Medarot

Medabots / メダロット
Medarot
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi, Shounen
Demographics: Kids, Shounen
Studios: Bee Train
Producers: Nelvana, Nihon Ad Systems, TV Tokyo
Licensors: ADV Films, Discotek Media, Shout! Factory
Rating: 7.1 / 10
Rank: #4029
Popularity: #3045
Users Listed: 62,374
Users Scored: 34,373
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/08/2024
Aired: July 2, 1999 – June 30, 2000 (Summer)
Type: tv
Source: game
Age Rating: PG
Episodes: 52
Broadcast: Friday at 18:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

In a world where robotic companions called Medabots are integral to competitive sport, the series follows Ikki Tenryou, an earnest elementary school student navigating the challenges of owning his first Medabot. Metabee, an older model lacking a programmed personality, undergoes a significant shift after acquiring a mysterious medal. This newfound personality manifests as defiance and stubborn independence, creating friction in their partnership.

Ikki’s ambition is to compete in the prestigious World Tournament, but achieving this requires mastering the art of Medabot combat alongside his uncooperative companion. The story explores themes of companionship, responsibility, and personal growth within a vibrant, robot-centric society. Expect a blend of strategic battles, character-driven moments, and the evolving dynamic between a boy and his machine as they strive to overcome obstacles and prove their worth in a demanding world.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Stung by a Metabee (Aired: 07/02/1999)
  • Episode 2: Return of the Screws (Aired: 07/09/1999)
  • Episode 3: Running Scared (Aired: 07/16/1999)
  • Episode 4: The Legendary Medafighter (Aired: 07/23/1999)
  • Episode 5: The Old Man and the Sea Monster (Aired: 07/30/1999)
  • ... and 47 more episodes

Characters:

  • Amazake, Arika (Main) - Voice Actors: Sendai, Eri, Schadt, Shandra, Garcia, Melissa, Vulcano, Monica, Silva, Anabella, Yamanaka, Lisa, Roy, Fanny, Berciano, Beatriz
  • Metabee (Main) - Voice Actors: Takeuchi, Junko, Bezerra, Wendel, Motiki, Joe, Pérez, Luis Miguel, Belle, Ekkehardt, Manet, David, Raffaeli, Daniele
  • Tenryou, Ikki (Main) - Voice Actors: Kortemeier, Anke, Yamazaki, Michiru, Rivero, Yensi, Reynolds, Samantha, Marques, Diego, Alonso Naranjo Jr., Rafael, Bruneau, Raphaëlle, Graziano, Leonardo
  • Agata, Hikaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Araújo, Márcio, Mullenaerts, Bruno, Naitou, Ryou, Damitz, Claus-Peter, Guarnieri, José Otávio
  • Arcbeetle (Supporting)
  • Brass (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Masami, Katan, Orli, Pereira, Silvia Suzy
  • Chick Seller (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tomita, Masanori, Pérez, Luis Miguel
  • Cyandog (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tinkler, Robert
  • Dr. Akihabara (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ohtani, Ryousuke, León Pecheco, Rubén
  • Dr. Hebereke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Vernin, Laurent, Tamura, Ren
  • Iwanoi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamazaki, Shigenori, Crisari, Simone, Fagundes, Vagner
  • Junrei, Karin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakamoto, Maaya, Keplmair, Tatiane, Yuste, Cristina, Donati, Gemma, Manstein, Melanie, Ley, Alice, Aponte, Rebeca
  • Kagamiyama (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iseki, Yoshiko, Rushiniak, Guy, Vivio, Paolo, Andreatto, Rodrigo, Escobar, Ricardo
  • Kantaroth (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kondou, Takayuki
  • Karakuchi, Kouji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lucindo, Fábio, Ringelheim, Aurélien, Vannicola, Joanne, De Filippis, Alessio, Fumero, Gonzalo
  • Karasumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakao, Azusa
  • Keithturtle (Supporting)
  • Kikuhime (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Masami, Kellner, Stephanie, Concepcion, Priscilla, Banai corne, Nurit, Bullara, Fernanda, D'Amico, Domitilla, Jurado, Giannina
  • Mitsuo, Sara (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shindou, Kazuhiro
  • Mr. Uruchi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mendelman, Ami, Shimizu, Hiroshi, Silveira, Carlos, Kalamera, Michele, Akiyama, Denis
  • Namishima, Rintarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Higuchi, Chieko, Pillon, Jacqueline, Magon, Yehonatan, Rada, Blanca, Noya, Gabriel, Martínez, Edylu
  • Peppercat (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishibashi, Mika, Katan, Orli, Díaz Toledo, Elena
  • Rokushou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lima, Wellington, Mendelman, Ami, Dailey, Mark, Buglioni, Paolo, Alonso Naranjo Jr., Rafael, Shinohara, Isao, Guzmán, Juan
  • Sakekasu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iwasaki, Masami
  • Shioka, Raizou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kaneko, Harii, Stocchi, Roberto, Omaña, Ricardo
  • Sumilidon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuruoka, Satoshi, Perino, Davide, Engelhardt, Frank
  • Takasu, Rumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Namiki, Noriko, Dessi, Tatiana
  • Tenryou, Jouzou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tomita, Masanori
  • Tenryou, Chidori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Masami, Henríquez, Melanie
  • Victor (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kiyama, Masayuki
  • Warbandit (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takemoto, Eiji

