The official Twitter account for RWBY uploaded a trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation of RWBY: Ice Queendom. From the trailer, it appears that it will follow the main continuity of the show. The Japanese cast will also reprise their roles, though it is unclear if there will be an English dub yet. It will come out in 2022.
Monty Oum of Rooster Teeth developed the original concept of RWBY the web animation. As for the anime, Gen Urobuchi of Puella Magi Madoka Magica is the concept writer, while Tow Ubukata of Fafner in the Azure is in charge of the script. Black Rock Shooter’s huke is the character designer, and SHAFT (also Puella Magi Madoka Magica) will animate the show.
You can watch the trailer for RWBY: Ice Queendom here:
❄️ RWBY: Ice Queendom❄️
A new Japanese Anime inspired by RWBY is coming to @RoosterTeeth in 2022!
Follow @TeamRWBYPrj_en for updates. pic.twitter.com/LEUcodOwBt
— RWBY (@OfficialRWBY) March 26, 2022
Saori Hayami, Yoko Hikasa, Yu Shimamura, and Ami Koshimizu will reprise their roles as Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang, respectively. These four voiced the main characters in the Japanese version of the RWBY web animation. Hayami will also sing the ending song, which you can hear in the trailer.
RWBY: Ice Queendom will not be the only new piece of RWBY content that appears in 2022. WayForward, creator of the Shantae series, announced that it is working on RWBY: Arrowfell. RWBY: Arrowfell is an action platformer that will come out for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
RWBY: Ice Queendom will start airing in 2022. The official Twitter account will keep everyone updated on information and developments.
