IMAnimation
| Network | TV Asahi |
|---|---|
| Launched | October 6, 2024; 15 months ago (2024年10月06日) |
| Division of | ANN |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Running time | Saturdays 23:30 - 24:00 (JST) |
| Original language | Japanese |
| Official website | Official website |
| Network | TV Asahi |
|---|---|
| Launched | April 2, 2025; 9 months ago (2025年04月02日) |
| Division of | ANN |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Running time | Wednesdays 23:45 - 24:15 (JST)[a] Thursdays 1:03 - 1:33 (JST)[b] |
| Original language | Japanese |
| Official website | Official website |
IMAnimation (Japanese: イマニメーション, romanized: Imanimēshon) is a Japanese late-night anime programming block planned and produced by TV Asahi under the TV Asahi Animation label and under the All-Nippon News Network affiliation, which launched on October 2024. The block airs on Saturday nights from 23:30 to 24:00 JST (effectively Saturday nights from 11:30 p.m. to Sunday midnight JST).
The block received an extension in 2025, titled IMAnimation W (イマニメーション, Imanimēshon Daburu), which airs on the same channel and its affiliates on Wednesday nights from 23:45 to 24:15 JST (effectively Wednesday nights from 11:45 p.m. to Thursday 12:15 a.m. JST). excluding ABC Television which airs the block from 25:03 to 25:33 JST (effectively Thursday mornings from 1:03 to 1:33 a.m. JST), following after Knight in Night [ja].
History
[edit ]Prior to the creation of the block, the timeslot was originally used for the Saturday Night Drama [ja] TV drama programming block from 2001 to 2024, as well as variety programs occasionally. On June 24, 2024, the block is officially announced, and is the second late-night anime network timeslot on TV Asahi following NUMAnimation, which previously aired in a local timeslot prior to October 2020. Following the announcement, the TV Asahi Animation label was created in order to house the block, as well as NUMAnimation, Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan . The second season of Blue Lock became the first program to air on the timeslot.[1] [2]
IMAnimation W
[edit ]On December 17, 2024, TV Asahi announced an extension of the block, titled IMAnimation W. Like with IMAnimation, its timeslot was also originally used for variety programs; it is the third late-night anime programming block on the network. Your Forma became the first program to air on the timeslot.[3]
Titles
[edit ]| # | Block | Title | Start date[c] | End date[c] | Eps. | Studio | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IM | Blue Lock vs. U-20 Japan [d] | October 5, 2024 | December 28, 2024 | 14 | Eight Bit | Based on the manga series by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura [ja]. Second season and sequel to Blue Lock. |
[1] |
| 2 | IM | Baban Baban Ban Vampire | January 11, 2025 | March 29, 2025 | 12 | Gaina | Based on the manga series by Hiromasa Okujima [ja]. | [4] |
| 3 | IM W | Your Forma | April 2, 2025 | June 25, 2025 | 13 | Geno Studio | Based on the light novel series by Mareho Kikuishi [ja] and Tsubata Nozaki. | [3] |
| 4 | IM | From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman | April 5, 2025 | June 22, 2025 | 12 | Passione Hayabusa Film |
Based on the light novel series by Shigeru Sagazaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima [ja]. | [5] |
| 5 | IM W | Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (part 1) | July 2, 2025 | September 24, 2025 | 13 | Studio Kai | Based on the manga series by Shō Makura [ja] and Takeshi Okano. | [3] |
| 6 | IM | Fermat Kitchen | July 5, 2025 | September 27, 2025 | 12 | Domerica | Based on the manga series by Yūgo Kobayashi [ja]. | [6] |
| 7 | IM | The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest | October 4, 2025 | December 20, 2025 | 12 | Gekkou | Based on the light novel series by Alto and Yuunagi [ja]. | [7] |
| 8 | IM W | Wandance | October 8, 2025 | December 24, 2025 | 12 | Madhouse Cyclone Graphics [ja] |
Based on the manga series by Coffee. | [8] |
| 9 | IM W | Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (part 2) | January 7, 2026 | TBA | TBA | Studio Kai | Second part of Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube. | [9] |
| 10 | IM | Dead Account | January 10, 2026 | TBA | TBA | SynergySP | Based on the manga series by Shizumu Watanabe [ja]. | [10] |
| 11 | IM | Akane-banashi | April 2026 | TBA | TBA | Zexcs | Based on the manga series by Yuki Suenaga [ja] and Takamasa Moue [ja]. | [11] |
| 12 | IM W | Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? | April 2026 | TBA | TBA | TMS Entertainment | Based on the manga series by Norishiro-chan and Sakana Uozumi. | [12] |
| 13 | IM | Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia | July 2026 | TBA | TBA | Science Saru | Based on the manga series by Tomato Soup [ja]. | [13] |
Notes
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2024年06月24日). "BLUELOCK TV Anime's 2nd Season Reveals 2 More Cast Members, October 5 Debut in New Programming Block on TV Asahi". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年07月09日.
- ^ テレ朝新アニメ枠「イマニメーション」発表 第1弾は人気サッカーアニメ「ブルーロック」. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). 2024年06月24日. Retrieved 2025年07月06日.
- ^ a b c Mateo, Alex (2024年12月17日). "Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Debuts on TV Asahi's New 'IM Animation W' Block in July". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年07月06日.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2024年06月24日). "Baban Baban Ban Vampire TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Teaser Video, Visual, January 2025 Debut". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年07月09日.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2025年02月07日). "From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Reveals Flow's Theme Song in New Trailer". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年07月19日.
- ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (2025年03月11日). "Fermat no Ryōri TV Anime's Teaser Announces July Premiere". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年07月19日.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2025年08月21日). "The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Anime Reveals Theme Songs, October 4 Debut in Video". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月21日.
- ^ 『ワンダンス』10月8日より放送開始! メインPV公開|オープニング主題歌をBE:FIRST、エンディング主題歌をELSEEが担当. Animate Times (in Japanese). 2025年09月11日. Retrieved 2025年09月11日.
- ^ 「地獄先生ぬ〜べ〜」少年期のぬ〜べ〜、美奈子先生、覇鬼が描かれた新ビジュアル. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2025年12月04日. Retrieved 2025年12月04日.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (2025年12月11日). "Dead Account Anime Reveals 6 New Cast, Theme Song Artists, January 10 Debut in New Promo Video". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年12月11日.
- ^ Hazra, Adriana (2025年12月21日). "Akane-banashi Anime Reveals Trailer, More Cast & Staff, April 2026 Debut". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年12月21日.
- ^ 「オタクに優しいギャルはいない!?」2026年4月に「IMAnimation W」枠で放送. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2025年12月27日. Retrieved 2025年12月27日.
- ^ 「天幕のジャードゥーガル」総監督は山田尚子、PVを公開 放送は来年7月から. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2025年12月27日. Retrieved 2025年12月27日.
See also
[edit ]- Late-night anime programming blocks in Japan
- Other anime programming blocks by ANN
- NUMAnimation, airing on Sunday mornings
- ANiMAZiNG!!!, airing on Sunday mornings
External links
[edit ]- Official IMAnimation website (in Japanese)
- Official IMAnimation W website (in Japanese)
