Moonrise Anime Set to Arrive on Netflix Sooner Than Expected
The anime is about a future war between Earth and the Moon, with themes of rebellion, fate, and mystery. In this world, a powerful AI named Sapientia controls everything and keeps peace by sending criminals and pollution to the Moon.
Netflix is about to drop Moonrise, a new Japanese sci-fi anime, on April 10, 2025. It’s made with WIT Studio and based on a novel by well-known author Tou Ubukata. The news came from Netflix Anime’s social media, where they shared a fun meme saying “CAN’T WAIT!” which pretty much sums up how excited fans are.
Moonrise Anime Release Date and Plot
Moonrise launches TOMORROW! 🚀🚀 https://t.co/upivgN0tXt
Advertisement— Netflix Anime (@NetflixAnime) April 9, 2025
Dropping on April 10, the anime is about a future war between Earth and the Moon, with themes of rebellion, fate, and mystery. In this world, a powerful AI named Sapientia controls everything and keeps peace by sending criminals and pollution to the Moon. Life on the Moon is tough, and over time, the people there start to fight back. The story follows Jacob “Jack” Shadow, who joins Earth’s army after his family is killed in a rebel attack. He’s sent to the Moon as a scout and ends up meeting an important rebel leader.
Creative Team and Visual Style
The anime is directed by Masashi Koizuka, who directed the Attack on Titan seasons 2 and 3. Hiromu Arakawa created the characters, while Ayumi Yamada did adaptations of the characters for animation. The music is by Ryo Kawasaki. WIT Studio is handling the animation, so it’s expected to look great. To build more excitement, some character art by animation director Satoshi Kadowaki was shared earlier, giving fans a sneak peek at the show’s detailed and expressive style. These early previews showed how well the visuals fit the story.
Netflix is promoting Moonrise just one day before it comes out, which is part of its usual strategy to build last-minute hype. Back in March 2025, Netflix shared more about the anime, saying it’s all about personal growth, fighting against fate, and a clash between two worlds. The show promises a mix of deep emotions, intense action, and beautiful animation.
With just hours to go, fans are super excited to blast off into space with Moonrise. Whether you love sci-fi or anime, this looks like one of Netflix’s biggest shows of the year.
