The immortal animated series "Space Cobra" will be adapted into a video game! Microids (France) and TMS Entertainment sign publishing agreement

announced the official start of development of the video game "Cobra," which will be a console/PC adaptation of the animated series "Space Cobra" (original story by Takeichi Terasawa, produced by TMS).

The immortal manga "Cobra," created by Takeichi Terasawa and published in 1978, has fascinated fans for several generations with its super-powerful psycho-gun in the left arm of the main character Cobra, its exquisite pairing with his partner Armaloid Lady, and its complex and unexpected storyline.

Today, March 14, 2023 (Paris), the French company Microids and TMS Entertainment (TMS) announced the official start of development of the "Cobra" video game, a console/PC adaptation of the animated series "Space Cobra" (original story by Takeichi Terasawa, produced by TMS).

The game will allow players to take on the role of Cobra, a space pirate who has made a name for himself throughout the galaxy, and relive his adventures in a colorful, futuristic world.

Stéphane Longeard, CEO of Microids, said, "We are honored to be involved in the game adaptation of the animated series 'Space Cobra,' which has captured the hearts of generations of fans. We want to honor Takeichi Terasawa's worldview and the characters he created, and provide an engaging game experience that captures the spirit of the anime series. This faithful recreation of the unique world of "Cobra" will be a wonderful adventure not only for fans of the work, but for game fans as well." He commented.

Tadashi Takezaki, President of TMS, creator of the animated series "Space Cobra" (first broadcast in 1982), said, "We are impressed by the passion of the Microids team and very pleased that the still popular animated series "Space Cobra" is being made into a game. We look forward to the day when we will have a game that Cobra fans around the world will be able to enjoy. said Mr. Kurokawa.

The official title and details of the game will be announced soon.

＜About Microids
Microids is a French game publisher founded in 1985. Microids is a French game publisher founded in 1985 and currently developing its strategy around four genres: adventure games, racing games, retro games, and games licensed from leading characters (Asterix & Obelix, Smurfs, Grendizer, etc.), Microids has established itself as an international leader in the video game industry through collaborations with leading developers such as Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, and Eden Studios, as well as renowned authors such as Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, and Paul Cuisset. Microids has established itself as a leading international company in the video game industry. Microids specializes in licensed games and offers original adventure games that allow children and adults alike to become one with their favorite characters.

＜TMS Entertainment, Inc.
Founded in 1946. TMS has a one-stop comprehensive capability to promote its core businesses of "animation production," "image licensing," and "merchandising," from IP (intellectual property) creation to customer satisfaction, by combining creative and business production. In addition, we have a comprehensive ability to provide one-stop services based on "Animation Production Business," "Visual Licensing Business," and "Merchandising Business! Anpanman," and "Detective Conan," and a library of more than 440 works and 12,000 episodes, which has led to a global business.

＜Original author, Takekazu Terasawa.
Born in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. After winning a prize for a manga he submitted as a ronin, he entered the manga world and studied under Osamu Tezuka. His debut work "Cobra" (Weekly Shonen Jump) was published in 1978. He is known as a pioneer of PC creation and digital manga, having published a PC 8-color manga at the beginning of "Black Knight Bat" (1985) and the world's first full-length CG manga in "Takeru" (1992). Since then, he has released many digital creations such as "Cobra", "Bat" (full CG manga), and "Gundragon Sigma" in which only the main character is live-action. He has been active in a variety of fields, including writing, scripting, and directing animated films and developing video games. The total number of copies of his comics translated and published around the world exceeds 55 million, and he continues to enjoy a cult following.

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