Breaking News: My Hero Academia Studio Drops Jaw-Dropping Tech Noir Anime Guaranteed to Dominate!

The anime Metallic Rouge, known as a "tech noir," has garnered attention due to its intriguing concepts and talented staff. Its Blade Runner-inspired premise, paired with BONES' outstanding animation, promises a visually stunning and stylish experience. With Crunchyroll already securing streaming rights for the anime, fans eagerly await its release to witness the impressive visuals and thrilling action it will provide.

From the trailer footage and plot description, Metallic Rouge appears to be a sci-fi masterpiece reminiscent of classics from the past. BONES itself is building anticipation by highlighting the fact that the team involved in this project previously collaborated 19 years ago for the acclaimed mecha series RahXephon. Irrespective of this, the story of an interplanetary manhunt should make Metallic Rouge stand out among the other offerings of the season.

Metallic Rouge Is the Successor of Classic Android Anime

The synopsis on Metallic Rouge's official website presents a world where humans and androids coexist. In this narrative, a mission unfolds on Mars, led by Rouge, an android girl, and her partner Naomi. Their task involves eliminating nine government-hostile androids. Teasers released thus far offer a glimpse into the forthcoming experience: some depict a woman donning power armor battling similarly enhanced figures, while others highlight the dynamics between the two main protagonists as they navigate the industrial wasteland that Mars has been reduced to. This "tech noir" production truly lives up to its description, as its scenery remains dark and grime-laden.

The concept of a woman searching for non-humans brings a delightful nostalgia, reminiscent of 80s cult classics. Bubblegum Crisis, a beloved but short-lived series, featured female bounty hunters taking on rogue "boomers". Armitage III, a four-episode OVA, focused on machines in disguise. Birdy the Mighty and Gunm/Battle Angel Alita also depict strong female leads facing high-tech threats. With the disappearance of such physically empowered women in recent decades, Metallic Rouge feels like a throwback and a modern-day successor.

Notably, the marketing emphasizes the talented staff behind the anime. Yutaka Izubuchi, a renowned mecha designer, serves as the chief director, having previously collaborated with BONES on 2002's RahXephon. Working alongside Izubuchi is director Motonobu Hori, screenwriter Toshizo Nemoto, character designer Toshihiro Kawamoto, and composer Taisei Iwasaki. This experienced team has worked on various sci-fi projects, including Cowboy Bebop. Crunchyroll has officially announced that the show will be available on their streaming service when it premieres in January 2024.

Source: Metallic Rouge website, Anime News Network