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Gen Urobuchi Writes Robotic Mecha 3D CG Anime 'OBSOLETE'
posted on by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Gen Urobuchi is in charge of the series scripts for the new anime, which will debut as a YouTube Original on the Bandai Namco Arts YouTube channel in December. The latest episodes will be available first to paid , before streaming for free for other viewers. The anime's website unveiled an English-subtitled teaser trailer and teaser visual:
The "real robot" anime is set on Earth in an alternate timeline with 2.55-meter-tall (about 8.4-foot-tall) neurally operated mecha known as Exoframes (Enhanced Xenobiological Organic FRAMEs, seen below). The Exoframe technology originated from aliens who made with humanity in 2014, and asked to trade one ton of limestone in exchange for one Exoframe. Cheaper than aircraft, tanks, or firearms, and usable by anyone, Exoframe usage easily spread throughout the world.
Urobuchi is a member of the creative group POLYGON PICTURES.
Nitroplus president and executive producer revealed earlier this month that Urobuchi was working on the scenario for a new "hardcore mecha" work tentatively titled "Project O."
Sources: OBSOLETE website, Bandai Namco Arts YouTube channel, Comic Natalie
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