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Mechanical Arms

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
Key visual for the anime series
メカウデ
(Mecha-Ude)
GenreSci-Fi, Mecha, Action
Created bySae Okamoto
Original net animation
Directed bySae Okamoto
Written byHiroshi Matsuyama
Music byNarasaki
StudioTriF Studio
ReleasedMay 10, 2019
Runtime25 minutes
Manga
Written byYoshino Koyoka
Published byLY Corporation
MagazineLine Manga
Original runSeptember 15, 2022 – present
Anime television series
Directed bySae Okamoto
Written by
  • Yasuhiro Nakanishi
  • TriF Studio
Music by
StudioTriF Studio
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkTokyo MX, TNC, BS Asahi, Kansai TV
Original run October 4, 2024 – present
Episodes3

Summary

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In 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

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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

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Anime

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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, 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 premierd 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

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No.Title [16][17]Directed by [16]Written by [16]Storyboarded by [16]Original air date [18][a]
1"Mecha-Ude User"
Transliteration: "Mecha-Ude Tsukai" (Japanese: メカウデ使い)		TBAYasuhiro NakanishiSae OkamotoOctober 2, 2024 (2024-10-02)

Manga

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A manga adaptation illustrated by began serialization on the Line Manga website on September 15, 2022.[8]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Tokyo MX lists the series premiere on October 3, 2024, at 24:30, which is effectively October 4 at 12:30 a.m. JST.

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b Hazra, Adriana (March 24, 2024). "Mecha-Ude Anime Reveals Trailer, More Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Cayanan, Joanna (June 10, 2024). "Mecha-Ude Anime Reveals 2 More Cast, New Key Visual". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (August 29, 2024). "Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms Anime Reveals New Visual, Cast Member". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (May 10, 2019). "Mecha-Ude Anime's Pilot Streamed With English Subtitles". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 14, 2023). "Mecha-Ude Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Staff, Cast, 2024 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  10. ^ "Mecha-Ude: Episode 1". Fantasia International Film Festival. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  11. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (March 22, 2024). "Mecha-Ude Anime Premieres in October". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Adrian Hanza (2024-09-30). "Crunchyroll Simulcasts 'Demon Lord, Retry! R,' Dandadan, 23 More Anime in India". Anime News Network.
  15. ^ "[Fall 2024 Simulcast] "Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms" on ANIPLUS!". Aniplus. 2024-09-25.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "Watch Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms - Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  18. ^ "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.
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