Unbreakable Machine-Doll

Unbreakable Machine-Doll
Company type	Media franchise
Industry	Light novels, manga, anime, video games
Founded	November 21, 2009; 16 years ago
Founder	Reiji Kaitō
Headquarters	Japan
Products	Light novels, manga, anime television series, video games
Parent	Media Factory

is a Japanese light novel series authored by Reiji Kaitō with artwork by Ruroo. The series comprises seventeen volumes published by Media Factory under the MF Bunko J label, spanning from November 2009 through July 2017. A manga adaptation illustrated by Hakaru Takagi was serialized in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive magazine starting in 2010 until it went on indefinite hiatus in 2017. The franchise also includes a 12-episode anime television series broadcast in Japan between October and December 2013, with international licensing handled by Crunchyroll.

Plot

Set in an alternate early 20th-century United Kingdom, the story revolves around the invention of Machinart, a blend of magic and technology that brings objects to life through artificial intelligence. These Automatons, originally designed for military purposes, are operated by individuals known as puppeteers.

The narrative follows Raishin Akabane, a Japanese puppeteer who enrolls at the Walpurgis Royal Academy of Machinart located in Liverpool, accompanied by his automaton Yaya. The Academy hosts the "Night Party" every four years—a contest where puppeteers compete to earn the prestigious title of "Wiseman". Raishin’s primary motivation is to exact vengeance on a prodigy responsible for the death of his family.

Light novels

Unbreakable Machine-Doll began as a light novel series written by Reiji Kaitō with illustrations provided by Ruroo. Published under Media Factory’s MF Bunko J imprint, its first volume debuted on November 21, 2009, while the seventeenth and final volume was released on July 25, 2017. A drama CD was included with the special edition of volume four. Kadokawa marked the conclusion of the series with promotional activities in June 2017.

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Manga

The manga version, illustrated by Hakaru Takagi, started serialization in Media Factory’s Monthly Comic Alive magazine in June 2010. The initial tankōbon volume was published on November 22, 2010, and nine volumes had been released by March 23, 2016. A drama CD was bundled with a special edition of the first volume. Additionally, a spin-off manga titled Gene Metallica: Unbreakable Machine-Doll Re:Acta, created by Misato Kamada, was serialized in Media Factory’s Monthly Comic Gene from April 15, 2013, through April 15, 2014, culminating in two compiled volumes.

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Gene Metallica: Unbreakable Machine-Doll Re:Acta

Anime

The anime adaptation consists of twelve episodes produced by studio Lerche, which aired in Japan from October 7 to December 23, 2013. It premiered on AT-X and was subsequently broadcast on Tokyo MX, ytv, TV Aichi, and BS11. The series was simulcast internationally via Funimation. Directed by Kinji Yoshimoto with scripts by Yūko Kakihara, character designs by Atsuko Watanabe, and music composed by Masaru Yokoyama, this adaptation covers material from the first three novels. The opening theme is "Anicca" performed by Hitomi Harada, while the ending theme features Hitomi Harada alongside Ai Kayano and Yui Ogura, produced by Hige Driver. Six original video animation (OVA) episodes were included with Blu-ray and DVD releases issued between December 25, 2013, and May 28, 2014.

Episode list

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No.	Title	Animation Director	Screenplay	Original airdate

Home Media

Volume	Release Date	Episodes	Catalog Numbers
Volume	Release Date	Episodes	Blu-ray	DVD
1	December 25, 2013	Episodes 1–2	ZMXZ-8981	ZMBZ-8991
2	January 29, 2014	Episodes 3–4	ZMXZ-8982	ZMBZ-8992
3	February 26, 2014	Episodes 5–6	ZMXZ-8983	ZMBZ-8993
4	March 26, 2014	Episodes 7–8	ZMXZ-8984	ZMBZ-8994
5	April 25, 2014	Episodes 9–10	ZMXZ-8985	ZMBZ-8995
6	May 28, 2014	Episodes 11–12	ZMXZ-8986	ZMBZ-8996

Web Radio

The web radio program titled Radio Unbreakable Machine-Doll Main Cast was broadcast from September 3, 2013, through February 25, 2014, on platforms such as animate TV and sound fountain. It featured principal voice actors Hiro Shimono (portraying Akabane Raishin), Hitomi Harada (as Yaya), and Megumi Takamoto (playing Charlotte Belew).

Video Games

Unbreakable Machine-Doll Facing “Burnt Red” is a three-dimensional fighting game developed for both Android and iOS devices, released on December 6, 2013. The gameplay blended narrative elements with tactical management of automaton units and included exclusive storylines overseen by the original creator Reiji Kaitō. This title introduced a new character named Kaguya, voiced by Nao Touyama, and featured the theme song "Burnt Red," performed by Hitomi Harada. The game's service concluded on January 30, 2015.

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