On Sunday, March 10, 2024, fans eagerly tuned in as MAPPA revealed exciting details about their upcoming baseball anime, Oblivion Battery. The official staff streamed two promotional videos, offering viewers a tantalizing preview of the anime’s theme songs, both the opening and ending tracks.
Alongside these musical teasers, the premiere date of April 9, 2024, was announced, marking the highly anticipated debut of the series.
Helmed by MAPPA Studios, Oblivion Battery is an amazing adaptation of Eko Mikawa’s acclaimed baseball manga of the same name.
Since its inception on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ app in April 2018, the manga has garnered widespread acclaim, and amazing readers with its gripping storyline and dynamic characters.
With 17 volumes collected thus far, the manga has solidified its place as a beloved gem within the genre.
As anticipation continues to build for the anime adaptation, fans eagerly await the opportunity to go into the story of Oblivion Battery, where the exhilarating highs and lows of baseball unfold against a backdrop of passion, determination, and camaraderie.
With MAPPA at the helm, audiences can expect nothing short of an immersive and unforgettable viewing experience that stays true to Mikawa’s original masterpiece.
Oblivion Battery Anime: Double Feature Trailer Release and Collaboration with Pacific League Pro-Baseball Teams
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Kadokawa treated fans to an exciting double feature with the release of two promotional videos for MAPPA’s highly anticipated anime, Oblivion Battery. These trailers offered a tantalizing glimpse into the series while also revealing the theme songs and confirming the premiere date: April 9, 2024.
In addition to announcing the release date, broadcast details were also revealed, revealing that Oblivion Battery will debut simultaneously on multiple television networks in Japan.
The anime is scheduled to air on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, TV Aichi, TV Hokkaido, and TV Q Kyuushuu at 24:00 JST on April 9, 2024, effectively marking its premiere at midnight. Furthermore, AT-X channel will broadcast the anime starting April 12, 2024, while Japanese viewers can also catch it on Prime Video.
The trailers not only showcased key characters from Oblivion Battery but also treated fans to a sneak peek of the series’ theme songs. The opening theme, “Lilac,” is performed by Mrs. Green Apple, while the ending theme, “Wasurena Uta,” is by Macaroni Enpitsu, adding another layer of excitement to the anime experience.
Additionally, the team behind MAPPA’s Oblivion Battery launched a special treat for fans by releasing downloadable mini-character illustrations for all nine characters from the series. These illustrations can be found on the official website and the anime’s dedicated social media platform.
In a delightful surprise, the anime’s X (formerly Twitter) handle announced a collaboration with six Pacific League Pro-Baseball teams, promising special merchandise and events for fans. A poster for the collaboration event was also revealed, adding to the anticipation surrounding the anime’s release.
With all these exciting announcements and collaborations, anticipation for Oblivion Battery continues to soar, promising an unforgettable viewing experience for fans both in Japan and around the globe.