Dark Machine Trailer Unveils October 2026 Anime, Opening Theme by BUCK-TICK
A new promotional trailer has been released for Dark Machine, an original animated series tied to a larger multimedia project that also includes a video game. The anime is set to debut in October 2026, with a glimpse of its opening theme performed by BUCK-TICK.
October 2026 anime debut, opening theme preview
The latest trailer for Dark Machine includes a snippet of the opening theme, Sonzai Riyū Kai, sung by BUCK-TICK. The project is presented as an original series within a broader franchise that will span both animation and gameplay.
A 2079 energy breakthrough sparks global subterranean war
Set in 2079, the story follows a world where humanity survives inside an energy bubble after Dr. Robert Palmer discovers a crystal capable of supplying the energy people need—and then some. The problem is access: not everyone can benefit from Palmer’s discovery, leading to large-scale battles happening beneath the surface across the globe.
To fight for control of this power, robots originally used to develop the technology are repurposed into combat mecha. But rumors claim that the so-called Palmer crystals contain a small amount of negative energy, and that an ultra-intelligent artificial system is attempting to harness it for battlefield advantages. It remains unclear whether this “dark energy” can be controlled by the mecha themselves.
Mecha-focused cast includes Kairi voice and multiple unit appearances
The cast announced for the anime features Kenshō Ono voicing Kairi. The promotional materials also showcase Kairi’s associated mecha units in size order.
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Rudora
- Kōki Uchiyama as Shinn
- Riho Sugiyama as Bran
- Saya Aizawa as Isana
- Yūichi Nakamura as Ajima
- Kazuyuki Okitsu as Myōjin
- Ryōta Suzuki as Ryō
- Genta Nakamura as Kinji
- Sōhei Horikane as Hiru
- Ryūnosuke Watanuki as Nyūdō (Great Cluster team)
- Jun Kōsaka as Hachiman (Great Cluster team)
- Minori Suzuki as Bianca (Esmeralda team)
- Rikuya Yasuda as Weiss (Esmeralda team)
Production staff: Production +h, creative production from Goro Taniguchi
Kazumi Terada is credited as director for Production +h. The project’s creative production includes Goro Taniguchi—known for directing Code Geass. Hidetaka Tenjin is listed for mecha design, and Keiichi Yano is named as the creator of the overall project.
Series composition and screenplay are handled by Takaaki Suzuki, Tatsuhiko Urahata, Atsuo Ishino, and Kento Sata. Character design is credited to Kō Yoshinari. Additional staff details are said to be available in a prior announcement.
Game director and format: third-person mecha shooter, 7v7
On the interactive side, Yuya Saito is the game director, with Koji Hakuta listed as producer. The game is described as a third-person shooter featuring mecha combat in a 7 versus 7 mode.
