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NUMAnimation
NetworkTV Asahi
LaunchedApril 5, 2020; 5 years ago (2020-04-05)
Division ofANN
Country of originJapan
Running timeSundays 1:30 - 2:00 (JST)
Original language(s)Japanese
Official websitewww.tv-asahi.co.jp/numanimation/

NUMAnimation (Japanese: ヌマニメーション, romanized: Numanimēshon) is a late-night Japanese anime programming block planned and produced by TV Asahi under the TV Asahi Animation label and broadcast from April to September 2020 as a local timeslot before converting to a network timeslot starting in October 2020 airing under the ANN affiliation from Sunday nights from 1:30 to 2:00.

History

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Prior to the creation of the block, the timeslot was used to rebroadcast Yuri on Ice as well as In/Spectre. On January 22, 2020, TV Asahi announced the creation of the block and Sing "Yesterday" for Me became the first program to air on the block.[1][2] On August 11 of that same year, it was announced that the timeslot would be converted from a local format to a networked format and air on all of TV Asahi's 24 affiliates, becoming the channel's first late-night anime network timeslot. The Gymnastics Samurai became the first program to air when it was converted into a network timeslot.[3]

Titles

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No. Title Start date End date Eps. Studio Notes Ref(s)
1 Sing "Yesterday" for Me April 5, 2020 June 21, 2020 12 Doga Kobo Based on the manga series by Kei Toume. [2]
2 Neon Genesis Evangelion (rebroadcast)[a] July 5, 2020 September 27, 2020 12[b]
Original work. [4]
3 The Gymnastics Samurai October 11, 2020 December 20, 2020 12 MAPPA Original work.
First series airing nationwide on ANN. 		[5]
4 World Trigger (season 2)[d] January 10, 2021 April 4, 2021 12 Toei Animation Based on the manga series by Daisuke Ashihara.
Second season of World Trigger. 		[6]
5 Battle Athletes Victory ReSTART! April 11, 2021 June 27, 2021 12 Seven Original work. [7]
6 Re-Main July 4, 2021 October 3, 2021 12 MAPPA Original work. [8]
7 World Trigger (season 3) October 10, 2021 January 23, 2022 14 Toei Animation Third season of World Trigger. [9]
8 Salaryman's Club January 30, 2022 April 17, 2022 12 Liden Films Original work. [10]
9 A Couple of Cuckoos April 24, 2022 October 2, 2022 24
Based on the manga series by Miki Yoshikawa. [11]
10 Blue Lock October 9, 2022 March 26, 2023 24 Eight Bit Based on the manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. [12]
11 The Dangers in My Heart April 2, 2023 June 18, 2023 12 Shin-Ei Animation Based on the manga series by Norio Sakurai. [13]
12 My Tiny Senpai July 2, 2023 October 1, 2023 12 Project No.9 Based on the manga series by Saisou. [14]
13 Protocol: Rain October 8, 2023 December 24, 2023 12 Quad Original work. [15]
14 The Dangers in My Heart (season 2) January 7, 2024 March 31, 2024 13 Shin-Ei Animation Second season of The Dangers in My Heart. [16]
15 Whisper Me a Love Song April 14, 2024 June 30, 2024
December 29, 2024 		12
Based on the manga series by Eku Takeshima. [17]
16 Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary July 7, 2024 September 15, 2024 10 Lapin Track Based on the Shōshimin Series novels by Honobu Yonezawa. [18]
17 You Are Ms. Servant October 6, 2024 December 22, 2024 12 Felix Film Based on the manga series by Shotan. [19]
18 Medalist January 5, 2025 March 30, 2025 13 ENGI Based on the manga series by Tsurumakaida. [20]
19 Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary (season 2) April 6, 2025 June 22, 2025 12 Lapin Track Second season of Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary. [21]
20 With You and the Rain July 6, 2025 TBA TBA Lesprit Based on the manga series by Ko Nikaido. [22]
21 My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! October 2025 TBA TBA Blade Based on the light novel series written by Ghost Mikawa and illustrated by Tomari. [23]
22 Medalist (season 2) January 2026 TBA TBA ENGI Second season of Medalist. [24]

