Square-Enix has been confirmed to currently be assisting in the development and production of hit RPG Final Fantasy IX as a child-focused animated series with French studio Cyber Group Studio, who will handle distribution, licensing and merchandising of the series, according to a report by children’s media industry trade publication Kidscreen.
Final Fantasy IX was a return to the roots of the Final Fantasy franchise of games after VII and VIII explored futuristic stories that were heavily character-focused and developed levels of popularity unseen in previous entries.
Additional details such as episode count and release plans have yet to be confirmed.