The upcoming anime adaptation of the popular mobile game #Compass—Combat Providence Analysis System, titled #Compass 2.0, has generated significant buzz with the release of a new key visual, a brand-new trailer, and the creditless opening sequence. Anime fans can anticipate the premiere on April 7, 2025, on TV Tokyo’s six channels at 24:00 JST (effectively, April 8 at 12 midnight), BS NTV at 24:30 JST (effectively, April 8 at 12:30 a.m.), and AT-X on April 8 at 8:30 p.m. JST. This exciting reveal promises a visually stunning and musically captivating experience for viewers.
New Visuals Captivate Fans
The new key visual showcases the series’ main characters, including the enigmatic 13 and Reiya, drawing viewers into the vibrant world of #Compass 2.0. The visual hints at the dynamic relationships and impending challenges the characters will face.
Trailer Offers Glimpse into the Action
The new trailer provides a sneak peek into the anime’s storyline, set within the dreamlike world of #Compass 2.0, where heroes from different worlds team up with human players. The trailer teases the central conflict involving 13, a renegade hero who refuses to partner with humans, and Jin, a new player determined to change 13’s mind. The high-octane action and strategic battles promise to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Creditless Opening Showcases Energetic Theme Song
The creditless opening sequence features the anime’s opening theme song, “Hakudō” (Pulsebeat), performed by the renowned voice actress and singer Nana Mizuki. The energetic and upbeat track perfectly complements the anime’s fast-paced action and vibrant visuals. Mizuki’s performance is expected to set the tone for the series, captivating audiences with her powerful vocals. The song will be included in her upcoming 15th album “Contemporary Emotion,” scheduled for release in Japan on March 19, 2025.
Production Details and Staff
- Director: Hitoshi Nanba (Golden Kamuy, Fate/Grand Order -First Order-)
- Animation Studio: Lay-duce
- Series Composition, Script: Hikaru Ōkawame
- Character Design: Yōko Fukushima, Shiori Hiraiwa
- Sub-Character Design: Motohiro Taniguchi
- Chief Animation Director: Motohiro Taniguchi, Yasuyuki Noda
- Chief Animation Inspector: Saori Kishii
- Art Design, Art Director: Takashi Aoi, Kouji Okamoto
- Color Design: Tomoko Yamazaki
- CG Director: Kento Nishimoto
- CG Animation Director: Daiki Nakamura
- Director of Photography: Daichi Nogami
- Editing: Gō Sadamatsu
- Sound Director: Daiki Hachimaki
- Accompaniment Artists: Hachiōji-P, YASUHIRO, Yuuyu, Muryokup, Ito Yukino, Nikkei
Cast
The anime boasts a talented cast, some of whom have voiced characters in previous videos related to the #Compass franchise:
- 13: Daisuke Ono
- Reiya: Sōma Saitō
- Jeanne: Sora Amamiya
- Voidoll/Bugdoll: Sakura Tange
- Atari Jūmonji: Yoshitaka Yamaya
- Justice: Yasuhiro Mamiya
- Lilica: Shiki Aoki
- Noho Soubiki: Reina Kondo
- Tadaomi Ōka: Tetsuya Kakihara
- Marcos ’55: Hiro Shimono
- Luciano: Rikiya Koyama
- Matoi Fukagawa: Marina Inoue
- Gustav Heydrich: Kazuhiro Yamaji
- Tesla: Ayumu Murase
- Violetta Noire: Atsuko Tanaka
- Coquelicot Blanche: Kokoa Amano
- Maria: Yu Shimamura
- Adam Yuriev: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
- Meg Meg: Ayane Sakura
- Istaqa: Nobutoshi Canna
- Kirara: Eri Kitamura
- Pororoccio: Jun Fukuyama
- Thorn: Kōhei Amasaki
- Delmin: Misaki Watada
- Thomas: Banjō Ginga
- Luluca: Kana Ichinose
- Pierre the 77th: Tomokazu Sugita
- Amairo Kitsunegasaki: Kana Hanazawa
- System Voice: A.I. VOICE Yukari Yuzuki
What is #Compass?
#Compass—Combat Providence Analysis System is a real-time online strategy game for iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire devices where three players team up and battle against other teams to capture points placed on a virtual map. Each battle lasts for three minutes, demanding quick strategic thinking and teamwork. Players can collect skill cards that allow a variety of strategies through different card combinations, allowing them to build the strongest deck of cards and prepare for battles.
NDN Playart Corp. describes it as a PvP game of an entirely new genre, in which the elements of action games, strategy games and card games are all condensed and packed into three-minute-long battles.
The game launched in Japan in December 2016 and in China in November 2019. It has achieved over 15 million downloads since its release. The game inspired a series of four-minute anime shorts from TMS Entertainment and Echoes in 2018, highlighting its widespread popularity and appeal. The franchise also encompasses several manga and novel projects.
Storyline Overview
The anime is set in the world of #Compass 2.0, a dreamlike space where heroes from many different worlds gather to spend time with their human counterparts, the players. The energy generated by the heroes’ battles is essential to maintaining the world, making battling their core responsibility.
However, the story focuses on 13, a troubled hero who refuses to find a partner or battle, putting him on the verge of banishment from the world of #Compass 2.0. Meanwhile, Jin, a beginner player, takes an interest in 13 as a potential partner. A major incident begins to unfold in the world of #Compass 2.0, and 13’s special ability may be the key to resolving the crisis. The central question is whether 13 and Jin can restore peace to the world of #Compass 2.0.
Theme Songs Add to the Anime’s Appeal
Nana Mizuki’s opening theme song “Hakudō” (Pulse) and Yuma Uchida’s ending theme song “Heartache” will contribute significantly to the anime’s overall appeal. Uchida is also cast as one of the main characters, Beethoven, in the upcoming spring 2025 TV anime Classic Stars and will release his 12th CD single, “Singularist,” on April 2, 2025, simultaneously with “Heartache.“
With its intriguing storyline, talented cast and staff, and captivating Theme Songs, #Compass 2.0 is poised to be a must-watch anime in the Spring 2025 season.
