DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION
DARK MACHINE -The Animation-
DARK MACHINE: The Animation
Airing now
Airing now: 2 of 11 episodes aired; expected to finish around 22 Dec 2026.
- Format
- TV
- Season
- Fall 2026
- Studio
- Production +h
- Based on
- Other
- Started
- 14 Oct 2026
- Score
- 51/100
Mecha Sci-Fi Video Games
Following his grandfather’s will to “seek out the Senki,” the protagonist Kairi visits Golden Valley, a special Dark Machine economic zone. There, he meets a mysterious girl named Rudra. Dragged into becoming a Dark Machine player by Rudra, Kairi’s talent gradually blossoms over the course of many intense battles. (Source: Fuji Creative) Note: Part of the "DARK MACHINE" Web3 cross-media project where the story of the Game and its anime adaptation intertwine.
Where to watch
Broadcast in Japan
Episode 2 premieres Tue 24:30 (JST) on Channel 17, 28 Oct.
Times are Japan time. Late-night slots use 24+ hour notation: 25:00 is 1:00 am the next day. Schedule from Syoboi Calendar.
Opening and ending songs
- Opening Sonzai Riyuu Aratame BUCK∞TICK (episodes 1-) Watch ↗
- Ending Galaxy Mode Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS (episodes 1-) Watch ↗
Song data from AnimeThemes.
Credits, releases and news
Staff
- Director
- Kazumi Terada
- Series Composition
- Tatsuhiko Urahata, Takaaki Suzuki, Satohito Sata
- Script
- Tatsuhiko Urahata, Takaaki Suzuki, Satohito Sata
- Music
- Sugizo
- Art Director
- Yusuke Ikeda, Hiromi Tateiwa
- Sound Director
- Takeshi Takadera
- Chief Animation Director
- Hideki Itō, Yumi Kuroiwa
Japanese voice cast
- Rudra: Miyuki Sawashiro
- Ajima: Yūichi Nakamura
- Kairi: Kenshō Ono
- Shinn: Kōki Uchiyama
- Myōjin: Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Ark: Nao Tōyama
- Nyūdō: Ryūnosuke Watanuki
- Bianca: Minori Suzuki
Latest news
- 2 Oct 2026 Crunchyroll Streams A Tale of the Secret Saint, Psyren, More Anime in India
- 18 Sep 2026 Dark Machine the Animation Series Reveals 3rd Promo Video, Ending Theme Song, Manga Adaptation
- 15 Sep 2026 Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Fall 2026 Season
- 7 Sep 2026 Dark Machine the Animation Series Reveals 3 New Cast Members, October 13 Debut
- 19 Aug 2026 Dark Machine The Animation Series' New Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, October TV Debut
Anime News Network readers rate it 3.96/10 (3 votes).
Source: Anime News Network. Full details at Anime News Network.
Main characters
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Kairi
カイリ
Voiced by Kenshou Ono
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Rudora
ルドラ
Voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro
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Isana
イサナ
Voiced by Saya Aizawa
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Ajima
アジマ
Voiced by Yuuichi Nakamura
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Bran
ブラン
Voiced by Riho Sugiyama
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Shinn
シン
Voiced by Kouki Uchiyama
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Airing data from AniList. Last updated 25 Oct 2026.