Noitamina
Japanese animation programming block
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Noitamina (ノイタミナ; stylized noitaminA, "Animation" written backwards) is a Japanese late-night anime programming block produced by Fuji Television, which launched in April 2005, and currently airs on Friday nights from 23:30 to 24:00 JST (effectively Friday nights from 11:30 p.m. to Saturday midnight JST). All anime production under the block are joint-venue by Fuji TV, Dentsu, and usually Sony Music Entertainment Japan (or through its subsidiary Aniplex).
History
The programming block was launched in April 2005 as a half-hour block, with the intention of expanding the target audience beyond the typical young male demographic, and airs every Thursday nights from 24:45 to 25:15 JST (effectively Friday mornings from 12:45 to 1:15 a.m. JST).[1]
The timeslot was expanded from a half-hour to a full hour in 2010, and aired until 25:45 JST (effectively Saturday mornings at 1:45 JST), and temporarily returned to the half-hour timeslot in 2015 due to 5 films produced on the block, which was shown in Japanese theaters in the same year.[2] The only non-anime series featured is the live-action adaptation of Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture, in 2010.[3]
On April 15, 2010, Fuji TV and Funimation announced an agreement that would allow the latter to simulcast series from the block in North America within an hour of the series' airings,[4] which was then transferred to Aniplex of America after Funimation was acquired by Sony, the owner of Aniplex, in 2017.[citation needed]
On March 17, 2016, Fuji TV signed a deal with Amazon to exclusively stream and simulcast series from the block through their Prime Instant Video service, which premiered with Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress.[5] The deal ceased in 2018, with The Promised Neverland being the first title to no longer be exclusive to Prime Video outside of Japan.[6]
On December 9, 2024, Fuji TV announced that the block would move to an earlier timeslot, which would mark the first time that the block aired on prime time, following a network timeslot rather than a local timeslot.[7] This was adjusted again on March 3, 2025, moving from Thursday nights/Friday mornings to Friday nights at 23:30 JST, after the new timeslot was first used to broadcast Dragon Ball Daima from October 2024 to February 2025.[8][9]
Titles
| No. | Title | Time Slot[n 1] | Start date | End date | Eps. | Studio | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honey and Clover | 0:35 | April 14, 2005 | September 26, 2005 | 24 | J.C.Staff | Based on the manga series by Chica Umino. | |
| 2 | Paradise Kiss | 0:35 | October 13, 2005 | December 29, 2005 | 12 | Madhouse | Based on the manga series by Ai Yazawa. | |
| 3 | Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales | 0:35 | January 13, 2006 | March 24, 2006 | 11 | Toei Animation | Original work based on Japanese classic tales. | |
| 4 | Jyu-Oh-Sei | 0:45 | April 13, 2006 | June 22, 2006 | 11 | Bones | Based on the manga series by Natsumi Itsuki. | |
| 5 | Honey and Clover II | 0:45 | June 29, 2006 | September 14, 2006 | 12 | J.C.Staff | Sequel to Honey and Clover. | |
| 6 | Hataraki Man | 0:45 | October 12, 2006 | December 21, 2006 | 11 | Gallop | Based on the manga series by Moyoco Anno. | |
| 7 | Nodame Cantabile | 0:45 | January 11, 2007 | June 28, 2007 | 23 | J.C.Staff | Based on the manga series by Tomoko Ninomiya. | |
