It's based out of the somewhat-unsuccessful animated sequel to the original show circa 2012. French animators, mostly, albeit some of the original japanese scenario writers were on board as advisers.
If I recall, it gathered very low ratings and was broadcast almost nowhere, so they repacked the whole story as a game w/the animated bits.
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