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| ID-0 | |
 Poster for ID-0 | |
| アイディー・ゼロ (Aidī Zero) | |
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| Genre | Science fiction Mecha |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Gorō Taniguchi |
| Produced by | Yōichi Sekine Toshikazu Sugimoto Hirofumi Nishikōji |
| Written by | Yōsuke Kuroda |
| Music by | Takayuki Hattori |
| Studio | Sanzigen |
| Licensed by | Netflix (streaming rights) |
| Original network | Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS, BS 11 |
| Original run | April 9, 2017 – June 25, 2017 |
| Episodes | 12 |
ID-0 (Japanese: アイディー・ゼロ, Hepburn: Aidī Zero) is a 2017 cyberpunk Japanese anime television series produced by Sanzigen. The anime was announced through a teaser video on August 7, 2016.[1] followed by the official website on January 26, 2017.[2] The series is produced by Sanzigen and directed by Goro Taniguchi, and aired from April 9, 2017, to June 25, 2017.[3] The series is set when humanity has developed I-Machines, robots that can operate in extreme environments in space, in which the human pilot's consciousness can be transferred into the robot's operating system. An astrogeology student named Maya Mikuri joins the Excavate Company, a crew who illegally mine for the new mineral Orichalt, which is used for interstellar travel. However, Maya soon learns about a crew member with no identity named Ido, and his connection to a little girl named Alice found inside an Orichalt deposit within the core of the wandering planet known as Rajeev.
Plot
[edit]In the distant future, the discovery of the new mineral Orichalt (オリハルト, Oriharuto) has allowed humanity to expand beyond the Sol System. On the constant lookout for Orichalt, humanity has developed I-Machines (Iマシン, I mashin), giant robots that can operate in extreme environments. I-Machines function by using Orichalt to transfer the human pilot's consciousness into the robot's operating system; in that sense, the human becomes the machine. While Alliance Academy student Maya Mikuri is in the middle of operating an I-Machine, she gets involved in an incident with mining pirates, and ends up serving as a crew member on their mining spaceship. Soon after, she and the rest of the crew begin to discover that the government has been hiding secrets about destructive forces concerning Orichalt. Worse, these same forces are on the verge of destroying human civilization, and the crew might be the only ones who can stop them.
Characters
[edit]Excavate Company
[edit]The Excavate Company (エスカベイト社, Esukabeito-Sha) is a band of Orichalt miners who often act illegally, being compared to space pirates. Their base of operations is the mining ship Stulti (ストゥルティー号, Sutourutī-gō) (Latin for "foolish"), which is built to accommodate I-Machines and is equipped with four large manipulator arms featuring various tools. The ship is capable of utilizing Orichalt chunks to achieve faster than light warp-based travel through a process known as Miguel Jumping (probably referencing the Alcubierre Drive proposed by Mexican Physicist Miguel Alcubierre). Aside from Maya Mikuri and Clair Hojo, Stulti's entire crew consists of Evertrancers (エバートランサー, Ebātoransā), people whose consciousness permanently resides within an I-Machine, having lost or discarded their flesh-and-blood bodies in the past. Existing as an Evertrancer, willingly or otherwise, is noted to be illegal and highly unethical within galactic society.
- Maya Mikuri (ミクリ・マヤ, Mikuri Maya)
- Voiced by: Minami Tsuda (Japanese); Cherami Leigh (English)[4]
- A student at the Planet Alliance Academy with a knack for astrogeology. After an accident, she finds herself working with the members of Excavate. Keen and sharp-witted, but also a little timid and willing to let events unfold around her. Having been framed for illegally sharing information about a large Orichalt deposit, she is forced to sign on with Excavate until she is able to clear her name. Her personal I-Machine is a generic civilian model, painted yellow, with no special features or weaponry. After the Rajeev incident is resolved, the charges against Maya are dropped and she returns to the Academy, occasionally helping Excavate with jobs.
- Ido (イド, Ido)
- Voiced by: Kazuyuki Okitsu (Japanese); Todd Haberkorn (English)[4]
- A stoic and serious individual with a bold and reckless streak. His blue custom I-Machine body is armed with exploding throwing knives and is modeled after a ninja. His virtual avatar is identical to his I-Machine body. It is noted that Ido has no official records, from machine number to consciousness map, meaning he legally does not exist. Ido also suffers from amnesia, with no recollection of his true identity before becoming an Evertrancer. His first concrete memory is as a prisoner on an "exile ship", where highly dangerous criminals are imprisoned in immobile and unconscious I-Machine bodies. He inexplicably awakened with no memory or identity data and was alone with his mind for several years, only escaping when he suddenly Mind Tranced into his current body, which drifted in a capsule near the ship. Ido figures he was a prisoner for at least 20 years and has inhabited his current I-Machine body for seven years. Having no memories before awakening on the prison ship and thus no leads, he had since given up on trying to discover who he really is until Alice arrives. He initially experiences intense feelings of fear and guilt as well as fragments of memories whenever he is in Alice's presence for reasons he is unable to explain until he recalls a memory and recognizes her. From then on, he becomes highly protective of her, as she is the only known link to his past. Searching for Kain Arisugawa to demand answers, Ido encounters Addams, who reveals Ido is in fact Kain Arisugawa himself, stripped of his memories as part of Addams' plans to take his place using a clone body. Addams soon forces Ido into the clone body and returns his memories. Despite having his true identity and past returned to him, Ido rejects the name Kain Arisugawa and insists that he is now "Excavator Ido." While inhabiting the Kain clone body, Ido is shot by Addams. He reaches a Mind Trance pod and returns to his I-Machine body just as the clone dies, regarding the I-Machine as his "true" self and vowing that as Ido, he would stop Addams. Grayman gave him the name Ido from the designation "ID-0," referring to his lack of identity and memories.
