In the realm of anime, excitement is building as the highly anticipated series, “Dark Moon: The Blood Altar,” is set to make its debut. The official website for the television anime adaptation of the popular webtoon by HYBE and ENHYPEN revealed that the series will premiere on January 9 at 12:00 a.m. JST, which effectively translates to January 10 for viewers in different time zones. The premiere will be broadcast on several major networks, including Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV, among others.
Fans in various regions will also have the opportunity to watch the series through streaming services. Crunchyroll will be streaming the anime in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
The production team behind the anime is top-notch. Shoko Shiga is directing the series at TROYCA, while Toko Machida is overseeing the series scripts. Character design is handled by Masami Inomata, and the music is composed by Naoki “naotyu-” Chiba. Takatoshi Hamano is directing the sound, ensuring an immersive audio experience.
The webtoon, which serves as the foundation for the anime, features the members of the South Korean group ENHYPEN. It launched in English in January 2022 and concluded with the 71st chapter in October 2023. Additionally, Ize Press will be releasing HYBE’s original novel in English in print on December 2, providing fans with another way to engage with the story.
The anticipation for “Dark Moon: The Blood Altar” is palpable, and fans are eagerly awaiting the premiere to dive into this captivating world.
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News Source: Animenewsnetwork.com
