Build Divide (ビルディバイド, Birudibaido) is a Japanese mixed-media project created by Homura Kawamoto and Hikaru Muno. It consisted of a collectible card game which debuted in October 2021, and an anime television series by Liden Films aired in the same month and ended in June 2022. The anime series is licensed in North America by Aniplex of America and Southeast Asia by Medialink.
| Build Divide | |
 Key visual of Build Divide Code Black | |
| ビルディバイド (Birudibaido) | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Homura Kawamoto Hikaru Muno |
| Anime television series | |
| Build Divide -#00000 (Code Black)- | |
| Directed by | Yuki Komada |
| Produced by | Nobuhiro Nakayama |
| Written by | Yoriko Tomita |
| Music by | Keiji Inai Kenta Higashiohji |
| Studio | Liden Films |
| Licensed by | |
| Original network | Tokyo MX, GTV, GYT, BS11, TeNY, MBS, AT-X, FBS, TV Shizuoka, STV, Chukyo TV, RSK, RCC, Miyatere |
| Original run | October 10, 2021 – December 26, 2021 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Anime television series | |
| Build Divide -#FFFFFF (Code White)- | |
| Directed by | Yuki Komada |
| Produced by | Nobuhiro Nakayama |
| Written by | Yoriko Tomita |
| Music by | Keiji Inai Kenta Higashiohji |
| Studio | Liden Films |
| Licensed by | |
| Original network | Tokyo MX, GTV, GYT, BS11, TeNY, MBS, AT-X, FBS, TV Shizuoka, STV, Chukyo TV, RSK, RCC, Miyatere |
| Original run | April 3, 2022 – June 26, 2022 |
| Episodes | 12 |
Characters
edit- Teruto Kurabe (蔵部照人, Teruhito Kurabe)
- Voiced by: Yūto Uemura[1]
- Kikka (キッカ, Kikka)
- Voiced by: Yu Serizawa[1]
- Hiyori Tori (棟梨ひより, Tori Hiyori)
- Voiced by: Aoi Koga[1]
- Sakura Banka (晩華桜良, Banka Sakura)
- Voiced by: Sayumi Watabe[1]
- Naomitsu Enjō (円城直光, Enjō Naomitsu)
- Voiced by: Atsushi Tamaru[1]
Media
editCard game
editThe game's two starting decks and first booster pack was released on October 8, 2021.[2]
Anime
editThe anime television series is produced by Liden Films and directed by Yuki Komada, with Yoriko Tomita writing the series' scripts, Shinpei Tomooka designing the characters, and Keiji Inai with Kenta Higashiohji composing the series' music.[3][4] The first cour, titled Build Divide -#000000 (Code Black)-, aired from October 10 to December 26, 2021. Egoist performed the first opening theme "BANG!!!", while Memai Siren performed the first ending theme "Fukagyakuteki na Inochi no Shōzō".[5] The second cour, titled Build Divide -#FFFFFF (Code White)-, aired from April 3 to June 26, 2022. Egoist performed the second opening theme "Gold", while Who-ya Extended performed the second ending theme "A Shout Of Triumph".[6]
English release
editThe series is licensed in North America by Aniplex of America and streamed on the Crunchyroll and Funimation video on demand services worldwide.[7][8]
In Southeast Asia, Medialink licensed the series and was streamed on iQIYI and Bilibili.[9]
Episode list
editBUILD-DIVIDE -#000000- CODE BLACK
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title [10][11] | Directed by [10] | Written by [10] | Storyboarded by [10] | Original air date [12] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "When You Wish Upon a Star" Transliteration: "Hoshi ni Negai o" (Japanese: 星に願いを) | Daishi Katō | Yoriko Tomita | Yuki Komada | October 10, 2021 |