- Rick Ayer (リック・エイヤー, Rikku Eiyā)
- Voiced by: Masaya Matsukaze (Japanese); Douglas Cavum (English)[4]
- A boisterous hotshot and womanizer, Rick was once a professional asteroid racing champion nicknamed the "Speed Star" before being paralyzed in an accident. Befitting his past and personality, his I-Machine body is a custom red model designed for speed and able to assume a jet-like configuration. He eventually reveals to Amanza that his consciousness is a virtual copy of the real Rick Ayer, who was declared brain dead and whose body was disposed of after the accident. He exists because of a backup system installed in asteroid racing vehicles, which allows a racer to calculate and react twice as fast as normal, essentially acting as their own copilot. Because he considers himself little more than a copy and struggles with wondering if he is even truly alive, Rick appears as his I-Machine body in a virtual space. In the aftermath of the Rajeev incident, it is implied that Rick begins a relationship with Amanza.
- Karla Milla-Foden (Kāra Mira Fōden)
- Voiced by: Sayaka Ōhara (Japanese); Cristina Vee (English)[4]
- The group liaison and information broker, Karla inhabits a purple and white custom I-Machine modeled after the female form, featuring molded breasts and powerful scanning and data-gathering systems. Her avatar in a virtual space is that of her former human body, a mature blonde woman. Before joining Excavate, Karla was once a talented but arrogant fund manager in the space resources market and has been an Evertrancer for ten years. Two years prior to joining Excavate, Karla lost her human body in a partial warp event, where it is suddenly Miguel Jumped to an unknown location. Her body somehow ends up in Addams' possession in suspended animation, where he uses it as a bargaining chip to bring Ido and Alice to him. Addams returns her to her human body as promised, but she Mind Trances into her I-Machine one last time to protect Maya and Alice from Addams, where it is soon destroyed. In the final assault against the Rajeev, Karla uses a pink-hued civilian I-Machine, but it is quickly destroyed, returning her to her human body. After the Rajeev incident, Karla becomes the CEO of MT Industries and uses her wealth to help society.
- Grayman (グレイマン, Gureiman)
- Voiced by: Rikiya Koyama (Japanese); Keith Silverstein (English)[4]
- The boss of Excavate and Stulti's captain, Grayman's I-Machine is a custom green and gray model with four extra sub-arms hidden in the shoulder armor. His avatar in a virtual space resembles his former human body, a tanned, well-built man. Grayman is a former United Planets Force captain who lost 740 crew members and a state of the art ship in an unknown incident. His real name is Jake Hojo (ジェイク・ホウジョウ, Jeiku Hōjō). He gave himself the name "Grayman" because he considers "Jake Hojo" to be dead.
- Clair Hojo (クレア・ホウジョウ, Kurea Hōjō)
- Voiced by: Hisako Kanemoto (Japanese); Christine Marie Cabanos (English)[4]
- Part of the Excavate company and Grayman's daughter, she serves as an operator. She is the only crew member to have a human body and does not seem to have a personal I-Machine.
- Fa-Loser (ファルザ, Faruza)
- Voiced by: Ari Ozawa (Japanese); Cristina Vee (English)[4]
- A member of an endangered species of small quadrupeds from an unknown planet in the Cetus Constellation, Fa-Loser inhabits a pink, rabbit-like I-Machine and behaves much like a dog. Before becoming an Evertrancer, it was used as an experimental animal by Kain Arisugawa. Its virtual avatar resembles its I-Machine body. Fa-Loser dislikes Rick for undisclosed reasons, but they seem to have reconciled in the wake of the Rajeev incident.
