It's time for a FFXIV Anime!!!

[Shiroe]

After seeing animes like Grandblue Fantasy (bases on a moblie mmo) or the Monster Hunter aime, it\\'s time FFXIV had a real (possibly long running) anime! FFXIV has so much lore, story pieces, NPCs, good art styles and even some Soundtracks the anime could use or get inspired by.. and it could be done better than the mentioned animes.

If done right, it could become a win/win for SE and FFXIV.

Hope after the real life soap opera with FFXIV in it, SE will seriously consider licencing or producing themselves a true FFXIV anime. With a good studio, it could really take off. And with SB\\'s hype atm, would be a good time to plan/announce it.

[Kallera]

oh gods no.

I don't think I'd appreciate it, my own character would not be there. It would likely be derplander, and I like my created character and her responses.

[Remus]

How about no?

I don't need an anime for FFXIV.

[Serilda]

As a mildly bitter console-only non-Legacy player I would really enjoy it if they did a short series explaining what's actually canon about the pre-ARR storyline because it's actually really, really confusing sometimes when there are so many references and nods to it. Then you look things up but discover half of that has been retconned since and end up scratching your head wondering what actually happened. It would help flesh out some of the non-playable characters and let us see some who have since passed away actually doing things, which would enhance the storyline of the acutal game by making you feel more attached. They could even sneak in extra hints about characters with secrets we now know (as of the current patch) which they weren't able to properly foreshadow in the early scenes before. I like the NPCs and think they could carry a story on their own just fine.

Failing that, some kind of actual time travel expansion one day in the distant future would be just as good as a miniseries. I just want to properly understand the sequence of events and characters one day without relying on gossip and hints.

[ManuelBravo]

Oh God pls no. Don't kill it if you saw FFXV you would understand.

[Kiyouma]

They can totally do something like Pokemon Origins and make small episodes that focus on different events (excluding the main character).

Imagine an episode focused on the Rogue guild doing a mission to save Limsa or an episode following Estinien on his journey to redemption and etc.

[eikomakimachi]

I could see them doing some OVAs based on sidequests stories, like Hildibrand quests or Edda's story. But I don't think they should do an anime centered on the Warrior of Light/Player's Character, that would bring so much mixed feelings from the community.

[Calibur097]

Not a bad idea. There is a lot of stories to explore in FFXIV but as you said OP, it has to be done right. Imagine a anime series of XIV exploring the conflict of the War of the Magi or focusing on new characters exploring Eorzea and beyond without been the warrior of light. There is a lot of potential but in the end Square Enix must decide if it profitable or not. There animation projects have been hit or miss if I remember correctly.

[SenorPatty]

They can totally do something like Pokemon Origins and make small episodes that focus on different events (excluding the main character).

Imagine an episode focused on the Rogue guild doing a mission to save Limsa or an episode following Estinien on his journey to redemption and etc.

This

I'd rather see an anime focusing on pretty much anything in FF14 except the WoL.

[Shiroe]

It could be focused on totally other npc's, but that actually exist in the game. Or on the warriors darkness. The lore and possibilities are so big in FFXIV.

It could be some like what pokemon anime is for the pokemon games, just with different story and character focusing.. and ofc for more mature audience. A long running series. Just need some good writers with FFXIV knowledge and good artists.

Wouldn't use FFXV anime as reference. Those were mini ovas, not enough room for any story build up and probably also had a very restricted budget... besides FFXIV has way more potential.