Genshin Impact anime is already showing signs of life

The long-awaited anime based on the popular video game "Genshin Impact" was announced in September 2022 with great enthusiasm from the global gaming community. However, since that announcement, practically no additional details have been revealed about the development of the production. Now, a Twitter user has reported that in November 2024, two years after the original announcement, hiring for the writing team has barely begun.

The original Japanese post notes, "In September 2022, the anime adaptation of Genshin Impact was announced. However, it seems that it is only in November 2024 (at the beginning of this month) that hiring for screenwriters has begun."

This report has generated surprise and disappointment among fans, who have been waiting for updates on the progress of the project. Images attached to the tweet include details that suggest the delay could be related to the schedule of Ufotable, the acclaimed animation studio known for its work on "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" and other high-quality titles. Below, we present the translation of the texts in the images shared by the user:

• Title: Animation Editor – Genshin.
• Location: Shanghai | Product Planning | Social contracting.
• Job Responsibilities:
• Oversee the script of Genshin animated projects according to the game settings.
• Collaborate deeply with upstream and downstream teams, ensuring animation and IP are consistent.
• Act as a mediator between IP and production, establishing mechanisms for integration and sharing of information to improve efficiency in content creation.
• Job Requirements:
• Extensive experience in writing/scripting; understanding of two-dimensional game animation products and the characteristics of their users.
• Strong skills in script design and supervision; outstanding individual works preferred.
• Strong logical reasoning and communication skills; familiarity with Genshin IP; advanced oral communication skills in Japanese are a plus.

• Title: Animation Screenwriter – Genshin
• Location: Shanghai | Product Planning Recruitment | Full-time
• Responsibilities:
• Rely on the game's settings to oversee the script for Genshin animation projects.
• Collaborate closely with related teams, ensuring animation and IP maintain consistency.
• Act as a mediator between IP and production, establishing mechanisms to share information and improving the efficiency of content production.
• Requirements:
• Extensive experience as a copywriter or screenwriter; understanding of two-dimensional game animation products and the characteristics of their users.
• Strong skills in script design and supervision; high-quality individual work is prioritized.
• Logical reasoning ability and effective communication; advanced knowledge of Genshin IP; advanced oral communication skills in Japanese are a plus.

Genshin Impact is a successful open-world RPG released in September 2020, with massive popularity thanks to its gameplay, graphics, soundtrack, and narrative based on the various regions of the world of Teyvat. The announcement of the anime adaptation generated even greater expectations as Ufotable was the studio chosen for the production, known for its impeccable animation and its ability to adapt stories with a great visual impact.

However, the initial announcement did not include details about the plot, the format of the anime, or even an approximate release window. This has led to speculation among fans, who are now expressing skepticism about whether the project will actually see the light of day anytime soon, considering the apparent slow pace of development.

• "I think miHoYo wanted to leave it all up to ufotable, but they were too busy with Kimetsu no Yaiba. Now it seems that they are starting on their own, starting with hiring screenwriters."
• "It's amazing how even a Chinese anime can make such an impact on social media."
• "If they just start, the anime will come out in a year or two. By then, Genshin Impact could be close to its end."
• "Never trust Genshin Impact's 'coming soon'."
• "I don't think 12 episodes are enough to cover so much story."
• "Even if it's late, I hope miHoYo puts all her effort into it."
• "It seems that anime took a back seat to both ufotable and miHoYo. If it happens, it will be many years from now."
• "With the graphical quality of the game's events, it would have been better to do it entirely in CGI."
• "I don't want an anime that follows the story anymore. Better one about the daily life of the characters."

Source: Hachima Kikou