Arknights: Prelude to Dawn (2022)

Action · Adventure · Animation

In the wake of unknown Catastrophes in the heart of Terra, a mineral of unimaginable power has been discovered. With it, society's technology has made huge leaps and bounds, but the substance causes a deadly incurable disease, leading to a worldwide enslavement of the infected. As a rebellion is now on the rise, a pharmaceutical company races for a cure to save humanity.

IMDb rating: 5.9 (485 votes)
Episode average: 8.2 +2.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

8.24 avg 8 episodes 7.9 → 8.1 23 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Predestination	7.9	84
2	Flame	8.4	82
3	Escort	8.6	75
4	Loyalty	8.2	65
5	Ripple	8.2	60
6	Farewell	8.1	58
7	Separation	8.4	61
8	Departure	8.1	59