Medabots (1999)
A high-energy Japanese animated series where kids and their AI-powered robots clash in electrifying Robattles across a futuristic world.
Medabots - Series Information
- Original Title: メダロット
- First Air Year: 1999
- Last Air Year: 2001
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Kids
- Content Rating (US): TV-Y7
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 23 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 91
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 2, 1999 (United States - TV-Y7), July 2, 1999 (Canada - PG), July 2, 1999 (Australia - G), July 2, 1999 (Brazil - L), July 2, 1999 (Mexico - AA)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: Medarot Damashii (JP), Medabots Spirits (US), Madabots (BR), Medabots (AU)
- Production Companies: BeeTrain, Production I.G, NAS, TV Tokyo
- Production Countries: Japan
Medabots - Plot
Set in the near future, Medabots revolves around the super charged battling adventures of a group of kids and their pet robots. Fueled with artificial intelligence and a specialized arsenal of high powered weapons, Medabots compete against each other in exciting Robattles, with the winners acquiring Medaparts from the defeated Medabot. With over 370 unique robots ready to Robattle, Medabots is filled with explosive adventures in a world where kids have the ultimate power. But more than anything else, these challenges are about courage and mind power, where the soul of the Medafighter and Medabot combine to emerge victorious.
Medabots - Trailer
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Medabots - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Michiru Yamazaki
- Junko Takeuchi
- Eri Sendai
- Masami Suzuki
- Hiroshi Shimizu
Writers
- Ryota Yamaguchi
- Takashi Tokimura
- Masashi Sogo
- Koji Ueda
Medabots - FAQs
Where can you stream Medabots online?
Medabots is available to stream on select platforms in the United States. You can check JustWatch for a full, up-to-date list of streaming services, rental options, and purchase links available in your region, as availability may vary by country and platform.
Is Medabots based on a video game?
Yes, Medabots is based on the Medarot video game series developed by Natsume and published by Imagineer for the Game Boy. The franchise expanded into a manga and this anime adaptation, which became especially popular in North America during the early 2000s.
What is Medabots about?
Medabots is set in a near-future world where kids own AI-powered robots called Medabots that compete in battles known as Robattles. The series follows young Ikki Tenryou and his Medabot Metabee as they face rivals, uncover mysteries, and grow through courage and teamwork.
Who are the main voice actors in Medabots?
The principal voice cast includes Michiru Yamazaki as Ikki Tenryou, Junko Takeuchi as Metabee, Eri Sendai as Arika Amazake, Masami Suzuki as Brass, and Hiroshi Shimizu as Mr. Uruchi. The Japanese cast brought the robot-battling world to life across both seasons.
How many seasons and episodes does Medabots have?
Medabots ran for two seasons totalling 91 episodes. Season 1 comprised 52 episodes, while Season 2, known as Medabots Spirits (or Medarot Damashii in Japan), consisted of 39 episodes. The series aired from 1999 to 2001 on TV Tokyo.
When did Medabots first air?
Medabots first aired on July 2, 1999, in multiple territories including the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico. The series originally premiered on TV Tokyo in Japan and was later dubbed into English for international broadcast audiences.
What is the content rating for Medabots?
Medabots holds a TV-Y7 content rating in the United States, meaning it is suitable for children aged seven and older. The series contains mild animated action and robot battles but is designed as family-friendly entertainment appropriate for younger audiences.
What happened to Metabee at the end of Medabots?
By the conclusion of the series, Metabee and Ikki solidify their bond after facing the Rubberobo Gang and other formidable adversaries. Metabee's rare Rare Medal is central to the overarching plot, and the pair's journey ends with their friendship and teamwork fully realized.
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