Medabots

Set in the near future, Medabots revolves around the super charged battling adventures of a group of kids and their pet robots. Fueled with artificial intelligence and a specialized arsenal of high powered weapons, Medabots compete against each other in exciting Robattles, with the winners acquiring Medaparts from the defeated Medabot. With over 370 unique robots ready to Robattle, Medabots is filled with explosive adventures in a world where kids have the ultimate power. But more than anything else, these challenges are about courage and mind power, where the soul of the Medafighter and Medabot combine to emerge victorious.

Medabots (1999-2001) is a Japanese animated science fiction action series created by Rin Horuma and broadcast on TV Tokyo, with production work from BeeTrain and Production I.G. Set in a near future where children partner with artificial intelligence robots, the show follows Ikki Tenryou (voice by Michiru Yamazaki) and his robot Metabee (voice by Junko Takeuchi) as they compete in Robattles against rival Medafighters. Arika Amazake (voice by Eri Sendai) and the robot Brass (voice by Masami Suzuki) add rivalry and camaraderie to the roster. The engine of each episode is a battle in which the winner takes Medaparts from the defeated machine, so the young heroes must keep upgrading their arsenals while facing ever tougher opponents. Across two seasons and ninety-one episodes, the series delivers a steady stream of tournament-style duels with a large cast of hundreds of distinct robot designs. The tone is energetic, earnest and playful, emphasizing courage, teamwork and the bond between child and machine. Fans of Beyblade, Digimon Adventure and Pokémon will find a similar blend of collectible competition and kid-driven adventure, with a family-friendly sense of optimism throughout.

Viewers rate Medabots as a mixed but enjoyable kids' robot battle series, valued for its robot designs and upbeat battles more than for depth.

• Beybladekid friendly robot battle action, collectible parts and team-based competition
• Digimon Adventureyoung protagonist bonding with a robot companion, mecha action and adventure
• Pokémonmonster battling collectible creatures, tournament structure and rival trainers

Created by

Rin Horuma

Release Date

1999-07-02

Episode runtime

23 min

Rating

6.8 / 10 (194)

What is Medabots about?

Kids and their AI-powered robot companions compete in high-powered Robattles, winning parts from each defeated machine.

What is Medabots like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Medabots as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.

Is Medabots violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Medabots as mild.

What did critics think of Medabots?

Viewers rate Medabots as a mixed but enjoyable kids' robot battle series, valued for its robot designs and upbeat battles more than for depth.

Which shows are like Medabots?

Shows with a similar feel include Beyblade, Digimon Adventure, and Pokémon.

How long is Medabots?

Medabots: 2 seasons, 91 episodes.

Is Medabots still running?

No, Medabots has ended.

Where can I watch Medabots?

In United States, Medabots streams on RetroCrush Amazon Channel.