Series synopsis
MEGATON MUSASHI, also known as メガトン級ムサシ is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on October 1, 2021. It ended on March 17, 2023. It stars Toshiki Masuda, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Soma Saito and Koki Uchiyama.
In 2118, 99.9% of humanity was wiped out by an invading alien force known as the Draktor. The survivors' memories are wiped before resuming life in fortified shelters. Humanity mounts an attack to take back the planet using giant robots known as Megaton-class Rogues. Yamato Ichidaiji is called to pilot one of the Rogues, just as memories of the invasion return and dangerous questions arise.
Premise
In 2118, 99.9% of humanity was wiped out by an invading alien force known as the Draktor. The survivors' memories are wiped before resuming life in fortified shelters. Humanity mounts an attack to take back the planet using giant robots known as Megaton-class Rogues. Yamato Ichidaiji is called to pilot one of the Rogues, just as memories of the invasion return and dangerous questions arise.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Toshiki Masuda as Yamato Ichidaiji (voice)
- Shunsuke Takeuchi as Ryugo Hijikata (voice)
- Soma Saito as Teru Asami (voice)
- Koki Uchiyama as Reiji Amemiya (voice)
- Sumire Morohoshi as Jun Kirishima (voice)
- Megumi Han as Momoka Saotome (voice)
- Ayumu Murase as Kota Akutagawa (voice)
- Yuki Kaji as Takumi Kindaichi (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | July 29, 2016 | October 2, 2022 |
| Season 1 | 28 | October 1, 2021 | March 17, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 0 | October 7, 2022 | March 17, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | July 29, 2016 |
| 2 | Musashi Collection: Roar of Rebellion | October 2, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sleeping Lion A resident of Akagicho, high-schooler Yamato finds himself locked up after starting a fight. His classmate, Teru, appears and makes him a deal. In exchange for getting him out of jail, he wants Yamato to take on a job for him. Yamato and his rival, Ryugo, head for the designated spot, but are set upon by thugs Teru riled up. When the two teens win the brawl, Teru takes them underground, where the boys are in for the shock of their lives. |
October 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Burning Earth Yamato, Teru, and Ryugo board the Musashi and leave the shelter. Outside, they find a fierce battlefield against the aliens. Yamato and his team plunge into the fray and rack up victories thanks to Musashi's abilities. But the aliens' combat machines undergo a shocking transformation and their enemies turn the tables on them. |
October 8, 2021 |
| 3 |
Assassin Possessing Asuna's body, Arshem stalks Yamato in order to kill him, but fails when he notices her. In an attempt to maintain her cover, she lies and tells him she's in love with him. Later, Yamato and his teammates learn that one of the pilots has been assassinated. |
October 15, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmic Call | October 7, 2022 |
| 2 | Live | October 14, 2022 |
| 3 | The Cause | October 21, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 1, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 17, 2023 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 10:00:00 |