Kazuhiro Takamura's original sci-fi action anime Vertex Force premiered on October 3, 2026, bringing high-stakes mecha battles and an evocative narrative to screens across Japan. Directed by the Strike Witches creator, the series follows junior high student Akira Dodo and his older sister Haruka as they grapple with the mysterious power known as the "Engine" inherited from their father, pulling them into a cosmic conflict against unknown entities.
For fans looking to follow the series week by week, several major subscription video-on-demand services offer streaming access. Leading platforms such as U-NEXT and d Anime Store provide simultaneous ground-wave broadcast and fastest streaming starting Saturdays at 23:30. Other services like DMM TV, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Lemino carry the series with sequential updates on Saturdays. Meanwhile, platforms like TVer and ABEMA offer limited free viewing for the premiere episode.
Production Pedigree
Produced by SMDE—recognized for their 3DCG work on the Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion franchise—Vertex Force stands out for its intricate mechanical aesthetics and high-octane action sequences. The production features mechanical designs by Kanetake Ebikawa and ENIA designs by JNTHED, with Kazuhiro Takamura sharing series composition duties alongside Masashi Suzuki. Nobuaki Nobusawa provides the musical score, while ClariS performs the opening theme song, "Synchro Blue."
The voice cast features Makoto Koichi as protagonist Akira Dodo, Kaede Hondo as Haruka Dodo, Ami Koshimizu as Eleanor Northbrook, Megumi Han as Lala Sudenštejn, and Rie Takahashi as Yoko Nishina. Additional voice talent includes Urata Kazuki as Alan and Nana Mizuki as EDVA, rounding out an ensemble cast that brings the series' intricate interpersonal dynamics to life.
