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Arknights: PERISH IN FROST

Arknights: PERISH IN FROST

Arknights: Touin Kiro

TVFall 2023FINISHED
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7.5 / 10
23,273 followers
8 episodes
Oct 7, 2023
ActionDramaFantasySci-Fi

What is Arknights: PERISH IN FROST?

Arknights: PERISH IN FROST is an eight-episode action drama that aired in fall 2023, adapting the narrative of the Arknights mobile game into a standalone story. The series follows Rhodes Island, a pharmaceutical company racing to develop a cure for Oripathy, an incurable disease that crystallizes infected bodies over time. When a reconnaissance squad investigates an abandoned city near Lungmen, they encounter unexplained phenomena that pull the story into darker territory.

This entry in the Arknights anime canon emphasizes character struggle alongside worldbuilding. Amiya, the protagonist, grapples with grief and self-doubt following a failed mission, setting an introspective tone that complements the series' action and sci-fi elements. The narrative weaves together the broader conflict between Rhodes Island and the Reunion Movement—a terrorist organization fighting for the salvation of the Infected—with a more intimate exploration of loss and determination.

The series wrapped its run in 2023 as a complete story. Viewers seeking action-driven storytelling with substantial dramatic weight will find the compact eight-episode format ideal for a focused, contained narrative arc.

Oripathy, an incurable disease that slowly crystallizes the bodies of those infected until their deaths. Rhodes Island is a pharmaceutical company that endeavors to find a cure and solve the problems that follow in the disease's wake, and in an attempt to put a stop to the revolt of the terrorist organization known as Reunion Movement whose ultimate goal is the salvation of the Infected, Rhodes Island has formed a contract with the Yanese city of Lungmen and continues its mission there. However, Amiya has found herself despondent since their battle against Skullshatterer, unable to accept the fact they were unable to save Misha. In the meantime, Rhodes Island deploys a reconnaissance squad to an abandoned city discovered in the Lungmen countryside. There, the squad notices a strange phenomenon unfolding before them…

Episode Schedule

Episode 6Nov 10, 2023 · 16:23
Episode 7Nov 17, 2023 · 16:23
Episode 8Nov 24, 2023 · 16:23

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest episode of Arknights: PERISH IN FROST?
The most recent episode is Episode 8, which aired on November 24, 2023.
How many episodes does Arknights: PERISH IN FROST have?
Arknights: PERISH IN FROST has 8 episodes.
When did Arknights: PERISH IN FROST come out?
Arknights: PERISH IN FROST premiered on October 7, 2023.
Is Arknights: PERISH IN FROST finished?
Arknights: PERISH IN FROST has finished airing and every episode has been released.