TV-Series
Description
Aoba Watase, a high school student, finds his life upended when he is suddenly thrust into a futuristic war involving giant mechs known as Luxon. During a routine day, Aoba is attacked by a mysterious mech piloted by a girl named Hina Yumihara, who claims to know him from the future. Before he can fully comprehend the situation, Aoba is rescued by Dio Weinberg, a pilot from the Free Pact Alliance, and transported to their military base. There, Aoba learns that he has been brought 70 years into the future, where humanity is divided into two factions: the Free Pact Alliance and the Great Zogilia Republic.

Aoba’s arrival coincides with the development of the Coupling System, a revolutionary technology that allows two pilots to synchronize their minds and enhance their mechs’ combat capabilities. Aoba demonstrates a natural aptitude for this system, forming a strong Coupling bond with Dio. As Aoba adjusts to his new reality, he becomes a key figure in the Free Pact Alliance’s efforts to combat Zogilia’s aggressive expansion. The conflict escalates as Aoba encounters Hina again, discovering that she is a soldier from Zogilia with a mysterious connection to him. Their interactions hint at a deeper, unresolved relationship tied to the future.

The narrative explores the complexities of war, loyalty, and the consequences of time travel. Aoba’s journey is marked by his struggle to reconcile his past life with his new role as a mech pilot, while also uncovering the truth behind Hina’s knowledge of him. The series delves into the motivations of both factions, revealing political intrigue and personal vendettas that drive the conflict. Key characters, such as the stoic Dio, the enigmatic Hina, and the determined Aoba, are developed through their interactions and growth in the face of escalating battles.

As the war intensifies, Aoba and his allies face numerous challenges, including betrayals, shifting alliances, and the moral dilemmas of warfare. The story builds toward a climactic confrontation that tests the limits of the Coupling System and the bonds between the characters. The series concludes with a resolution that ties together the threads of time travel, personal relationships, and the broader conflict, leaving a lasting impact on the world and its inhabitants.
Information
Buddy Complex
バディ・コンプレックス
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 12/29/2013
Categories
Genre
ActionDrama
Settings
WarMilitarySci-Fi
Tags
MechaReal Robots
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Encounter
2Nice Coupling
3Meeting Again
4The Time for Resolve
5Scars
6The Other Coupler
7Buddy
8Stormy Night
9The Coupling System
10Father and Child
11The Truth
12The Bond Between Them
13Acception
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Yasuhiro Tanabe
  • Script
    Noboru Kimura
    Kurasumi Sunayama
    Yuuichi Nomura
  • Episode Director
    Tomokazu Tokoro
    Tatsuma Minamikawa
    Kenjirō Okada
    Hiroshi Ikehata
    Osamu Kamei
    Kōsuke Kobayashi
    Tsuyoshi Tobita
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Koji Eto
    Miho Sugiura
  • Animation Director
    Satoshi Kimura
    Yasuhiro Saiki
    Masahiro Yamane
    Ken Ōtsuka
    Toshiyuki Komaru
    Tomoshige Inayoshi
    Kanta Suzuki
    Koji Nagatomi
    Minami Yoshida
    Naohiro Ōsugi
    Mitsuaki Takabe
  • Sound Director
    Yōta Tsuruoka
  • Executive producer
    Shin Sasaki
    Kouichi Ueyama
    Toru Konno
  • Series Composition
    BC Project
  • Storyboard
    Kōichi Ōhata
    Yoshimitsu Ōhashi
    Tetsuya Watanabe
    Kunihiro Mori
    Tomohiro Kawahara
    Takao Abo
    Takayuki Tanaka
    Kazuo Miyake
    Yasuhiro Tanabe
  • Music
    Tatsuya Katō
  • Character Design
    Tomoshige Inayoshi
    Asako Inayoshi
  • Chief Animation Director
    Tomoshige Inayoshi
    Asako Inayoshi
  • Mechanical design
    Tomohiro Kawahara
    Hiroyuki Taiga
    Kanta Suzuki
    Hirotaka Tokuda
  • Director of Photography
    Tsunetaka Ema
  • Producer
    Yūki Makimoto
    Shinya Satake
    Tadashi Hirayama
Production
  • Animation Production
    Sunrise
  • Production
    Sunrise
    Bandai Namco Live Creative
    Banpresto
    Bandai Visual
    Lantis
    Bandai Namco Games
    Bandai Channel
    Buddy Complex Production Committee
Music
Opening
“Unisonia”
Ending
“Ano Sora ni Kaeru Mirai de”