Mecha-Ude
| Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms | |
| メカウデ | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Original run | October 2024 – scheduled |
Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms (メカウデ) 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: Yu 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]
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.[4] A 25-minute pilot was produced and was released on YouTube with English subtitles on May 10, 2019.[5] 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.[6] The anime project features the staff and cast returning to reprise their roles.[7] It is set to premiere in October 2024.[8]
Manga[edit]
A manga adaptation illustrated by began serialization on the Line Manga website on September 15, 2022.[6]
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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (March 22, 2024). "Mecha-Ude Anime Premieres in October". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Official anime website
- Mecha-Ude (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia