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Gonzo Working On 18: Kimi to Tsunagaru Puzzle Anime, “18 Anime”

Written By Samantha Ferreira December 5, 2016

So, would the sequel to this be called “18+”?

Earlier today, the official website for smartphone RPG 18: Kimi to Tsunagaru Puzzle (18: The Puzzle That Connects To You) announced that the title will receive an anime TV series. Gonzo is producing the title, named 18 Anime, which will hit Japanese TV in 2017.

Both Tokyo MX and BS Fuji are confirmed to be carrying the show.

The news was first announced at Tokyo Comic-Con’s “Art of 18” stage event. Director Koji Morimoto (Extra, Beyond) will collaborate with Gonzo on the project. Morimoto will be credited as Chief Supervisor on the project.

18 is a multimedia project from Mobcast, which kicked off with 18: Kimi to Tsunagaru Puzzle. Rez creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi is listed as a principal creator for the franchise.

18: Kimi to Tsunagaru Puzzle hit iOS and Android in March 2015. To date, the title has received over two million downloads worldwide.

In addition to the anime adaptation, Mobcast unveiled VR experience 18 Yume Sekai VR (18 Dream World VR). Morimoto produced the five-minute immersive experience, which hit the 360channel streaming service on Saturday.

Source: Otakomu

Filed Under: News Reporting

Tag(s): 18, 18: kimi to tsunagaru puzzle, gonzo, mobcast, production

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Samantha Ferreira is Anime Herald’s founder and editor-in-chief. A Rhode Island native, Samantha has been an anime fan since 1992, and an active member of the anime press since 2002, when she began working as a reviewer for Anime Dream. She launched Anime Herald in 2010, and continues to oversee its operations to this day. Outside of journalism, Samantha actively studies the history of the North American anime fandom and industry, with a particular focus on the 2000s anime boom and bust. She’s a huge fan of all things Sakura Wars, and maintains series fansite Combat Revue Review when she has free time available. When not in the Anime Herald Discord, Samantha can typically be found on Bluesky.

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