The Long-in-the-Works Final Fantasy 9 Animated Series Is Back in Production, and It Seems to Be Focusing on Black Mages

The long-in-the-works Final Fantasy 9 animated series is back in production, and it seems to be focusing on black mages

Rumours and official news of an animated Final Fantasy 9 series have been a thing for years now, but the project simply vanished at some point, with rumblings pointing to it being binned altogether. In late 2025, new information suggested it was back on track. Now, its comeback has been officially confirmed.

Final Fantasy IX's Animated Series Is Alive, And Currently "In Production"

The project is now in the works at the French animation studio Eurovisual.Production has begun on season one of a new animated series set in the world of Final Fantasy IX, according to the official website of the French animation studio Eurovisual (h/t: RPGSite).The show, called Final Fantasy: Black Mages Legacy, will feature 2D animation and will be broadcast over 10 episodes, each measuring 22 minutes long. No official release date has been re…

Final Fantasy IX Animated Series Seemingly Back In Production

It looks like Final Fantasy IX animated show Final Fantasy: Black Mages Legacy is back in production after a difficult development cycle.

Final Fantasy IX Anime “Black Mages Legacy” Officially in Production

Square Enix’s classic RPG Final Fantasy IX is getting a 2D anime adaptation titled Black Mages Legacy, produced by French studio EuroVisual. Season 1 will feature 10 episodes at 22 minutes each.

Final Fantasy IX animated series is by EuroVisual and titled Black Mages Legacy

More details have emerged regarding the Final Fantasy IX animated series today and it has been revealed that the project is in production at Eurovisual and is titled Black Mages Legacy. The series will debut with ten episodes, which will have a runtime of 22 minutes each. A release date is still up in the… Read More »Final Fantasy IX animated series is by EuroVisual and titled Black Mages Legacy Source