Echoes Of Mana Interview: Director Masaru Oyamada & Producer Akira Haruta
Echoes of Mana is an upcoming mobile game and the latest entry in the long-running JRPG series. The game is a celebration of Mana's 30-year history, allowing fans to play alongside characters from multiple entries and featuring the iconic monsters and art style the series is known for. Echoes of Mana will release later in 2022.
Originally conceived by Koichi Ishii and then first released as a Final Fantasy spin-off, the Mana series quickly developed into its own beloved franchise. In recent years, the Mana series has seen a resurgence in the West, with multiple remasters, remakes, and ports appearing on a number of platforms. A Legend of Mana remaster came out last year, and the Trials of Mana remake was released in 2020. In addition to Echoes of Mana, an anime and new console game are also in the works.
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It's an interesting time to be a Mana fan — and a great time to get into the series as well — with the increase in game releases. Game Director Masaru Oyamada and Producer Akira Haruta are both working on Echoes of Mana ahead of its launch, but took time to discuss the game with Screen Rant — and what's ahead for the series' future.
Before discussing Echoes of Mana, I'd like to get to know you two a bit better. So, what's your favorite monster or character in the Mana series and why do you love them so much?
Masaru Oyamada, Mana Series Producer: The Sumo, who is the main protagonist in Final Fantasy Adventure. It’s the first game that I ever cleared on my own. So that’s part of the reason why I have a strong attachment to the Sumo, but I’ll stop here to keep myself from going on and on about it.
Akira Haruta, Echoes of Mana Producer: The character that I like is
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