Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle – Rhyme Anima

ヒプノシスマイク -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima / Hypmic

Genres: Adult Cast, Music, Sci-Fi
Themes: Adult Cast, Music
Studios: A-1 Pictures
Producers: Aniplex, Evil Line Records, Half H.P Studio
Licensors: Aniplex of America
Rating: 6.81 / 10
Rank: #5441
Popularity: #2945
Users Listed: 66,313
Users Scored: 21,815
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/19/2024
Aired: October 3, 2020 – December 26, 2020 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: Mixed Media
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Saturday at 00:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

The world has undergone a dramatic shift following the advent of Hypnosis Microphones, devices that weaponize lyrical expression. In this altered reality, warfare is conducted through rhythmic battles, with the all-female Party of Words now holding political power in Japan’s central district, Chuuouku. Men outside the ward compete for dwindling resources and influence via these verbal contests.

The narrative centers on a gathering of former members of The Dirty Dawg, a disbanded rap crew, summoned by the Party of Words for an unprecedented competition. This isn't a battle for territory or political gain, but a test of personal legacy and group honor. As the first division rap battle approaches, the story explores themes of artistic integrity, past grievances, and the power of performance in a society redefined by its own amplified language. The series presents a unique blend of musical competition within a politically charged setting, examining how art can shape – and potentially control – a nation's destiny.

Trailer:

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: As Soon As Man Is Born He Begins to Die. (Aired: 10/03/2020)
Episode 2: Speak of the Devil and He Will Appear. (Aired: 10/10/2020)
Episode 3: Two Heads Are Better Than One (Aired: 10/17/2020)
Episode 4: A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed (Aired: 10/24/2020)
Episode 5: Seeing is Believing (Aired: 10/31/2020)
... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

Amemura, Ramuda (Main) - Voice Actors: Shirai, Yuusuke
Aohitsugi, Samatoki (Main) - Voice Actors: Asanuma, Shintaro
Arisugawa, Dice (Main) - Voice Actors: Nozuyama, Yukihiro
Busujima, Riou Mason (Main) - Voice Actors: Kamio, Shinichirou
Iruma, Juuto (Main) - Voice Actors: Komada, Wataru
Izanami, Hifumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Kijima, Ryuuichi
Jinguuji, Jakurai (Main) - Voice Actors: Hayami, Show
Kannonzaka, Doppo (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kent
Yamada, Saburou (Main) - Voice Actors: Amasaki, Kouhei
Yamada, Ichirou (Main) - Voice Actors: Kimura, Subaru
Yamada, Jirou (Main) - Voice Actors: Ishiya, Haruki
Yumeno, Gentarou (Main) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Souma
Aohitsugi, Nemu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamamoto, Nozomi
Innocent Traiter, Iris (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lynn
Kadenokouji, Ichijiku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Chiaki
Taroumaru, Rex (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hamano, Daiki
Tohoten, Otome (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuu
Whisper Weathercock, Tom (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukagawa, Kazumasa

Staff:

Shibata, Misaki (Assistant Producer)
Ono, Katsumi (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Motoyama, Satoshi (Sound Director)
Maruyama, Yuusuke (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Nogami, Kazuo (Episode Director)
Saga, Satoshi (Episode Director)
Seki, Akiko (Episode Director)
Shibata, Yuusuke (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Yamamoto, Ryuuta (Episode Director)
Aizawa, Kagetsu (Storyboard)
Furuta, Jouji (Storyboard)
Amasaki, Kouhei (Theme Song Performance)
Asanuma, Shintaro (Theme Song Performance)
Hayami, Show (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
Ishiya, Haruki (Theme Song Performance)
Itou, Kent (Theme Song Performance)
Kamio, Shinichirou (Theme Song Performance)
Kijima, Ryuuichi (Theme Song Performance)
Kimura, Subaru (Theme Song Performance)
Komada, Wataru (Theme Song Performance)
Nozuyama, Yukihiro (Theme Song Performance)
Saitou, Souma (Theme Song Performance)
Shirai, Yuusuke (Theme Song Performance)
Aida, Asami (Animation Director)
Asai, Seiko (Animation Director)
Hokari, Kanako (Color Design)
Kamimoto, Kanetoshi (Animation Director)
Kawaguchi, Chisato (Character Design)
Kazui (Original Character Design)
Komatsu, Sana (Animation Director)
Kuroiwa, Yuumi (Animation Director, Chief Animation Director)
Miyawaki, Youhei (Director of Photography)
Nakamoto, Nao (Animation Director)
Nishikawa, Ena (Animation Director)
Nishimura, Eiichi (Editing)
Ochiai, Hitomi (Chief Animation Director)
Okamoto, Ayano (Art Director)
R・O・N (Music)
Shiba, Minako (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
Shibata, Yuu (In-Between Animation)
Shinya, Mahiru (Character Design)
Shouki, Kouji (Animation Director)
Suzuki, Yasuyuki (Screenplay)
Suzuki, Yuuhi (In-Between Animation)
Takeuchi, Yukari (Animation Director, Chief Animation Director)
Todaka, Maki (Animation Director)
Tsuji, Ayaka (2nd Key Animation)
Yokoyama, Honoka (In-Between Animation, Assistant Animation Director, Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Yoshida, Shin (Series Composition)

News:

'Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle - Rhyme Anima' Gets Second Season (03/25/2023)
North American Anime & Manga Releases for April (04/04/2022)
Fall 2020 Simulcast List [Update 12/1] (09/28/2020)
Fall 2020 Preview (09/15/2020)
Anime Postponements Due to COVID-19 Outbreak [Update 2/5] (04/22/2020)
'Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle - Rhyme Anima' Reveals Staff, Summer 2020 Premiere (03/29/2020)
Multimedia Project 'Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle' Gets TV Anime for 2020 (12/04/2019)

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