Arknights
Arknights
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Arknights

6.4
Yr 2022
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 72 /100

Critical reception for the Arknights anime adaptation is generally positive, with reviewers highlighting its rich world-building, serious tone, and high-concept setting. Critics particularly appreciated the intriguing lore, including mobile cities, natural calamities, and the sociopolitical struggles of its characters, which help set a strong backdrop for the narrative.

However, the show faces some challenges common to video game adaptations. Critics noted that while the animation and visual design are attractive, the action sequences often lack the flashy combat and high-impact visual effects found in top-tier anime. Despite these drawbacks, reviewers felt the franchise showed growth over time, with later installments building a more confident and complex story.

“Arknights' world is actually pretty interesting, from its mobile cities to the extreme weather calamities, to the sociopolitical plight of its characters”

“Perish in Frost still shakes out to be a more confident and complex installment”

“While it delivers some good hits, Arknights: PRELUDE TO DAWN never delivers any of the truly flashy combat or gorgeous attack effects that the best in the medium brings”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
UK • US • CA
Crunchyroll
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

This 2022 animation leans heavily into the bleak atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic future. The series explores a fragmented world defined by the discovery of a dangerous mineral that simultaneously fuels technological advancement and spreads a terminal illness. The resulting tension between a desperate pharmaceutical company and an emerging rebellion shapes a narrative centered on the morality of survival within a dystopia.

The grounded conflict distinguishes the series from more lighthearted fantasy adventures. Vocal performances, including Yuki Kaida, anchor the high-stakes political maneuvering and tactical action. By prioritizing the brutal consequences of magical advancement over simple heroics, the show creates a distinct tone for audiences interested in the intersection of war, ethics, and long-term societal decay.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 52
Regulars 29
Longest run 26 eps
Yuki Kaida
Yuki Kaida
as Doctor (voice)
Tomoyo Kurosawa
Tomoyo Kurosawa
as Amiya (voice)
Atsumi Tanezaki
Atsumi Tanezaki
as Dobermann (voice)
Ayane Sakura
Ayane Sakura
as Nearl (voice)
Risa Taneda
Risa Taneda
as Meteorite (voice)
Yoko Hikasa
Yoko Hikasa
as Kal'tsit (voice)
Momo Asakura
Momo Asakura
as Medic (voice)
Chiaki Kobayashi
Chiaki Kobayashi
as Guard (voice)
Show 44 more
Yuu Asakawa as Priestess (voice) Saki Fujita as Yato (voice) Ai Kakuma as Frostleaf / Franka (voice) Yuki Yonai as Phal (voice) Mai Nakahara as Blaze (voice) Misato Fukuen as GreyThroat (voice) Takashi Matsuyama as ACE (voice) Susumu Chiba as Scout (voice) Yui Ogura as Rosmontis (voice) Manami Numakura as Closure (voice) Masahiro Yamanaka as Elysium (voice) Manaka Iwami as Warfarin / Exusiai (voice) Ru Thing as Firewatch (voice) Ayumi Tsunematsu as Ines (voice) Yoshimasa Hosoya as Hoederer (voice) Aki Toyosaki as Bagpipe (voice) 26 episodes Shizuka Ishigami as Ch'en (voice) 26 episodes Kiyono Yasuno as Hoshiguma (voice) 26 episodes Sora Tokui as Swire (voice) 26 episodes Kanae Itou as Lin (voice) 26 episodes Koichi Yamadera as Wei Yenwu (voice) 26 episodes Noriko Hidaka as Fumizuki (voice) 26 episodes Hochu Otsuka as Mouse King (voice) 26 episodes Yui Ishikawa as Liskarm (voice) 26 episodes Ryo Hirohashi as Jessica (voice) 26 episodes Azusa Tadokoro as Texas (voice) 26 episodes Maaya Sakamoto as Talulah (voice) 26 episodes Sayaka Senbongi as Crownslayer (voice) 26 episodes Kohei Amasaki as Mephisto (voice) 26 episodes Shun Horie as Faust (voice) 26 episodes Ayana Taketatsu as W (voice) 26 episodes Ayahi Takagaki as FrostNova (voice) 26 episodes Risae Matsuda as Skullshatterer (voice) 26 episodes Banjo Ginga as Patriot (voice) 26 episodes Umeka Shouji as Nine (voice) 26 episodes Ami Koshimizu as ProjeKT Red (voice) 26 episodes Satsumi Matsuda as Misha (voice) 26 episodes Yuhko Kaida as Leizi (voice) 26 episodes Hiroaki Tajiri as Shadow Guard / Taihe (voice) 26 episodes Keita Tada as Jie Zhen (voice) 26 episodes Yuuka Nanri as Civilight Eterna (voice) 26 episodes Aya Uchida as Alina (voice) 26 episodes Toshiyuki Morikawa as Kashchey (voice) 26 episodes Tetsu Inada as Qui'lon (voice) 26 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Director
Kazuki Yokouchi Masataka Nishikawa
Executive Producer
Hai Mao
Art Direction
Momoko Fujikura Minoru Oonishi
Producer
Dong Shan Wei@W Ding Chao Ametora Chen Zhuo Pei Yanjie Wang Yixiong
Online Editor
Ayuka Suzuki Tsuneyasu Hisajima
Prop Designer
Yoshi Wakayama
Production Assistant
Gwendo Hain Koichi Hanada Ken Kurihara
Original Series Design
Wei@W
Series Director
Yuki Watanabe
Storyboard Artist
Yuki Watanabe Shintaro Doge Masataka Nishikawa Takaaki Ishiyama
Background Designer
Karen Nagahara Ai Tanaka Kito Minagawa
Assistant Director
Shintaro Doge
Director of Photography
Kohei Tanada
Editor
Kengo Shigemura
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

magic post-apocalyptic future dystopia based on video game anime war
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 29, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
34