Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima

Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima is an anime adaptation of the Hypnosis Mic franchise, produced by A-1 Pictures and licensed by Aniplex of America. The anime had been licensed by Funimation, Wakanim and AnimeLab for streaming outside Japan.
The anime was originally scheduled to premiere in July 2020, but was delayed to October 2, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The official anime Twitter hashtag is #ヒプアニ.
The CD album Straight Outta Rhyme Anima, consisting of all original songs and background music featured in the anime was released on January 13, 2021.
The first episode of the second season, Rhyme Anima+ premiered on October 6th, 2023.
The Anime can be watched on Prime Video and Crunchyroll.
==Plot==
===Rhyme Anima===
Year XXXX.
The world lost one-third of its population in World War III. Those in power who feared the destruction of humankind are not armed forces. They tried to avoid war by discussion. But the foolish men couldn't end their conflicts. And the last year of the known era, the existing world ended by the hands of women.
H Era.
The armed war was eradicated. Under them, all conflict, small or military-scale was replaced by the use of a special device mesmerizing the psyches of the people. Its name is Hypnosis Microphone. The lyrics channeled through this microphone can affect human sympathetic nerves, parasympathetic nerves, etc. It became possible to alter one's state of mind.
H Era, 3 years ago.
The superiority or inferiority of a man is determined by rap. Outside of the Chuohku District, men live in the Ikebukuro, Yokohama, Shibuya and Shinjuku Divisions. Groups of MCs representing their division would fight over territories with the power of music, with the loser of a rap battle having to hand over a part of their territory to the winner.
In this world, where words, not weapons, became tools of power, the battles for territories holding men's pride and prestige begins.
===Rhyme Anima +===
H Era
Armed wars have been eradicated. Conflict has been replaced not by military forces, but by a special microphone that can interfere with the human psyche. The "Hypnosis Mic".
Lyrics delivered through the microphone affect the nervous system of people and can induce various states.
H Era, 3rd year.
MC groups representing each division fight in the Division Rap Battle, where the winning division can take a determined amount of other territories. The first Division Rap Battle was held in the first half of this year.
In the second Division Rap Battle, last year's finalists, Buster Bros!!!, MAD TRIGGER CREW, Fling Posse and Matenro, joined by Dotsuitare Hompo and Bad Ass Temple, advance to the final tournament to decide a victor.
Taking place right after the conclusion of the second Division Rap Battle... A new battle has began, where the men who carry their divisions on their shoulders will take on the challenge!
==Staff==
* Studio: A-1 Pictures
* Music Production: EVIL LINE RECORDS
* Director: Katsumi Ono
* Series Composition: Shin Yoshida
* Character Design: Minako Shiba, Rina Morita
* Chief Animation Directors: Minako Shiba, Hitomi Ochiai, Yukari Takeuchi, Rina Morita, Hitomi Ochiai
* Sub-Character Design: Chisato Kawaguchi, Mahiru Shinya
* Prop Design: Kazutaka Ema
* Art Director: Ayano Okamoto
* Color Design: Kanako Hokari
* Director of Photography: Yohei Miyawaki
* CG Director: Yuusuke Noma
* Editing: Eiichi Nishimura
* Music: R・O・N
* Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama
* Sound Production: HALF・H・P STUDIO
==Cast==
*Buster Bros!!!
