Dandivine is bringing combining robots back to anime, and the first episode is landing on screens worldwide this week. The original mecha series from Good Smile Company and LIDENFILMS premieres on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with Crunchyroll streaming the show internationally. The story picks up 20 years after the legendary robot saved humanity, and a new pilot is about to step into the cockpit.
When Does Episode 1 Arrive on Streaming
Dandivine Episode 1 debuts on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, on Crunchyroll for viewers worldwide. The Japanese television broadcast begins the same day at 24:30 JST on TOKYO MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV, which is effectively 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, in Japan. The Japanese streaming platform d Anime Store offers the episode at the same time as the TV broadcast, making it the fastest option for viewers in Japan.
Crunchyroll has confirmed the series for its Fall 2026 lineup, with English subtitles available from day one. The platform will also offer subtitles in Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and other major languages for international audiences.
Episode 1 Streaming Times by Region
The following times are based on the Japanese broadcast window of 24:30 JST on October 7 converted for global viewers. Crunchyroll’s simulcast typically arrives within a few hours of the Japanese airing.
United States and Canada (Eastern Time): 11:30 a.m. ET on October 7.
United States and Canada (Pacific Time): 8:30 a.m. PT on October 7.
United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, Ghana (GMT/Western European Time): 3:30 p.m. GMT on October 7.
Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Central Europe (CET): 4:30 p.m. CET on October 7.
India (Indian Standard Time): 9:00 p.m. IST on October 7.
Japan (Japan Standard Time): 12:30 a.m. JST on October 8 (TOKYO MX and d Anime Store).
Australia (Australian Eastern Standard Time): 1:30 a.m. AEST on October 8.
South Korea (Korea Standard Time): 12:30 a.m. KST on October 8.
How to Watch Dandivine Worldwide
Crunchyroll is the primary international streaming home for Dandivine. The platform is available across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. A subscription is required for access, and the series will be available with multiple subtitle options.
In Southeast Asia, Crunchyroll offers the series with subtitles in Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Thai, Vietnamese, and Traditional Chinese. The episode arrives on October 7 for viewers in these regions.
Japanese audiences have several options. d Anime Store streams the episode at the same time as the TV broadcast. Other Japanese platforms receive the episode on a delayed schedule. Television broadcasts continue on Chukyo TV at 26:32 JST on October 7, AT-X at 20:30 JST on October 9, and MBS at 26:08 JST on October 10.
What Happened Before Episode 1
Dandivine is an original anime, so there is no previous season to recap. The story begins 20 years after the combining robot Dandivine defeated a mysterious alien threat known as the Aposdoll. The world has enjoyed two decades of peace, and Dandivine has become a popular toy franchise.
The toy company behind the Dandivine line, Kasga, has fallen on hard times. Over-reliance on the Dandivine brand has pushed the company to the brink of financial ruin. Company president Genjuro Shijima wishes for Dandivine’s return, even if it means disrupting the peace that the robot once fought to protect.
That wish appears to come true when the Aposdoll suddenly reappear and attack Tokyo. The people, who have known nothing but peace for 20 years, fall into panic. A high school student named Gekiha Shijima is called upon by his uncle, Yusaku Kuroiwa, a former Dandivine pilot, to board the legendary robot and fight once more.
Gekiha Shijima Steps Into the Cockpit
Gekiha Shijima is the protagonist of Dandivine. He is an ordinary high school student living in a world that has moved on from the era of giant robots. When the Aposdoll return, Gekiha is recruited by his uncle to pilot the Dandivine and protect humanity. Takuma Terashima voices Gekiha in the Japanese version.
Gekiha’s journey begins with uncertainty. He is not a trained soldier or a chosen hero. He is a teenager who happens to be in the wrong place at the right time, with a family connection to the robot that once saved the world. His relationship with his uncle Yusaku Kuroiwa, voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi, shapes his early decisions.
Akane Kuzumi and Kirei Shijima
Akane Kuzumi is Gekiha’s classmate. She originally fell for his good looks but has grown frustrated with his easygoing, conflict-averse personality. Haruka Shiraishi voices Akane. Her role in the story places her close to Gekiha as he is pulled into the new conflict.
Kirei Shijima is Gekiha’s younger sister. She is described as a super-beautiful girl when she stays quiet, but she has a sharp tongue and a tendency to be drawn to unusual things. Her classmates treat her as an oddity. Saya Aizawa voices Kirei.
The Mysterious Three Sisters and the Aposdoll
Three mysterious sisters named Haru, Natsu, and Aki are connected to the revival of the Aposdoll. Nao Toyama voices Haru, Aya Yamane voices Natsu, and Misaki Kuno voices Aki. Their true nature and motives remain unclear as the first episode unfolds.
The Aposdoll are the alien invaders that Dandivine defeated 20 years ago. Their sudden return after two decades of peace catches the world completely off guard. The first episode raises the question of why they have come back now and what they want.
Genjuro Shijima and the Kasga Toy Company
Genjuro Shijima is the president of Kasga, the toy company that built its empire on Dandivine merchandise. Atsushi Ono voices Genjuro. His desire to revive Dandivine and restore his company’s fortunes drives part of the story’s conflict. Genjuro’s wish for the robot’s return is answered in a way he did not expect when the Aposdoll attack Tokyo.
Yusaku Kuroiwa and the Original Pilot
Yusaku Kuroiwa is Gekiha’s uncle and the former main pilot of Dandivine. Katsuyuki Konishi voices Yusaku. He recruits Gekiha to pilot the robot when the Aposdoll return. His experience as the original pilot gives him insight into what is coming, and his decision to involve his nephew sets the story in motion.
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Production Staff and Theme Songs
Dandivine is directed by Yi Cao at LIDENFILMS and KAYAC ANIMATION. Toshiki Inoue handles series composition and scripts. Maziro provides the original character designs, with robin adapting them for animation. GOD BRAVE STUDIO designed the mechanical elements, including the Dandivine robot itself.
Takanori Nishikawa performs the opening theme song, “Zankyō ≠ Blaster.” The ending theme, “Mikansei Ordinary,” is performed by DayRe:, a five-member voice actress unit.
The Mecha Design Behind Dandivine
The Dandivine robot is a combining mecha formed from a core fighter called DandeAce and three Dandevine Beasts. The THE GATTAI DX Dandivine toy from Mecha Smile recreates this transformation with a gear gimmick that automatically moves the robot’s forearms during combination. The toy stands at approximately 240mm in height when fully combined.
Dandivine marks the first entry in the Gattai-shin Series, a project launched to celebrate Good Smile Company’s 25th anniversary. The series aims to bring combining robot culture to a new generation.
Stay with VvipTimes for more anime release schedules, streaming guides, and episode breakdowns from the Fall 2026 season.
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