DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION , part of a mixed-media project produced by Project Carbuncle, today revealed a teaser trailer, key visual, production staff and cast members, character designs and story details for the original esports series, along with a 2026 broadcast date for Fuji TV in Japan. DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION Teaser Trailer DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION Key Visual The cast of DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION includes (character romanizations): Kairi voiced by Kensho Ono Rudora voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro Shinn voiced by Koki Uchiyama Bran voiced by Riho Sugiyama Isana voiced by Saya Aizawa Ajima voiced by Yuichi Nakamura Kairi Rudora Shinn Bran Isana Ajima Kairi's Worker Kairi's Ride Loader Kairi's Gigant Loader RELATED: The Best (Fictional) Anime Games of 2023 Kazumi Terada ( The Orbital Children assistant director) directs DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION at studio Production +h., with series composition by Team Carbuncle (comprised of Takaaki Suzuki, Tasuhiko Urahata, Atsuo Ishino and Kento Sada), main character designs by Ko Yoshinari ( Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk ) and music by SUGIZO ( Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin – Advent of the Red Comet ED). Additional staff credits include: Sub Character Designer: Akira Mitani Mecha Designer: Hidetaka Tenjin Clothes Designer: Mebachi Chief Animation Directors: Hiromi Kuroiwa, Hideki Ito Image Boards: Masatsugu Arakawa Color Designer: niko＊miko Art Designers: Hiromi Tateiwa, Engawa, Nariyuki Ogi Art Directors: Hiromi Tateiwa, Yusuke Ikeda CG Director: Akira Inami CG Action Director: Ryosuke Kimura Director of Photography: Naoko Tanaka Photography Supervisor: Kentaro Waki Editor: Yuki Honda Sound Director: Takeshi Takadera Sound Effects: Tomoko Otsuka Music Production: Flying Dog Creative Producer: Goro Taniguchi ( Code Geass , One Piece Film: Red ) RELATED: Now That We Draw TV Anime Announced The official website for DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION describes the story: Popular esport DARK MACHINE captivates people all over the world and has transformed the economy of Japan, where there is an exclusive economic zone called "Golden Valley." Ajima is the seventh "Senki" — a title given to the game's strongest player — and effectively controls the region through DARK MACHINE. Protagonist Kairi arrives in Golden Valley with his late grandfather's final words in mind: "Find Senki." He then happens upon a young girl named Rudora, who is being pursued by Ajima's subordinate. Kairi becomes a DARK MACHINE player after connecting with Rudora, and his talent blooms with each fierce battle. Will Kairi be able to hold his own against Senki and carve out his own destiny? His battle to reach the pinnacle of DARK MACHINE starts now. Source: Comic Natalie
