Pocketpair will not be actively producing a Palworld anime however that doesn’t imply we received’t get one.
Earlier this 12 months, Palworld developer Pocketpair introduced that it had partnered with Sony Music Leisure Japan and Aniplex to show Palworld right into a multimedia IP. The staggering success of the title at launch made the transfer really feel like a no brainer after it managed to carry down a spot in Steam’s high 10 most-played video games of all time.
Whereas a PlayStation 5 launch for Palworld has already emerged from the partnership, the inclusion of Aniplex within the deal precipitated followers to invest {that a} Palworld anime was within the works. Sadly, it doesn’t seem like issues have progressed that far.
In a Tokyo Sport Present interview with TheGamer, representatives from Pocketpair gave a standing report on the standing of a presumed Palworld anime. Whereas it might sprint the hopes of followers much less optimistic than us, there’s nonetheless a motive to be excited.
“We’re very curious about the potential for an anime adaptation,” Pocketpair revealed. “however there aren’t any plans in the mean time.” Whereas an anime for Palworld isn’t in improvement at present, it definitely doesn’t imply it’s off the desk.
The developer continued discussing the subject and defined that they consider “the world and characters of Palworld will surely lend themselves properly to animation”. They gave followers of the sport one thing to carry onto by confirming that the corporate is “open to exploring that chance sooner or later”.
Palworld’s morbid satire of the Pokemon franchise will surely make for some hilarious anime shenanigans. We’re not too certain how we really feel about seeing a Lamball being riddled with bullets or shot filled with arrows although.
Whereas the potential for a Palworld anime hasn’t been dominated out fully, Pocketpair does have a significant lawsuit from Nintendo and Gamefreak looming above them. We probably received’t see an animated adaptation of the sport till that matter is resolved.