Surprising just about everyone, last year NIS America announced they were going to release Gust's Atelier Iris ~Eternal Mana~ here in North America for 2005. Well that time is coming very soon and just as you're getting ready for Atelier Iris's stylish adventure, we have 23 new screenshots and 10 pieces of artwork for its Japanese sequel, the aptly titled Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana 2.

Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana 2 is currently slated for a May release in Japan for the Playstation 2. Atelier Iris ~Eternal Mana~ will see a release on April 5 in North America through NIS America.

• Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana 2 Gallery