Build Divide (ビルディバイド) is a Japanese mixed-media project created by Homura Kawamoto and Hikaru Muno. It consisted of a collectible card game which debuted in October 2021, and an anime television series by Liden Films aired in the same month and ended in June 2022. The anime series is licensed in North America by Aniplex of America and Southeast Asia by Medialink.
Characters
Media
Card game
The game's two starting decks and first booster pack was released on October 8, 2021.[2]
Anime
The anime television series is produced by Liden Films and directed by Yuki Komada, with Yoriko Tomita writing the series' scripts, Shinpei Tomooka designing the characters, and Keiji Inai with Kenta Higashiohji composing the series' music.[3][4] The first cour, titled Build Divide -#000000 (Code Black)-, aired from October 10 to December 26, 2021. Egoist performed the first opening theme "BANG!!!", while Memai Siren performed the first ending theme "Fukagyakuteki na Inochi no Shōzō".[5] The second cour, titled Build Divide -#FFFFFF (Code White)-, aired from April 3 to June 26, 2022. Egoist performed the second opening theme "Gold", while Who-ya Extended performed the second ending theme "A Shout Of Triumph".[6]
English release
The series is licensed in North America by Aniplex of America and streamed on the Crunchyroll and Funimation video on demand services worldwide.[7][8]
In Southeast Asia, Medialink licensed the series and was streamed on iQIYI and Bilibili.[9]
Episode list
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English release
The series is licensed in North America by Aniplex of America and streamed on the Crunchyroll and Funimation video on demand services worldwide.[7][8]
In Southeast Asia, Medialink licensed the series and was streamed on iQIYI and Bilibili.[9]
Episode list
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External links
References
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- Rafael Antonio Pineda. Kakegurui's Homura Kawamoto Creates Build Divide, Aniplex's 1st Trading Card Game with Original Anime Anime News Network, April 18, 2021, retrieved May 2, 2021^
- Alex Mateo. Build Divide Card Game Anime Reveals Promo Video, Visual, Theme Songs Anime News Network, September 1, 2021, retrieved September 1, 2021^
- Alex Mateo. Build Divide Card Game Anime Reveals 2nd Part's Promo Video, Theme Song Artists, April 2 Premiere Anime News Network, March 14, 2022, retrieved March 14, 2022^
- Alex Mateo. Crunchyroll to Stream Build Divide Card Game Anime Anime News Network, September 24, 2021, retrieved September 25, 2021^
- Nicholas Friedman. Your Guide to the Fall 2021 Anime Season on Funimation Funimation, September 20, 2021, retrieved October 4, 2021^
- 📌Medialink October Line-Up Simulcast on Ani-One "Anyone able to defeat the King in Build-Divide shall be granted whatever their heart desires." 🌫 Story happens in the city of Shin Kyoto. The young Teruto Kurabe is participating a gruesome battle with the mysterious Sakura Banka. Could they find a way forward with their cards in hands❓ 《BUILD-DIVIDE -#000000- CODE BLACK》 is coming on Ani-One! Facebook, October 7, 2021, retrieved October 7, 2021^
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- BUILD-DIVIDE -#000000- CODE BLACK - Watch on Crunchyroll Crunchyroll, retrieved October 9, 2021^
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