Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot And More Details

For a while, the exact release date of "Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout" was shrouded in mystery. Based on the teaser trailer and announcement, fans knew that the show was going to air in the summer of 2023. With no additional insight, that meant that the series could start releasing episodes at any time from May through August. However, with anime seasons generally getting released in January, April, July, and October, it was always likely that "Atelier Ryza" would drop in July, assuming there were no serious hiccups or production setbacks.

In May 2023, just a few months before the show was expected to air, we got official confirmation of the release date — the first episode had been set for the first day of July. However, a lucky few got the opportunity to see it earlier than that. Those who happened to be in Tokyo on June 17 had a chance to see the premiere before everyone else at a special advanced screening in Shinjuku. The voice cast were present at the event and hung around for a chat with fans after the viewing.

For those not at the special screening, the first chance to see "Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout" was when it premiered on July 1, 2023 on a number of channels in Japan, including TOKYO MX, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, BS11, YTV, and TV Aichi. Crunchyroll also treated North American viewers to the extra-long debut episode ("The Alchemist") on July 1, kickstarting the series for anime fans in the West.