Sentai Filmworks has revealed that Phantasy Star Online 2 The Animation will begin airing on Hulu and ANO on February 9th!
They'll have some catching up to do, with the show having just aired its fifth episode this week. The series can also be viewed with English subtitles via Crunchyroll, which offers simulcasting as well.
A Blu-ray / DVD release of the first volume of the anime is coming to Japan on March 16th, 2016. Aside from the standard release, there will also be a limited first edition. While both versions include item codes for several in-game goodies, the limited edition is packaged with extra bonuses like a visual book, bonus disc, and a special outer case.
First-Press Limited Edition
Standard Edition
| Name | Type |
| 清雅学園冬制服F [Ba] Seiga Academy Winter Uniform F [Ba] |
Female Basewear |
| 清雅学園冬制服M [Ba] Seiga Academy Winter Uniform M [Ba] |
Male Basewear |
| 清雅学園制服リボン 青 Blue Seiga Academy Uniform Ribbon |
Accessory |
| イツキヘアー Itsuki Hair |
Hairstyle |
| リナヘアー Rina Hair |
Hairstyle |
| PSO2アニメ瞳 A 大 PSO2 Anime Eyes A Large |
Eye Pattern |
| PSO2アニメ瞳 A 小 PSO2 Anime Eyes A Small |
Eye Pattern |
| PSO2アニメまつげ A 黒 PSO2 Anime Eyelashes A Black |
Eyelashes |
| PSO2アニメまつげ B 黒 PSO2 Anime Eyelashes B Black |
Eyelashes |
| PSO2アニメまゆ A PSO2 Anime Eyebrows A |
Eyebrows |
| 清雅学園制服タイツ Seiga Academy Uniform Tights |
Female Body Paint |
| 男性共通イツキボイス Male Voice – Itsuki |
Voice |
| 女性共通リナボイス Female Voice – Rina |
Voice |
| PSO2アニメ 1巻ポスター PSO2 Anime Volume 1 Poster |
Room Item |
※Both editions will release with Item Codes.
The subsequent volumes are reportedly scheduled for release at the following dates:
※Details, release dates, and bonuses for these titles may be subject to change.
※ The Crunchyroll announcement is unrelated to the DVD/Blu-ray announcement.
Phantasy Star Online 2 The Animation has officially began airing in Japan. We previously reported that Sentai Filmworks had licensed the series for North American release. Now streaming site Crunchyroll has picked it up for their early 2016 lineup. The show will be available to the site's members and will broadcast every Saturday, starting January 9th @ 1:00 AM EST.
A new trailer for Phantasy Star Online 2 The Animation is now available, showcasing action sequences of the main cast battling the encroaching Darker threat. The show will begin airing on January 7th, 2016.
Also present is the anime's opening theme "Peerless Stargate", performed by none other than Shouta Aoi. Fans can purchase a limited edition release of the theme through Broccoli's online store to receive a code for in-game room items and voice tickets.
Shouta Aoi's 5th Single [Peerless Stargate]
The package includes a CD containing four tracks and an extra DVD with a music video featuring a "sexy dance number" and an inside look at how it was made.
| Name | Type |
| 絶世スターゲイト Peerless Stargate |
Music Disc |
| 絶世スターゲイトポスター Peerless Stargate Poster |
Room Item |
| 男性［ＥＸ］ボイスＥ０１ Male [EX] Voice E01 |
Voice Ticket (CV: Shouta Aoi) |
| 男性Ｃ［ＥＸ］ボイスＥ０１ Male [EX] Voice C E01 |
Voice Ticket (CV: Shouta Aoi) |
| ジュークボックス Jukebox |
Room Item |
※The regular edition will not include an item code for the aforementioned items.