New Main Story 'Oratorio of Time Gone By' Chapter 1 for Smartphone RPG 'Blue Archive' Announced, 'Arius' Dominates X Trends

The new main story, "Oratorio of Time Gone By," Chapter 1, for the smartphone school-life x youth x story RPG "Blue Archive," has been announced, and "Arius" is dominating trending topics on the social media platform "X." Following the official release of videos and information, fans are expressing great anticipation and various speculations.

Of particular note is the storyline where students from the "Arius Branch School," who have always had complex backgrounds, especially Saori, are returning to the Arius Branch School. The official account has also announced, "It seems Saori and her companions are returning to Arius Branch School...! How will the students at the academy feel about this...?", suggesting that this return will be a major turning point in the story.

On X, numerous posts express excitement for the long-awaited new chapter, with comments like, "Looking forward to the Arius Arc..." and "I've been dreaming of the day this scenario would come, I gathered all the Arius characters. I hope everyone finds happiness." Conversely, urgent wishes and concerns have also been posted regarding the story's quality and what "salvation" might be brought to the characters' futures, such as "I just earnestly hope it's not a rehash" and "Even with the cult leader gone, there's no salvation after the ending."

Furthermore, discussions are also focusing on information suggesting the appearance of new characters and the introduction of a new school called "Wild Hunt." Attention is also being paid to how these elements will intertwine with the Arius story and how popular existing characters like Azusa and Mika will be involved. Voices expressing hope for the future restoration of the Arius Branch School are also emerging, such as "Please give us a budget, Rin-chan, a budget to restore both Arius and Abydos for now," which indicates the high level of user immersion in the story.

Given the substantial foundation of the Arius story established in the "Eden Treaty Arc," this new chapter is truly a "long-awaited" development for fans. Eyes will be glued to future developments to see how each character confronts their past and how the problems facing the Arius Branch School will be addressed.

The context

Blue Archive: A popular anime-style mobile RPG where players assume the role of "Sensei" overseeing students in the futuristic academy city of Kivotos. The game is known for its engaging story and character development.

Arius Branch School: A significant faction within the game's lore, initially depicted as an antagonistic, cult-like organization with a tragic history. Its members are central to some of the game's most dramatic plotlines.

Eden Treaty Arc: A pivotal previous main story arc in Blue Archive where the Arius Branch School played a central role, involving major conflicts and revelations that deeply impacted the game's narrative and characters.

Saori: A prominent character from the Arius Branch School, known for her complex personality and difficult past. Her return to Arius is a key event in the new story.

Azusa and Mika: Other popular characters who were significantly involved in the "Eden Treaty Arc" and had complex relationships with Arius characters. Their roles in the new arc are highly anticipated by fans.

X (formerly Twitter): The social media platform where the game's community actively discusses updates and theories.

Abydos: Another school district in Kivotos, known for its severe financial difficulties. Its mention alongside Arius suggests a broader fan desire for widespread recovery and rebuilding efforts within the game's world.

Rin-chan: Likely refers to Rin from the General Student Council, who is responsible for managing Kivotos's finances, making her the go-to character for budget requests from fans.