'Aldnoah.Zero' Blu-ray Bundles New Episode

The Aniplex Online Fest 2024 event announced a new episode for the Aldnoah.Zero anime series on Monday. The episode, subtitled Ame no Danshou - The Penultimate Truth (Fragment of Rain - The Penultimate Truth), will be included in the Blu-ray Disc Box, which goes on sale on March 26, 2025.

Aldnoah.Zero emerged from a collaboration between animation studios A-1 Pictures and TROYCA. Created by Gen Urobuchi, known for his work on Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica (Puella Magi Madoka Magica) and Psycho-Pass, the series was designed to delve into themes of warfare, class divide, and human survival.

The sci-fi mecha anime was directed by Ei Aoki, who previously worked on Fate/Zero, bringing his expertise in blending intricate plotlines with dynamic action sequences. Alongside Urobuchi and Aoki, Katsuhiko Takayama (Tasogare Otome x Amnesia) handled the series composition, contributing to the story's layered structure and character development.

Key staff also included character designer Masako Matsumoto (Overtake!) and acclaimed composer Hiroyuki Sawano, whose powerful soundtrack became a signature element of the series.

Aldnoah.Zero aired its first season in Summer 2014, with the second second following in Winter 2015. Aniplex of America licensed the anime series in North America and simulcast it on Aniplex Channel, Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Daisuki. The company also released the title on home video.

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Source: Dengeki Online

Aldnoah.Zero: Ame no Danshou - The Penultimate Truth on MAL