Mechanical Arms (メカウデ, Mecha-Ude), also known as Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms (メカウデ MECHANICAL ARMS, Mecha-Ude Mekanikaru Āmu), 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 premiered in October 2024.
Mechanical Arms | |
メカウデ (Mecha-Ude) | |
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Genre | Sci-Fi, Mecha, Action |
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 |
Written by |
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Music by | |
Studio | TriF Studio |
Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
Original network | Tokyo MX, TNC, BS Asahi, Kansai TV |
Original run | October 4, 2024 – present |
Episodes | 9 |
Summary
editIn the near future, unknown mechanical beings descend on Earth, randomly fusing with humans in order to survive. These beings are commonly called "Mecha-Ude", due to their resemblance to mechanized limbs and appendages. While most of them were harmless, some were often violent and would be used for nefarious purposes by equal-minded individuals, with the resistance group known as "ARMS" having to assess the situation before taking care of it themselves with their own Mecha-Ude.
Hikaru Amatsuga, an average middle-school student, ends up forced to cooperate with Alma, an extremely rare yet amnesiac Mecha-Ude bonded to his hoodie. Reluctantly tasked by ARMS into an all-out war to protect this strange Mecha-Ude from various factions seeking to claim Alma for its unparalleled power as the "Trigger Arm", Hikaru will have to fight his way with his new mechanical ally and several other Mecha-Ude users to prevent another faction known as the "Kagami Group" from reclaiming Alma for their plans against the Mecha-Ude and Earth itself.
Characters
edit- Hikaru Amatsuga
- Voiced by: Toshiyuki Toyonaga[1] (Japanese); Rayner Garranchan[2] (English)
- Alma
- 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
editAnime
editThe 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, produced by TriF Studio and directed by Okamoto, with scripts written by Yasuhiro Nakanishi, character designs by Terumi Nishi and Yoko Uchida (with mecha designs by Nurikabe), and music composed by Hiroyuki Sawano, Kohta Yamamoto and AWSM's Daiki.[9] While the first episode premiered at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival on July 20, 2024,[10] the series premiered on October 3, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[11][a] 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 under the title Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms.[13][14] Plus Media Networks Asia licensed the series in Southeast Asia and broadcasts it on Aniplus Asia.[15]
Episodes
editNo. | Title [16][17] | Directed by [16] | Written by [16] | Storyboarded by [16] | Original air date [18][a] |
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1 | "Mecha-Ude User" Transliteration: "Mecha-Ude Tsukai" (Japanese: メカウデ使い) | Unknown | Yasuhiro Nakanishi & TriF Studio | Sae Okamoto | October 4, 2024 |
2 | "We Live in Completely Different Worlds" Transliteration: "Ikiteru Sekai ga Chigai Sugi" (Japanese: 生きてる世界が違いすぎ) | Unknown | Ayumu Hosaka & TriF Studio | Sae Okamoto | October 11, 2024 |
3 | "It Was Your Will That Reached Out" Transliteration: "Te o Nobashita no wa Kimi no Ishi" (Japanese: 手を伸ばしたのは君の意志) | Unknown | Kazuyoshi Yamamoto & TriF Studio | Sae Okamoto | October 18, 2024 |
4 | "It's Supposed to be Important" Transliteration: "Daijina Koto no Hazunanoni" (Japanese: 大事な事のはずなのに) | Unknown | Ayumu Hosaka & TriF Studio | Terumi Nishii | October 25, 2024 |
5 | "Are You Hiding Something?" Transliteration: "Nanka Kakushitenai?" (Japanese: なんか隠してない?) | Unknown | Kazuyoshi Yamamoto & TriF Studio | Makoto Matsuo | November 1, 2024 |
6 | "Friends Are, Um..." Transliteration: "Tomodachi tte iu no wa Tsumari Sono…" (Japanese: 友達っていうのはつまりその…) | TBA | Yuuta Suzuki & TriF Studio | Saori Nakashiki | November 8, 2024 |
7 | "You Just Met Me..." Transliteration: "Watashi to Deatta Bakkari ni…" (Japanese: 私と出会ったばっかりに…) | TBA | TriF Studio | Sae Okamoto | November 15, 2024 |
8 | "Your Legs Are Too Slow" Transliteration: "Omae no Ashi ja Ososugiru" (Japanese: お前の脚じゃ遅過ぎる) | TBA | TriF Studio | Sae Okamoto | November 22, 2024 |
9 | Transliteration: "Omae Saikyō Janē Ka!" (Japanese: お前最強じゃねえか!) | TBA | TriF Studio | Makoto Matsuo | November 29, 2024 |
Manga
editA manga adaptation illustrated by began serialization on the Line Manga website on September 15, 2022.[8]
Notes
editReferences
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.
- ^ Adrian Hanza (2024-09-30). "Crunchyroll Simulcasts 'Demon Lord, Retry! R,' Dandadan, 23 More Anime in India". Anime News Network.
- ^ "[Fall 2024 Simulcast] "Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms" on ANIPLUS!". Aniplus. 2024-09-25.
- ^ a b c d "Terebi Anime「Mecha-Ude」Kōshiki Saito" TVアニメ「メカウデ」公式サイト [TV Anime "Mechanical Arms" Official Website]. mecha-ude.com (in Japanese). Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ "Watch Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms - Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "Terebi Anime「Mecha-Ude」Kōshiki Saito" TVアニメ「メカウデ」公式サイト [TV Anime "Mechanical Arms" Official Website]. mecha-ude.com (in Japanese). Retrieved October 3, 2024.
External links
edit- Official anime website
- Mechanical Arms (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia