Medabots English Sub & Dub

About Medabots

Looking for background on Medabots (メダロット)? This action, adventure and comedy series by Bee Train and Production I.G (1999) starts out like this. The premise: In the near future, humans and robots coexist. “Robattles,” a competition in which Medarot are pitted against each other, is popular among kids. A Medarot’s consciousness, effectively its brains, is located in a Medal that can be inserted into and ejected from the robot body.

Beyond that: By chance, nine-year-old Ikki finds a Rare Medal, and soon after has his own Medarot named Metabee. This is the story of their friendship and growth as they use wisdom and courage to fight countless opponents in robot battles.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Michiru Yamazaki as Ikki Tenryou and Junko Takeuchi as Metabee. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 52 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Bee Train and Production I.G, so the studio's house style defines how Medabots looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Michiru Yamazaki as Ikki Tenryou, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1999, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.