[NEWS] Norn9 gets an anime adaptation!

Otomate’s aerial visual novel 『Norn9: Norn + Nonette』is getting an anime adaptation!

The anime adaptation was announced at their event Norn9 – with Ark & for Spica held at Nakano Sun Plaza on Sunday, which featured most of the cast members in a live drama and game session. Yanagi Nagi, who sang the opening, ending and insert songs, also performed at the event.

Released in May last year, the game featured a stellar cast and crew. The game soundtrack is a key feature of this game as well, with the theme song composed by Final Fantasy’s Nobuo Uematsu, and the background music composed by Kevin Penkin, a young and upcoming composer who has previously worked with Uematsu on the soundtrack for Otomate’s Jyuzaengi: Engetsu Sangokuden.

Game Opening Movie

The story starts off from the perspective of a young boy Sorata Suzuhara, who gets swept into different era upon hearing a mysterious song. He finds himself in another world, a seemingly old town with historical architecture awashed with sepia tones. Following an abrupt meeting with a girl, he finds himself aboard a large Norn airship with 3 girls and 9 guys, embarking on a new journey in the skies.

Characters from Norn9

The perspective then changes, with the game offering a choice between 3 heroines (Koharu, Mikoto and Nanami), who are each assigned to patrol groups of 3 guys. Each of the 12 crew members aboard the Norn airship has special powers of their own, ranging from the ability to control fire to summoning large defensive barriers. Through the game, you will begin to understand the goal of the journey, and unravel the mysteries of the new world.

Game CG

Norn9 sets itself apart from other otome games by offering a wider variety of options. Unlike typical otome games which feature only one female protagonist, the player gets a choice of 3 female characters, and later, their respective male characters. Additionally, the female characters are given distinct character personalities and profiles. The strong cast of characters, and intriguing story of hidden powers and time leaps gives this game great potential as an anime adaptation. On top of the soothing soundtrack and fully-voiced scenarios, the beautifully rendered graphics of sky travel would take your breath away.

A stunning bird’s eye view

Cast
Koharu: Fujimura Ayumu
Mikoto Kuga: Ayahi Takagaki
Nanami Shiranui: Asami Seto
Kakeru Yuiga: Yuuki Kaji
Senri Ichinose: Hiro Shimono
Masamune Tooya: Takuya Satou
Natsuhiko Azuma: Daisuke Ono
Sakuya Nijou: Mitsuki Saiga
Itsuki Kagami: Kouji Yusa
Akito Shukuri: Noriaki Sugiyama
Ron Muroboshi: Tomokazu Sugita
Heishi Otomaru: Hiroyuki Yoshino
Sorata Suzuhara: Atsushi Abe

The game trailer can be found at the official website at: http://www.otomate.jp/norn9/#special

At the same event, it was also announced that the game, originally released on PSP, will be ported to PS Vita. The fandisc, titled 『NORN9 LAST ERA』, is slated for release this year.

Stay tuned for more details of the anime to be released! For now, check out the game website to find out more about this production.

Images ©2013 IDEA FACTORY. http://www.otomate.jp/norn9/

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