Staff:

  • Horikawa, Kenji (Producer, Production Manager)
  • Okamura, Tensai (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Andou, Masahiro (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Arie, Yuuki (Episode Director)
  • Furukawa, Hisaki (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Imaishi, Hiroyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Kamiyama, Kenji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kanbe, Mamoru (Episode Director)
  • Kawatsura, Shinya (Episode Director)
  • Kogawa, Tomonori (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Morioka, Hiroshi (Episode Director)
  • Nishimura, Taiki (Episode Director)
  • Ootsuka, Masahiko (Episode Director)
  • Sakata, Junichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Sugitani, Kouichi (Episode Director)
  • Tachibana, Masaki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Tada, Shunsuke (Episode Director)
  • Takagi, Shigeki (Episode Director)
  • Ueda, Kouji (Episode Director)
  • Yoshida, Reiko (Episode Director, Script)
  • Yoshihara, Masayuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Sogo, Masashi (Script)
  • Isako, Kiyotaka (Storyboard)
  • Masayuki (Storyboard)
  • Saeki, Shouji (Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Terahigashi, Katsumi (Storyboard)
  • Yamaguchi, Ryota (Storyboard, Series Composition)
  • Yoshinaga, Naoyuki (Storyboard)
  • Bernardes, Nil (Theme Song Composition)
  • Kaida, Yuriko (Theme Song Composition)
  • Mendelman, Ami (Theme Song Performance)
  • Takeuchi, Junko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Abe, Misao (Key Animation)
  • Andou, Yoshinobu (Key Animation)
  • Asano, Kyouji (Key Animation)
  • Chiba, Takaaki (In-Between Animation, Key Animation)
  • Denuit, Jean-Pierre (ADR Director)
  • Emori, Mariko (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Fudesaka, Akimi (Key Animation)
  • Fujiwara, Toshie (Key Animation)
  • Fukuyo, Takaaki (Key Animation)
  • Gkizas, Ioanna (ADR Director)
  • Hamana, Takayuki (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Hanyuu, Takayuki (In-Between Animation)
  • Hayashi, Takafumi (Key Animation)
  • Hidaka, Mayumi (Key Animation)
  • Higuchi, Kaori (Key Animation)
  • Hiratsuka, Tomoya (Key Animation)
  • Hoshi, Kazunobu (Key Animation)
  • Hoshino, Mamoru (Key Animation)
  • ... and 96 more staff

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Medarot Damashii (anime - Sequel)
  • Medarot (manga - Adaptation)