Notes

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  1. ^ Originally broadcast on TV Tokyo and its affiliates from October 1995 to March 1996.
  2. ^ 12 out of the 26 episodes were selected by fans through the block's official Twitter account for 12 consecutive Sundays within the July 2020 Japanese television period.
  3. ^ TV Asahi used a rebroadcast print that omits and/or removes any mention of Gainax within the opening and ending credits.
  4. ^ Season 1 aired from October 2014 to April 2016 on TV Asahi and its affiliates during the Sunday morning timeslot.

References

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  1. ^ "テレビ朝日：4月に"沼落ち"する深夜アニメ枠「NUMAnimation」新設 「イエスタデイをうたって」放送". Mantan Web (in Japanese). 2020-01-22. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  2. ^ a b Antonio Pineda, Rafael (2020-01-21). "Sing 'Yesterday' for Me Anime Reveals Cast, April 4 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  3. ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (2020-08-11). "Iwa-Kakeru! -Sport Climbing Girls- Anime Launches Asahi's New 'ANiMAZiNG!!!' Late-Night Block on October 3". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  4. ^ "「エヴァンゲリオン」地上波アニメ初！ 視聴者が次週放送話を決める"地上波補完計画"スタート". AnimeAnime (in Japanese). 2020-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  5. ^ Loo, Egan (2020-08-13). "MAPPA's Zombie Land Saga Team Makes Original Gymnastics TV Anime Taiso Samurai in October". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  6. ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (2020-10-23). "New World Trigger Anime Season Premieres on January 9". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  7. ^ "「バトルアスリーテス大運動会」に鬼頭明里・早見沙織・南條ひかる、PV第2弾公開". Natalie.mu (in Japanese). 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  8. ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (2021-05-09). "RE-MAIN Water Polo TV Anime Reveals More Cast, July 3 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  9. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2021-03-27). "World Trigger Anime's 3rd Season Premieres in October". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  10. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2021-10-20). "TV Asahi Reveals Original Badminton Anime Ryman's Club for January Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  11. ^ Loo, Egan (2022-04-06). "A Couple of Cuckoos Anime Reveals Half-Year Run, Mini-Anime, Opening Sequence". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  12. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2022-05-13). "Blue Lock Anime Reveals Promo Video, October Premiere, 10 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  13. ^ Hazra, Adriana (2022-12-05). "The Dangers in My Heart Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, April Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  14. ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (2023-06-01). "Story of a Small Senior in My Company Anime's Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Opening Song, July 1 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  15. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2023-07-08). "Our Rainy Protocol Original e-Sports Anime Announced With October Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  16. ^ Loo, Egan (2023-06-17). "The Dangers in My Heart Anime Gets 2nd Season Next January". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  17. ^ Hodegkins, Crystalyn (2024-02-02). "Whisper Me a Love Song Yuri Anime Reveals More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  18. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2024-01-12). "Honobu Yonezawa's Shōshimin Mystery Novel Series Gets TV Anime in July". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  19. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2024-03-21). "You are Ms. servant TV Anime Reveals October Premiere, Staff, Cast, Teaser Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  20. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2024-03-21). "Medalist Anime Reveals More Cast, January 2025 Debut in 1st Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  21. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2025-03-06). "Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary Anime's 2nd Season Debuts on April 5". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  22. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2025-03-16). "With You and the Rain Anime Reveals 6 New Cast (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  23. ^ Mateo, Alex (2025-06-16). "My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! Anime Reveals Teaser Video, Visual". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  24. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (2025-07-27). "Medalist 2nd Season Anime Unveils January 2026 Debut in Teaser Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
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