The highly anticipated third season of the Arknights anime series, titled Arknights: Rise from Ember, has released its second teaser trailer, sending fans into a frenzy. The new season, based on the popular mobile game by Chinese developer Hypergryph, is slated to debut in 2025, continuing the gripping story in the world of Terra.
A Glimpse into the Upcoming Season
The second teaser trailer offers a dramatic look at what’s to come in Rise from Ember. The trailer includes a character ominously declaring, “All sins must come to an end. If so, then I will inevitably meet mine,” hinting at the intense and emotional journey ahead for the characters. The animation, once again handled by Yostar Pictures, promises to deliver the same high-quality visuals that fans have come to expect from the series.
This new season follows the events of the previous two seasons, Arknights: Prelude to Dawn and Arknights: Perish in Frost, which aired in 2022 and 2023 respectively. The Arknights anime series has steadily built a strong following, captivating audiences with its intricate plot and compelling characters.
The World of Arknights
For those unfamiliar with the series, Arknights is set in a fantasy world called Terra, a land plagued by devastating Catastrophes. These cataclysms force people to live in nomadic cities and also bring forth a rare mineral known as Originium. Originium is a valuable energy source but also causes the debilitating disease, Oripathy. The story focuses on those infected with Oripathy and the discrimination they face. A medical company named Rhodes Island offers help and a sense of belonging to the often-ostracized Infected, but also finds itself embroiled in conflict with the Reunion Movement, a terrorist organization fighting against the oppression of the Infected.
Production Team and Voice Cast
The Arknights: Rise from Ember anime is directed by Yuki Watanabe, with Masaki Nishikawa and Shintaro Doge serving as assistant directors. The character designs for the animation are done by Aya Takafuji, and the music is composed by Yuki Hayashi.
The voice cast for Arknights: Rise from Ember includes:
- Yuki Kaida as Doctor
- Tomoyo Kurosawa as Amiya
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Dobermann
- Takashi Matsuyama as Ace
- Ayane Sakura as Nearl
- Shizuka Ishigami as Ch’en
- Koichi Yamadera as Wei Yenwu
- Kiyono Yasuno as Hoshiguma
- Ai Kakuma as Franka
- Yui Ishikawa as Liskarm
- Manaka Iwami as Exusiai
- Azusa Tadokoro as Texas
- Risa Taneda as Meteorite
- Yoko Hikasa as Kal’tsit
- Momo Asakura as Medic
- Chiaki Kobayashi as Guard
- Sayaka Sembongi as Crownslayer
- Kohei Amasaki as Mephisto
- Shun Horie as Faust
- Maaya Sakamoto as Talulah
- Ayana Taketatsu as W
- Satsumi Matsuda as Misha
- Risae Matsuda as Skullshatterer
What to Expect from the New Season
Rise from Ember will continue to adapt the main story from the mobile game. Specifically, it will cover the second half of the Act I: Shatter of a Vision arc, focusing on the events of Episodes 07 and 08. The previous season, Perish in Frost, covered the first half of the arc, concentrating on FrostNova’s saga. The narrative will likely delve deeper into the conflicts between Rhodes Island and Reunion, and the internal struggles faced by the characters as they navigate the complexities of the world.
The Arknights Universe Expands
In addition to the main anime series, the Arknights franchise has expanded to include a variety of content. A new web anime titled U Takes Terra, directed by Jun Aoki, features the franchise’s joke character U-Official, a constantly unlucky VTuber. The first episode of U Takes Terra debuted in English in October, with the rest of the series set to be released in 2025.
The mobile game Arknights itself was initially released in China in May 2019, and then globally in January 2020 by Yostar. The game is a tactical RPG/tower defense title with gacha mechanics, and has garnered considerable popularity. The game also inspired several animated promotional videos since 2019, and a nine-minute animated short titled “Holy Knight Light” in December 2021. There is also a spin-off game in development called Arknights: Endfield, announced for Microsoft Windows and mobile devices in March 2022.
There have also been other animated spin-offs, such as Lee’s Detective Agency: A Day in Lungmen, which began airing on Crunchyroll in December 2022.
Previous Seasons
The first season of the anime, Arknights: Prelude to Dawn, premiered in October 2022, consisting of eight episodes. It was directed by Yuki Watanabe, with Masaki Nishikawa as assistant director, and featured music by Yuki Hayashi. The opening theme was “Alive” by Reona, and the ending theme was “BE ME” by Doul.
Arknights: Perish in Frost, the second season, aired in October 2023, also with eight episodes. The series saw the return of the previous season’s staff and cast. The opening theme was “Ache in Pulse” by Myth & Roid, and the ending theme was “R.I.P” by Reona. Crunchyroll streams both of the previous seasons, describing the premise of the show as follows:
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.
Where to Watch
The previous seasons of Arknights are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. As with the previous seasons, it is expected that Arknights: Rise from Ember will also be available on Crunchyroll, allowing fans worldwide to follow the continuing adventures of Rhodes Island.
Conclusion
With the release of its second teaser trailer, Arknights: Rise from Ember has cemented its place as one of the most highly anticipated anime series of 2025. The captivating story, stunning visuals, and talented cast and crew all point towards another successful addition to the Arknights franchise. Fans are eagerly awaiting the series’ premiere to continue their journey through the complex and thrilling world of Terra.
