Expelled from Paradise game announced

Toei Animation has announced the development of a game based on the 2014 anime science-fiction film Expelled from Paradise. It will launch this winter in Japan. The official title, genre, supported platforms, and developer will be announced at a later date.

Set in the world of Expelled from Paradise, the game will feature a completely original story. Its release is being coordinated with the sequel film Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart, which is set to premiere on November 13.

Further information was not announced.

Here is an overview of the original Expelled from Paradise film, via Aniplex of America:

Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus) and Seiji Mizushima collaborate to bring their first original theatrical feature utilizing state-of-the-art 3D CG.

Where did humanity come from? What defines humanity? Where will humanity go–? Expelled from Paradise demonstrates top-notch entertainment through the fusion of epic science fiction themes and breathtaking action scenes.

Directed by Seiji Mizushima (Fullmetal Alchemist, Mobile Suits Gundam 00) and written by Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus) (Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Fate/Zero), Expelled from Paradise is the highly anticipated original theatrical feature project by these two critically-acclaimed creators.

The story takes place in the future when humanity’s new paradise, the cyber universe “DEVA’s” mainframe is hacked by a mysterious hacker from Earth. DEVA’s high officials dispatch Angela Balzac, a DEVA system security officer, down to the Earth’s surface to investigate the situations surrounding this mysterious hacker.

What are the hacker’s motives? Angela descends on to the devastated surface riding her exoskeletal powered suit Arhan.

Urobuchi’s amazing future world vision is brought to life by Mizushima and his talented creative staff through stunning visuals. The unique characters depicted in state-of-the-art 3DCG are voiced by a group of brilliant cast members.

Rie Kugimiya voices the heroine Angela Balzac, Shin-ichiro Miki as Dingo and Hiroshi Kamiya as Frontier Setter.

Prepare for an extraordinary journey to explore the secrets of the world…!