IMAnimation () is a Japanese late-night anime programming block planned and produced by TV Asahi under the TV Asahi Animation label and under the All-Nippon News Network affiliation, which launched in October 2024. The block airs on Saturday nights from 23:30 to 24:00 JST (effectively Saturday nights from 11:30 p.m. to Sunday midnight JST).
The block received an extension in 2025, titled , which airs on the same channel and its affiliates on Wednesday nights from 23:45 to 24:15 JST (effectively Wednesday nights from 11:45 p.m. to Thursday 12:15 a.m. JST). excluding ABC Television which airs the block from 25:03 to 25:33 JST (effectively Thursday mornings from 1:03 to 1:33 a.m. JST), following after .
History Prior to the creation of the block, the timeslot was originally used for the TV drama programming block from 2001 to 2024, as well as variety programs occasionally. On June 24, 2024, the block is officially announced, and is the second late-night anime network timeslot on TV Asahi following NUMAnimation, which previously aired in a local timeslot prior to October 2020. Following the announcement, the TV Asahi Animation label was created in order to house the block, as well as NUMAnimation, Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan. The second season of Blue Lock became the first program to air on the timeslot.
IMAnimation W On December 17, 2024, TV Asahi announced an extension of the block, titled IMAnimation W. Like with IMAnimation, its timeslot was also originally used for variety programs; it is the third late-night anime programming block on the network. Your Forma became the first program to air on the timeslot.
Titles # Block Title Start date End date Eps. Studio Notes 1 IM Blue Lock vs. U-20 Japan 14 Eight Bit Based on the manga series by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and .Second season and sequel to Blue Lock. 2 IM Babanba Banban Vampire 12 Gaina Based on the manga series by . 3 Your Forma 13 Geno Studio Based on the light novel series by and Tsubata Nozaki. 4 IM From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman 12 PassioneHayabusa Film Based on the light novel series by Shigeru Sagazaki and . 5 IM W Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (part 1) 13 Studio Kai Based on the manga series by Shō Makura and Takeshi Okano. 6 IM Fermat Kitchen 12 Domerica Based on the manga series by . 7 IM The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest 12 Gekkou Based on the light novel series by Alto and . 8 IM W Wandance 12 Madhouse Based on the manga series by Coffee. 9 IM W Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (part 2) 13 Studio Kai Second part of Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube. 10 IM Dead Account 12 SynergySP Based on the manga series by . 11 IM Akane-banashi 12 Zexcs Based on the manga series by and . 12 IM W Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? 12 TMS Entertainment Based on the manga series by Norishiro-chan and Sakana Uozumi. 13 IM Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia 12 Science Saru Based on the manga series by Tomato Soup. 14 IM W From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (season 2) 12 PassioneHayabusa Film Sequel to From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman. 15 IM I'm Looking for Zombies Studio Comet Based on the manga series by Katsuwo. 16 IM W Magic Knight Rayearth E&H Production Based on the manga series by Clamp. IM Akane-banashi (season 2) Zexcs Sequel to Akane-banashi. IM Fate Rewinder Bones Film Based on the manga series by Fūta Kimura.
See also Late-night anime programming blocks in Japan Other anime programming blocks by ANN NUMAnimation, airing on Sunday mornings Animazing!!!, airing on Sunday mornings
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