United Planets Force
[edit]- Amanza Volchkova (アマンザ・ボルチコワ, Amanza Boruchikowa)
- Voiced by: Junko Minagawa (Japanese); Anne Yatco (English)[5]
- A lieutenant in the United Planets Force Army stationed on the battleship Marito (マリトー, Maritō) and assigned to the "83rd Reconnaissance-in-Force Company" with the call sign "Recon Zero One," Amanza participates in a shakedown intending to detain Excavate after they recover a peculiar Orichalt deposit. During Stulti's escape via a "Miguel Out" while in the Miguel Line, her I-Machine is caught in the area of effect and is separated from Marito. Maya manages to recover the pod containing her human body, which is also taken along in the jump, and brings it on board Stulti. Amanza reluctantly decides to cooperate with Excavate after a brief period of distrust, drawn to the many mysteries that surround them. According to Sam Taylor of the organization Observer, Amanza is wanted for desertion by the United Planets Force military because of the circumstances that led to her allying with Excavate. Amanza's personal I-Machine is a variant of a standard military model, colored purple and armed with a beam rifle. This body is destroyed during the final push to the Rajeev core, but is replaced by an identical model some time afterward. Amanza leaves the Army and remains with Excavate after the Rajeev incident, mostly because of her newfound relationship with Rick.
- Cecilia Ginney (チェチリア・ギニー, Chechiria Ginī)
- Voiced by: Masako Katsuki (Japanese); Cindy Robinson (English)[4]
- An admiral in the United Planets Force Army who leads the assault on the Rajeev.
- Anai (アナイ, Anai)
- Voiced by: Akeno Watanabe (Japanese); Johanna Luis (English)
Planet Alliance Academy
[edit]- Attomy Kinsberg (アットミー・キンズバーグ, Attomī Kinzubāgu)
- Voiced by: Katsuhisa Hōki (Japanese); Jason Palmer (credited as Michael Chapman) (English)[4]
- A professor of astrogeology and Maya Mikuri's former instructor. He betrays Maya and leaves her for dead when an excavation mission goes wrong and Excavate Company arrives, later framing her for illegally sharing information about the dig site.
- Romanov (ロマノフ, Romanofu)
- Voiced by: Wataru Hatano (Japanese); Tony Azzolino (English)[4]
- Kinsberg's assistant, Romanov assists Kinsberg's plans when they abandon Maya and frame her.
Others
[edit]- Kain Arisugawa (ケイン・アリスガワ, Kein Arisugawa)
- Voiced by: Hikaru Midorikawa (Japanese); Kyle McCarley (English)[4]
- The creator of the Mind Trance system that allows for the use of I-Machines. It is later revealed that Addams Forte Chevalier took on Kain Arisugawa's identity several years ago and that Ido is the true Kain Arisugawa. Kain was an arrogant and egotistical man obsessed with gathering data, willing to intentionally sacrifice 90% of humanity for the sake of researching and controlling Orichalt and the wandering planets known as Rajeev, which are ancient alien constructs that hunt down Orichalt. He secretly uses Alice, the terminally ill daughter of colleague Jennifer Record, as a test subject in order to create an "Orillian" as part of this plan. Kain's utter lack of regard for human life and the revelation that Alice's fate was intentional causes his longtime friend Addams to snap and force him into an intentionally flawed Mind Trance, stripping his memories and imprisoning him in an immobile I-Machine body. However, Kain had a contingency plan in place to deliver a specially designed I-Machine that completely lacked identification data specifically to recover his consciousness with the designation "ID-0." As Ido many years later, he encounters Addams again, who returns his memories, though Ido rejects his past life as Kain Arisugawa. Through Kain's memories, Ido realizes that the Rajeev adapt and evolve, making it impossible to permanently defeat them and that the true solution is mutual understanding.
- Addams Forte Chevalier (アダムス・フォルテ・シュヴァリエ, Adamusu Forute Shuvarie)
- Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu (Japanese); Christopher Corey Smith (English)[4]
- A man with albinism wearing a golden mask who is often seen observing the events surrounding Excavate and the wandering planet Rajeev. His body is actually the third clone of Kain Arisugawa's body, which he refers to as "Triwaker," and he has taken Kain's identity for his own, occasionally transferring his mind to clones of Kain to remain young. He possesses a custom white and gold I-Machine modeled after a knight, featuring an energy cape and human-like face and armed with a scepter-like weapon. Addams' mask is a state-of-the-art portable Mind Trance device, which allows him to Mind Trance without needing to use a standard pod. Addams was once Kain Arisugawa's closest friend and colleague, but the incident that led to Alice becoming an Orillian drove him to madness. He intends to use Alice to stop or control the Rajeev and force Kain, now Ido, to atone for his sins. He enacts his plan by creating multiple artificial Orillian clones of himself and using them as warheads, injecting his consciousness like a virus into the Rajeev, not realizing they are capable of adapting. Addams also possesses his original body, which he transfers to after being defeated in battle with Ido. He also possesses another portable MT System device in the shape of a pistol which is aimed at the head and fired, killing his human body at the moment of transfer. In a last-ditch effort to control the amassed Rajeev, Addams Mind Trances with the Orichalt core, reuniting with both Alice and Jennifer. He has one last conversation with Ido before fully merging with the Rajeev consciousness, acknowledging that Kain Arisugawa is truly gone and addressing Ido by name for the first time, thanking him for everything.
