On March 16, 2025, Aniplex announced the highly anticipated release of the TV anime adaptation of Gnosia, with the series set to debut in October 2025. This adaptation follows the success of the original indie game developed by Petit Depotto, which gained immense popularity since its launch for PlayStation Vita back in 2019, leading to various ports across platforms.
The recently unveiled promotional video offers fans their first glimpse at the production team and main cast members, generating excitement across the anime community. The key visual emphasizes the primary characters, including protagonist Yuri, who will be voiced by Tomoyo Kurosawa. Joining her are Chika Anzai as Setsu, Ayaka Nanase as SQ, Hiroki Nanami as Raqiio, and Masae Komuro as Gina. The cast features promising talent to bring the game’s intriguing narrative to life.
The original Gnosia game allows players to engage in discussions aboard a spaceship beset by the dangerous entity known as Gnosia, who can disguise itself as humans. The goal is to identify and put the Gnosia members to cold sleep before being overtaken oneself. The anime promises to depict this engaging storyline through Yuri's perspective, aiming to retain the charm of the source material.
Director Takeo Takahashi, known for previous works including So, I Can’t Play H!, leads the creative team, with writing by Juuichi Hanada, whose expertise stems from projects like Girls Band Cry. The character design has been entrusted to Sayaka Harada, and the music composition will be handled by Hideyuki Fukasawa. Together, they seek to capture the essence of the game's narrative dynamics and deliver it through captivating animation.
Key elements of the anime adaptation, as revealed by this promotional initiative, will include psychological tension and character interactions reflecting the game’s blend of mystery and strategy. The creators expressed their commitment to translating the challenging psychological battles of deception central to the series’ concept.
“The original work is of high density, with elements of space, humans, and time loops all intertwined. We aim to adapt it weekly, pushing our creativity to deliver these brain-teasing dilemmas to viewers,” stated Hanada during the promotional announcement. The series will focus on the ultimate brain game of deception and survival as the crew endeavors to stay alive.
To mark the anime launch, there will be special events at AnimeJapan 2025. On March 22, 2025, fans can anticipate the TV Anime ‘Gnosia’ AnimeJapan2025 DAY1 Special Stage event, featuring live appearances from the main cast. This event will be streamed, allowing audiences unable to attend the chance to engage with the cast and the adaptation.
The stage event is set to take place at the Aniplex booth at Tokyo Big Sight, starting at 12:00 PM and lasting until 12:25 PM. This opportunity to see the actors interact and discuss the show provides fans with another layer of connection to the upcoming release.
With the excitement building for the debut of Gnosia on October 2025, expectations continue to rise. The combination of the game’s story and the fresh perspectives offered by the anime may lead to significant interest among new viewers and returning fans alike. Those enjoyed the original game, which simplified the “one man wolf game” system within the galaxy's challenging backdrop, can now look forward to seeing these familiar characters and narratives animated.
Several staff and voice actors have expressed their enthusiasm for the project. Kurosawa, who voices Yuri, expressed hope the animation would evoke nostalgia for gamers and connect new audiences to the compelling universe of Gnosia. “I’m excited for viewers to experience this innovative storytelling firsthand and to have returning fans reflect on their initial experiences within the game’s narrative,” she remarked on her role.
Similarly, Anzai, who takes on the role of Setsu, shared her eagerness for the show's animation, noting, “I feel honored to step within this beloved franchise and am excitedly turning page after page of the script.” Each cast member has provided their unique insights, generating anticipation for the series’ future.
The anime's world-building intricately explores trust, deception, and personal identities, with the core question looming: Who can be trusted and how far will one go to survive? The series promises to dig deep as it portrays Yuri's and the crew's entanglements against the backdrop of space's vast expanses.
A long-awaited adaptation of the game, the new Gnosia anime raises the bar with expectations woven through its premise and character-driven presentations. This tale of tension and survival within the cosmos awaits its turn under the spotlights this October.