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Cygames has announced that Granblue Fantasy will be teaming up with the TV anime Shaman King, with series protagonist Yoh Asakura becoming the first character from the crossover to join the game. The collaboration event is set to begin on January 15, 2027.
【グラブル生放送速報】2027/1/15(金)に、TVアニメ『SHAMAN KING』とのコラボイベントが開催決定！ #グラブル #グラブル真夏のショータイム #SHAMANKING pic.twitter.com/aVfbbcO8zY
— グランブルーファンタジー (@granbluefantasy) August 8, 2026
The news was revealed during the official live broadcast “Granblue Fantasy Live: Welcome to Midsummer Showtime Special,” which streamed on August 8, 2026, from the Granblue Fantasy Extra Fes 2026 venue in Osaka. During the broadcast, Cygames showed off Yoh Asakura’s character design made specifically for the Granblue Fantasy universe. The design keeps him true to his appearance from the 2021 anime revival, showing the laid-back shaman alongside his spirit partner, Amidamaru. The reveal was met with loud cheers from fans in the live audience.
The collaboration was also reported by Japanese gaming outlets Famitsu and Dengeki Online, both of which confirmed the January launch date. Cygames has not yet shared specifics on how the event will play out, including gameplay mechanics, whether more Shaman King characters will be added, or what rewards Granblue Fantasy players can expect.
The publisher has said more information will be released as the launch date gets closer. Fans of both franchises will likely be keeping an eye out for further updates in the coming months as Cygames prepares to roll out the event.