- Alice (アリス, Arisu)
- Voiced by: Reina Ueda (Japanese); Cassandra Lee Morris (English)[4]
- A young girl who suddenly appeared out of a peculiar Orichalt deposit brought on board Stulti. She appears as a human girl around four years of age wearing catgirl accessories and possessing a playful, curious demeanor. Alice also loves playing the ball. She is, however, apparently incapable of speech and her body chemistry is noted to contain more silicon than a normal human's. Ido initially experiences intense feelings of fear and guilt as well as flashes of fragmented memories whenever in her presence. After saving her from being spaced and captured by a Rajeev within an Orichalt cloud, Ido recalls a memory and identifies her as Alice, a young girl he apparently knew in the past. She is constantly surrounded by a self-repairing crystalline film of Orichalt, enclosing her body in an airtight layer that allows her to survive in a vacuum. She possesses the ability to control this film, able to extend it to partially cover another person. It is later revealed that Alice is a being known as an "Orillian," a human form shaped from Orichalt and inhabited by a human consciousness. Alice is the daughter of Jennifer Record, a colleague of Kain Arisugawa and Addams Forte Chevalier. As a human, she was afflicted with a terminal illness which made her physically weak. Kain developed a plan to permanently transfer her mind to an I-Machine to allow her to survive, but intentionally botched the Mind Trance process to fuse her consciousness with Orichalt, intending to use the resulting being to control the Rajeev. The new being Miguel Jumped to an unknown location, remaining undiscovered until Excavate recovers her years later. Alice's fragmented consciousness is eventually reunited within the Rajeev core, restoring her full personality and reuniting her with her mother.
- Urakuo Hakubi (白眉 有楽翁, Hakubi Urakuō)
- Voiced by: Mugihito (Japanese); Lucien Dodge (English)[4]
- An old man who frequently converses with Addams about various events. He believes the Rajeev wandering planets and Alice's appearance are because of Amatsu-Mikaboshi, the Shinto god of chaos. He is revealed to be part of a society of elites who achieve virtual immortality by transferring to young clone bodies just before death with the side-effect of losing a percentage of memories with each transfer. His organization wished to achieve true immortality by becoming Orillians. He is killed in an explosion just after transferring to a new body.
- Sam Taylor (サム・テイラー, Samu Teirā)
- Voiced by: Isshin Chiba (Japanese); Bryce Papenbrook (English)[4]
- A member of the group Observer (オブザーバー, Obuzābā), tasked with ensuring various space-faring organizations adhere to galactic treaties. He approaches Excavate promising to get them pardoned for all of their various crimes and clear Maya's name. This, however, is only a front to distract the crew long enough to attempt to kidnap Alice, intending to experiment on her. He possesses the strange ability to read someone's mind simply by making eye contact with them, even if they are operating an I-Machine. Through this ability, he is able to identify Ido as an "enemy of humanity" and seems to recognize him. He is killed by Rajeev fragments before Ido is able to get more information out of him. The crew of Excavate later determine that because of the physical similarities, Sam Taylor is potentially a clone of Kain Arisugawa, the creator of the Mind Trance system, a fact Addams later confirms.
- Jennifer Record (ジェニファー・レコード, Jenifā Rekōdo)
- Voiced by: Kikuko Inoue (Japanese); Reba Buhr (English)[4]
- Alice's mother and a former colleague of Kain Arisugawa and Addams Forte Chevalier. Alice's apparent death and disappearance during a Mind Trance experiment mentally and emotionally breaks her. Kain hints that Addams had some romantic attraction to Jennifer after Alice's disappearance, though Addams later reveals to Ido that Jennifer was attracted to Kain. Consumed by anguish, Jennifer Mind Trances in the same manner as Alice, merging her consciousness with Orichalt in order to search for her daughter within the Rajeev's collective consciousness. To this end, she connects with Alice's body, using it at a catalyst to restore her daughter's fragmented consciousness and joining together with her and Addams within the Rajeev.
- Zephyr (ゼファ, Zefa)
- Voiced by: Taishi Murata
- An information broker who Karla often contacts for information regarding Orichalt locations.
- Kicho (奇蝶, Kichō)
- Voiced by: Mami Koyama
- An acquaintance of Urakuo Hakubi who briefly speaks with him after he transfers to a young clone body. She is killed in an explosion shortly after they converse.