**Subaru Kimura as Ichiro Yamada
**Haruki Ishiya as Jiro Yamada
**Kohei Amasaki as Saburo Yamada
*MAD TRIGGER CREW
**Shintaro Asanuma as Samatoki Aohitsugi
**Wataru Komada as Jyuto Iruma
**Shinichiro Kamio as Rio Mason Busujima
*Fling Posse
**Yusuke Shirai as Ramuda Amemura
**Soma Saito as Gentaro Yumeno
**Yukihiro Nozuyama as Dice Arisugawa
*Matenro
**Sho Hayami as Jakurai Jinguji
**Ryuichi Kijima as Hifumi Izanami
**Kento Ito as Doppo Kannonzaka
*Dotsuitare Hompo
**Ryota Iwasaki as Sasara Nurude
**Kengo Kawanishi as Rosho Tsutsujimori
**Takaya Kuroda as Rei Amayado
*Bad Ass Temple
**Shota Hayama as Kuko Harai
**Yuki Sakakihara as Jyushi Aimono
**Eiji Takeuchi as Hitoya Amaguni
*Party of Words
**Yu Kobayashi as Otome Tohoten
**Chiaki Takahashi as Ichijiku Kadenokoji
*Secret Aliens
**Kazumasa Fukagawa as Tom Whisper Weathercock
**Lynn as Iris Innocent Traiter
**Daiki Hamano as T.Rex
==Video==
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==Music==
;Opening Theme
* Rhyme Anima by Division All Stars
**Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: invisible manners
;Ending Theme
* Bonds -IKEBUKURO ver.- by Buster Bros!!! (Episodes 1-3)
**Lyrics: YOSHI & POCYOMKIN (Gaki Ranger), tofubeats
**Composition/Arrangement: tofubeats
* Bonds -YOKOHAMA ver.- by MAD TRIGGER CREW (Episodes 4-6)
**Lyrics: Cypress Ueno & Robert Yoshino, tofubeats
**Composition/Arrangement: tofubeats
*Bonds -SHIBUYA ver.- by Fling Posse (Episodes 7-9)
**Lyrics: Yanosuke (AFRO PARKER), tofubeats
**Composition/Arrangement: tofubeats
*Bonds -SHINJUKU ver.- by Matenro (Episodes 10-12)
**Lyrics: Mr. Q, Yamada Man (Rappagariya), tofubeats
**Composition/Arrangement: tofubeats
* Rhyme Anima's Mixtape by Division All Stars (Episode 13)
**Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: invisible manners
;Insert Songs
* Rhyme Anima's Mixtape -IKEBUKURO- by Buster Bros!!! (Episode 1)
**Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: invisible manners
* Rhyme Anima's Mixtape -YOKOHAMA- by MAD TRIGGER CREW (Episode 1)
**Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: invisible manners
* Rhyme Anima's Mixtape -SHIBUYA- by Fling Posse (Episode 1)
**Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: invisible manners
* Rhyme Anima's Mixtape -SHINJUKU- by Matenro (Episode 1)
**Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: invisible manners
* I Am Ichiro by Ichiro Yamada (Episode 2)
**Lyrics: Colabintaro
**Composition/Arrangement: Gesshoku Kaigi
* RUN THIS CITY by Buster Bros!!! (Episode 2)
**Lyrics: Colabintaro
**Composition/Arrangement: Gesshoku Kaigi
* WELCOME U by Matenro (Episode 3)
**Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Kohei by SIMONSAYZ
* RED ZONE (Don't Test da Master) by MAD TRIGGER CREW (Episode 4)
**Lyrics: KLOOZ
**Composition/Arrangement: DJ WATARAI
* SHIBUYA GHOST NIGHT by Fling Posse (Episode 5)
**Lyrics: TOKYO HEALTH CLUB
**Composition: Yuki "T-Groove" Takahashi, Yuma Hara, TOKYO HEALTH CLUB
**Arrangement: Yuki "T-Groove" Takahashi & Yuma Hara
* 3 Seconds Killer by Buster Bros!!! (Episode 6)
**Lyrics: Colabintaro
**Composition/Arrangement: Gesshoku Kaigi
* IKEBUKURO WEST GAME PARK by Buster Bros!!! (Episode 7)
**Lyrics: Colabintaro
**Composition/Arrangement: Gesshoku Kaigi
*Shinjuku Style ~Don't Make Us Laugh~ by Matenro (Episode 7)
**Lyrics: Mr.Q & Yamada Man (Rappagariya)
**Composition: noTOKYO & hatch (Mellow Monk Connection)
**Arrangement: Rappagariya
*Fallin' by Matenro (Episode 7)
**Lyrics: Pecori (ODD Foot Works)
**Compostion: Tondenhey (ODD Foot Works)
**Arrangement: ODD Foot Works
*Bayside-Suicide by MAD TRIGGER CREW (Episode 8)
**Lyrics: MUTA (JUMANJI)
**Compostion/Arrangement: ELIONE
*JACKPOT! by Fling Posse (Episode 8)
**Lyrics/Compostion/Arrangement: T-DOT
*D.R.B Rhyme Anima -1st Battle- Buster Bros!!! VS MAD TRIGGER CREW by Buster Bros!!! & MAD TRIGGER CREW (Episode 9)
**Lyrics/Compostion/Arrangement: invisible manners
*D.R.B Rhyme Anima -2nd Battle- Fling Posse VS Matenro by Fling Posse & Matenro (Episode 10)
**Lyrics/Compostion/Arrangement: invisible manners
*D.R.B Rhyme Anima -Final Battle- MAD TRIGGER CREW VS Matenro by MAD TRIGGER CREW & Matenro (Episode 11)
**Lyrics/Compostion/Arrangement: invisible manners
*Love Dimension by Secret Aliens (Episode 12)
