Granblue Fantasy: The Animation (2017)
A sky-island epic anime adapting the beloved mobile RPG, following Gran and Lyria on a breathtaking quest across the clouds.
Granblue Fantasy: The Animation - Series Information
- Original Title: GRANBLUE FANTASY The Animation
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 21, 2017 (United States - TV-14), January 21, 2017 (Canada - 14+), January 21, 2017 (Germany - 12), January 21, 2017 (India - U), January 21, 2017 (Australia - M), January 21, 2017 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: AT-X, Gunma TV, TV Aichi, Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: GRANBLUE FANTASY The AnimationSeason2 (JP), Granblue Fantasy The Animation (FR), 그랑블루 판타지 (KR)
- Production Companies: MAPPA, A-1 Pictures
- Production Countries: Japan
Granblue Fantasy: The Animation - Plot
This is a world of the skies, where many islands drift in the sky. A boy named Gran and a talking winged lizard named Vyrn lived in Zinkenstill, an island which yields mysteries. One day, they come across a girl named Lyria. Lyria had escaped from the Erste Empire, a military government that is trying to rule over this world using powerful military prowess. In order to escape from the Empire, Gran and Lyria head out into the vast skies, holding the letter Gran's father left behind - which said, "I will be waiting at Estalucia, Island of Stars".
Granblue Fantasy: The Animation - Trailer
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Granblue Fantasy: The Animation - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yuki Ono
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Nao Toyama
- Rie Tanaka
- Emiri Kato
- Keiji Fujiwara
- Yukari Tamura
- Hiroaki Hirata
- Hisako Kanemoto
- Rie Kugimiya
Executive Producers
- Tadahito Kimura
Granblue Fantasy: The Animation - FAQs
Where can you stream Granblue Fantasy: The Animation?
Granblue Fantasy: The Animation is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Both options offer the series as part of a subscription (flatrate), making it easy to watch all episodes across both seasons in one place.
Is Granblue Fantasy: The Animation based on a video game?
The series is a direct adaptation of Granblue Fantasy, the hugely popular mobile RPG developed by Cygames. The anime faithfully brings the game's sky-island world, iconic characters like Gran, Lyria, and Vyrn, and its signature blend of action and fantasy storytelling to the screen.
How many seasons and episodes does the series have?
The series ran for two main seasons, each containing 12 episodes, for a total of 24 episodes. There is also a Season 0 featuring 4 special episodes. Season 1 aired in 2017 and Season 2 followed in 2019, with the series concluding that same year.
Who voices the main characters in the anime?
The principal voice cast includes Yuki Ono as Gran, Nao Toyama as Lyria, and Rie Kugimiya as Vyrn. Miyuki Sawashiro voices Katalina, Rie Tanaka plays Rosetta, Hiroaki Hirata brings Rackam to life, and Keiji Fujiwara voices Eugen, among others.
What is Granblue Fantasy: The Animation about?
Set in a world of floating sky islands, the story follows a young boy named Gran and his companion Vyrn as they encounter Lyria, a girl fleeing the militaristic Erste Empire. Together they embark on a grand journey across the skies toward Estalucia, the Island of Stars, guided by a letter from Gran's father.
Who composed the music for Granblue Fantasy: The Animation?
The anime's soundtrack was composed by Yasunori Nishiki, Tsutomu Narita, and the legendary Nobuo Uematsu, best known for his iconic work on the Final Fantasy series. Their combined talents give the show a rich, sweeping musical identity that complements its epic sky-adventure tone.
What studios produced Granblue Fantasy: The Animation?
The anime was produced jointly by MAPPA and A-1 Pictures, two of Japan's most acclaimed animation studios. MAPPA is known for titles like Jujutsu Kaisen and Vinland Saga, while A-1 Pictures has credits including Sword Art Online and Fairy Tail, lending the series strong production pedigree.
What are some anime similar to Granblue Fantasy: The Animation?
Fans of the series often enjoy Princess Connect! Re:Dive, another game-based fantasy anime with a similar adventurous spirit. The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, and FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST also share comparable themes of epic quests, magic, and ensemble casts.
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