Series synopsis
Unbreakable Machine-Doll, also known as 機巧少女〈マシンドール〉は傷つかない is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on AT-X on October 7, 2013. It ended on December 23, 2013. It stars Hiro Shimono, Hitomi Harada, Megumi Takamoto and Kana Asumi.
During the early 20th century, along with technological advancements, scientists were able to develop sophisticated magic. The combination of science and sorcery was Makinot, circuits made from spells that were put into objects to bring them to life and even gain a personality. It was developed as a military weapon and has now spread throughout the world. Akabane Raishin is now attending the Royal Academy to become the best in the world. Accompanied by the lovely teenage girl Yaya, who is actual ...
Premise
During the early 20th century, along with technological advancements, scientists were able to develop sophisticated magic. The combination of science and sorcery was Makinot, circuits made from spells that were put into objects to bring them to life and even gain a personality. It was developed as a military weapon and has now spread throughout the world. Akabane Raishin is now attending the Royal Academy to become the best in the world. Accompanied by the lovely teenage girl Yaya, who is actually Raishin’s puppet weapon, he plans on rocketing to the top of the class. However, his test scores come nearly dead last although his combat skills and determination are second to none. Raishin has to compete with the deadliest of classmates if he wants to come out as the king.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hiro Shimono as Raishin Akabane (voice)
- Hitomi Harada as Yaya (voice)
- Megumi Takamoto as Charlotte Belew (voice)
- Kana Asumi as Frey
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Loki
- Jouji Nakata as Sigmund
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | December 25, 2013 | May 28, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 12 | October 7, 2013 | December 23, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vol. I ~And So They Arrived at School~ Raishin and Yaya arriving at (or heading toward) the academy (school). |
December 25, 2013 |
| 2 |
Vol. II ~Inori Has an Accident at the Open-Air Bath~ The setting is an outdoor hot spring / open‑air bath where several characters are present. Irori (one of Yaya’s rivals among the Banned Dolls) is central to what goes wrong. |
January 29, 2014 |
| 3 |
Vol. III ~Charl, Frey, and the Bathroom of Terror~ The episode centers on Charlotte (“Charl”) and Frey, placing them in a bathroom setting with a twist of “horror” or “terror” (in a light, comedic sense). |
February 26, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Facing "Cannibal Candy" I Raishin Akabane, an exchange student from Japan, arrives at the Walpurgis Royal Academy of Machinart with a goal: use his beautiful automaton Yaya to become the world's most powerful mage, gain access to the forbidden arts, and use them to kill a man. |
October 7, 2013 |
| 2 |
Facing "Cannibal Candy" II One of the Rounds makes Raishin an offer he can't refuse. In exchange for a festival entry, he'll have to investigate a mysterious puppeteer who eats automatons' hearts right out. |
October 14, 2013 |
| 3 |
Facing "Cannibal Candy" III Raishin and Yaya receive some unexpected visitors. Meanwhile, Felix and Charlotte each set out to capture "Cannibal Candy," but their plans have irreconcilable differences. |
October 21, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 7, 2013 |
| Last aired | December 23, 2013 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:30:00 |