Episode list
[edit]| No. | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Mind Trance" Transliteration: "Konpaku Seni" (Japanese: 魂魄遷移) | April 9, 2017 | |
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Maya Mikuri, a young astrogeology student, studies under Professor Attomy Kinsberg and Romanov of the Planet Alliance Academy, as they mine for Orichalt ore on a remote asteroid. The three enter the Mind Trance (MT) System Units, which transfer their consciousness into I-Machines and allow them to operate in space without life support. While at the mining site, an explosion occurs, and Maya's I-Machine is blasted into space. Kinsberg and Romanov escape the blast and leave the asteroid. They desert Maya's I-Machine, but take her body in the MT System Unit with them. Her I-Machine is rescued by the Excavate Company, Orichalt pirating miners led by Grayman. The Excavate Company extract the ore and take Maya's I-Machine with them in their mining ship, the Stulti. Using her astrogeology knowledge, Maya helps the Excavate Company retrieve ore from another asteroid, which is being illegally mined by the Fujima Group. Suddenly, a fleet known as the Seventh Squadron of the Planet Alliance arrives to apprehend the Fujima Group. The Excavate Company retreat, but they later retrieve Maya's MT System Unit and return her consciousness to her body. | |||
| 2 | "Formless Minerals" Transliteration: "Jikū Kessetsu" (Japanese: 時空結節) | April 16, 2017 | |
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Addams Forte Chevalier remembers when creator Kain Arisugawa explained the Mind Trance System, enabling humans to transfer their consciousness into I-Machines and work in dangerous or inhospitable conditions for a huge reduction in risk and cost. Aboard the Stulti, Clair Hojo researches that Kinsberg has shifted blame on Maya for illegally divulging information to the Fujima Group. Maya agrees to become part of the Excavate Company until she can repay them for rescuing her. Information broker Zephyr contacts Karla Milla-Foden, concerning a large Orichalt deposit on a new planet. Karla shares this data received from Planet Works, who wants to engage the Excavate Company as subcontractors. The operation is risky due to a surrounding Miguel Storm and a dense asteroid belt. Using I-Machines, Maya and Ido land on the planet, but they are caught in a Miguel Storm burst. After Ido is injured, Maya learns that Ido is an Evertrancer, an I-Machine without a human body. Maya downloads her memory archives into Ido, so that they can operate in a joined mode. As Maya guides Ido to the deposit, he successfully extracts the core. Upon returning to the Stulti, it is revealed that a young girl is inside the Orichalt. | |||
| 3 | "Miguel Line" Transliteration: "Kūbaku Kairō" (Japanese: 空漠回廊) | April 23, 2017 | |
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The Excavate Company try to understand the phenomenon of the young girl, later recognized as Alice, existing inside the Orichalt. Meanwhile, a military battleship called the Marito appears looking for the Orichalt. The United Planets Force led by Lieutenant Amanza Volchkova seize the Stulti and the Excavate Company, discovering that most of the crew are composed of Evertrancers. The United Planets Force then confiscate the Orichalt and capture Alice. However, before the Excavate Company can be taken into custody, a meteor shower hits the Marito. During the confusion, the Excavate Company lay charges for a series of explosions to free the Stulti. When Maya distracts their captors, the crew manage to make a Miguel Jump and escape the Marito. This action confirms Maya's status as a full-fledged fugitive. During the Miguel Jump, Amanza's I-Machine is caught within the area of effect and is transported along with the Stulti. Maya manages to recover the MT System Unit containing Amanza's human body, which was taken along in the Miguel Jump with fragments of the Marito, and brings it aboard the Stulti. | |||
| 4 | "Singular Tactics" Transliteration: "Teni Kishū" (Japanese: 転移奇襲) | April 30, 2017 | |
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Addams reviews the recent information about the Excavate Company and their escape from the Marito. Aboard the Stulti, the Excavate Company interrogate Amanza using their avatars and discuss the sudden appearance of the meteor shower that hit the Marito. During the discussion, she manages to escape, capturing Maya and Alice. After a gravitational wave soon appears, one of the two satellite moons from the planet materializes and sends a meteor shower toward the Stulti. The Excavate Company head out to intercept the meteor shower before it hits the Stulti. Amanza agrees to free Maya, and they activate their I-Machines to assist in the defense. Ido risks his life to explode one of the larger meteoroids to create a collision chain. He tells Amanza that he does not know his name and has no memory of the past, impressing Amanza with his selflessness. She suspects that his previous existence may have been erased on purpose. | |||
| 5 | "Ore with Free Will" Transliteration: "Kesshō Yōjo" (Japanese: 結晶幼女) | May 7, 2017 | |
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The Stulti warps back into normal space, but the threatening moon appears to be following the Excavate Company. They think that it may be linked to Alice, to whom they have given the code name "Ore". Maya suggests that someone's memories are also contained within the Orichalt that they retrieved from the planet. Amanza questions Ido about his past, but he only knows of being an escaped criminal from an exile ship, where he had been held for about twenty years. The Excavate Company then encounter a red molecular cloud which seems harmless, but it displays characteristics of the same moon as the Stulti passes through. Some of the sand particles penetrate the ship and approaches Alice. As Maya and Amanza grab Alice and head for an escape shuttle, the sand particles pursue them, changing from a gaseous to a solid state and eventually dragging Alice out into space. However, Alice is able to survive in space, and Ido saves her. As his I-Machine holds her, memories containing images of Alice and sounds of his voice flood his consciousness, suggesting that there was some connection between them in the past. | |||