| 2 | 2 | "Lonely Baby Bird" Transliteration: "Hitoribotchi no Hinadori" (Japanese: ひとりぼっちのひなどり) | Daiki Handa | Sei Tsuguta | Masayoshi Nishida, Yuki Komada | October 17, 2021 |
| 3 | 3 | "Fiery Feelings" Transliteration: "Ka-keru Omoi" (Japanese: か-ける思い) | Yasuto Nishikata | Dai Masuyama | Yasuto Nishikata | October 24, 2021 |
| 4 | 4 | "Flower and Storm" Transliteration: "Hana ni Arashi" (Japanese: 花に嵐) | Kana Kawana | Yoriko Tomita | Jun'ichi Sakata | October 31, 2021 |
| 5 | 5 | "Cake and Fishhook" Transliteration: "Kēki to Tsuribari" (Japanese: ケーキと釣り針) | Masahiko Watanabe | Sei Tsuguta | Katsumi Terahigashi | November 7, 2021 |
| 6 | 6 | "Path of Light" Transliteration: "Hikari no Michi" (Japanese: 光の道) | Hanabi Fuyutsuki | Dai Masuyama | Masayoshi Nishida, Yuki Komada | November 14, 2021 |
| 7 | 7 | "Ah! Vous dirai-je, Mer" | Daiki Handa | Sei Tsuguta | Daiki Handa | November 21, 2021 |
| 8 | 8 | "Buried Memories" Transliteration: "Umerareta Tsuioku" (Japanese: 埋められた追憶) | Yasushi Tomoda | Dai Masuyama, Yoriko Tomita | Ryūhei Aoyagi | November 28, 2021 |
| 9 | 9 | "Reach for the Stars" Transliteration: "Hoshi o Tsukamu Hito" (Japanese: 星を掴む人) | Hideki Takayama | Seiko Takagi | Yasushi Muroya, Yuki Komada | December 5, 2021 |
| 10 | 10 | "A Wish" Transliteration: "Negaigoto" (Japanese: 願い事) | Daishi Katō | Seiko Takagi | Daishi Katō, Yuki Komada | December 12, 2021 |
| 11 | 11 | "Heads or Tails" Transliteration: "Ura to Omote" (Japanese: 裏と表) | Masahiko Watanabe | Yoriko Tomita | Shinji Itadaki | December 19, 2021 |
| 12 | 12 | "End of the Road" Transliteration: "Michi no Hate" (Japanese: 道の果て) | Kōji Aritomi | Yoriko Tomita | Shinji Itadaki | December 26, 2021 |
BUILD-DIVIDE -#FFFFFF- CODE WHITE
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title [13][11] | Directed by [13] | Written by [13] | Storyboarded by [13] | Original air date [14] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | "No Rain, No Rainbow" | Yasushi Tomoda | Sei Tsuguta, Yoriko Tomita | Shinji Itadaki | April 3, 2022 |
| 14 | 2 | "Intersection" Transliteration: "Kōsaten" (Japanese: 交差点) | Masahiko Watanabe | Seiko Takagi | Masao Suzuki | April 10, 2022 |
| 15 | 3 | "Flowers and Birds" Transliteration: "Hana to Tori" (Japanese: 花と鳥) | Sōta Yokote | Yoriko Tomita | Sōta Yokote | April 17, 2022 |
| 16 | 4 | "To the Other Me" Transliteration: "Mō Hitori no Watashi e" (Japanese: もう一人の私へ) | Fumio Maezono | Dai Masuyama, Yoriko Tomita | Shinji Itadaki | April 24, 2022 |
| 17 | 5 | "Kizuna" Transliteration: "Kizuna" (Japanese: 絆) | Kōji Aritomi | Dai Masuyama, Yoriko Tomita | Shinji Itadaki | May 1, 2022 |
| 18 | 6 | "On the Starry Sky" Transliteration: "Hoshizora no Ue de" (Japanese: 星空の上で) | Daiki Handa | Sei Tsuguta | Shinji Itadaki | May 15, 2022 |
| 19 | 7 | "The Visitor" Transliteration: "Raihōsha" (Japanese: 来訪者) | Masahiko Watanabe | Seiko Takagi | Susumu Nishizawa, Yuki Komada | May 22, 2022 |
| 20 | 8 | "Cracked World" Transliteration: "Wareru Sekai" (Japanese: 割れる世界) | Yasushi Tomoda | Dai Masuyama | Yasushi Tomoda | May 29, 2022 |
| 21 | 9 | "Live in the Now, Now, Now!" Transliteration: "Zengo Saidan" (Japanese: 前後際断) | Michiru Itabisashi | Seiko Takagi, Yoriko Tomita | Kenji Kuroda | June 5, 2022 |
