NUMAnimation
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Japanese animation programming block
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| Network | TV Asahi |
|---|---|
| Launched | April 5, 2020; 5 years ago (2020年04月05日) |
| Division of | ANN |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Running time | Sundays 1:30 - 2:00 (JST) |
| Original language | Japanese |
| Official website | Official website |
NUMAnimation (Japanese: ヌマニメーション, romanized: Numanimēshon) is a Japanese late-night anime programming block planned and produced by TV Asahi under the TV Asahi Animation label, and airing under the All-Nippon News Network affiliation. The block airs on Saturday nights from 25:30 to 26:00 JST (effectively Sunday mornings from 1:30 to 2:00 a.m. JST).
History
[edit ]Prior to the creation of the block, the timeslot was used to rebroadcast Yuri on Ice, as well as In/Spectre . On January 22, 2020, TV Asahi announced launched the programming block, with Sing "Yesterday" for Me becoming the first program to air on the timeslot.[1] [2] On August 11 of the same year, it was announced that the timeslot would be converted from a local format to a networked format, and will air on all of TV Asahi's 24 channels under the ANN affiliation, becoming the network's first late-night anime timeslot, with The Gymnastics Samurai becoming the first program to air since the conversion.[3]
Titles
[edit ]| No. | Title | Start date | End date | Eps. | Studio | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sing "Yesterday" for Me | April 5, 2020 | June 21, 2020 | 12 | Doga Kobo | Based on the manga series by Kei Toume. | [2] |
| 2 | Neon Genesis Evangelion (Rebroadcast)[a] | July 5, 2020 | September 27, 2020 | 12[b] | Original work. | [4] | |
| 3 | The Gymnastics Samurai | October 11, 2020 | December 20, 2020 | 12 | MAPPA | Original work. First series airing nationwide on ANN. |
[5] |
| 4 | World Trigger (Season 2)[d] | January 10, 2021 | April 4, 2021 | 12 | Toei Animation | Based on the manga series by Daisuke Ashihara. Sequel to World Trigger. |
[6] |
| 5 | Battle Athletes Victory ReSTART! | April 11, 2021 | June 27, 2021 | 12 | Seven | Original work. | [7] |
| 6 | Re-Main | July 4, 2021 | October 3, 2021 | 12 | MAPPA | Original work. | [8] |
| 7 | World Trigger (Season 3) | October 10, 2021 | January 23, 2022 | 14 | Toei Animation | Third season of World Trigger. | [9] |
| 8 | Salaryman's Club | January 30, 2022 | April 17, 2022 | 12 | Liden Films | Original work. | [10] |
| 9 | A Couple of Cuckoos | April 24, 2022 | October 2, 2022 | 24 | Based on the manga series by Miki Yoshikawa. | [11] | |
| 10 | Blue Lock | October 9, 2022 | March 26, 2023 | 24 | Eight Bit | Based on the manga series by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura. | [12] |
| 11 | The Dangers in My Heart | April 2, 2023 | June 18, 2023 | 12 | Shin-Ei Animation | Based on the manga series by Norio Sakurai. | [13] |
| 12 | My Tiny Senpai | July 2, 2023 | October 1, 2023 | 12 | Project No.9 | Based on the manga series by Saisou. | [14] |
| 13 | Protocol: Rain | October 8, 2023 | December 24, 2023 | 12 | Quad | Original work. | [15] |
| 14 | The Dangers in My Heart (Season 2) | January 7, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | 13 | Shin-Ei Animation | Sequel to The Dangers in My Heart. | [16] |
| 15 | Whisper Me a Love Song | April 14, 2024 | June 30, 2024 (1–10) December 29, 2024 (11–12) |
12 | Yokohama Animation Laboratory Cloud Hearts (1–10) |
Based on the manga series by Eku Takeshima. | [17] |
| 16 | Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary | July 7, 2024 | September 15, 2024 | 10 | Lapin Track | Based on the Shōshimin Series novels by Honobu Yonezawa. | [18] |
| 17 | You Are Ms. Servant | October 6, 2024 | December 22, 2024 | 12 | Felix Film | Based on the manga series by Shotan. | [19] |
| 18 | Medalist | January 5, 2025 | March 30, 2025 | 13 | ENGI | Based on the manga series by Tsurumakaida. | [20] |
| 19 | Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary (Season 2) |
April 6, 2025 | June 22, 2025 | 12 | Lapin Track | Sequel to Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary. | [21] |
| 20 | With You and the Rain | July 6, 2025 | September 21, 2025 | 12 | Lesprit | Based on the manga series by Ko Nikaido. | [22] |
| 21 | My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! | October 5, 2025 | December 2025 | TBA | Blade | Based on the light novel series by Ghost Mikawa and Tomari. | [23] |
| 22 | Medalist (Season 2) | January 2026 | TBA | TBA | ENGI | Sequel to Medalist. | [24] |
Notes
[edit ]- ^ Originally broadcast on TV Tokyo and its affiliates from October 1995 to March 1996.
