The highly anticipated third season of the Arknights anime, titled Arknights: Rise from Ember, has officially revealed its creditless opening sequence video, offering fans a dynamic preview of the upcoming series. The new season is set to premiere on July 4, 2025, continuing the anime adaptation of the popular tower defense mobile game.
“End of Days” Sets the Tone
The opening theme song for Arknights: Rise from Ember is titled “End of Days” and is performed by the Japanese singer ReoNa, known for her emotive and impactful anime music. The selection of ReoNa for the opening theme promises a powerful musical introduction to each episode, aligning with the series’ intense narrative.
A Glimpse into the Conflict
The newly released opening sequence provides an early look at the animation and key characters that will feature prominently in Rise from Ember. While specific plot details within the opening are visual, the overall tone suggests the continued struggles of Rhodes Island against the Reunion Movement and the overarching mysteries of Oripathy in the dystopian world of Terra. The anime adapts the second half of the Main Theme’s Act I: Shatter of a Vision story arc, focusing on the events of Episode 07 and 08 of the game’s narrative.
Production Details and Previous Seasons
Arknights: Rise from Ember is directed by Yuki Watanabe at animation studio Yostar Pictures, with Masaki Nishikawa serving as assistant director. Aya Takafuji is responsible for the animation character designs, and Yuki Hayashi composes the music for the series. The anime is based on the original work by Hypergraph and Studio Montagne.
This third season follows the success of Arknights: Prelude to Dawn, which aired in October 2022, and Arknights: Perish in Frost, which debuted in October 2023. Crunchyroll has streamed the previous seasons and will also stream Arknights: Rise from Ember starting July 4, 2025. The series will air in Japan on Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, BS11, and Animax.