| 8 | Mononoke | 0:45 | July 12, 2007 | September 27, 2007 | 12 | Toei Animation | Spin-off to Ayakashi. | |
| 9 | Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture | 0:45 | October 12, 2007 | December 21, 2007 | 11 | Shirogumi Telecom Animation Film |
Based on the manga series by Masayuki Ishikawa. | |
| 10 | Hakaba Kitarō | 0:45 | January 10, 2008 | March 20, 2008 | 11 | Toei Animation | Based on the manga series by Shigeru Mizuki. | |
| 11 | Library War | 0:45 | April 10, 2008 | June 26, 2008 | 12 | Production I.G | Based on the light novel series by Hiro Arikawa. | |
| 12 | Antique Bakery | 0:45 | July 3, 2008 | September 18, 2008 | 12 | Nippon Animation Shirogumi |
Based on the manga series by Fumi Yoshinaga. | |
| 13 | Nodame Cantabile: Paris Chapter | 0:45 | October 9, 2008 | December 18, 2008 | 11 | J.C.Staff | Sequel to Nodame Cantabile. | |
| 14 | Genji Monogatari Sennenki | 0:45 | January 15, 2009 | March 26, 2009 | 11 | TMS Entertainment Tezuka Productions |
Based on The Tale of Genji. | |
| 15 | Eden of the East | 0:45 | April 9, 2009 | June 18, 2009 | 11 | Production I.G | Original work. | |
| 16 | Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 | 0:45 | July 9, 2009 | September 17, 2009 | 11 | Bones Kinema Citrus |
Original work. | |
| 17 | Kūchū Buranko | 0:45 | October 15, 2009 | December 24, 2009 | 11 | Toei Animation | Based on the series of short stories by Hideo Okuda. | |
| 18 | Nodame Cantabile: Finale | 0:45 | January 14, 2010 | March 25, 2010 | 11 | J.C.Staff | Sequel to Nodame Cantabile: Paris Chapter. | |
| 19 | House of Five Leaves | 0:45 | April 15, 2010 | July 1, 2010 | 12 | Manglobe | Based on the manga series by Natsume Ono. | [2][10] |
| 20 | The Tatami Galaxy | 1:15 0:55 (Rerun) |
April 22, 2010 April 8, 2022 (Rerun) |
July 1, 2010 June 24, 2022 (Rerun) |
11 12 (Rerun) |
Madhouse | Based on the novel series by Tomihiko Morimi. | [2][11][12] |
| 21 | Moyashimon (live-action) |
0:45 | July 8, 2010 | September 16, 2010 | 11 | Shirogumi | Live-action adaptation of Moyashimon. | [2][3] |
| 22 | Shiki | 1:15 | July 8, 2010 | December 30, 2010 | 22 | Daume | Based on the novel series by Fuyumi Ono. | [2][13][14] |
| 23 | Princess Jellyfish | 0:45 | October 14, 2010 | December 30, 2010 | 11 | Brain's Base | Based on the manga series by Akiko Higashimura. | [2][15] |
| 24 | Fractale | 0:45 | January 13, 2011 | March 31, 2011 | 11 | A-1 Pictures Ordet |
Original work. | [16] |
| 25 | Wandering Son | 1:15 | January 13, 2011 | March 31, 2011 | 11 | AIC | Based on the manga series by Takako Shimura. | [17] |
| 26 | [C] | 0:45 | April 14, 2011 | June 23, 2011 | 11 | Tatsunoko Production | Original work. | [18][19] |
| 27 | Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day | 1:15 [n 2] |
April 14, 2011 July 11, 2013 (Rerun) |
June 23, 2011 September 19, 2013 (Rerun) |
11 | A-1 Pictures | Original work. | [19][20] |
| 28 | Bunny Drop | 0:45 | July 7, 2011 | September 15, 2011 | 11 | Production I.G | Based on the manga series by Yumi Unita. | [21][22] |
| 29 | No. 6 | 1:15 | July 7, 2011 | September 15, 2011 | 11 | Bones | Based on the novel series by Atsuko Asano | [21][22][23] |
| 30 | Un-Go | 0:45 | October 13, 2011 | December 22, 2011 | 11 | Bones | Based loosely on the works of Ango Sakaguchi. | [24] |
| 31 | Guilty Crown | 1:15 | October 13, 2011 | March 22, 2012 | 22 | Production I.G | Original work. | [25] |
| 32 | Thermae Romae | 0:45 | January 12, 2012 | January 26, 2012 | 3 | DLE | Based on the manga series by Mari Yamazaki. | [26] |
