A second promotional video for Dark Machine: The Animation confirms an October 2026 TV debut, new cast, and an opening theme by rock veterans BUCK-TICK.
Watch the second PV
The pitch
Set in 2079, humanity lives inside an "energy bubble" powered by the Palmer crystal - until dark energy inside the crystals turns factory robots into fighting mechs and control becomes uncertain. Underground battles for energy break out worldwide. It's a straight-ahead mecha premise with a resource-war spine.
Who's making it
Studio Production +h. animates, with Kazumi Terada directing, Goro Taniguchi (*Code Geass*) as creative producer, and Hidetaka Tenjin on chief mechanical design. New cast includes Ryunosuke Watanuki, Jun Kousaka, Minori Suzuki and Rikuya Yasuda. BUCK-TICK's "Sonzai Riyu Kai" opens the show, with planned global distribution via Fuji TV and streaming.
Worth a slot?
Mecha with a named creative producer like Taniguchi and a BUCK-TICK opening earns a sample at least. If mechs are your lane, browse the best mecha anime ranked on SenpaiRanks while you wait for the October premiere.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does Dark Machine: The Animation premiere?
A: October 2026 on Japanese TV, with planned global streaming.
Q: Who sings the opening theme?
A: BUCK-TICK, with the song "Sonzai Riyu Kai."
Q: What studio is making it?
A: Production +h., directed by Kazumi Terada, with Goro Taniguchi as creative producer.
Q: What is it about?
A: A 2079 energy-war setting where crystal-powered mechs go rogue as dark energy destabilizes control.