New Mecha Anime Dandivine Assembles Heavyweight Cast and Confirms October Premiere

The highly anticipated original mecha anime Jyuō Mujin Dandivine (Beast King War God Dandivine) has officially set its release date for October 7, 2026. Good Smile Company announced the casting of eight renowned new voice actors for the main cast and the broadcast channels that will air the production on Japanese TV.

The broadcast begins on Tokyo TV, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV at 12:30 a.m. on October 8 (effectively late night of October 7 at 12:30 a.m. JST), with additional broadcasts confirmed on Chūkyō TV and MBS.

New voice actors bolster the production

The official announcement revealed heavy hitters from the Japanese voice acting industry. Among the new additions are Nao Tōyama as Haru, Aya Yamane as Natsu, and Misaki Kuno as Aki.

The cast also includes Asuna Tomari as Gō Sera, Katsuyuki Konishi as Yūsaku Kuroiwa, Ryōtarō Okiayu as Daigo Shijima, Atsushi Ono as Genjūrō Shijima, and Ruriko Aoki as Yūga Shinonome. They join the previously confirmed main trio: Takuma Terashima (Gekiha Shijima), Haruka Shiraishi (Akane Kuzumi), and Saya Aizawa (Kirei Shijima).

Story blends giant robots and corporate crisis

The story is set 20 years after the giant robot Dandivine defeated the mysterious threat known as Aposdoll, ushering in an era of global peace. However, the toy manufacturer Kasuga, which relied entirely on licensed products of the robot, fell into severe financial decline.

Desperate to save the company, President Genjuro Shijima prays for the return of the legendary mecha, causing the Aposdoll to suddenly reemerge. Facing the new danger, student Gekiha Shijima receives a call from his uncle Yusaku Kuroiwa—the former main pilot of the machine—to take command of the iron giant and fight.

Acclaimed technical team behind the scenes

The anime is directed by Yi Cao, in a collaboration between studios LIDEN FILMS and Kayac Animation. Supervision and scriptwriting are handled by veteran Toshiki Inoue, known for iconic works on Death Note and various Kamen Rider series.

Original character designs are by Majiro (Macross Delta), with adaptations by robin for animation. Studio GOD BRAVE STUDIO, via designer An, is responsible for the robot visuals, while Yoshikazu Iwanami (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) handles sound direction. Singer Takanori Nishikawa performs the opening theme.

The production marks the debut of the The God of Combined Series (Gattaishin Series) line, conceived to celebrate Good Smile Company's 25th anniversary, and already has a manga adaptation serialized in Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh by artist TOGUCHI.