Twin Signal: Family Game

Twin Signal / TWIN SIGNAL~ファミリーゲーム~
Twin Signal: Family Game
Genres: Action, Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Themes: Mecha
Producers: Sony Music Entertainment, Tokyo Kids, TV Tokyo
Licensors: Media Blasters, NYAV Post
Rating: 6.26 / 10
Rank: #8708
Popularity: #11496
Users Listed: 2,460
Users Scored: 1,132
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/27/2021
Aired: September 21, 1996 – November 21, 1996 (Summer)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 3

Synopsis:

In a near-future world where advanced robotics are commonplace, the quiet existence of Nobuhiko is shattered when his loyal companion robot, Signal, is targeted. The attack reveals a hidden conflict surrounding the technology itself, and a shadowy figure manipulating events from behind the scenes. Signal's programming is corrupted, transforming him into a formidable weapon tasked with acquiring cutting-edge robotic advancements.

The narrative explores themes of artificial intelligence, creator-prototype relationships, and the potential dangers of unchecked technological progress. The series presents a tense atmosphere as Signal navigates his new directives, grappling with fragmented memories and conflicting loyalties while pursued by those seeking to control him. It offers a character-driven story examining identity and purpose within a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Characters:

  • Elara (Main) - Voice Actors: Shiratori, Yuri, Lillis, Rachael
  • Otoi, Nobuhiko (Main) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Rica, Newman, Michelle
  • Pulse (Main) - Voice Actors: Koyasu, Takehito, Collins, Kevin T., Hong, Si Ho
  • Signal (Main) - Voice Actors: Ootani, Ikue, Yuuki, Hiro, Kim, Il
  • Sine, Chris (Main) - Voice Actors: Amano, Yuri, Ortiz, Lisa
  • Assistant A (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Onosaka, Masaya, Ward, Jeff
  • Assistant B (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kujira, Ward, Jeff
  • Flag (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyoshima, Masami, Medlin, Michelle
  • Otoi, Minoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishihara, Kumiko
  • Otoi, Masanobu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Futamata, Issei
  • Otoi, Shinosuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Akio, Pollock, Mike
  • Shinjou, Mamoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki
  • Umenokouji, Hoshimaro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishikawa, Ikuo, Avner, Jon

Staff:

  • Chiba, Shigeru (Sound Director)
  • Matsugashita, Hiroyuki (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition)
  • Tadano, Natsumi (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Jinbo, Daisuke (Sound Effects)
  • Koizumi, Souhei (Background Art)
  • Okabe, Jun (Background Art)
  • Sasaki, Toshiko (Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Seki, Kazuhiko (Editing)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Twin Signal (manga - Adaptation)