| 33 | Black Rock Shooter | 0:45 | February 2, 2012 | March 22, 2012 | 8 | Ordet Sanzigen |
Related to the OVA Black Rock Shooter. | [27] |
| 34 | Kids on the Slope | 0:45 | April 12, 2012 | June 28, 2012 | 12 | MAPPA Tezuka Productions |
Based on the manga series by Yuki Kodama. | [28] |
| 35 | Tsuritama | 1:15 0:55[n 3](Rerun) |
April 12, 2012 April 24, 2020 (Rerun) |
June 28, 2012 July 3, 2020 (Rerun) |
12 | A-1 Pictures | Original work. | [29][30] |
| 36 | Moyashimon Returns | 0:45 | July 5, 2012 | September 13, 2012 | 11 | Shirogumi Telecom Animation Film |
Sequel to Moyashimon. | [31] |
| 37 | Natsuyuki Rendezvous | 1:15 | July 5, 2012 | September 13, 2012 | 11 | Doga Kobo | Based on the manga series by Haruka Kawachi. | [32] |
| 38 | Psycho-Pass | 0:45 1:20[n 4] (Rerun) |
October 11, 2012 July 10, 2014 (Rerun) |
March 21, 2013 September 25, 2014 (Rerun) |
22 11 (Rerun) |
Production I.G | Original work. | [33] |
| 39 | Robotics;Notes | 1:15 | October 11, 2012 | March 21, 2013 | 22 | Production I.G | Based on the visual novel by 5pb. | [34] |
| 40 | Katanagatari | 0:45[n 5] | April 11, 2013 | June 27, 2013 | 12 | White Fox | Based on the light novel series by Nisio Isin. First rerun of the block. | |
| 41 | Silver Spoon (Season 1) |
0:45 | July 11, 2013 | September 19, 2013 | 11 | A-1 Pictures | Based on the manga series by Hiromu Arakawa. | [35] |
| 42 | Galilei Donna | 0:50 | October 10, 2013 | December 19, 2013 | 11 | A-1 Pictures | Original work. | [36] |
| 43 | Samurai Flamenco | 1:20 | October 10, 2013 | March 27, 2014 | 22 | Manglobe | Original work. | [37] |
| 44 | Silver Spoon (Season 2) |
0:50 | January 9, 2014 | March 27, 2014 | 11 | A-1 Pictures | Sequel to Silver Spoon. | [35] |
| 45 | Ping Pong | 0:50 | April 10, 2014 | June 19, 2014 | 11 | Tatsunoko Production | Based on the manga series by Taiyō Matsumoto. | |
| 46 | Nanana's Buried Treasure | 1:20 | April 10, 2014 | June 19, 2014 | 11 | A-1 Pictures | Based on the light novel series by Kazuma Ōtorino. | |
| 47 | Terror in Resonance | 0:50 | July 10, 2014 | September 25, 2014 | 11 | MAPPA | Original work. | [38] |
| 48 | Psycho-Pass 2 | 0:50 | October 9, 2014 | December 18, 2014 | 11 | Tatsunoko Production | Sequel to Psycho-Pass. | |
| 49 | Your Lie in April | 1:15 | October 9, 2014 | March 19, 2015 | 22 | A-1 Pictures | Based on the manga series by Naoshi Arakawa. | |
| 50 | Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend | 0:50 | January 8, 2015 | March 26, 2015 | 13 [n 6] |
A-1 Pictures | Based on the light novel series by Fumiaki Maruto. | |
| 51 | Punch Line | 0:55[n 7] | April 9, 2015 | June 25, 2015 | 12 | MAPPA | Original work. | |
| 52 | Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace | 0:55 | July 2, 2015 | September 17, 2015 | 11 | Lerche | Based on the works of Edogawa Ranpo. | |
| 53 | The Perfect Insider | 0:55 | October 8, 2015 | December 17, 2015 | 11 | A-1 Pictures | Based on the novel series by Hiroshi Mori. | |
| 54 | Erased | 0:55 | January 7, 2016 | March 24, 2016 | 12 | A-1 Pictures | Based on the manga series by Kei Sanbe. | |
| 55 | Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress | 0:55 | April 7, 2016 | June 30, 2016 | 12 | Wit Studio | Original work. | |
| 56 | Battery | 0:55 | July 14, 2016 | September 22, 2016 | 11 | Zero-G | Based on the novel series by Atsuko Asano. | [39] |
| 57 | The Great Passage | 0:55 | October 13, 2016 | December 23, 2016 | 11 | Zexcs | Based on the novel series by Shion Miura | [40][41] |
