Inaho Kaizuka
main character
OVA
6.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 23 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 26, 2025
- Season
- Winter 2025
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- TROYCA
- Director
- Ei Aoki
- Original creator
- Gen Urobuchi
- Music
- Hiroyuki Sawano
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
0h 23m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Philosophy60%Military60%Male Protagonist60%Space40%War40%Time Skip20%Space Opera10%
OVAFINISHED2025 WINTER6.3 / 10 AniList score
ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth
アルドノア・ゼロ 雨の断章 -The Penultimate Truth-• Aldnoah.Zero: Ame no Danshou - The Penultimate Truth
Synopsis
Unresolved situations, overflowing emotions, and a conclusion to many issues. An epilogue OVA bundled with the Aldnoah.Zero Blu-ray Disc BOX. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth?
Only if you enjoy psychological and sci-fi, especially stories with philosophy, military, male protagonist.
Reception is lukewarm: 63/100 on AniList, with 29% of 600 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #6 highest-rated anime of 2025.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 3.7% of viewers drop it.
Watch ALDNOAH.ZERO Season 2 first: this continues its story.
At about 23 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Gen Urobuchi
- Director
- Ei Aoki
- Series composition
- Katsuhiko Takayama
- Music
- Hiroyuki Sawano
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: ALDNOAH.ZERO Season 2 (2015), Aldnoah.Zero (Re+) (2025)
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ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth FAQ
How many episodes does ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth have?
ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth has 1 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 23 minutes in total.
Is ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth finished?
Yes. ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth?
No sequel is listed for ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth as of October 2026.
What should I watch before ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth?
Watch ALDNOAH.ZERO Season 2 and Aldnoah.Zero (Re+) first — ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth is a direct sequel.
Is ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth based on a manga?
No. ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth?
ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth was animated by TROYCA and directed by Ei Aoki.
Where can I watch ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth?
ALDNOAH.ZERO: The Penultimate Truth is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.