Additional Cast and Opening Theme
The 'Dark Machine' animation series will unfold as an original project linked to a popular game. The latest promotional video revealed additional cast members Ryunosuke Watanabe, Jun Kosaka, Minori Suzuki, and Rikuya Yasuda. They will appear as members of rival esports teams, with Ryunosuke Watanabe playing Ryu Do of the Great Cluster, Jun Kosaka as Hachiman, Minori Suzuki as Bianca of Esmeralda, and Rikuya Yasuda as Weiss.
Additionally, the opening theme "Sonzai Riyu Kai" (Existence Reason Revised) by BUCK-TICK has been announced, and the song is previewed in the video. The anime will be broadcast on TV and is scheduled for global distribution. The story unfolds in the near-future game metaverse of 'Dark Machine'.
Main Cast and Staff
The anime features a stellar cast including Kensho Ono, Miyuki Sawashiro, Koki Uchiyama, Riho Sugiyama, Saya Aizawa, Yuichi Nakamura, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Ryota Suzuki, Genta Nakamura, and Sohei Horikane.
The main staff includes Kazumi Terada, who directs at Production + h, with Goro Taniguchi, known for directing 'Code Geass,' serving as the creative producer. The mechanical design is handled by Hidetaka Tenjin, known for 'Macross,' while the series composition is carried out by Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko Urahata, and Tomohito Sato.
Other staff members include Tsuyoshi Yoshina as character designer and Akira Mitani as sub-character designer, with Mebachi designing costumes. A diverse team, including an action director, is involved in the production.