| 58 | Scum's Wish | 0:55 | January 12, 2017 | March 30, 2017 | 12 | Lerche | Based on the manga series by Mengo Yokoyari. | [42][43] |
| 59 | Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend ♭ | 0:55 | April 13, 2017 | June 23, 2017 | 12 | A-1 Pictures | Sequel to Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend | [44][45] |
| 60 | Dive!! | 0:55 | July 6, 2017 | September 21, 2017 | 12 | Zero-G | Based on the novel series by Eto Mori. | [46] |
| 61 | Inuyashiki | 0:55 | October 12, 2017 | December 22, 2017 | 11 | MAPPA | Based on the manga series by Hiroya Oku. | [47] |
| 62 | After the Rain | 0:55 | January 12, 2018 | March 29, 2018 | 12 | Wit Studio | Based on the manga series by Jun Mayuzuki. | [48] |
| 63 | Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku | 0:55 | April 12, 2018 | June 22, 2018 | 11 | A-1 Pictures | Based on the manga series by Fujita. | [49] |
| 64 | Banana Fish | 0:55 | July 5, 2018 | December 20, 2018 | 24 | MAPPA | Based on the manga series by Akimi Yoshida. | [50] |
| 65 | The Promised Neverland (Season 1) |
0:55 | January 11, 2019 October 9, 2020 (Rerun) |
March 29, 2019 December 25, 2020 (Rerun) |
12 | CloverWorks | Based on the manga series by Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu | [51] |
| 66 | Sarazanmai | 0:55 | April 12, 2019 | June 21, 2019 | 11 | MAPPA Lapin Track |
Original work | [52] |
| 67 | Given | 0:55 | July 12, 2019 | September 20, 2019 | 11 | Lerche | Based on the manga series by Natsuki Kizu. | [53] |
| 68 | Psycho-Pass 3 | 0:55 | October 25, 2019 | December 13, 2019 | 8 | Production I.G | Sequel to Psycho-Pass 2. | [54] |
| 69 | Uchitama?! Have you seen my Tama? | 0:55 | January 10, 2020 | March 20, 2020 | 11 | MAPPA Lapin Track |
Based on the franchise by Sony Creative Products Inc. | [55] |
| 70 | The Millionaire Detective Balance: Unlimited[n 8] | 0:55 | April 10, 2020 | September 25, 2020 | 11 | CloverWorks | Based on the novel series by Yasutaka Tsutsui. | [56] |
| 71 | 2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team | 0:55 | January 8, 2021 | March 26, 2021 | 12 | David Production | Based on the light novel series by Yukako Kabei. | [57] |
| 72 | The Promised Neverland (Season 2) |
1:25 | January 8, 2021 | March 26, 2021 | 11 | CloverWorks | Sequel to The Promised Neverland. | [58] |
| 73 | Backflip!! | 0:55 | April 9, 2021 | June 25, 2021 | 12 | Zexcs | Original work. | [59] |
| 74 | The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace | 0:55 | July 23, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | 11 | MAPPA | Based on the manga series by Coolkyousinnjya and Amahara. | [60] |
| 75 | Ranking of Kings | 0:55 | October 15, 2021 | March 25, 2022 | 23 | Wit Studio | Based on the manga series by Sōsuke Tōka. | [61] |
| 76 | Call of the Night (Season 1) | 0:55 | July 8, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | 13 | Liden Films | Based on the manga series by Kotoyama. | [62] |
| 77 | Urusei Yatsura (Season 1) | 0:55 | October 14, 2022 | March 24, 2023 | 23 | David Production | Re-adaptation of the manga series by Rumiko Takahashi. | [63] |
| 78 | Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage | 0:55 | April 14, 2023 | June 16, 2023 | 10 | Wit Studio | Side story to Ranking of Kings. | [64] |
| 79 | Rurouni Kenshin | 0:55 | July 7, 2023 | December 15, 2023 | 24 | Liden Films | Re-adaptation of the manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki. | [65] |
