The upcoming anime adaptation of Keiichiro Shibuya’s manga, “Introduction to Mineralogy” (Ruri no Hōseki), also known as “Ruri Rocks!,” has revealed exciting new details, including additional staff, theme songs, and its official premiere date. The second promotional video, released by Aniplex, teases fans with a closer look at the series, which is set to begin broadcasting on July 6, 2025.
Premiere Details
The anime will first air on the AT-X channel at 9:00 p.m. JST (8:00 a.m. EDT). Following its debut, it will be broadcast on Tokyo MX at 9:30 p.m. JST and BS11 at 10:30 p.m. JST. Subsequently, ABC TV and TV Aichi will begin airing the series on July 9. Additionally, fans in Tokyo can attend an advance screening of the first episode on June 28.
Theme Songs Revealed
The promotional video also unveiled and previewed the opening and ending theme songs for “Ruri Rocks!”:
- Opening Theme: “Hikari no Sumika” (Home of Light) by Rei Yasuda.
- Ending Theme: “Sapphire” by Hana Hope.
These songs promise to add an extra layer of charm to the anime, complementing its focus on the beauty and wonder of minerals.
Synopsis
“Ruri Rocks!” follows the story of Ruri Tanigawa, a high school student with a passion for jewelry and accessories. Her life takes an exciting turn when she meets Nagi Arato, a mineralogy graduate student. Nagi introduces Ruri to the fascinating world of mineral collecting, leading her on adventures to mountains, rivers, and caves in search of hidden gems. The series highlights the beauty of minerals like quartz, garnet, pyrite, gold sand, and fluorite while showcasing the specialized tools and knowledge needed for mineral collecting.
Staff
The anime is directed by Shingo Fujii (known for “ONIMAI: I’m Now Your Sister!”) at Studio Bind. The series composition is handled by Michiko Yokote (who worked on “Shirobako,” “Prison School,” and “Princess Tutu”). Mayu Fujii (an episode animation director for “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II”) is in charge of character designs. Daisuke Achiwa and Kazuki Yanagawa are composing the music.
Additional staff members include:
- Assistant Director: Yasuhiko Akiyama
- Chief Animation Directors: Mayu Fujii, Kazuhiro Ōta
- Prop Design: Ayumi Ninomiya, Anzu Nakai
- Mineral Design: CLUSELLER
- Art Director: Shunichirō Yoshihara
- Art Setting: Kazushi Fujii
- Color Key Artist: Makiko Doi
- Compositing Director of Photography: Takuya Ogata
- Editing: Yūji Oka
- Sound Effects: Takuya Hasegawa
- Sound Production: Bit Grooove Promotion
Cast
The cast includes:
- Miyari Nemoto as Ruri Tanigawa
- Asami Seto as Nagi Arato
- Yume Miyamoto as Yōko Imari
- Saki Hayashi as Shōko Seto
- Misuzu Yamada as Aoi Kasamaru
About the Manga
The original manga series, “Ruri no Hōseki,” is written and illustrated by Keiichiro Shibuya. It has been serialized in Enterbrain’s Harta magazine since August 2019. The manga’s chapters have been collected into five tankōbon volumes as of September 2024. The sixth volume is scheduled for release on July 15, 2025.
What to Expect
“Ruri Rocks!” promises to be a delightful blend of adventure, science, and slice-of-life elements. With its focus on mineralogy, the series offers a unique and educational experience, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The engaging story, coupled with the talented staff and cast, makes “Ruri Rocks!” a highly anticipated anime of 2025.