| 6 | "The Observer" Transliteration: "Sekai Kakuran" (Japanese: 世界攪乱) | May 14, 2017 | |
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Ido fights a losing battle against the barrage of meteoroids until he is assisted by the crew, who are also overwhelmed. With minutes left before the Stulti can Miguel Jump, some military-type I-Machines appear and fire towards the ship, but their TTS warp weapons clear a path through the meteoroids. The Stulti performs a Miguel Jump to coordinates provided by the I-Machines and meet an Observer ship there. Observer supervisor Sam Taylor boards the Stulti, investigating the motive of a fleet battleship trying to seize both the Stulti and the Orichalt as well as the suspicious behavior of the satellite moon connected with the planet. The Excavate Company and Maya are cleared of any wrongdoing, as Taylor wants to figure out who within the United Planets Force initiated the action. While the crew debate their options, Taylor kidnaps Alice and tries to escape, but is stopped first by Amanza, then Maya and finally Ido. The meteoroids appear to attack the Observer I-Machines, and Taylor is caught in an explosion. His final message is that he recognized Ido, and that Ido must be exterminated as an "enemy of humanity". Maya, Ido and Alice become trapped within a large mass of meteoroids. | |||
| 7 | "Overstepping" Transliteration: "Seizon Chūiki" (Japanese: 生存宙域) | May 21, 2017 | |
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The time is shown when Ido joined the Excavate Company three years ago. In the present, the remaining crew members try to rescue Maya, Ido and Alice, but the large mass that encases them warps out, taking Rick Ayer and Amanza as well. Ido and Maya investigate a wrecked probe plane inside, while Rick and Amanza fail to attach a drilling rig outside. Ido plays an audio recording that Maya found, indicating that earlier humanity already knew about Orichalt and its necessity for space travel as well as the existence of wandering planets. This explains the now restricted zone of the Miguel Net for interplanetary travel. Ido believes that this is why the United Planets Force and the Observers were so interested in them. Meanwhile, Rick and Amanza try to blast a hole into the large mass without success. At the last minute, just when Maya's life support shuts down, the Stulti arrive to retrieve them all. Back aboard the Stulti, they send the Orichalt packed with explosives towards the large mass in an attempt to destroy it. Ido speculates that a "Doctor Arisugawa" mentioned in the audio recording may be a clue to the mystery. | |||
| 8 | "Cracking the Flair" Transliteration: "Kaden funryū" (Japanese: 荷電噴流) | May 28, 2017 | |
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Addams discusses information with Urakuo Hakubi about Alice and her connection to Orichalt. The Excavate Company review the audio recording from the wrecked probe plane, which suggests that the wandering planets are Orichalt collection devices constructed by an unknown civilization, possibly a secret kept by the United Planets Force. Ido proposes that the Excavate Company should find out more about the relationship between Orichalt and the wandering planet Rajeev as well as the true identity of Alice. They carefully take two months to return to the Miguel Net, minimizing usage of Orichalt to avoid pursuit by Rajeev. Later on, Amanza approaches a United Planets Force battleship, pretending that she escaped from the Excavate Company. She takes Rick as a prisoner so Karla can access information about Arisugawa in the United Planets Force data system. However, Addams detects the intrusion and only allows Karla to retrieve selective data that he authorizes, promising to give her back her human body. Meanwhile, remnants of Rajeev appear at colonized planet Fifth, populated with over 100 billion people, and proceed to consume it. | |||
| 9 | "Seeking the Truth" Transliteration: "Shinsei Tankyū" (Japanese: 真誠探求) | June 4, 2017 | |
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Ten years earlier, Karla supervised assessment of an Orichalt sample held in a research facility. In the present, Addams tries to contain a report about the destruction of Fifth, discussing with Urakuo about the possible link between Rajeev and "The God of Chaos". The Excavate Company, believing that Taylor may be a clone of Arisugawa because of their physical similarities, prepare to travel to colonized planet Sixth in order to talk to Arisugawa. Amanza discovers that not only Rick's home planet is Sixth, but also that he is a copy created from backup data. The crew arrive at an MT Industries facility to get Arisagawa. When Ido and Karla enter the facility with Maya and Alice, Karla sides with the security forces instead, honoring her agreement with Addams. However, Ido disables the security I-Machines and confronts Addams, who has Karla's secured human body. Addams touches his MT mask to transfer his consciousness to an I-Machine, then asserts that Ido is the original Kain Arisugawa. | |||
| 10 | "Compressed Sin" Transliteration: "Shukutai Rireki" (Japanese: 縮退履歴) | June 11, 2017 | |