| 80 | Urusei Yatsura (Season 2) | 0:55 | January 12, 2024 | June 21, 2024 | 23 | David Production | Sequel to the re-adaptation of Urusei Yatsura. | [66] |
| 81 | Senpai Is an Otokonoko | 0:55 | July 5, 2024 | September 27, 2024 | 12 | Project No.9 | Based on the manga series by Pom. | [67] |
| 82 | Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance (Season 2) | 0:55 | October 4, 2024 | March 21, 2025 | 23 | Liden Films | Sequel to the re-adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin. | [68] |
| 83 | The Dinner Table Detective | 23:30[n 9] | April 4, 2025 | June 20, 2025 | 12 | Madhouse | Based on the novel series by Tokuya Higashigawa. First series airing nationwide on FNS. |
[7] |
| 84 | Call of the Night (Season 2) | 23:30 | July 4, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | 12 | Liden Films | Sequel to Call of the Night. | [69] |
| 85 | Shabake | 23:30 | October 3, 2025 | December 26, 2025 | 13 | Bandai Namco Pictures | Based on the novel series by Megumi Hatakenaka. | [70] |
| 86 | High School! Kimengumi | 23:30 | January 9, 2026 | March 2026 | TBA | Seven | Re-adaptation of the manga series by Motoei Shinzawa. | [71] |
| 87 | The Elusive Samurai (Season 1)[n 10] | 23:30 | April 17, 2026 | June 2026 | 12 | CloverWorks | Based on the manga series by Yusei Matsui. Rebroadcast of the first season. | [72] |
| 88 | The Elusive Samurai (Season 2) | 23:30 | July 2026 | September 2026 | TBA | CloverWorks | Sequel to The Elusive Samurai. | [73] |
| 89 | Firefly Wedding | 23:30 | October 2026 | TBA | TBA | David Production | Based on the manga series by Oreco Tachibana. | [74] |
Films
| # | Title | Release date | Studio | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden of the East Compilation: Air Communication | September 26, 2009 | Production I.G | Re-editing of Eden of the East. | |
| 2 | Eden of the East: The King of Eden | November 28, 2009 | Production I.G | Sequel to Eden of the East. | |
| 3 | Eden of the East: Paradise Lost | March 13, 2010 | Production I.G | Sequel to Eden of the East: The King of Eden. | |
| 4 | Un-Go episode:0 Inga chapter | November 19, 2011 | Bones | Prequel to Un-Go. | |
| 5 | Library War: The Wings of Revolution | June 16, 2012 | Production I.G | Related to Library War. | |
| 6 | Anohana the Movie: The Flower We Saw That Day | August 31, 2013 | A-1 Pictures | Compilation of Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day with new epilogue. | |
| 7 | Psycho-Pass: The Movie | January 9, 2015 | Production I.G | Sequel to Psycho-Pass 2. | |
| 8 | Typhoon Noruda | June 5, 2015 | Studio Colorido | Original Work. | |
| 9 | The Anthem of the Heart | September 19, 2015 | A-1 Pictures | Original Work. | |
| 10 | The Empire of Corpses | October 2, 2015 | Wit Studio | Based on the novel series by Project Itoh. | |
| 11 | Harmony | November 13, 2015 | Studio 4°C | Based on the novel series by Project Itoh. | |
| 12 | Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Gathering Light | December 31, 2016 | Wit Studio | First part of the compilation of Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. | |
| 13 | Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Burning Life | January 7, 2017 | Wit Studio | Second part of the compilation of Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. | |
| 14 | Genocidal Organ | February 3, 2017 | Manglobe and Geno Studio | Based on the novel series by Project Itoh. | |
| 15 | Night Is Short, Walk On Girl | April 7, 2017 | Science Saru | Based on the novel series by Tomihiko Morimi. | |
