A-1 Pictures, the studio behind hit anime like Solo Leveling, Kaguya-Sama: Love is War!, Fairy Tail, and Sword Art Online, has released a captivating promotional trailer for the popular mobile game, Goddess of Victory: Nikke. This visually impressive three-minute video, titled “Old Tales,” celebrates the game’s second anniversary and promotes its latest story event of the same name.
The animation focuses on SSR Nikke Cinderella, a key character from the game. A-1 Pictures’ Yusuke Shibata handled the storyboarding and technical animation, while Rina Morita, known for her work on Hypnosis Mic, served as both chief animation director and character designer. The short features the song “Unbreakable,” written and produced by Cosmograph and sung by Yurisa.
Nikke’s Global Rise: A Blend of Gacha and Action
Goddess of Victory: Nikke has quickly become a global phenomenon. This immersive third-person shooter with gacha elements, developed by South Korean studio Shift Up, launched on mobile in 2022 and on Windows in 2023. The game combines strategic gameplay, allowing players to switch between characters and utilize unique abilities, with the compelling collection aspect of gacha games. While free-to-play, Nikke’s gacha system for acquiring exclusive units has proven incredibly successful, generating over $70 million USD in its first month.
Set in a post-apocalyptic future where aliens known as Raptures have conquered Earth, Nikke follows humanity’s struggle to reclaim their planet. Survivors have built an underground civilization and created artificial humanoid soldiers called Nikkes to fight back. The story unfolds from the Commander’s perspective, a Military Academy graduate leading a squad called “Counters,” comprised of key characters encountered throughout the game.
Collaborative Crossovers Expand Nikke’s Universe
While Nikke boasts a rich original lore, it has also embraced collaborations with popular anime franchises. These crossovers have introduced playable characters like Power, Makima, and Himeno from Chainsaw Man, as well as 2B from Nier: Automata. More recently, in March 2024, Emilia, Rem, and Ram from Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World joined the roster. These collaborations broaden the game’s appeal and offer players exciting new ways to experience the Nikke universe.
Conclusion: Nikke’s Continued Success
With its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and successful collaborations, Nikke has cemented its place as a leading mobile game. The “Old Tales” promotional video by A-1 Pictures further elevates the game’s profile and showcases the high-quality animation and storytelling that fans have come to expect. As Nikke continues to evolve and expand its world, it promises to captivate players with its unique blend of action and gacha elements.
