20 Years of Waiting Answered! The Legendary Game Suikoden 2 Officially Adapted into Anime

Kapanlagi.com - For gamers, especially fans of the RPG genre, the title Suikoden is certainly not unfamiliar. This franchise by Konami can be considered one of the legendary RPG games that has received many positive reviews from gamers around the world.

Among the many series that have been released, Suikoden II can be said to be one of the most popular. This game, created by Yoshitaka Murayama, was released in 1998 for the Playstation 1 console, following the success of its predecessor; Suikoden I (1995).

Suikoden 2 is touted as one of the best RPG games of its time due to its epic and dramatic storyline, the unique recruitment system of 108 characters, and its super cool soundtrack! It's no wonder that many hope this game can be adapted into an anime series to be enjoyed from a different POV.

And after 27 years, KONAMI has finally granted the fans' wishes. Curious about the details? Read more below..

1. The First Anime from KONAMI Studio

The anime version of Suikoden 2 is coming soon!

On March 4, 2025, Konami Digital Entertainment announced that Suikoden II will be adapted into an anime titled Suikoden: The Anime. A figure named Yuzo Sato from Konami Animation has been appointed as the director.

This is KONAMI studio's debut in producing anime, and fans are surely eager to see how this story will come to life on screen.

"This will be the first anime TV series from KONAMI. We intend to add CG Art that they are already accustomed to working on for games in order to create a high-quality anime," said Yuzo Sato, the producer, on KONAMI's official YouTube channel.

2. Why Suikoden II Was Chosen?

A memorable and iconic scene in Suikoden II (Credit: KONAMI)

The decision to choose Suikoden II as the start of this anime adaptation can be considered quite unique. Because chronologically, it should have been Suikoden I that was worked on first. So what is the reason behind that?

"Suikoden II has a universal and dramatic concept centered around the main hero figures, Jowy and Nanami. So I think Suikoden II is the perfect first title to start this anime adaptation," added Hino, the producer, in the same opportunity.

3. The Second Step in KONAMI's Major Project

This anime adaptation is the second step in KONAMI's major project to revive the Suikoden franchise. The first step has already begun, namely with the release of Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars for several different gaming platforms.

"This is the second step. For the first step, there are HD Remasters of the Suikoden I and Suikoden II games that can be played on almost all consoles. Then we thought, what can we do for the second step? The story of Suikoden can relate to both new and old fans, so for the second step we decided to adapt it into an anime," said Yuzu.

4. When is the Suikoden II Anime Being Released?

Suikoden: THE ANIME (Credit: KONAMI)

Currently, the production process is still in a very early stage. So, fans should be patient as there is no certainty on when the anime will be released.

"This anime project has just started, the theme is very large and there are so many characters. So now the team and the director are figuring out how to satisfy the fans," said producer Hino.

5. Who is the Hero of Suikoden II?

Suikoden 2 centers on the main character named Jowy (the player can choose his name), an adopted child of Genkaku, a war hero who saved the city-state of Jowston in the war against Highland years ago.

The protagonist and his friend, Jowy Atriedes, become entangled in a dark intrigue and fate after they are bestowed with power from the Rune of Beginning, one of the 27 True Runes in the world of Suikoden. Riou obtains the Rune Bright Shield, while Jowy acquires the Rune of Black Sword, two great powers destined to fight against each other.

In addition to Riou, there are also 108 other characters who will be involved in this story later on. Each has a different story and comes from different races, but they unite for one great purpose, which is world peace.

(kpl/gtr)