The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of the popular social deduction RPG Gnosia officially premiered in Japan on October 11, 2025, bringing its unique blend of mystery, sci-fi, and psychological intrigue to the small screen. Fans can now immerse themselves in the perilous journey aboard a drifting spaceship where trust is a luxury and betrayal lurks around every corner. The series is streaming internationally with English subtitles on Crunchyroll, with its second episode having aired on October 18, 2025.
The Premise: Unmasking the Gnosia in a Looping Nightmare
The Gnosia anime adapts the critically acclaimed video game developed by Petit Depotto. The story centers on a crew trapped on a spaceship, contending with a mysterious, life-threatening entity known as the “Gnosia.” These imposters masquerade as humans, systematically eliminating crew members one by one. To survive, the remaining crew must engage in daily discussions to identify and vote the suspected Gnosia into “cold sleep.”
However, the protagonist, Yuri, finds themselves caught in an inescapable time loop, constantly returning to the first day of the Gnosia crisis. This unique narrative device forces Yuri to navigate repeated scenarios, gather information, and make difficult decisions, all while trying to break free from the endless cycle. The anime promises to delve into the intricate character interactions and the mounting paranoia that made the original game a standout.
Production Details and Creative Team
The Gnosia anime is produced by studio Domerica, with Kazuya Ichikawa (known for The World Ends with You The Animation) at the helm as director. Jukki Hanada, recognized for his work on Girls Band Cry, is responsible for series composition and scripts, ensuring the adaptation captures the nuanced storytelling of the game. Character designs are handled by Arisa Matsuura, based on Kotori’s original designs, and the atmospheric music is composed by Hideyuki Fukasawa.
Additional key staff members include Ayumi Kamata and Mari Takada as Art Directors, Tatuya Nomura as Director of Photography, Ryosuke Naya as Sound Director, and Kiyotaka Kawada handling Sound Effects. Fumiya Matsuzaki serves as the Werewolf Supervisor, a fitting role given the game’s “social deduction” mechanics, often likened to the party game “Werewolf” or “Among Us”.
The Stellar Voice Cast Bringing Characters to Life
A talented ensemble of voice actors brings the diverse cast of Gnosia characters to life. Chika Anzai stars as the protagonist, Yuuri, alongside Ikumi Hasegawa as Setsu and Akari Kitou as SQ. Other notable cast members include:
- Hiroki Nanami as Racio
- Asami Seto as Gina
- Tomokazu Seki as Shigemichi
- Saori Hayami as Stella
- Aoi Yuki as Yuriko
- Ayane Sakura as Comet
- Yuichi Nakamura as Chipie
- Kenjiro Tsuda as Jonas
- Kana Hanazawa as Otome
- Takeo Otsuka as Remnan
- Takuya Eguchi as Sha-Ming
This extensive cast aims to capture the distinct personalities and hidden agendas of each character, crucial for a story built on suspicion and deduction.
Catchy Theme Songs Set the Mood
The Gnosia anime features compelling theme songs that perfectly encapsulate its mysterious and tense atmosphere. The opening theme, “Bake no Kawa,” is performed by MAISONdes, featuring Kobo Kanaeru, Kasane Teto, Giga, and TeddyLoid. The ending theme, “Loo% Who%,” is delivered by Ling tosite sigure, further enhancing the show’s enigmatic tone. Both tracks were previewed in trailers released prior to the premiere.
Streaming and Episode Schedule
The Gnosia anime is slated for a two-cour run, with an expected total of 21 episodes. New episodes are scheduled to premiere on Saturdays, with Crunchyroll providing English-subtitled streams for international audiences. The exact times for new episode releases vary by time zone, but generally fall around 9:30 a.m. PDT / 12:30 p.m. EDT.
As of October 19, 2025, the first two episodes, “Episode 1 – October 11” and “Episode 2 – October 18”, are available. The schedule for the first cour continues with new episodes weekly through December 27, 2025.
The Journey from Game to Anime
The Gnosia game first launched for the PlayStation Vita in June 2019. It later expanded its reach with ports to Nintendo Switch in December 2020, Windows in January 2022, and eventually PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in December 2023. The game garnered significant praise for its innovative single-player social deduction mechanics and compelling narrative, building a dedicated fanbase that eagerly anticipated this anime adaptation.
The anime promises to offer a fresh perspective on the time-looping space mystery, captivating both long-time fans of the game and newcomers to the Gnosia universe. With its engaging plot, talented production team, and stellar voice cast, Gnosia is poised to be a thrilling addition to the fall 2025 anime season.
