Looks like they're improving their 3D character models again but I'm not sure I'd agree with the OP. What I do find interesting however is that you can choose between two different protagonists. I'm really curious how this'll change the story since the narratives for Atelier Games for the last four were all very personal endeavors like finding your lost mother or building up your kingdom. Sounds like the game won't completely change upon your choice so I'm curious how they'll make the main storyline's quest work for both characters.

As always, too, I'm curious about how they'll tweak the mechanics this time around.

Screw that, I want Atelier Sacrifice.

Still, the dual protagonist idea is interesting.  Just not as interesting as it would be with more darkness and blood.

It seemed Gust was trying to push more story content and world setting with Ayesha, hopefully they continue that with this game and go back to story focused alchemy RPGs like the Atelier Iris series with the new Dusk series.

The Arland series was fun, but it was too lighthearted and character focused rather than having a strong story to follow. The settings were also fairly weak in comparison to Ayesha.

Since Gust has stated they are interested in continuing both Arland and Dusk series at the same time, hopefully that means we will get the best of both worlds. Arland is likely to continue as a Vita series since Gust is very pleased with Vita sales on Totori and Meruru Plus (by the way there will be no Rorona Plus as stated in a Meruru countdown video, a Rorona 2 or full remake is likely). Dusk will likely stay PS3.

I don't know. I just bought Totori on my Vita a few days ago and I only see a slightly upgraded look. Game doesn't look bad, but this new one doesn't look amazing. It just looks better then what you'd expect from a niche title these days.

OMG, Amaaaaazing news, thank you!!!

Looks BEAUTIFUL

yep, might see a vita port sometime later though

Yeah I can see that.  It really is amazing how far technology has become.  Pretty soon all animated stuff may look very close to shows that we see on TV :D  And wow Ni No Kuni is definitely the closest we have seen yet in my opinion.  One of the most beautiful games I have ever played.  I thought the gameplay was ok, but the graphics and animations was top notch.  Characters was done really well too from personality to design.

Oh yeah I completely agree with you on that. 

Yeah I for some reason can never think of the name of that game haha.  Im pretty interested to see how they are crossing it with Fire Emblem as well.

Yes.  Works the same as google and I get rewards so I thought why not.  

Color me impressed. Dual protagonist and dynasty warriors engine.
I will surely play as Logy and I also hope that with Mana khemia included with the game. We will see a Mana Khemia 3 in the future. /Crosses fingers