On March 9, 2025, the Classic Stars project took to its official website to reveal exciting news: the highly anticipated anime adaptation will premiere on April 6, 2025. This announcement came alongside a striking main visual, which showcases the characters central to the story. Adding to the excitement, a character song mini album titled “BEYOND★CLASSIC”is also slated for release on May 21, 2025.
Classic Stars is a dynamic mixed-media project that intertwines music with storytelling, conceptualized by King Records, Unison, and Broccoli. Since its inception in 2018, the project has captivated audiences by bringing “historical classical musicians”into a contemporary setting. In July 2024, Platinum Vision officially announced the creation of an anime series that is set to debut in April 2025.
Release Details and Broadcasting Information
Fans of Classic Stars can tune in to the premiere on April 6, 2025, at 1 AM JST, via TOKYO MX and BS11. Following that, Hokkaido Broadcasting Co. Ltd. will air the episode on April 18 at 12:56 AM JST, while Animax will broadcast it on April 26 at 11:30 PM JST.
For those looking to stream the episode, it will be accessible on U-NEXT and Anime Houdai on the same day as its airing. Additional platforms, including ABEMA and Amazon Prime Video, will offer the episode beginning on April 9 at midnight JST.
The anime’s main visual, crafted by character designer Yoko Sato, prominently features the four principal characters: Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, and Liszt. These iconic figures are surrounded by illustrations of Lost Beethoven, Lost Vivaldi, Lost Schumann, and Ao Miharagi, enhancing the thematic depth of the series.
Diving into the Story: What is Classic Stars About?
Set within the prestigious Gloria Private Academy, Classic Stars follows a group of promising young talents poised for success in music and other creative fields. At this academy, exceptionally gifted students undergo a remarkable transformation, where they receive the “talents”of historical musicians, merging their identities with those of legendary figures. Thus, they are known by the names of these musicians.
Among these gifted students is a young Beethoven, who, after an injury, finds himself at the academy. Here, he meets peers who embody diverse musical talents, and together they explore the enchanting world of music while vying for competition success. This backdrop sets the stage for an inspiring and melodious journey.