Square Enix Announces LEGEND OF MANA Celebrations Including a New Anime

Square Enix recently announced plans it has to celebrate 30 years of the highly acclaimed Mana of series. First, Trials of Mana will be coming to mobile devices via the App Store and Google Play on July 15 for $23.99. Featuring the same gameplay with revamped touch controls, cloud save capabilities, and customizable graphics, fan will be able to enjoy the game without a console or strong PC. In addition, mobile players will get the Rabite Adornment and Silktail Adornment items that increase the amount of experience and lucre gained in battle until level 17.

Originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3 in 1995, Trials of Mana is a full, high-definition remake of the third entry in the classic Mana series, filled with unforgettable adventure, exciting gameplay, and a memorable cast of vibrant characters. The game features a selectable main cast with upgradable classes and over 300 different abilities to learn as they discover a world of secrets and mysteries. The series’ dynamic action battle system will put players to the test as they evade enemies and unleash aerial and combo attacks. The game was praised by fans and critics alike upon its release on the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 and Steam platforms for its accessible gameplay, traditional JRPG feel and beautiful fantasy visuals.

In addition, the team announced Echoes of Mana from WFS. This is a new free-to-play action RPG that is set to release on mobile devices in 2022. The game will have an original story that combines new and old characters in the action gameplay they’ve come to love, plus a multiplayer mode for playing with friends.

Finally, Legend of Mana -The Teardrop Crystal- was announced. This is a new anime series from Warner Bros Japan, Graphinica, and Yokohama Animation Lab. This is the same team that made the opening cinematic for Legend of Mana which I’ve included below. There’s no release date yet for the series, but it is planned for a worldwide release.