
It was in June when Arc System Works America revealed that an anime based on the Guilty Gear fighting video game series was in development. The show is titled "Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers" and being made in partnership with Sanzigen Studios. The studio has since revealed more about this upcoming show during the Anime Expo 2024 and today we'll take a quick look at the updates. For starters, it appears that the series is premiering in 2025.
What's the story about? It's set at a time where science and technology has started to decline. They've been replaced with a new energy source that's called magic fuels. Humanity it seems has also created forbidden biological weapons known as Gears. Like most creations by humans, these Gears eventually fought against their creators through a rebellion called the Crusades. While humanity managed to overcome the struggle, the losses are so great that even after decades had passed, the emotional remain unable to fully heal.