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Arknights 2022

★ 6.4/10 · 34 votes TV-14 AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 3 seasons · 26 eps Ended
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What is Arknights?

Arknights is a Japanese anime television series based on the mobile game of the same name. The show is produced by Yostar Pictures and directed by Yuki Watanabe.

Type
TV series
Year
2022
Status
Ended
Episodes
26
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Oct 29, 2022
Last aired
Sep 5, 2025
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo, Tokyo MX
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

Arknights is a Japanese anime television series based on the mobile game of the same name. The show is produced by Yostar Pictures and directed by Yuki Watanabe. The first season, titled Arknights: Prelude to Dawn, aired in 2022. The series is set in a world where mysterious disasters have reshaped society, leading to the rise of mobile cities. A powerful mineral called Originium has accelerated technological progress but also causes a fatal disease known as Oripathy. Those infected face widespread persecution. Amid this backdrop, a rebellion emerges as a pharmaceutical company seeks a cure to save humanity. The show explores themes of societal inequality, survival, and resistance. Voice actors featured in the series include Yuki Kaida, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Satoi Shibuya, and Gui Niang. The original game, developed by Hypergryph, is a strategic RPG available globally outside of China. A second season of the anime adaptation is in development.

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Should you watch it?

“A pharmaceutical company fights to save humanity from a deadly disease caused by a powerful mineral.”

# dystopian# intense# serious# political
Reasons to watch
  • compelling world-building
  • high-stakes narrative
Keep in mind
  • heavy themes
  • complex premise

Watch it if you enjoy dystopian science fiction focused on societal conflict and medical mysteries.

The series features intense themes regarding disease, societal collapse, and systemic oppression.

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Cast

Yuki Kaida Doctor (voice)
Tomoyo Kurosawa Amiya (voice)
Atsumi Tanezaki Dobermann (voice)
Ayane Sakura Nearl (voice)
Risa Taneda Meteorite (voice)
Yoko Hikasa Kal'tsit (voice)
Momo Asakura Medic (voice)
Chiaki Kobayashi Guard (voice)
Yuu Asakawa Priestess (voice)
Saki Fujita Yato (voice)
Ai Kakuma Frostleaf / Franka (voice)
Yuki Yonai Phal (voice)

Episode guide

Season 1 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the central conflict?

The story follows a pharmaceutical company racing to find a cure for a terminal disease caused by a powerful mineral.

What is the setting?

The series takes place in a world called Terra impacted by unknown Catastrophes.

What causes the disease in the series?

The disease is caused by a mineral discovered in the heart of Terra that also powers technological advancement.

How are the infected treated in this society?

The infected face worldwide enslavement due to the nature of their condition.

Is there a resistance movement?

Yes, a rebellion is rising in response to the treatment of the infected.