Kuro Games has officially announced an anime adaptation of its open-world action-RPG, Wuthering Waves. The project, titled Wuthering Waves: Elysium will be the debut production under the newly established Kuro Onroad banner—a dedicated brand the developer is using to house its future animation efforts.
Quick Facts
- Project Title: Wuthering Waves: Elysium
- Production Label: Kuro Onroad
- Animation Style: 3D animation
- Release Date: Currently unannounced
The announcement arrived alongside a reveal trailer showcasing 3D animation featuring familiar characters from the game. While the trailer confirms the project's visual direction, details regarding the narrative remain sparse. Kuro Onroad has described the show as being “based on the world of Wuthering Waves” leaving it unclear if the series will adapt the game's existing story or introduce a new, parallel narrative.
Production Details and Studio Strategy
Kuro Games appears to be taking a direct role in the expansion of its IP. By creating the Kuro Onroad brand rather than simply licensing the property to an external studio, the developer is signaling a long-term commitment to the animation space. It is not yet confirmed whether Kuro Onroad is handling production internally or collaborating with an established animation studio to complete the project.
This move follows a broader industry shift toward video-game-to-anime adaptations. Other notable upcoming projects in this space include an anime movie based on FromSoftware’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice slated for September, and a series adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima: Legends. Within the gacha RPG market, Wuthering Waves faces direct competition from the long-awaited Genshin Impact anime project by Ufotable, which has seen little public movement since its initial 2022 announcement.
With no release date currently set for Wuthering Waves: Elysium players will have to wait for further updates from Kuro Onroad regarding the project's production timeline and distribution plans.