Arknights

Name: Arknights — Official Trailer 4 [Subtitled]
Uploaded: 2022-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Description: In the wake of unknown Catastrophes in the heart of Terra, a mineral of unimaginable power has been discovered. With it, society's technology has made huge leaps and bounds, but the substance causes a deadly incurable disease, leading to a worldwide enslavement of the infected. As a rebellion is now on the rise, a pharmaceutical company races for a cure to save humanity.

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Synopsis

In the wake of unknown Catastrophes in the heart of Terra, a mineral of unimaginable power has been discovered. With it, society's technology has made huge leaps and bounds, but the substance causes a deadly incurable disease, leading to a worldwide enslavement of the infected. As a rebellion is now on the rise, a pharmaceutical company races for a cure to save humanity.

About

Arknights premiered on October 29, 2022. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 3 seasons and 26 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo, Tokyo MX. and concluded its run on September 5, 2025.

Why viewers enjoy Arknights

Arknights targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Arknights was animated by Yostar Pictures, C2 Architecture, and broadcast on TV Tokyo, Tokyo MX.

Critical reception

Arknights holds a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 33 user reviews on TMDB, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among viewers.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Arknights include: magic, post-apocalyptic future, dystopia, based on video game, anime, war. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

Yuki Kaida
Tomoyo Kurosawa
Atsumi Tanezaki
Ayane Sakura
Risa Taneda
Yoko Hikasa
Momo Asakura
Chiaki Kobayashi
Yuu Asakawa
Saki Fujita

Production credits

Direction: Yuki Watanabe · Masataka Nishikawa · Shintaro Doge
Writing: rui · Risa Mizuno · Aki Mizuki

Release dates

Premiered

October 29, 2022

Last aired

September 5, 2025

Seasons & episodes

Season1

PRELUDE TO DAWN

October 28, 2022·8episodes

Adapting the game's early story arc where the pharmaceutical company Rhodes Island, led by Amiya and the amnesiac Doctor, fights the militant Reunion movement. The world of Terra is ravaged by natural disasters that leave behind a mineral called Originium, which advances technology but causes the fatal, crystallizing disease Oripathy. The infected face severe persecution, leading the Reunion movement to seek violent rebellion, while Rhodes Island searches for a cure and a way for the infected and non-infected to coexist.

Season2

PERISH IN FROST

October 7, 2023·8episodes

The season follows Rhodes Island as they deal with the chaos in Lungmen, make uneasy alliances, and engage in intense battles, culminating in a climactic confrontation with FrostNova. Key events include the battle between Ch'en and Mephisto, the stories of Faust and GreyThroat, and the tragic fates of the Yeti Squad members.

Season3

RISE FROM EMBER

July 4, 2025·10episodes

Focusing on the conflict in Chernobog as the Reunion Movement, led by Talulah, attacks the city. Rhodes Island, led by Amiya, stands as the last neutral force against Reunion and attempts to navigate the escalating chaos to prevent widespread destruction. The season covers Chapters 7 and 8 of the game's story, exploring both intense action and emotional moments as the characters confront the consequences of the growing conflict.