'I thought that with that strength, I could protect everything.' — the **Highland Kingdom**, located in the northeast of the Dunan region and possessing powerful military might. In its boy-soldier unit are the protagonist **Riou** and his best friend **Jowy**.
The two looked up at the same starry sky, slept in the same tent, and believed in the same future. But the war that soon comes greatly shakes their bond and their fates.
A weighty ensemble woven by many characters and a heart-stirring war drama — the emotion of a classic RPG reborn in anime. Airing from October 2026.
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01A classic RPG finally animated
An anime of the classic RPG 'Genso Suikoden,' long beloved by fans. That moving story coming to motion is itself a major appeal.
02A weighty drama of friendship and conflict
The story of protagonist Riou and best friend Jowy, who believed in the same future, is the core. The two's bond and conflict, tossed about by war, create a heart-wrenching drama.
03An ensemble woven by many characters
True to the 'Suikoden' name, many characterful comrades appear. A weighty ensemble where each one has their own drama is a major appeal.
04A heart-stirring war drama
A war drama where boys are caught up in conflict between nations. You can savor plenty of both a weighty story and fierce battles.
05An incredibly lavish, skilled cast
Katsuyuki Konishi as Viktor, Yuichi Nakamura as Flik and more — an incredibly lavish cast that supports the weighty world with solid performances.
06KONAMI animation's earnest production
An earnest work where KONAMI animation handles its own classic IP. Expectations rise for an adaptation packed with love and dedication to the source.
07A weighty story enjoyable even without playing the game
Its appeal is a universal story — a war drama where best friends part ways. Even without knowing the source game, you'll be drawn into its weighty drama.
08Experiencing a classic's emotion anew
Fans who played the game back then can experience the story with fresh feelings. Pay attention to the characters' emotions that only anime can depict.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
The early arc will likely follow Riou and Jowy — boy soldiers of the Highland Kingdom — getting caught up in war.
How the bond of two who believed in the same future is shaken by war should be the biggest highlight.
True to the 'Suikoden' name, many comrades gather and it's expected to develop into a grand war drama. Watch how the classic's weighty story is depicted.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
Here is the starting point: the Highland Kingdom, in the northeast of the Dunan region, possessing powerful military might.
In its boy-soldier unit are the protagonist Riou and his best friend Jowy. The two looked up at the same starry sky, slept in the same tent, and believed in the same future.
'I thought that with that strength, I could protect everything' — but the war that soon comes greatly shakes the two's bond and fates. The anime is expected to depict the boys' bond and the start of the war drama.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
Strongly recommended for fans of weighty war dramas and ensembles woven by many characters.
You'll be hooked on a heart-stirring story centered on friendship and conflict. Whether a fan of the classic RPG or new to the game, do experience this emotion.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
・The story centers on the bond and fate of best friends Riou and Jowy.
・True to the 'Suikoden' name, it features an ensemble where many comrades gather.
・The animation is by KONAMI animation.
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
Behind the weighty war drama lie heart-stirring mysteries and fates:
● How the bond between best friends Riou and Jowy changes amid war.
● The true intent of Luca Blight, at the center of the war.
● The great destiny and power the protagonists come to bear.
● What the comrades who gather as a 'Suikoden' fight to protect.
The further the story goes, the more you see the weighty drama that makes it a classic.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
● "I thought that with that strength, I could protect everything."
— The protagonist's feeling that symbolizes the story.
● "We were supposed to believe in the same future."
— Riou and Jowy, their bond shaken.
*The first is from the official copy; the second is a prediction based on the work's direction and source.