Moonrise English Sub & Dub

About Moonrise

Moonrise (ムーンライズ) arrives as an action anime by WIT STUDIO (2025), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: In a not-too-distant future, humanity has established a loosely organized world government with everything managed by an international AI network called Sapientia. People live peaceful lives by loyally obeying its rational decisions.

Next up: However, Sapientia’s lunar development project, which sends criminals and pollutants to the Moon to maintain Earth’s peace, creates disparity and poverty on the Moon, sparking a catalyst for war. Jacob "Jack" Shadow gets caught up in this conflict after losing his family to a terrorist bombing by the Moon's rebel army. Vowing revenge, Jack joins the Earth army as a scout on the Moon, only to discover a surprising leader among the resistance forces.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Chiaki Kobayashi as Jacob Shadow and Yuuto Uemura as Phil Ashe. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 18 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

WIT STUDIO is the studio behind Moonrise, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Chiaki Kobayashi as Jacob Shadow, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2025, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.