Bravely Second Explains Setting, Magic Education

Square Enix and Silicon Studio already announced a Japanese sequel to Bravely Default, calling it Bravely Second. Although Bravely Default still awaits its release in the West, the 2012 Japan release ensure that the studio spent plenty of time developing the sequel. On the newly launched Bravely Second website, Square Enix revealed some new information on their new JRPG.

Unless you can read Japanese, Gematsu translated and compiled the new information from the website. It reads as follows.

Setting

The story’s stage is Luxendarc. It is set in the world several years after the Warriors of Light saved it from crisis.

Magic University Town Istantarl

This university town was built in the Nadarakes continent under the proposal of the Lakrika prime minister. Scholars and students around the world gather here every day, exchanging discussions about all sorts of intellectual topics. Because it prospers particularly in the study of magic, it is known by the nickname “Magic University Town.” Thanks to the help of professors, a new structure of magic has been developed, different from the traditional method.

New Character: Devil King Buster Magnolia Arch

A mysterious woman who calls herself the “Devil Buster who came from the moon.” Her age is unknown, she appears in unexpected places at unexpected times, and she has a daredevil attitude. According to the Devil King who suddenly appeared, she is the last survivor of the moon nation.

She is a sociable eccentric. Delicate, but large-hearted. Realistically, a romanticist. An elegant beauty with elusive characteristics, only one thing is certain, she has fierce fighting skills and rescued Tiz Oria.

Bravely Second launches on the 3DS in Japan. Square Enix has yet to officially announce a Western release.