| 16 | Lu over the Wall | May 19, 2017 | Science Saru | Original Work. | |
| 17 | Penguin Highway | August 17, 2018 | Studio Colorido | Based on the novel series by Tomihiko Morimi. | |
| 18 | Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case 1: Crime and Punishment | January 25, 2019 | Production I.G | First movie of Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System trilogy and sequel to Psycho-Pass: The Movie. | |
| 19 | Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case 2: First Guardian | February 15, 2019 | Production I.G | Second movie of Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System trilogy and prequel to Psycho-Pass. | |
| 20 | Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case 3: On the Other Side of Love and Hate | March 8, 2019 | Production I.G | Third and final movie of Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System trilogy and sequel to Psycho-Pass: The Movie. | |
| 21 | The Wonderland | April 26, 2019 | Signal.MD | Based on the novel series by Sachiko Kashiwaba. | |
| 22 | Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Unato Decisive Battle | May 10, 2019 | Wit Studio | Sequel to Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. | [75] |
| 23 | Ride Your Wave | June 21, 2019 | Science Saru | Original Work. | [76] |
| 24 | Her Blue Sky | October 11, 2019 | CloverWorks | Original Work. | [77] |
| 25 | Saekano the Movie: Finale | October 26, 2019 | CloverWorks | Sequel to Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend ♭. | [78] |
| 26 | Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector | March 27, 2020 | Production I.G | Sequel to Psycho-Pass 3. | |
| 27 | Given | August 22, 2020 | Lerche | Sequel to Given. | |
| 28 | Backflip!! | July 2, 2022 | Zexcs | Sequel to Backflip!!. | |
| 29 | Senpai wa Otokonoko: Clear After the Rain | February 14, 2025 | Project No.9 | Sequel to Senpai Is an Otokonoko. |
See also
- Late-night anime programming blocks in Japan
- Other anime programming blocks by FNS
- Blue Lynx, Fuji TV's yaoi (boys' love) anime label
- +Ultra, airing on Wednesday nights/Thursday mornings
Notes
- All series before the change to the hour-long time-slot started at 0:45. Starting with The House of Five Leaves and The Tatami Galaxy, the former started at 0:45 and the latter thereafter at 1:15. If there is a dash (—) and not a time, the show was part of the half-hour block and started at 0:45.
- Rebroadcast under the same timeslot.
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, broadcast for The Millionaire Detective Balance: Unlimited was suspended after two episodes, and subsequently replaced with the rebroadcast of Tsuritama.
- Rebroadcast and aired as re-edits of 11 hour-long episodes.
- Aired in both 0:45 and 1:15 timeslots; originally aired on Fuji TV from January to December 2010.
- The last two episodes aired back-to-back, bringing the total episode count to 13 (including Episode 0 that aired on its premiere date).
- Starting April 2015, noitaminA's timeslot was reduced to half-hour slots, due to the programming block's production of six anime films that were planned to be shown on the block in the same year (only five were shown, while the sixth film was released in 2017).
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, broadcast was suspended after two episodes, and subsequently aired its remaining episodes after the rebroadcast of Tsuritama.
- Starting April 2025, noitaminA was moved to a prime time network timeslot, rather than a local timeslot.