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Addams reveals that his human body is "Triwaker", the third of the Arisugawa clones, and he attacks Ido with his I-Machine. Karla intercedes, demanding that he should return her human body as per their agreement. Although Addams obliges, her human body is weak after being inactive for ten years, and she has trouble standing. Addams forces Ido's consciousness back into Triwaker, and then shows a vision of the past when Kain transferred the consciousness of a dying Alice to save her. However, as part of Kain's original plan, Alice became embedded in the Orichalt, becoming an "Orillian". At the time, Addams was so horrified that he forced Kain's mind into an I-Machine, which was then exiled. Because the process was rushed, Kain lost all of his memory data. Back in the present, Addams attacks Ido again to exact his vengeance for Kain's actions in the past, but Ido destroys Addams's I-Machine. As Maya, Ido and Karla are reunited in their human bodies, Addams returns, shoots Ido in the back and escapes with Alice. Maya pursues them, but Addams forces Alice to initiate a Miguel Jump. | |||
| 11 | "Innocent Orbit" Transliteration: "Muku Kidō" (Japanese: 無垢軌道) | June 18, 2017 | |
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The remaining crew members arrive and retrieve Ido, whose consciousness is now trapped inside Triwaker. Meanwhile, fleets of the United Planets Force have started confiscating all of the Orichalt within the Miguel Net in a master plan to destroy Rajeev. Maya is shocked when Grayman refuses to take part in the master plan. However, she helps Ido back inside his MT System Unit, with his resolve to return to his I-Machine and rescue Alice from Addams. The Excavate Company plot a course for L2 near Earth, where the United Planets Force have stockpiled their Orichalt to entrap Rajeev, shown as wandering planets. After initial success, the United Planets Force fight a losing battle against Rajeev. Addams arrives in his I-Machine from an MT battleship and destroys Rajeev, firing artificial Orillian clones into the wandering planets and declaring himself the savior of humanity. Ido confronts Addams by saying that he learned through Kain's memories that Rajeev is capable of learning and evolving. As they speak, the wandering planets reform like antibodies reacting to a virus. Just as Ido and Addams are about to attack each other, Alice speaks for the first time, pleading for them to stop. | |||
| 12 | "Still Here" Transliteration: "Jitsuzon Jinkaku" (Japanese: 実存人格) | June 25, 2017 | |
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Alice's body holds the consciousness of her mother Jennifer Record, who previously entered into the Orichalt to look for Alice. Jennifer believes that Alice's consciousness is contained within the Orichalt collected by Rajeev. Faced with this new knowledge, Ido grabs Jennifer and leaves with the Stulti. The United Planets Force decide to jettison the Orichalt to create an escape route for humanity, but Addams disagrees and attempts to transfer into Rajeev. At that moment, the Stulti appears before the fleet, and Grayman asks Admiral Cecilia Ginney of the United Planets Force to agree to a plan proposed by Ido. Cecilia approves after listening to the inspiring words of Clair and Maya. With assistance from the fleet's missiles, the Excavate Company blast their way into the center of Rajeev, where Ido and Jennifer then enter into its core. Jennifer reunites with Alice, while Ido and Addams eventually reconcile. Ido exits out of the core, surrounded by the rest of the crew members. Rajeev leaves, learning that there are other civilizations within the universe and no longer becoming a threat to humanity. The Excavate Company are recognized for their contribution to humanity and go on to pursue their own futures. | |||
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External links
[edit]- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official website at Netflix
- ID-0 (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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Overview
Genre and format
ID-0 is classified as a science fiction mecha anime incorporating cyberpunk elements, focusing on themes of human consciousness transfer into robotic bodies and interstellar conflicts in a dystopian future.[4][1][5] The series consists of 12 episodes, each running approximately 24 minutes, and was broadcast as a single cour during the spring 2017 anime season from April 9 to June 25.[1][4] As an original anime production by the studio Sanzigen, known for its expertise in CGI animation, ID-0 prominently features 3D CGI techniques, particularly in sequences involving the central mecha elements known as I-Machines—robotic suits that enable human operation in extreme space environments.[1][6] The series was directed by Gorō Taniguchi, a veteran anime director recognized for his work on acclaimed titles such as Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.[1][7]Setting
