OBSOLETE English Sub & Dub

About OBSOLETE

If you are hunting for a new mecha series, OBSOLETE (OBSOLETE（オブソリート）) deserves a look (2019). The setup goes like this. The premise: In a trade deal for Earth resources, aliens known as Peddlers barter their supremely advanced Exoframe technology — robotic mecha controlled by neural linking. But access to that extraterrestrial technology threatens to fundamentally alter human civilization, especially when it comes to the theater of war.

With mecha at the core, robot design, combat scale and technical spectacle are the draw. Voice work is led by Masahiko Tanaka as Bowman and Wataru Takagi as Fernando.

It will appeal most to fans of giant robots and large-scale battles. At 6 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Buemon, so the studio's house style defines how OBSOLETE looks and moves on screen. Within the mecha category, robot design, combat scale and technical spectacle are the draw. Its 5.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Masahiko Tanaka as Bowman, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2019, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.