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Machine Genesis Wataru Anime Streams in India on YouTube
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Ani-One Asia describes the Machine Genesis Wataru anime:
Wataru Hoshibe, appears as a RyuTuber aiming to become a superstar, and battles with his partner Ryuujinmaru in an alternate world of floating blocks to defeat the last boss "Enjoda".
The show debuted in Japan on January 12.
The anime stars:
- Mutsumi Tamura as Wataru Hoshibe
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Kakeru Amabe
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Ofurain
- Megu Umezawa as Maro
- Rie Kugimiya as Ryunryun
- Tomokazu Sugita as the new Mashin Ryūjinmaru
Yumi Kamakura is directing the anime at Bandai Namco Pictures, Yoichi Kato (Aikatsu, Duel Masters, Yo-kai Watch) is in charge of series scripts, and Mayuko Nakano (The Vampire Dies in No Time) and Yoshinori Yumoto (Daily Lives of High School Boys) are designing the characters. Bandai Namco Filmworks and TV Tokyo are in charge of production.
lol performs the opening theme song "POP UP!" FANTASTICS performs the ending theme song "pocket."
Sunrise's original Mashin Eiyūden Wataru television anime series premiered in 1988. The Mashin Eiyūden Wataru 2 sequel debuted in 1990, followed by the Chō Mashin Eiyūden Wataru sequel in 1997. The franchise also inspired three original video anime that debuted between 1989 and 1993.
Mashin Eiyūden Wataru Shichi Tamashii no Ryūjinmaru (Seven-Souled Ryūjinmaru) was anime studio Sunrise and Bandai Spirits' Tamashii Nations toy brand's 2020 project in the Wataru franchise. The anime premiered on Bandai Spirits' YouTube channel in April 2020 and streamed for nine episodes. A compilation film titled Mashin Eiyūden Wataru Shichi Tamashii no Ryūjinmaru - Saikai- screened in Japanese theaters January 2022.
The anime's story is set on Naral Island, a continent with swords and magic in which humans and monsters coexist. The terrible Demon King lives there. In ancient times, the first-generation hero defeated the Demon King. Over the many successive generations since then, the Demon King has been resurrected, and the hero who opposes him has likewise reappeared. Girls attend a school for adventurers in order to defeat the Demon King when he appears again.
Though a bit absent-minded, Yusha has the body of a hero. The holy elf Seyla's trouble never ends because she is too serious. The cheerful warrior Fai loves to eat. Mei is a quiet otaku magician. As the four girls aim to be in the hero party, they live relaxed fantasy lives and show no sign of defeating the Demon King no matter how much time passes.
Kaori (Yuyushiki, How to keep a mummy) directed the "everyday fantasy" anime. Takashi Aoshima (Yuruyuri - Happy Go Lily, Love Lab, Himouto! Umaru-chan) was in charge of series composition. Namori (Yuruyuri) was the original character designer, and Haruko Iizuka (Sisters of Wellber, Tamayura, Children of the Whales) adapted the original character designs for animation.
Cast members Hikaru Akao, Shiina Natsukawa, Ari Ozawa, and Inori Minase perform the opening song "Endoro~ru!" as the group Yūsha Party. Minase performs the ending song "Wonder Caravan!"
