Observed Signal · Jul 20, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Kuro Games announces Wuthering Waves anime series
Kuro Games has announced an animated series titled Wuthering Waves: Elysium and launched a new animation label, Kuro Onroad, to adapt its game IP into animation. Elysium is the first project under the Kuro Onroad brand. The announcement coincides with the expansion of the Wuthering Waves concert tour to Los Angeles; the North American concert debut is scheduled for October 17, 2026 at the Peacock Theatre. The game Wuthering Waves previously won the 2025 Player's Voice award at The Game Awards and Best Audio/Visual Accomplishment at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024.
Studio IP expansion into animation is notable for gaming and entertainment but has limited direct impact on the AdTech/MarTech industry.
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- Kuro Games revealed an animated series called Wuthering Waves: Elysium.
- Kuro Games launched Kuro Onroad, a new animation brand; Elysium is its first project.
- The announcement follows the expansion of the Wuthering Waves concert tour to Los Angeles.
- The North American concert debut is scheduled for October 17, 2026 at the Peacock Theatre.
- Wuthering Waves won the 2025 Player's Voice award at The Game Awards and Best Audio/Visual Accomplishment at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024.
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