10 January 2024
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WATCH: WotC teams up with anime studio for MtG Wilds of Eldraine promo
We've learned from Dicebreaker that Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is diving into an exciting adventure with Wilds of Eldraine, featuring an anime-style launch trailer. Wizards of the Coast collaborated with the creators of Naruto and Attack on Titan for this captivating promo. Check out the original article on Dicebreaker.
The trailer, released on September 6th, showcases intense sword fights and key characters from Wilds of Eldraine, capturing the essence of the game's narrative without spoilers. Pierrot, known for Naruto and others, created the animation, while Hiroyuki Sawano, famous for Attack on Titan's music, composed the score. This move demonstrates Wizards of the Coast's commitment to its growing Japanese audience.
Magic: The Gathering has enjoyed popularity in Japan, and recent efforts to bridge the Japanese and Western fan bases include anime-style card designs in sets like Strixhaven and Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Wilds of Eldraine's anime intro is a fresh and engaging way to generate excitement.
Wilds of Eldraine is released tomorrow and is available to pre-order now at Firestorm Games.