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Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel, ファイナルファンタジーVII On the Way to a Smile デンゼル編, デンゼルを中心としたオリジナルアニメ
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Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel
ファイナルファンタジーVII On the Way to a Smile デンゼル編
Final Fantasy VII spinoff novel On the Way to a Smile Episode: Denzel will be adapted into an anime for the Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete release on April 16. The anime will ship as an extra supplement on Advent Children's Blu-ray Disc releases. The Denzel part of On the Way to a Smile story begins as the character Denzel aims to enlist in the World Regenesis Organization (WRO) and "leaps" back into Denzel's past.
(Source: Anime News Network)
(Source: Anime News Network)
Last updated
Oct 28, 2026, 06:23 AM
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18.4
CourScore measures renewal signals out of 100. It is not a calibrated probability of an official sequel announcement within 18 months.
Signal coverage: 100% • Signal freshness: High • Updated 8 hours ago
Top reasons
- Committee renewal track record - Lead committee members (Square Enix, A-1 Pictures) have a smoothed catalogue continuation rate of 27%, above the catalogue average of 14%
- Cohort rating percentile - 60th percentile within season cohort
- Titles like this rarely return - 17 years with no new entry: of OVAs and specials (first entries) in that position, under 1% got a new season or film within 10 years
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NoneThe recorded adaptation appears close to the available source. Films or original continuations may still be possible.
Financial & Commercial50
Production Feasibility26
Audience Reception53
Strategic Priors50
Fandom Engagement40
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Last analysedOct 28, 2026, 06:23 AM
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Renewal FAQ
Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel renewal questions
Common questions about this title's renewal prospects, answered by Courcast's daily analysis.
- Is Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel getting a new season?
- According to Courcast's latest analysis, Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel has a 18/100 renewal signal score. This score is updated daily and blends fandom momentum, streaming signals, source-material runway, and franchise history. Check back regularly for the latest forecast.
- Will Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel be renewed?
- Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel currently scores 18 out of 100 on Courcast. Signals driving this estimate include online discussion volume, sequel history within the franchise, and platform engagement data - all recalculated daily. Scores from 70 indicate strong renewal signals; scores from 85 are labelled very likely.
- What is Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel's renewal probability?
- Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel's CourScore is 18 as of the latest update. CourScore is Courcast's proprietary metric that aggregates over a dozen renewal signals - from source-material runway to social buzz - into a single daily signal score out of 100.
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| Source | Metric | Geo | Value | Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| anilist | average score | GLOBAL | 66 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| anilist | favorites | GLOBAL | 17 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| anilist | popularity | GLOBAL | 4,600 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| anilist | trending | GLOBAL | 0 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| crunchyroll | episode count | GLOBAL | 1 | Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| crunchyroll | episode dislikes | GLOBAL | 132 | Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| crunchyroll | episode likes | GLOBAL | 3,518 | Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| crunchyroll | series available | GLOBAL | 1 | Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| google trends | interest daily | GLOBAL | 0 | Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| google trends | interest weekly | GLOBAL | 0 | Aug 23, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| kitsu | favorites | GLOBAL | 7 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| kitsu | member count | GLOBAL | 2,547 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| kitsu | rating rank | GLOBAL | 5,367 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| kitsu | score mean | GLOBAL | 70.34 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | chapters total | GLOBAL | 12 | Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | completed | GLOBAL | 19,138 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | members | GLOBAL | 27,454 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | plan to watch | GLOBAL | 7,447 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | rating | GLOBAL | 7.53 | Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | source members | GLOBAL | 1,249 | Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | source status code | GLOBAL | 3 | Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | volumes total | GLOBAL | 1 | Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | watching | GLOBAL | 426 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mangaupdates | bayesian rating | GLOBAL | 4.71 | Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| comments 7d | GLOBAL | 2 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM | |
| mentions 1d | GLOBAL | 1 | Oct 1, 2026, 12:00 AM | |
| mentions 7d | GLOBAL | 1 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM | |
| score 7d | GLOBAL | 8 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM | |
| thread count | GLOBAL | 1 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM | |
| threads 7d | GLOBAL | 1 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM | |
| shikimori | completion ratio | GLOBAL | 0.54 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| shikimori | member count | GLOBAL | 4,087 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| shikimori | score mean | GLOBAL | 70.8 | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| simkl | score mean | GLOBAL | 74 | Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| wikipedia | pageviews daily | EN.WIKIPEDIA | 9 | Jun 8, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| youtube | channel views total | GLOBAL | 0 | Jun 29, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| youtube | subscribers total | GLOBAL | 0 | Jun 29, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| youtube | uploads 30d | GLOBAL | 25 | Jun 29, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| youtube | uploads 7d | GLOBAL | 25 | Jun 29, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| youtube | views 30d | GLOBAL | 20,721 | Jun 29, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| youtube | views 7d | GLOBAL | 20,721 | Jun 29, 2026, 12:00 AM |