**Lyrics/Compostion: m-flo
**Arrangement: m-flo, Mitsunori Ikeda (Tachytelic Inc.)
*D.R.B Rhyme Anima -EX- The Dirty Dawg VS Secret Aliens by The Dirty Dawg & Secret Aliens (Episode 13)
**Lyrics/Compostion/Arrangement: invisible manners
==Episode List==
===Season 1===
No. 	Title 	Air Date (JST)
01 	As Soon as Man is Born, He Begins to Die 	October 2, 2020
Buster Bros!!! tracks down the Tender Loinz, MAD TRIGGER CREW intercepts a drug deal, Fling Posse organize a street performance, and Matenro deals with a terrorist situation at the hospital.	Buster Bros!!! tracks down the Tender Loinz, MAD TRIGGER CREW intercepts a drug deal, Fling Posse organize a street performance, and Matenro deals with a terrorist situation at the hospital.	Buster Bros!!! tracks down the Tender Loinz, MAD TRIGGER CREW intercepts a drug deal, Fling Posse organize a street performance, and Matenro deals with a terrorist situation at the hospital.
02 	Speak of the Devil and He Will Appear 	October 9, 2020
Ichiro is trapped in a hostage situation orchestrated by a bank robber, while Jiro and Saburo rush to help their brother. 	Ichiro is trapped in a hostage situation orchestrated by a bank robber, while Jiro and Saburo rush to help their brother. 	Ichiro is trapped in a hostage situation orchestrated by a bank robber, while Jiro and Saburo rush to help their brother.
03 	Two Heads Are Better Than One 	October 16, 2020
Matenro must dive deep into Shinjuku's criminal underworld to clear Doppo's name after he was framed for a crime he didn't commit. 	Matenro must dive deep into Shinjuku's criminal underworld to clear Doppo's name after he was framed for a crime he didn't commit. 	Matenro must dive deep into Shinjuku's criminal underworld to clear Doppo's name after he was framed for a crime he didn't commit.
04 	A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed 	October 23, 2020
MAD TRIGGER CREW engages in a turf war with the yakuza clan that set their sight on the Yokohama Division. 	MAD TRIGGER CREW engages in a turf war with the yakuza clan that set their sight on the Yokohama Division. 	MAD TRIGGER CREW engages in a turf war with the yakuza clan that set their sight on the Yokohama Division.
05 	Seeing is Believing 	October 30, 2020
A paranormal activity in Shibuya forces Ramuda to face his fears with the help of Gentaro and Dice. 	A paranormal activity in Shibuya forces Ramuda to face his fears with the help of Gentaro and Dice. 	A paranormal activity in Shibuya forces Ramuda to face his fears with the help of Gentaro and Dice.
06 	He Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best 	November 6, 2020
The Division Rap Battle is officially announced and Buster Bros!!! must stop the people who will stop at nothing to sabotage the event. 	The Division Rap Battle is officially announced and Buster Bros!!! must stop the people who will stop at nothing to sabotage the event. 	The Division Rap Battle is officially announced and Buster Bros!!! must stop the people who will stop at nothing to sabotage the event.
07 	The Darkest Hour is Just Before the Dawn 	November 13, 2020
Matenro investigates the series of crimes across Shinjuku that seems to involve Doppo's colleague. 	Matenro investigates the series of crimes across Shinjuku that seems to involve Doppo's colleague. 	Matenro investigates the series of crimes across Shinjuku that seems to involve Doppo's colleague.
