Mechanical Arms
| Mechanical Arms | |
| メカウデ (Mecha-Ude) | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Sae Okamoto |
| Original net animation | |
| Directed by | Sae Okamoto |
| Written by | Hiroshi Matsuyama |
| Music by | Narasaki |
| Studio | TriF Studio |
| Released | May 10, 2019 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Yoshino Koyoka |
| Published by | LY Corporation |
| Magazine | Line Manga |
| Original run | September 15, 2022 – present |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Sae Okamoto |
| Music by | |
| Studio | TriF Studio |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
| Original run | October 3, 2024 – scheduled |
Mechanical Arms (メカウデ, Mecha-Ude) is an original anime television series created and directed by Sae Okamoto. It was originally a Kickstarter-backed project launched by Okamoto in October 2016. The project met its goal and a 25-minute pilot was released on YouTube in May 2019. The series is set to premiere in October 2024.
Characters
[edit]- Hikaru Amatsuga
- Voiced by: Toshiyuki Toyonaga[1] (Japanese); Rayner Garranchan[2] (English)
- Arma
- Voiced by: Tomokazu Sugita[1] (Japanese); Phil Du Bois[2] (English)
- Aki Murasame
- Voiced by: Yū Shimamura[1] (Japanese); Reina Scully[2] (English)
- Shinisu and Dekisu
- Voiced by: Kaito Ishikawa[1]
- Jun Kagami
- Voiced by: Romi Park[1] (Japanese); Christian Vandepas[2] (English)
- Fist
- Voiced by: Yuichi Nakamura[3]
- Tohdoh
- Voiced by: Amatsuki[1]
- Yoh Shirono
- Voiced by: Eve[1]
- Aljis
- Voiced by: Hiroki Tōchi[3]
- Fubuki
- Voiced by: Aoi Yūki[4]
- Amaryllis
- Voiced by: Yoko Hikasa[4]
- Yakumo
- Voiced by: Kappei Yamaguchi[5]
Media
[edit]Anime
[edit]The anime began as a Kickstarter-backed project launched by Okamoto in October 2016. It ran until November 2016, when it reached its stretch goal of $60,000.[6] A 25-minute pilot was produced and was released on YouTube with English subtitles on May 10, 2019.[7] An English dub version was released on Reina Scully's YouTube channel the following day.[2]
A full-fledged anime project was launched by Pony Canyon on September 15, 2022.[8] The anime project features the staff and cast returning to reprise their roles.[9] The first episode played at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival on July 20, 2024.[10] It is set to premiere in October 2024.[11] The opening theme song is "VORTEX", while the ending theme song is "karma", both performed by Setsuko of Kuhaku Gokko.[12] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[13] Plus Media Networks Asia has licensed the series in Southeast Asia and will broadcast it on Aniplus Asia.[14]
Manga
[edit]A manga adaptation illustrated by began serialization on the Line Manga website on September 15, 2022.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 23, 2018). "Sae Okamoto's Mecha-Ude Short Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Narasaki's Background Music". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 11, 2019). "Mecha-Ude Anime's Pilot Streamed With English Dub". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ a b Hazra, Adriana (March 24, 2024). "Mecha-Ude Anime Reveals Trailer, More Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Cayanan, Joanna (June 10, 2024). "Mecha-Ude Anime Reveals 2 More Cast, New Key Visual". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (August 29, 2024). "Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms Anime Reveals New Visual, Cast Member". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 7, 2016). "Sae Okamoto's Mecha-Ude Anime Kickstarter Ends After Reaching Stretch Goal For Short Episode". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (May 10, 2019). "Mecha-Ude Anime's Pilot Streamed With English Subtitles". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ a b Loo, Egan (September 14, 2022). "Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms Project Gets Full-Fledged Anime Series, Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 14, 2023). "Mecha-Ude Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Staff, Cast, 2024 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ "Mecha-Ude: Episode 1". Fantasia International Film Festival. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (March 22, 2024). "Mecha-Ude Anime Premieres in October". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 19, 2024). "Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals, Previews Ending Theme". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (July 14, 2024). "Crunchyroll to Stream Demon Lord 2099, I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History, Mechanical Arms Anime in Fall". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ Aniplus Asia (September 16, 2024). "【𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧】"Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms" is premiering on ANIPLUS in Fall 2024✨Stay tuned for more details 🦾". Retrieved September 16, 2024 – via Facebook.
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External links
[edit]- Official anime website
- Mechanical Arms (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia