The highly anticipated anime adaptation of the popular mobile game “#COMPASS -Combat Providence Analysis System” is officially premiering on April 7, 2025. Fans can look forward to tuning in on TV Tokyo and other networks across Japan, as well as BS NTV and AT-X, to dive into the series.
What is “#COMPASS 2.0”?
“#COMPASS 2.0: Combat Providence Analysis System” is a TV anime based on the mobile game. The series is set in a dreamlike world where characters from different worlds gather and battle alongside human counterparts. The energy generated from these battles is used to sustain the world.
The story focuses on 13, a non-human hero who doesn’t like humans and refuses to partner with them. However, 13’s resolve begins to waver when Jin, a human, approaches him hoping to form a duo. Jin may hold the key to helping 13 overcome challenges.
Broadcast Details
The anime “#COMPASS 2.0” will begin broadcasting on April 7, 2025, on the following channels:
- TV Tokyo: Mondays at 24:00 (midnight)
- TV Osaka: Mondays at 24:00 (midnight)
- TV Aichi: Mondays at 24:00 (midnight)
- TV Hokkaido: Mondays at 24:00 (midnight)
- TV Setouchi: Mondays at 24:00 (midnight)
- TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting: Mondays at 24:00 (midnight)
- BS NTV: Mondays at 24:30 (midnight)
- AT-X: Tuesdays at 20:30, Thursdays at 8:30 (repeat), Mondays at 14:30 (repeat)
Staff and Production
The anime is directed by Hitoshi Nanba, known for his work on “Golden Kamuy” and “Fate/Grand Order -First Order-“. The animation is being produced by Lay-duce.
Cast
Many of the original voice actors from the game “#COMPASS” are reprising their roles for the anime adaptation. The cast includes:
- Daisuke Ono as 13
- Soma Saito as Reiya
- Sora Amamiya as Jeanne d’Arc
- Sakura Tange as Voidoll/Bugdoll
- Yoshitaka Yamaya as Atari Juumonji
- Yasuhiro Mamiya as Justice
- Shiki Aoki as Lilica
- Reina Kondo as Noho Soubiki
- Tetsuya Kakihara as Tadaomi Ouka
- Hiro Shimono as Marcos`55
- Rikiya Koyama as Luciano
- Marina Inoue as Matoi Fukagawa
- Kazuhiro Yamaji as Gustav
- Ayumu Murase as Tesla
- Atsuko Tanaka as Violetta
- Kokoa Amano as Coquelicot
- Yu Shimamura as Maria
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Adam
- Ayane Sakura as Megumegu
- Nobutoshi Canna as Ixtaca
- Eri Kitamura as Kirara Kiryuin
- Jun Fukuyama as Pororoccio
- Kohei Amasaki as Thorn
- Misaki Watada as Delmin
- Banjo Ginga as Thomas
- Kana Ichinose as Luluca
- Tomokazu Sugita as Pierre the 77th
- Kana Hanazawa as Amairu Kistunegasaki
- Yukari Yuzuki as System Voice
Theme Songs
The opening theme song for “#COMPASS 2.0” is “Hakudou” (Pulse), performed by Nana Mizuki. The song’s lyrics are written by Horie Shota, with composition and arrangement by Giga and Horie Shota (Kemu). A preview video of the song is available on Nana Mizuki’s official YouTube channel.
The ending theme song is “Heartache” by Yuma Uchida. Balloon is in charge of the song’s lyrics, composition, and arrangement.
About the “#COMPASS” Game
“#COMPASS -Combat Providence Analysis System-” is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by NHN PlayArt and Dwango. It was first released in Japan in December 2016 for iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, and later in China in November 2019. The game has been downloaded over 15 million times since its debut.
In “#COMPASS,” players engage in 3v3 battles, controlling heroes with unique abilities and roles, such as Attackers, Gunners, Tanks, and Sprinters. Teams compete to capture and maintain control points on the map, earning points to secure victory.
Previous Adaptations
Prior to the TV anime, “#COMPASS” received a 10-episode original net animation (ONA) series, which streamed on the official “#Compass” YouTube channel from August 10, 2018, to September 13, 2019. These ONA episodes were approximately four minutes in length and were produced by TMS Entertainment and Echoes.
What to Expect
While details about the anime’s specific storyline remain somewhat scarce, early trailers suggest that it will adapt in-game matches. Fans can anticipate seeing their favorite characters, such as Jeanne d’Arc, Tadaomi Ouka, Matoi Fukagawa, Gustav Heydrich, Reiya, and Amairo Kitsunegasaki, brought to life with their original voice actors.
The series is expected to appeal to existing fans of the “#COMPASS” game, as well as newcomers interested in the MOBA genre and anime adaptations of popular games. With a talented production team, returning voice cast, and catchy theme songs, “#COMPASS 2.0” has the potential to be a hit anime series in the Spring 2025 season.
