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Dark Souls anime is reportedly under production, according to information by a renowned leaker, Giant Freaking Robot. Netflix is said to be working on the anime adaptation of the FromSoftware’s popular gaming franchise, Dark Souls.

While there is no official confirmation from Netflix, the prospect of a Dark Souls anime has sparked much anticipation among fans. Netflix has a history of producing animated adaptations of popular video games, with the latest being Castlevania. This makes the idea of a Dark Souls anime to be plausible.

Dark Souls Anime by Netflix Reportedly Under Production

Dark Souls Anime setting could be from the first dark souls

Dark Souls Anime by Netflix Reportedly Under Production
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On Thursday, July 27, 2023, Giant Freaking Robot, announced that Netflix is developing a Dark Souls anime, which will follow the events of the original Dark Souls game from 2011.

The leaker has a decent track record in providing accurate leaks for TV shows and movies. However, until Netflix makes an official announcement, the Dark Souls anime remains a rumour.

No details have been disclosed regarding production studio or the team working on this anime.

Netflix’s Success with Video Game Anime Adaptations

If the news is true, this wouldn’t be Netflix’s first venture into anime adaptations of video games. While Castlevania wasn’t produced by a Japanese animation studio, it still faithfully adapted the video game into an animated series.

Over the years, several video games have received successful anime adaptations, such as Persona, Tales franchise, and Final Fantasy. Thus, the possibility of a Dark Souls anime is exciting news for fans of the franchise.

About the Dark Souls Video Game

Dark Souls Anime by Netflix Reportedly Under Production
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Developed by FromSoftware, the Dark Souls game has earned praise from both fans and critics for its incredible storyline and skillful gameplay. First released in 2011, the game spawned two sequels in 2014 and 2016, Dark Sould II and Dark Souls III, respectively.

Set in the dark, grim, and medieval fantasy world of Lordan, Dark Souls features unforgiving gameplay and a captivating narrative. The game’s striking aesthetics and lore add to its allure, making it one of the best ARPG (Action Role-Playing Game) series.

Dark Souls has enthralled gamers with its challenging gameplay, where players encounter supernatural creatures, dragons, knights, phantoms, and demons throughout their journey in Lordan.

In conclusion, with the exciting possibility of a Dark Souls anime on the horizon, fans eagerly await an official confirmation from Netflix. If the adaptation proves to be as captivating as the original game, it could become a new favorite among anime and gaming enthusiasts alike.

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Ayush

Ayush is a gaming journalist at Geekdome, presently focusing on Genshin Impact, Anime Manga and Gaming Tech. Having diverse work experience as a WordPress intern, chartered accountant, and IT assistant, it was Ayush's initial passion for arcade classics such as Metal Slug, Pokémon Red, and Tekken 3 that led him to take up the genre professionally. His works have since raked in 1,00,000+ views on Zuiandroid.com and 120,000+ views on Geekdome in 2023-24. Ayush predominantly indulges in single-player PC games, and Pokemon, Minecraft, Lethal Company, Tekken, and It Takes Two are his preferred choices over hyper-competitive multiplayer games. He admires BeastBoyShub for his gaming skills and commentary and closely follows Tekken and Pokemon Esports tournaments. Arslan Ash, Knee and CuddleCore are his favorite Tekken players. Ayush ensures complete accuracy in his articles by sourcing details from media houses and YouTube channels that provide comprehensive information. Owing to his accounting background, Ayush enjoys participating in Futures and Options trading during leisure hours. He also loves to play badminton, a sport he has been engaged in since childhood.

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