Anime ‘DARK MOON -The Blood Altar-‘ Basic Information
The TV anime ‘DARK MOON -The Blood Altar-‘ is set to begin broadcasting on January 9, 2026, at 24:00 on various stations including TOKYO MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV. Streaming will also be available on various platforms.
The production team includes Shoko Shiga as director, Touko Machida for series composition, Masami Inomata for character design, and Naoki “naotyu-” Chiba for music. The animation is handled by TROYCA.
The voice cast features Kikunosuke Toya as Heli, Daito Shimizu as Ian, Shugo Nakamura as Jino, Jin Ogasawara as Solon, Shunichi Toki as Shion, Yuhto Uemura as Jakah, Chiaki Kobayashi as Noah, and Fuka Izumi as Suha.
Story
The story unfolds in Riverfield, a beautiful seaside city, at the prestigious night school ‘Decelis Academy.’ Here, seven boys shrouded in secrecy live seemingly ordinary school lives, despite being vampires with dark pasts. Their world begins to shift with the arrival of Suha, a transfer student who harbors a strong hatred for vampires due to a childhood tragedy. Despite her feelings, the boys find themselves irresistibly drawn to her. As mysterious incidents shake the city, their past unravels, forever changing their lives.
This fusion of captivating storytelling, stellar voice acting, and the undeniable charm of ENHYPEN is sure to create a global sensation. As one ENGENE (ENHYPEN’s fandom name) excitedly shared, “Seeing our boys connected to such a deep fantasy world makes us so proud! We can’t wait for the premiere!”
For more details and updates, fans can visit the Official Website and Official X (formerly Twitter) with the recommended hashtag #DARKMOON_TBA.
The original webtoon ‘DARK MOON: The Blood Altar’ is available on LINE Manga and other e-book platforms.
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The anime adaptation of ‘DARK MOON -The Blood Altar-‘ with ENHYPEN’s involvement represents a fascinating evolution in how K-Pop and Japanese animation converge. This crossover not only expands the reach of both industries but also sets a new precedent for global entertainment, potentially inspiring more collaborative projects that blend music, webtoons, and anime, further enriching the vibrant landscape of Kawaii culture abroad.
