Final Fantasy IX animated series officially in production at EuroVisual, titled Black Mages Legacy

the Final Fantasy IX animated series has resurfaced on the EuroVisual official website and is listed as in production.

Back in late December 2025, we had news about the Final Fantasy IX animated series through a French magazine covering the business side of the film and TV industry. Following that, the EuroVisual official website has now listed the anime, revealing it now has the title Black Mages Legacy.

It is listed with Season 1 in production and it will feature 10 episodes of 22 minutes each - a slight reduction from the previously-reported 13-episode count. No date is listed here, but it was reportedly set for a 2028 release target before.

It's been a rocky journey for the French-made animated series, which began life at a different studio that ultimately went into liquidation. After some time in the wilderness, the concept was picked up by a new production company. The series is a licensed affair, approved by Square Enix but without the game maker's direct involvement. It has previously been described as being aimed at children aged between six and thirteen years old, and takes place after the events of the game, following a group of Black Mages that are presumably the children of beloved FF9 character Vivi.

Final Fantasy IX is now available on PS4 (and backward compatible on PS5), Xbox One (and backward compatible on Xbox Series X|S), Nintendo Switch (and backward compatible on Nintendo Switch 2), iOS, Android, Steam, and the Xbox Store for PC. Check out our guides covering FF9 here.

You can find the description with the art on the EuroVisual website below:

FINAL FANTASY, BLACK MAGES LEGACY

Season 1 - In production - 2D - 10 x 22 minutes

Imel, Koln, Luciola, Théa, Fala and Doc, children of the hero Bibi, are the last dark mages of the four continents. Today, they live happily in the city of ALEXANDRIA, guarded by its inhabitants who are rather friendly, although sometimes very curious. Unfortunately, this peaceful existence was not meant to last… One day, Koln discovers Mel, frozen like a statue, in the inn where he works. Could it be the tragic legacy of their father catching up with them?