Moonrise Soundtrack: Moonrise was originally expected in 2024 (hence this page’s title and URL), but the Wit Studio anime was pushed back and actually premiered on Netflix on April 10, 2025, with all 18 episodes released at once. Directed by Masashi Koizuka (Attack on Titan) from a concept by Tow Ubukata, with character designs by Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa, Moonrise is a sci-fi war anime set in a future where the Moon has been colonized, exploited for minerals, and used as a nuclear waste site by Earth — sparking a Lunar Independence movement led by the mysterious Bob Skylum.
Quick Facts
| Title | Moonrise |
| Format | 18-episode original net animation (ONA) |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Actual Release Date | April 10, 2025 (originally slated for 2024) |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Director | Masashi Koizuka |
| Original Concept | Tow Ubukata |
| Character Design | Hiromu Arakawa |
| Composer | Ryo Kawasaki |
| Lead Cast | Chiaki Kobayashi (Jack), Yuto Uemura (Phil Ashe) |
Who Composed the Moonrise Score?
Ryo Kawasaki composed the music for Moonrise. He is known for scoring other anime and game projects, including Fate/Grand Order: The Grand Temple of Time (2021) and Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia (2019). As of publication, no standalone soundtrack album for Moonrise has been formally announced, so we have not published a fabricated tracklist here — check back as we’ll update this page if Wit Studio or Netflix issue an official score release.
Where to Stream
Moonrise streams exclusively on Netflix. Once an official soundtrack release is confirmed, it will be linked here via Apple Music and Spotify.
Reception
Despite a muted marketing push from Netflix that frustrated creator Tow Ubukata, Moonrise was well received by critics and fans, earning a nomination for Best Original Anime at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Moonrise actually release?
Moonrise was originally expected in 2024 but was delayed. It premiered on Netflix on April 10, 2025, with all 18 episodes released simultaneously.
Who composed the Moonrise soundtrack?
Ryo Kawasaki composed the score. He previously worked on Fate/Grand Order anime projects.
Is there an official Moonrise soundtrack album?
No standalone soundtrack album had been officially announced as of this writing. We avoid publishing unverified tracklists, so check back for updates.
Who directs and produces Moonrise?
Masashi Koizuka, known for directing Attack on Titan, directs Moonrise at Wit Studio, based on a concept by Tow Ubukata with character designs by Hiromu Arakawa.
How was Moonrise received?
Critically well-received — it earned a Best Original Anime nomination at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards — though many reports noted Netflix gave it minimal promotional support.
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