- ^ 12 out of the 26 episodes were selected by fans through the block's official Twitter account to be aired.
- ^ TV Asahi used a rebroadcast print that omits and/or removes any mention of Gainax within the opening and ending credits.
- ^ Season 1 aired from October 2014 to April 2016, on TV Asahi and its affiliates, but at different times.
References
[edit ]- ^ テレビ朝日:4月に"沼落ち"する深夜アニメ枠「NUMAnimation」新設 「イエスタデイをうたって」放送. Mantan Web (in Japanese). 2020年01月22日. Retrieved 2025年07月31日.
- ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2020年01月21日). "Sing 'Yesterday' for Me Anime Reveals Cast, April 4 Premiere". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年07月31日.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2020年08月11日). "Iwa-Kakeru! -Sport Climbing Girls- Anime Launches Asahi's New 'ANiMAZiNG!!!' Late-Night Block on October 3". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年07月31日.
- ^ 「エヴァンゲリオン」地上波アニメ初! 視聴者が次週放送話を決める"地上波補完計画"スタート. AnimeAnime (in Japanese). 2020年07月02日. Retrieved 2025年07月31日.
- ^ Loo, Egan (2020年08月13日). "MAPPA's Zombie Land Saga Team Makes Original Gymnastics TV Anime Taiso Samurai in October". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年07月31日.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2020年10月23日). "New World Trigger Anime Season Premieres on January 9". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ 「バトルアスリーテス大運動会」に鬼頭明里・早見沙織・南條ひかる、PV第2弾公開. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2021年02月19日. Retrieved 2025年07月31日.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2021年05月09日). "RE-MAIN Water Polo TV Anime Reveals More Cast, July 3 Premiere". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年07月31日.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2021年03月27日). "World Trigger Anime's 3rd Season Premieres in October". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2021年10月20日). "TV Asahi Reveals Original Badminton Anime Ryman's Club for January Premiere". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月02日.
- ^ Loo, Egan (2022年04月06日). "A Couple of Cuckoos Anime Reveals Half-Year Run, Mini-Anime, Opening Sequence". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2022年05月13日). "Blue Lock Anime Reveals Promo Video, October Premiere, 10 More Cast Members". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年05月13日.
- ^ Hazra, Adriana (2022年12月05日). "The Dangers in My Heart Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, April Debut". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2023年06月01日). "Story of a Small Senior in My Company Anime's Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Opening Song, July 1 Debut". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2023年07月08日). "Our Rainy Protocol Original e-Sports Anime Announced With October Premiere". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ Loo, Egan (2023年06月17日). "The Dangers in My Heart Anime Gets 2nd Season Next January". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2024年02月02日). "Whisper Me a Love Song Yuri Anime Reveals More Cast". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2024年01月12日). "Honobu Yonezawa's Shōshimin Mystery Novel Series Gets TV Anime in July". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2024年03月21日). "You are Ms. servant TV Anime Reveals October Premiere, Staff, Cast, Teaser Promo Video". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2024年03月21日). "Medalist Anime Reveals More Cast, January 2025 Debut in 1st Promo Video". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2025年03月06日). "Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary Anime's 2nd Season Debuts on April 5". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2025年03月16日). "With You and the Rain Anime Reveals 6 New Cast (Updated)". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (2025年08月25日). "My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! Anime's Main Trailer Reveals Theme Songs, October 4 Debut". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月25日.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (2025年07月27日). "Medalist 2nd Season Anime Unveils January 2026 Debut in Teaser Video". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2025年08月01日.
See also
[edit ]- Late-night anime programming blocks in Japan
- Other anime programming blocks by ANN
- ANiMAZiNG!!!, airing on Sunday mornings
- IMAnimation, airing on Saturday evenings, and Wednesday evenings on the IMAnimation W block
External links
[edit ]- Official website (in Japanese)
