New SS Rare Swimsuit Cassius Joins Granblue Fantasy, Sparks Social Media Buzz

A new character, SS Rare "Cassius (Swimsuit Version)" (voiced by Masaya Matsukaze), was implemented in the popular social game "Granblue Fantasy (Granblue)" from noon on Thursday, July 31st, generating significant buzz on social media.

This swimsuit version has garnered particular attention for its stunning visual design. On social media, numerous comments like "Too beautiful," "Gorgeous," "Enchanting mermaid," and "Was he a mermaid?" have surfaced, with many users captivated by his mysterious and elegant appearance. Some fans even expressed sentiments like "Cassius, are you *my* mermaid...?"

Conversely, the unique setting of the character's weapon being "ramen" has also contributed to the immense buzz. Comments filled with surprise and laughter, such as "Ramen LOL" and "Did you just become a one-shot wonder?!" have been posted, the unexpectedness of which has also captured fans' hearts.

Expectations are also high regarding his performance, with comments like "Cassius seems like he'll be useful for the upcoming Wind GW," "Looks good for Siegfried," and "He's strong, right? He *is* strong, isn't he? Tell me he's strong!!!" circulating. Given his diverse skills, including HP recovery, debuff removal, multi-hit attacks, and short-cooldown abilities, he is anticipated to play an active role in future high-difficulty content and events.

With the appearance of an alternate version of Cassius, a character beloved for many years, fans have expressed affectionate comments such as "So happy Cassius is always cherished," "I want all Cassius versions to be happy," and "The captain is glad you're enjoying summer." Furthermore, many are hoping to obtain him through the annual summer free gacha pulls, with posts like "I guess all I can do now is wait for free Cassius" demonstrating his immense popularity.

The arrival of Swimsuit Cassius appears to be bringing even more excitement to Granblue's summer gacha event.

The Context

Granblue Fantasy is a highly popular turn-based RPG mobile game developed by Cygames in Japan. It features an extensive character roster, deep lore, and frequent content updates, maintaining a strong player base since its launch. The game employs a 'gacha' system, a common monetization model where players spend in-game currency (or real money) to randomly acquire characters, weapons, or items. 'SS Rare' denotes the highest rarity, indicating powerful and highly sought-after characters or summons.

During summer, it is a tradition in many Japanese mobile games, including Granblue Fantasy, to release special, limited-time "swimsuit versions" of existing characters. These versions often feature unique designs, voice lines, and abilities, making them highly anticipated seasonal additions. The mention of "Wind GW" refers to the 'Guild Wars' (or 'Kotenjo' in Japanese), a major recurring competitive event in Granblue Fantasy where players form crews and battle against other crews. These events often require specific character setups to maximize efficiency. Siegfried is another prominent character in Granblue Fantasy, and the mention suggests potential synergy or utility for Cassius in content where Siegfried excels.

The character's weapon being "ramen" is a humorous and unique design choice, a common feature in special event character versions in Japanese mobile games that adds a comical and unexpected element, often contrasting with a character's usual serious portrayal.