DARK MOON -Kuro no Tsuki: Tsuki no Saidan-（黒の月: 月の祭壇） officially premieres tonight on TOKYO MX, marking the first-ever anime adaptation of a HYBE original story. 🌑✨ If you’re curious how a K-pop-born story IP looks when it’s rebuilt through Japan’s TV-anime pipeline, this is the week to tune in. Below is the quick “where to watch” guide for the premiere, plus why this project is being treated as a major cross-media moment.
Where to watch DARK MOON starting tonight at 24:00
The anime begins on Friday, January 9 at 24:00 (JST) on TOKYO MX and other channels. In Japan, “24:00 on Jan 9” means midnight at the start of the next day (0:00 on Jan 10), so it’s worth setting your reminder using the midnight timing to avoid missing the premiere.
You can confirm the latest broadcast and streaming lineup here: Onair / Streaming.
Why HYBE’s first anime adaptation stands out
This isn’t only a webtoon-to-anime conversion—it’s a clear step in HYBE’s push to expand story IP beyond music and comics into weekly TV animation. DARK MOON already has a strong global fanbase as a story universe, and the anime format turns that fandom into a shared, time-based event: one episode, one week, one global conversation.
The premise also fits the strategy: an urban fantasy romance centered on seven vampire boys and a girl, where mood, music, and character-driven tension matter as much as action. It’s built for a “story plus soundtrack” experience rather than a purely plot-speed watch.
Japan broadcast plus the fastest streaming option
If you’re watching in Japan, ABEMA is the simplest streaming choice to remember because it offers simulcast, fastest streaming at the same weekly time as the TV broadcast. If you usually watch on another service, note that many platforms begin on a delayed schedule, so “I’ll wait for my usual app” may mean waiting a few extra days.
Aniplex and TROYCA team up for the adaptation
The adaptation pairs HYBE with Aniplex, with animation production by TROYCA. That combination signals this is meant to stand as a full TV anime production, not a lightweight tie-in. Music is also front and center: ENHYPEN performs the opening and ending themes, keeping the emotional identity of the anime tightly linked to the group that helped launch the IP.
A quick primer for new viewers before episode one
The story unfolds at a prestigious academy in the seaside city of Riverfield, where a transfer student girl collides with seven vampire boys living under heavy secrets. Expect romance tension, supernatural stakes, and a lot of “who can you trust?” energy from the start.
Set your reminder and follow official updates
If you want to catch the conversation as it happens, aim for TOKYO MX at 24:00 (JST) or the ABEMA simulcast at the same time. For weekly updates and links, bookmark the official site and follow the official account: Official website / Official X.
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