Dark Machine: The Animation

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The story

Synopsis

In a near future world where the virtual competition Dark Machine shapes society, Kairi leaves home to follow a cryptic message from his late grandfather and arrives in the fiercely competitive Golden Valley. He quickly crosses paths with Rudra, a mysterious girl pursued by the powerful local faction led by the reigning champion Ajima. Pushed into the game…

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Characters

Meet the featured characters and Japanese voice actors tied to Dark Machine: The Animation before opening the full characters page.

Ajima

Supporting | Japanese VA: Nakamura, Yuuichi

Aluk

Supporting | Japanese VA: Touyama, Nao

Bianca

Supporting | Japanese VA: Suzuki, Minori

Bran

Supporting | Japanese VA: Sugiyama, Riho

Denebola

Supporting | Japanese VA: Oobuchi, Nonoka

Hachiman

Supporting | Japanese VA: Kousaka, Jun

Staff

Meet the people behind Dark Machine: The Animation.

Terada, Kazumi

Director

Ishino, Atsuo

Script, Series Composition

Sata, Kento

Script, Series Composition

Suzuki, Takaaki

Script, Series Composition

Urahata, Tatsuhiko

Script, Series Composition

Taniguchi, Gorou

Producer