Mecha-Ude
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 2024.
Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms | |
メカウデ | |
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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 | NARASAKI |
Studio | TriF Studio |
Original run | 2024 – scheduled |
Characters
- 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)
- Tohdoh
- Voiced by: Amatsuki[1]
- Yoh Shirono
- Voiced by: Eve[1]
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.[2]
A full-fledged anime project was launched by Pony Canyon on September 15, 2022.[5] The anime project features the staff and cast returning to reprise their roles. It is set to premiere in 2024.[6]
Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by began serialization on the Line Manga website on September 15, 2022.[5]
References
- 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.
- Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 11, 2019). "Mecha-Ude Anime's Pilot Streamed With English Dub". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
External links
- Official anime website
- Mecha-Ude (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia