This article will be updated as new information is revealed. Last update: 23/02/2025Notice to fans of the Wakfu series: the season that concludes the series will hit your screens in several years. Here’s what you need to know about the follow-up to season 4.
Release Date: When will Wakfu Season 5 be released on Okoo?
The wait for fans will be long! The fifth season of Wakfu, the acclaimed French animated series, will arrive on the Okoo platform (if it doesn’t change its name by the time of broadcast). Although the exact release date has not yet been confirmed, Ankama Animations suggests a broadcast is expected for 2027-2028. Fans will thus be able to find their favorite heroes in new thrilling adventures.
Trailer: The first images of Wakfu Season 5
The trailer for season 5 of “Wakfu” was announced in connection with the launch of the Kickstarter for this season. According to information available on the web, pre-production for season 5 began in 2025, and there was an official teaser shared on February 5, 2025. This teaser was briefly made private but was confirmed to return with the launch of the Kickstarter on February 12, 2025.
For the first official images, you can refer to the official trailer released at the launch of the crowdfunding campaign.
Plots: What to expect from Wakfu Season 5?
The end of season 4 left many questions unanswered. In this new season, Yugo and his companions will face even greater challenges. The series will pick up a few months after the events of season 4 and precede those of the Wakfu manga: The Great Wave. According to the creators’ revelations, season 5 will delve deeper into the origins of certain characters and introduce new antagonists. Season 5 will maintain the mature tone established in season 4. Tot emphasized that the series has evolved to become more dramatic and epic with each season. Although the content has become more intense, with elements like zombies and Necros, Tot assured that season 5 will not push the boundaries further. The goal is to remain faithful to the Wakfu universe without making it inappropriate for younger viewers.
In discussing boundaries not to be crossed, Tot addressed a controversial scene from the manga Wakfu: The Great Wave, which depicts a sex scene between Yugo and Amalia. He emphasized that this type of content is more suitable for the manga format, where readers can use their imagination, unlike the animated series, which leaves less room for interpretation due to its audiovisual nature.
The main antagonist of this season seems to be Count Harebourg, whom we saw in the three special episodes set between season 2 and season 3. In these episodes, the Brotherhood of the Tofu is forced to return to service because the Chaos of Ogrest threatens to overwhelm the Sadida Kingdom. Count Harebourg was part of the “Fraternity of the Forgotten,” alongside Echo, Sipho, and Ush.
“End of WAKFU Season 3. Oropo’s tower exploded, taking with it Count Harebourg, Oropo, Echo, and the Eliacube. Was it really the end?”
“WAKFU Season 4. A new threat looms over the World of Twelve; while our heroes must confront the Necromes, Count Harebourg, transfigured by the Eliacube, returns to Frigost.”
“WAKFU Season 5. Harebourg has always had a single goal: to protect Frigost and restore its former glory. Now, with the immense power of the Eliacube at his disposal, what will his new intentions be? Get ready to face a more determined – and likely more dangerous – Harebourg than ever before! (…) culminating in an ultimate showdown between the Brotherhood of the Tofu and this icy and ruthless new foe.”
The Belgian YouTuber Iro Sef has released a detailed analysis of the trailer, which you can find below. In his video, he breaks down each scene of the trailer, uncovering crucial clues about the upcoming storyline. The trailer opens with an iconic and mysterious location: the ruins of the Tower of Dreams, the former headquarters of the Brotherhood of the Forgotten and the site of the massive explosion that marked the Eliatrope dimension.
We quickly witness the return of Count Harebourg, a charismatic and intriguing Xelor, who appears to play a central role this season. A memorable scene shows the Eliacube merging with Harebourg. Iro Sef discusses several theories: either the Eliacube was deliberately sent to Harebourg, or it has its own consciousness and chose to merge with him. This fusion places Harebourg in a unique position, further exploring themes of time and artifacts imbued with their own will.
The analysis also highlights a fascinating parallel with Nox, the iconic Xelor from the early seasons, who was also influenced by the Eliacube. The resemblance between Nox and Harebourg’s journeys raises important questions about the true nature of this artifact, which might be far more than just a simple tool. Through this fusion, Harebourg seems to inherit a new power, allowing him to move to Frigost, his frozen kingdom, with a redesigned look and take on the role of the new villain for the season.
