A Certain Dark Item has released clean versions of its opening and ending animation sequences, giving fans a closer look at the visuals accompanying the currently airing anime. The videos were announced on October 17, 2026, and feature the series’ opening and ending theme songs without the usual on-screen credits.
The release adds new promotional material for the anime, which is part of the wider A Certain franchise and follows the secretive ITEM group operating in Academy City.
East of Eden Performs the Opening Theme
The opening sequence features “Ghost Sequence” by East of Eden. Its energetic music accompanies scenes introducing the ITEM members and their lives behind the apparently peaceful surface of Academy City.
The clean version lets viewers focus on the animation and character scenes without production credits appearing over the footage. The song also marks East of Eden’s anime theme-song debut.
Ending Theme Features Kishida Kyoudan & The Akebosi Rockets
The ending video uses “Meltdowner” by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akebosi Rockets. Its darker musical style fits the series’ focus on the dangerous assignments carried out by ITEM.
The group consists of Shizuri Mugino, Rikou Takitsubo, Frenda Seivelun and Saiai Kinuhata, with Choubi Hanano also becoming part of the story. The anime explores their work and relationships as they become involved in increasingly complicated situations.
Where to Watch the Anime
A Certain Dark Item is part of Crunchyroll’s Fall 2026 anime lineup. The adaptation is directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai, with series composition by Shogo Yasukawa, character designs by Shigeki Kimoto and animation production by J.C.STAFF.
The newly released opening and ending videos give fans an additional way to enjoy the anime’s music and visual style while the series continues its weekly broadcast.
