Announced by Shueisha magazine, the beautiful anime Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc to Renkin no Kishi (Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc and the Alchemy Knights) has been confirmed for release in October of this year. The announcement was accompanied by a trailer showcasing the animation's beautiful art style.
The production is handled by studio AXsiZ (Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn), directed by Shin Itagaki (Basquash!), and with character designs by Jouji Sawada (Golden Kids).
Based on a novel, the story takes place in 15th-century France during the Hundred Years' War with England. Montmorency, the son of a nobleman, immerses himself in the study of magic and alchemy at a school for knights. However, after France's defeat at Agincourt, the school is dissolved and Montmorency is forced to flee.
Watch the trailer for Jeanne d'Arc:
Via: OtakuPT