08 	Dead Men Tell No Tales 	November 20, 2020
MAD TRIGGER CREW investigates the robberies in Yokohama. Meanwhile, Dice is in pinch, and only Ramuda and Gentaro can save their teammatee. 	MAD TRIGGER CREW investigates the robberies in Yokohama. Meanwhile, Dice is in pinch, and only Ramuda and Gentaro can save their teammatee. 	MAD TRIGGER CREW investigates the robberies in Yokohama. Meanwhile, Dice is in pinch, and only Ramuda and Gentaro can save their teammatee.
09 	Life Is What You Make It 	November 27, 2020
Buster Bros!!! and MAD TRIGGER CREW face each other in the first round of the Division Rap Battle. 	Buster Bros!!! and MAD TRIGGER CREW face each other in the first round of the Division Rap Battle. 	Buster Bros!!! and MAD TRIGGER CREW face each other in the first round of the Division Rap Battle.
10 	Today Is a Good Day to Die 	December 4, 2020
Fling Posse and Matenro face each other in the second round of the Division Rap Battle, but the Party of Words have their own plans. 	Fling Posse and Matenro face each other in the second round of the Division Rap Battle, but the Party of Words have their own plans. 	Fling Posse and Matenro face each other in the second round of the Division Rap Battle, but the Party of Words have their own plans.
11 	No Pain, No Gain 	December 11, 2020
MAD TRIGGER CREW and Matenro face each other in the final round of the DIvision Rap Battle. 	MAD TRIGGER CREW and Matenro face each other in the final round of the DIvision Rap Battle. 	MAD TRIGGER CREW and Matenro face each other in the final round of the DIvision Rap Battle.
12 	You Can't Make Omelet Without Breaking Eggs 	December 18, 2020
The Division Rap Battle is concluded, however, the Party of Words decides to make their move. 	The Division Rap Battle is concluded, however, the Party of Words decides to make their move. 	The Division Rap Battle is concluded, however, the Party of Words decides to make their move.
13 	Tomorrow Is Another Day 	December 25, 2020
Buster Bros!!!, MAD TRIGGER CREW, Matenro and Fling Posse have to overcome one final challenge for the sake of their survival. 	Buster Bros!!!, MAD TRIGGER CREW, Matenro and Fling Posse have to overcome one final challenge for the sake of their survival. 	Buster Bros!!!, MAD TRIGGER CREW, Matenro and Fling Posse have to overcome one final challenge for the sake of their survival.
==Airing==
===TV Channels===
*TOKYO MX
*BS11
*Gunma TV (群馬テレビ)
*Tochigi TV (とちぎテレビ)
*MBS
*Aichi TV (テレビ愛知)
*Animax (アニマックス)
===Streaming===
*ABEMA
*D Anime Store (dアニメストア)
*Netflix
*U-NEXT
*Anime Hodai (アニメ放題)
*Amazon Prime Video (Amazonプライム・ビデオ)
*GYAO!
*Bandai Channel (バンダイチャンネル)
*Hulu
*TELASA
*J:COM Mega Pack (J:COMメガパック)
*Video Market
*DMM.com
*music.jp
*Hikari TV (ひかりTV)
*FOD
*NicoNicoChannel (ニコニコチャンネル)
*NicoNico Live Broadcast (ニコニコ生放送)
*Funimation
*Wakanim
*AnimeLab
==Introduction Comic==
BB Anime Intro Comic - 1.jpg|Ichiro Yamada
BB Anime Intro Comic - 2.jpg|Jiro Yamada
BB Anime Intro Comic - 3.jpg|Saburo Yamada
MTC Anime Intro Comic - 1.jpg|Samatoki Aohitsugi
MTC Anime Intro Comic - 2.jpg|Jyuto Iruma
MTC Anime Intro Comic - 3.jpg|Rio Mason Busujima
FP Anime Intro Comic 1.jpg|Ramuda Amemura
FP Anime Intro Comic 2.jpg|Gentaro Yumeno
FP Anime Intro Comic 3.jpg|Dice Arisugawa
EjJrGezUcAUjuQg.jpg|Jakurai Jinguji
EjJrH7yUcAAPoF1.jpg|Hifumi Izanami
EjJrJQbUMAAEKcp.jpg|Doppo Kannonzaka
==Gallery==
RhymeAnimaLogo.png|Original logo
RhymeAnimaPlus.png|Rhyme Anima + logo
Rhyme Anima Logo - English.png|English logo
==Links==
* Official Website
* Official Twitter
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