Unveiling the Secrets of Metallic Rouge: A Must-Know Guide to Studio Bones' Upcoming Anime Series
Get ready for the highly anticipated release of Metallic Rouge anime in January 2024! Discover the thrilling broadcast and streaming details, along with an incredible cast lineup Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience as we delve into what to expect from this sensational series!
The release date for the highly anticipated anime "Metallic Rouge" has been confirmed for January 2024. Fans can look forward to the announcement of the exact release date, theme song details, and cast members, which were revealed alongside a new promotional video and key visual. "Metallic Rouge" is an original anime created by studio Bones to celebrate their 25th anniversary, and follows the story of android Rouge Redstar and her partner Naomi Ortmann as they embark on a mission to Mars to combat a dangerous threat.
Metallic Rouge anime release date in all regions
The highly anticipated anime, Metallic Rouge, is set for release on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 12:55 am JST (Japanese Standard Time). The announcement was made along with the release of a captivating key visual on the anime's official X (formerly Twitter) account. This key visual features the main characters, Rouge Redstar and Naomi Ortmann, enjoying a meal together against the backdrop of a city, with Rouge's android form looming in the sky.
Metallic Rouge broadcast and streaming details
Naomi Ortmann and Rouge Redstar, as seen in the anime's promotional video (Image via studio Bones)
The anime is scheduled to premiere on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block, followed by broadcasts on other Japanese television networks such as Kansai TV, BS Fuji, AT-X, and more. Additionally, the anime will be available for international streaming on Crunchyroll, with the exception of Asia. An advance screening for the premiere is set to take place on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Shinjuku Piccadilly Cinema.
Cast and other details
Rouge Redstar, as seen in the anime's promotional video (Image via studio Bones)
The anime had already announced the actors playing the main roles. Yume Miyamoto will voice Rouge Redstar, with Tomoyo Kurosawa co-starring as her partner, Naomi Ortmann.
After that, the anime unveiled its new cast members. They are:
Shunsuke Takeuchi as Jean Junghardt
Yu Shimamura as Sara Fitzgerald
Hiroyuki Yoshino as Jaron Fate
Yui Ogura as Jill Sturgeon
Kenjiro Tsuda as Afdar Bashar
Kazuyuki Okitsu as Eden Baruque
Atsushi Miyauchi as Ash Stahl
Chiaki Kobayashi as Noid 262
Naomi Ortmann featured in the Metallic Rouge promotional video (Image via studio Bones)
In addition to the cast details, the promotional video for the anime also revealed the information about the opening and ending theme songs. The ending theme song, titled Scarlet, will be performed by DAZBEE. Meanwhile, the opening theme song, titled Rouge, will be performed by Yu-ka.
What to expect from Metallic Rouge anime?
The promotional video reveals that the upcoming anime will be a 'tech-noir' series. Being an original anime by Bones to commemorate the studio's 25th anniversary, there is no source material. Therefore, Yutaka Izubuchi is responsible for the series script and is also serving as its chief director. Izubuchi has previously worked on Mobile Police Patlabor, Star Blazers 2199, and RahXephon.
Rouge Redstar, an android girl, is on a mission on Mars, accompanied by her partner, Naomi Ortmann. Their mission involves assassinating the Immortal Nine, a group of artificial humans who are hostile to the government.
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Editor's P/S
As a passionate anime fan, I am thrilled about the upcoming release of Metallic Rouge in January 2024. Studio Bones has a reputation for creating high-quality anime series, and I have no doubt that Metallic Rouge will be another masterpiece. The premise of the series, which involves an android girl and her partner on a mission to Mars to assassinate a group of artificial humans, sounds incredibly intriguing. I can't wait to see how the story unfolds and learn more about the characters and their motivations.
The release of the promotional video and key visual has only increased my excitement for Metallic Rouge. The visuals are stunning, and the character designs are very appealing. I am also impressed by the voice cast, which includes some of my favorite voice actors. I believe that Metallic Rouge has the potential to be one of the best anime series of 2024, and I can't wait to see it when it finally premieres.
