boys and girls with it. There they find nothing but vast wastelands and forests, dotted with ruins…and hostile beings called “revisions” that control massive mechanical monsters. As the monsters tear through Shibuya, someone appears to save the people: a girl with the same name, “Milo,” as the one who helped Daisuke when he was kidnapped, who looks identical to her as well. An isolated city. An unknown enemy. An uncertain past and a prophecy of the future. The children fight the “future” to bring back the “present” in this “juvenile panic ensemble” story. Broadcast information “revisions” will start airing on Fuji Television on January 9, 2019 in the “+Ultra” block, every Wednesday at 24:55, JST. *The first episode starts at 25:05, JST. Netflix will start streaming all episodes in Japan beginning on Thursday, January 10, prior to the anime’s worldwide release. Other broadcasters: Kansai Television, Tokai Television, Television Nishinippon, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, BS Fuji Please look forward to further updates in our future press releases. NEXON Co., Ltd. http://company.nexon.co.jp/ Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. Nexon currently has more than 80 live games in various genres operated across more than 190 countries. Major game titles include MapleStory, Dungeon&Fighter, HIT and Hide and Fire. Contact Information NEXON Co., Ltd. Corporate PR Team Email: [email protected] 2 .