| 22 | 10 | "Choice" Transliteration: "Sentaku" (Japanese: 選択) | Minami Honma | Sei Tsuguta, Yasuto Nishikata | Yasuto Nishikata | June 12, 2022 |
| 23 | 11 | "Unlimited Wishes" Transliteration: "Mukyū no Negai" (Japanese: 無窮の願い) | Kōji Aritomi | Yoriko Tomita | Masao Suzuki | June 19, 2022 |
| 24 | 12 | "No One Knows When Spring Ends" Transliteration: "Haru no Tomari o Shiru Hito zo Naki" (Japanese: 春のとまりを知る人ぞなき) | Yasushi Tomoda, Yuki Komada | Yoriko Tomita | Masao Suzuki, Ken Tsubuki, Yuki Komada | June 26, 2022 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Pineda, Rafael Antonio (June 17, 2021). "Build Divide Card Game Anime Reveals Main Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ 河本ほむら・武野光原案のTCGアニメ「ビルディバイド」に上村祐翔、渡部紗弓ら. Natalie (in Japanese). June 18, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ TVアニメ『ビルディバイド -#000000-』第1弾PV・本ビジュアル、OP・ED情報などを一斉解禁！OPはEGOIST、EDは眩暈SIRENが担当！. Livedoor (in Japanese). September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (April 18, 2021). "Kakegurui's Homura Kawamoto Creates Build Divide, Aniplex's 1st Trading Card Game with Original Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (September 1, 2021). "Build Divide Card Game Anime Reveals Promo Video, Visual, Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (March 14, 2022). "Build Divide Card Game Anime Reveals 2nd Part's Promo Video, Theme Song Artists, April 2 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (September 24, 2021). "Crunchyroll to Stream Build Divide Card Game Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ Friedman, Nicholas (September 20, 2021). "Your Guide to the Fall 2021 Anime Season on Funimation". Funimation. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "📌Medialink October Line-Up Simulcast on Ani-One "Anyone able to defeat the King in Build-Divide shall be granted whatever their heart desires." 🌫 Story happens in the city of Shin Kyoto. The young Teruto Kurabe is participating a gruesome battle with the mysterious Sakura Banka. Could they find a way forward with their cards in hands❓ 《BUILD-DIVIDE -#000000- CODE BLACK》 is coming on Ani-One!". Facebook. October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Sutōrī | Birudibaido -#000000- (Kōdo Burakku)" STORY | ビルディバイド -#000000-(コードブラック) [Story | BUILD-DIVIDE -#000000- CODE BLACK]. anime.build-divide.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ^ a b "BUILD-DIVIDE -#000000- CODE BLACK - Watch on Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "On'ea | Birudibaido -#000000- (Kōdo Burakku)" ONAIR | ビルディバイド -#000000-(コードブラック) [On Air | BUILD-DIVIDE -#000000- CODE BLACK]. anime.build-divide.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Sutōrī | Birudibaido -#FFFFFF-(Kōdo Howaito)" STORY | ビルディバイド -#FFFFFF-(コードホワイト) [Story | BUILD-DIVIDE -#FFFFFF-(CODE WHITE)]. anime.build-divide.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "On'ea | Birudibaido -#FFFFFF-(Kōdo Howaito)" ONAIR | ビルディバイド -#FFFFFF-(コードホワイト) [On Air | BUILD-DIVIDE -#FFFFFF-(CODE WHITE)]. anime.build-divide.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
External links
edit- Official website (in Japanese)
- Anime official website (in Japanese)
- Build Divide (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia