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July 25, 2026 – Garena Online Private Limited (https://www.garena.sg/) and KADOKAWA CORPORATION (https://group.kadokawa.co.jp/global/) today announced that the anime adaptation of the popular mobile game Garena Free Fire, developed and operated by Garena, has been officially titled Free Fire Daybreak.
The series, co-produced through a joint investment by the two companies, is scheduled to premiere in Spring 2027 and will be broadcast and streamed worldwide, including in Japan.
Alongside the announcement, the anime's key visual and official promotional trailer were also unveiled.
Promotional Trailer: Link
Set in the futuristic metropolis of New Dawn, Free Fire Daybreak follows protagonist Kelly, who awakens with no memory of her past and is drawn into Horizon Corporation's mysterious "Project Bloom".
Capturing the series’ distinctive atmosphere, the newly released key visual shares a first look at the anime’s central cast, with Kelly joined by Hayato and Moco as they prepare to face the trials ahead. Reflected within the shattered glass fragments is a glimpse of Kelly after awakening a special ability, offering fans an early hint at the transformation that awaits her.
Free Fire Daybreak Overview
Synopsis:
In the near-future city of New Dawn, ruled by the powerful Horizon Corporation, 16-year-old Kelly becomes entangled in the experimental "Project Bloom" and awakens “Limit Break”, an extraordinary ability capable of unlocking anything that has been sealed away.
As fragments of her past begin to resurface, Kelly joins newfound allies to uncover the conspiracy surrounding Horizon Corporation and confront the forces threatening the future of New Dawn.
What fate lies ahead?
Coming in Spring 2027 — Free Fire Daybreak, an all-new superpowered battle-action anime where the fight for truth, friendship, and the future of New Dawn begins.
Premiere: Spring 2027
Animation Studio: Studio CANDYBOX
Main Staff:
Director: Ken Takahashi
Series Composition & Screenplay: Hotaru Asafuji
Music: Kouji Fujimoto (Sus4 Inc.)
Stay tuned to the official Free Fire Daybreak channels for exciting updates:
- Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeFireDaybreak
- Official Website (Japanese): https://freefire-anime.jp/
- Official Instagram (English): https://www.instagram.com/@freefiredaybreak
- Official TikTok (English): https://www.tiktok.com/@freefiredaybreak
- Official X (Japanese): https://x.com/@anime_freefire
Free Fire can be downloaded on both the App Store and Google Play.
©Garena, KADOKAWA HOLDINGS ASIA / Free Fire Anime Project.
About Garena
Garena is a leading global online games developer and publisher. Free Fire, its self-developed mobile battle royale title, is the most downloaded mobile game in its genre for seven consecutive years, according to Sensor Tower App Performance Insights. The title has also ranked as the world’s most downloaded mobile game across multiple years since 2019.
Garena is run by passionate gamers and has a unique understanding of what gamers want. It exclusively licenses and publishes hit titles from global partners – such as Arena of Valor and Call of Duty: Mobile – in selected markets globally. Garena champions social and entertainment experiences through games, enabling its communities to engage and interact. Garena is also a leading esports organiser and hosts some of the world’s biggest esports events.
Garena is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a global technology company. In addition to Garena, Sea’s other core businesses include its e-commerce arm, Shopee, and digital financial services arm, Monee. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.
About KADOKAWA CORPORATION
KADOKAWA CORPORATION develops a wide range of entertainment, including publications, videos, games, Web services, education, and operating IP experiential facilities such as TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN. By utilizing technology, KADOKAWA CORPORATION implements a global media mix strategy, focusing on stable Intellectual Property (IP) creation and delivering it to the world in a variety of forms.
KADOKAWA Official Website: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/
For brands interested in participating in the anime series, please contact:
- Garena: [email protected] (English, Mandarin)
- KADOKAWA QINGYU: [email protected] (Japanese, Mandarin)
For media enquiries, please contact:
- Garena Regional PR: [email protected]
- KADOKAWA CORPORATION/PR: [email protected]