Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima (ヒプノシスマイク -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima) is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures created as part of the media mix project of the same name. The series aired from October to December 2020. A second season, titled Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima+, aired from October to December 2023.
Characters
Production and release
The anime television series was announced on December 4, 2019.[3] Funimation streamed the series via Aniplex.[4] The 13-episode series was animated by A-1 Pictures and directed by Katsumi Ono, with Shin Yoshida handling series composition, and Minako Shiba designing the characters.[5][6] Division All Stars performed the opening theme "Hypnosis Mic -Rhyme Anima-" (ヒプノシスマイク -Rhyme Anima-).[5] Buster Bros!!! performed the first ending theme "Kizuna - IKEBUKURO ver. -" (絆 -IKEBUKURO ver.-) from Episodes 1–3, while Mad Trigger Crew performed the second ending theme "Kizuna -YOKOHAMA ver.-" (絆 -YOKOHAMA ver.-) from Episodes 4–6, Fling Posse performed the third ending theme "Kizuna -SHIBUYA ver.-" (絆 -SHIBUYA ver.-) from Episodes 7–9, Matenro performed the fourth ending theme "Kizuna -SHINJUKU ver.-" (絆 -SHINJUKU ver.-) from Episodes 10–12, and Division All Stars performed the fifth ending theme "Rhyme Anima's Mixtape" for Episode 13.[7] The series was originally set to premiere in July 2020,[5] however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it aired from October 3 to December 26, 2020.[8][9]
On March 25, 2023, Evil Line Records announced at AnimeJapan 2023 that a second season is in production.[10] The second season, titled Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima+, features the cast and staff reprising their roles, along with Rina Morita being promoted to character designer, alongside Minako Shiba and chief animation director alongside Hitomi Ochiai.[2] It aired from October 7 to December 30, 2023. The six groups from the franchise performed the opening theme song "Rise From Dead".[11]
Episode list
Season 1 (2020)
Season 2 (2023)
Season 1 (2020)
Season 2 (2023)
External links
References
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- Rafael Antonio Pineda. Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- TV Anime Premieres on October 2 Anime News Network, August 16, 2020, retrieved August 16, 2020^
- Crystalyn Hodgkins. Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima Anime Gets 2nd Season Anime News Network, March 25, 2023, retrieved March 25, 2023^
- Egan Loo. Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima Season 2's Promo Video Unveils Opening Song, More Staff, October 6 Debut Anime News Network, September 2, 2023, retrieved September 2, 2023^
- 『ヒプノシスマイク-Division Rap Battle-』Rhyme Anima Tokyo MX, retrieved October 10, 2020^
- #01: As soon as man is born he begins to die. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 11, 2020^
- #02: Speak of the devil and he will appear. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 11, 2020^
- #03: Two heads are better than one. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 11, 2020^
- #04: A friend in need is a friend indeed. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 11, 2020^
- #05: Seeing is believing. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 11, 2020^
- #06: He who laughs last, laughs best. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 11, 2020^
- #07: The darkest hour is just before the dawn. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 11, 2020^
- #08: Dead men tell no tales. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 11, 2020^
- #09: Life is what you make it. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 11, 2020^
- #10: Today is a good day to die. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 11, 2020^
- #11: No pain, no gain. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 11, 2020^
- #12: You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 18, 2020^
- #13: Tomorrow is another day. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved December 25, 2020^
- Story hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved October 6, 2023^
- 『ヒプノシスマイク-Division Rap Battle-』Rhyme Anima + Tokyo MX, retrieved October 6, 2023^
- #01: Revenge is a dish best served cold. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^
- #02: Side with the weak and crush the strong. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^
- #03: Happiness depends upon ourselves. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^
- #04: There is little success where there is little laughter. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^
- #05: As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^
- #06: Friendship is a single soul dwelling in three bodies. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^
- #07: Hell is empty and all the devils are here. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^
- #08: Each of us bears his own Hell. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^
- #09: The North Wind and the Sun. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^
- #10: Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^
- #11: There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^
- #12: Tears come from the heart and not from the brain. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^
- #13: Where there's hope, there's life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again. hypnosismic-anime.com, retrieved February 14, 2024^