Mechanical Arms

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

 * Hikaru Amatsuga


 * Arma


 * Aki Murasame


 * Shinisu and Dekisu


 * Jun Kagami


 * Fist


 * Tohdoh


 * Yoh Shirono


 * Aljis


 * Fubuki


 * Amaryllis

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

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. The first episode played at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival on July 20, 2024. It is set to premiere in October 2024. The opening theme song is "VORTEX", while the ending theme song is "karma", both performed by Setsuko of Kuhaku Gokko. Crunchyroll licensed the series.

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