Mechanical Arms Explained

Mechanical Arms
Ja Kanji:メカウデ
Ja Romaji:Mecha-Ude
Creator:Sae Okamoto
Type:ona
Director:Sae Okamoto
Music:Narasaki
Studio:TriF Studio
Released:May 10, 2019
Runtime:25 minutes
Type:manga
Author:Yoshino Koyoka
Publisher:LY Corporation
Magazine:Line Manga
First:September 15, 2022
Type:tv series
Director:Sae Okamoto
Studio:TriF Studio
Licensee:Crunchyroll
First:October 2024
Last:scheduled

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

Hikaru Amatsuga
  • Arma
  • Aki Murasame
  • Shinisu and Dekisu
  • Jun Kagami
  • Fist
  • [1]
    Tohdoh
  • Yoh Shirono
  • Aljis
  • [1]
    Fubuki
  • [2]
    Amaryllis
  • [2]

    Media

    Anime

    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.[3] A 25-minute pilot was produced and was released on YouTube with English subtitles on May 10, 2019.[4] An English dub version was released on Reina Scully's YouTube channel the following day.[5]

    A full-fledged anime project was launched by Pony Canyon on September 15, 2022. The anime project features the staff and cast returning to reprise their roles.[6] The first episode played at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival on July 20, 2024.[7] It is set to premiere in October 2024.[8] The opening theme song is "VORTEX", while the ending theme song is "karma", both performed by Setsuko of Kuhaku Gokko.[9] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[10]

    Manga

    A manga adaptation illustrated by began serialization on the Line Manga website on September 15, 2022.[11]

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Hazra. Adriana. Mecha-Ude Anime Reveals Trailer, More Cast, Staff. Anime News Network. March 24, 2024. March 24, 2024.
    2. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Mecha-Ude Anime Reveals 2 More Cast, New Key Visual. Anime News Network. June 10, 2024. June 10, 2024.
    3. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Sae Okamoto's Mecha-Ude Anime Kickstarter Ends After Reaching Stretch Goal For Short Episode. Anime News Network. November 7, 2016. October 8, 2023.
    4. Web site: Sherman. Jennifer. Mecha-Ude Anime's Pilot Streamed With English Subtitles. Anime News Network. May 10, 2019. October 8, 2023.
    5. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Mecha-Ude Anime's Pilot Streamed With English Dub. Anime News Network. May 11, 2019. October 8, 2023.
    6. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Mecha-Ude Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Staff, Cast, 2024 Debut. Anime News Network. October 9, 2023. July 14, 2023.
    7. Web site: Mecha-Ude: Episode 1 . . July 11, 2024.
    8. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Mecha-Ude Anime Premieres in October. Anime News Network. March 23, 2024. March 22, 2024.
    9. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals, Previews Ending Theme. Anime News Network. July 19, 2024. July 19, 2024.
    10. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Crunchyroll to Stream Demon Lord 2099, I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History, Mechanical Arms Anime in Fall. Anime News Network. July 14, 2024. July 14, 2024.
    11. Web site: Loo. Egan. Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms Project Gets Full-Fledged Anime Series, Manga. Anime News Network. October 8, 2023. September 14, 2022.