The omnipresence of the theme of time in the trailer is another central point of Iro Sef’s analysis. He speculates that Harebourg might attempt a journey to the past to save Frigost from its curse, a goal similar to Nox’s but on an even greater scale. However, achieving such a feat would require an immense amount of Wakfu—a source that only the Eliatrope Goddess, freed in Season 4, could provide.
Iro Sef also delves into the transmedia universe of Wakfu, discussing the connections between the series and the video game. He mentions the new expansion for Wakfu the Game, “The Isle of Mists,” which promises to further explore Nox’s past and his connections to the Eliacube. This expansion could unveil long-hidden secrets.
During a 2-hour live stream for the Kickstarter launch (available as an archive on our YouTube channel and below), Tot spontaneously answered questions from the chat, sharing some information about season 5. He shared his thoughts on character development, particularly Flopin and Elely, comparing them to his own children. He explained how his family observations influence the series: “Flopin is a bit like my son, and Elely like my daughter… I imagined Flopin leaving home to find his own path.”
“There will be things revolving around the mechas, but you won’t see them at the heart of the story,” he mentioned, “There will be mechas, but at the same level as season 4, understated.” He also confirmed that “the gods will not be at the heart of the narrative” and that “the story will remain on a human scale.” “The villains are human and so are the heroes,” he clarified, drawing inspiration from the Marvel model, preferring realistic stories and personal conflicts over cosmic battles like those in DC Comics.
“Tot confirmed the participation of young Lance Dur in season 5.”
Regarding the new season, the producers were cautious in their revelations to avoid spoilers. However, Tot hinted that the upcoming plot will address more complex and political themes, stating: “it’s going to be much more political this season.” This suggests an intention to tackle current issues.
This final season marks the culmination of 16 years of animated adventures alongside the Brotherhood of the Tofu. It is expected to provide a satisfying conclusion to the story while leaving the door open to other stories within the Krosmoz.
Wakfu Season 5: How will the season be funded?
Season 5 of “Wakfu” will be funded primarily through a Kickstarter campaign launched on February 12, 2025. Here’s how it is structured:
- Kickstarter: Crowdfunding through Kickstarter is central to the realization of season 5. The campaign aims to raise funds from fans to cover part of the production costs. Season 4 was already partly funded by a Kickstarter campaign, which allowed the production of 13 episodes with a total of more than 1.5 million euros raised.
- Cost per episode: Each episode of season 5 is estimated at approximately 500,000 €, which means that with 26 episodes planned, the total budget for this season is 13 million euros.
- Rewards: The campaign offers various rewards to incentivize contributors, ranging from exclusive digital packs to physical items or unique experiences such as masterclasses or meetings with the creators.
- Support from France Télévisions: Although Ankama is using crowdfunding, there is also support from France Télévisions, which has announced season 5. However, as a public channel, their investment is limited to 25% of the total budget of a program.
- Quality objective: Ankama has expressed its desire to maintain a high level of quality for this final season, which explains the need for additional funding compared to what traditional broadcasters or streaming platforms could provide.
- Broadcast and returns: The popularity of “Wakfu” on platforms like Okoo for season 4 and the enthusiasm of fans are factors that could influence future funding or post-Kickstarter partnerships.
The success of the Kickstarter campaign will depend on the engagement of “Wakfu” fans and community. The campaign for season 4 was a resounding success, raising over 1.5 million euros, precisely €1,522,816, of which €1 million was directly allocated to production after deducting Kickstarter fees and reward costs. This initiative demonstrated the strength and loyalty of the community. Approximately 17,889 backers participated. The first tier of €100,000 was reached in just 73 minutes, and the €1 million mark was surpassed in less than a week. The funds raised represented about 25% of the total budget needed to produce season 4.
“Season 4 not only crushed it on Kickstarter, but it also saw enormous success on their platform [France Télévisions]. We broke all audience records on the France Télévisions platform, even surpassing documentaries and live films and series,” said Tot.
Two hours after its launch, the Kickstarter campaign for Wakfu Season 5 had already surpassed €380,000, demonstrating massive enthusiasm from fans right from the start. Three hours later, the total reached an impressive €500,000 and continued to grow at a steady pace. As of the time of writing (7:40 PM French time), the fund has already exceeded €600,000.
Using the campaign tracking tool Kicktraq, we collected data from Ankama’s previous Kickstarter campaigns and made a projection to estimate the final amount of the current campaign. From the first day, Ankama managed to mobilize a large portion of its fans, doubling the amount raised during the 2020 campaign (€400k compared to €800k today). However, this momentum quickly slowed down, with daily contributions amounting to a few thousand euros.
By calculating the average daily contributions for Wakfu Season 4 (excluding the first three more dynamic days), Season 5 could exceed €2 million. Another hypothesis, based on the average of the last five days (excluding the first two), suggests that the final amount could be less than €2 million. We will reassess this trend mid-campaign.
It is also notable that the number of contributors in 7 days already reaches half of the total from the Season 4 campaign, leaving significant room to mobilize more people. Additionally, individual contributions from fans are currently higher than those from Season 4.
The main challenge of season 5? Maintaining the budget without sacrificing quality. During the live launch of the campaign, Malec emphasized: “It’s a constant balancing act. The idea is not to be frugal, but to put every euro where it needs to be.”
Tot highlighted the main issue of the production: the budget. He reminded everyone that the exorbitant cost of 2D animation, especially for a series like Wakfu, justifies the significant amounts requested from fans. “It’s the talent that comes from people’s hands and minds, and all the budget goes into that,” he affirmed. Thus, the colossal budget is a necessity to ensure the quality of the animation and meet the production deadline. Tot also compared himself to productions like Arcane (League of Legends), whose enormous budget (250 million euros) served as a benchmark for quality. “We’re not dealing with American budgets; it’s incomparable,” he added, noting that season 4 already exceeded 550,000€ per episode.
With a production cost of approximately 500,000 euros per episode, the series represents an ambitious financial project. “We put between 1.5 and 2 million euros of our own money into season 4,” he added, specifying that the series pays for itself through the sale of rights. However, for season 4, “One of the two [streaming services] made us an offer for the global rights of 100,000 dollars… for 15 episodes!” he lamented, preferring to broadcast the series for free on their YouTube channel.
Tot confirmed that this season will be the last, while hinting at a possible extension of the universe through Waven, a project already in development.
“We have gained a certain respect from France Télévisions, who consider us as people who know what they are doing,” said Tot. “We have achieved a freedom of tone,” he insisted, emphasizing that this climate of trust is rare in the French television landscape.
Wakfu Season 5: How many episodes for the season?
Season 5 of “Wakfu” will mark the end of the series with 26 episodes, returning to the format of the first two seasons. Each episode will last approximately 22 minutes, as in previous seasons.
The Kickstarter project also specifies in its goals that once €2 million is raised, a special episode will be unlocked, although the subject of this episode remains unknown. Furthermore, if the €3 million goal is reached, an additional 22-minute episode focusing on Flopin and Madagaskan will be produced. This episode could be transformed into a mini-series of seven 10-minute episodes if contributions reach €4 million.
What cast for Wakfu Season 5?
Regarding the cast, the Kickstarter campaign mentions that Anthony Roux, alias Tot, will return as the screenwriter of the series and co-director of season 5. He will be accompanied by Alexandre Ulmann, alias Malec, as storyboarder and second co-director. Other members of the team from previous seasons may also join the production.
Precise information about the cast of season 5 of Wakfu is not yet fully available. However, based on the voices of the main characters in previous seasons, it is likely that several actors and actresses will reprise their iconic roles. Among them are Fanny Bloc as Yugo, Adeline Chetail as Amalia Sheran Sharm, Geneviève Doang as Evangelyne, and Thomas Guitard as Sir Tristepin de Percedal.
Moreover, season 5 could introduce new characters, voiced by new actors, although no official information has yet been communicated on this subject. The pledge level 7 of the campaign at 8000€ mentions that 26 people will have the opportunity to lend their voice to a character in this new season, which could suggest the appearance of new protagonists, secondary roles, or simple cameos.
For more precise details on the cast, we will have to wait for official announcements from Ankama or updates published on their website and social networks.
Stay tuned for more news on season 5 of Wakfu and get ready to discover a new thrilling adventure! The article will be regularly updated with the latest information. Feel free to share your reactions in the comments!
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