The series ID-0 is set in a distant future where humanity has achieved widespread interstellar colonization, enabled by the rare mineral Orichalt that powers advanced space travel through a process called Miguel Jumping, which generates traversable wormholes between star systems.[1] This mineral forms the backbone of human expansion beyond Earth, allowing ships and habitats to navigate vast cosmic distances efficiently.[1] Orichalt exhibits a dual nature, serving as an invaluable resource for mining and technological applications while simultaneously producing uncontrollable gravitational or energetic forces that threaten human outposts and vessels when extracted in large quantities.[1] Space mining operations, often conducted in hazardous asteroid fields and planetary vicinities, target Orichalt deposits to fuel these technologies, though such activities are tightly regulated to mitigate the risks posed by the mineral's volatile properties.[1] At the core of this universe's machinery are I-Machines, robust robotic units engineered for deployment in extreme extraterrestrial environments, such as high-radiation zones or vacuum conditions, where they are piloted remotely by transferring the operator's consciousness into the machine via the Orichalt-powered Mind Trance system.[1] These transfers allow precise control in perilous settings but carry inherent dangers if interrupted.[1] Prominent locations within this setting encompass the sprawling facilities of the United Planets Force, a centralized authority overseeing interstellar governance, security, and resource allocation from orbital stations and planetary bases.[1] Additionally, remote space mining outposts dot the solar systems, serving as hubs for extraction efforts, while the enigmatic wandering planet Rajeev emerges as a perpetual destructive threat, its massive Orichalt-laden core drawing it toward human activity and unleashing catastrophic collisions or energy surges.[1] The ethics surrounding consciousness transfer in I-Machines occasionally intersect with broader societal debates on human augmentation in this expansive cosmos.Story
Plot
The story of ID-0 centers on Maya Mikuri, an astrogeology student at the Planet Alliance Academy, who becomes stranded in space during a field exercise involving I-Machines—robotic vessels that house human consciousness for operations in hazardous environments. After an encounter with pirates disrupts her mission, Maya is rescued and reluctantly joins the crew of the Stulti, an illegal mining vessel operated by the Excavate Company, which specializes in extracting the rare mineral Orichalt essential for interstellar expansion.[1] As Maya integrates into the ragtag crew, including the amnesiac Evertrancer Ido and other consciousness-transferred members, they delve deeper into Orichalt mining operations, uncovering concealed government secrets about the mineral's volatile and destructive properties, which pose an existential threat to humanity's colonies. This revelation intertwines with a larger conspiracy involving betrayals from authoritative figures and fragile alliances formed across factions, heightening the stakes as the crew races to expose the truth.[8][9] The central narrative arc revolves around efforts to avert a catastrophic collision between the rogue wandering planet Rajeev—a massive, Orichalt-devouring entity—and human settlements, forcing the protagonists into high-risk maneuvers amid escalating conflicts. The resolution hinges on innovative uses of consciousness transfers via Mind Trance technology, coupled with profound sacrifices, to neutralize the planetary threat and safeguard humanity's future.[8][10]Themes
The series ID-0 delves into profound questions of identity and self, particularly through the lens of digitized consciousness transferred into I-Machines, where pilots grapple with amnesia and the continuity of their personal essence.[9] This motif is exemplified by characters like Ido, an amnesiac I-Machine whose quest for lost memories raises existential dilemmas about whether a reconstructed self retains its original humanity.[11] Director Gorō Taniguchi has noted that identity forms a heavy theme in the narrative, though the characters avoid being overwhelmed by it, allowing the story to explore selfhood without paralysis.[2] Central to the ethical concerns is the moral ambiguity surrounding I-Machines, robotic vessels that enable human operation in hazardous space environments but risk permanent consciousness loss if transfer fails.[9] The technology's dual use for mining and warfare prompts dilemmas about exploiting human minds for societal gain, blurring the boundaries between tool and sentient being.[11] Series composer Yōsuke Kuroda emphasizes that these elements stem from a "true science fiction" foundation, where consciousness transfer into machines with "spirits" highlights the perils of technological overreach.[2] Humanity's dependence on Orichalt, a rare mineral powering interstellar expansion, underscores the tension between survival and exploitation, as unchecked harvesting invites catastrophic threats from entities that consume it.[9] This reliance propels colonization efforts but foreshadows extinction-level events, critiquing how resource-driven ambition endangers collective existence.[11] The narrative contrasts this with the outlaws' precarious "dark gray area" operations, illustrating survival's ethical costs in a resource-scarce universe.[2] Antagonists' pursuits of immortality through cloning and consciousness merging reveal themes of hubris, where defying mortality via I-Machine technology leads to moral corruption and unintended consequences.[9] This transhumanist ambition, often tied to secretive organizations, questions the value of eternal life at the expense of ethical boundaries and human integrity.[11] Overall, these motifs intertwine to examine transhumanism's impact on human nature, prioritizing philosophical inquiry over mere action.[9]Characters
Excavate Company
The Excavate Company is a civilian mining outfit specializing in the extraction of orichalt, a valuable ore essential for I-Machine operations, aboard their ship Stulti. The crew consists primarily of Evertrancers—individuals whose consciousnesses are transferred into I-Machine bodies—forming a tight-knit, ragtag team that relies on quick thinking and specialized skills for high-risk asteroid operations. Their interpersonal dynamics are marked by a mix of camaraderie, banter, and occasional friction, with Captain Grayman providing steady leadership amid the group's diverse personalities, from the stoic to the flirtatious.[1] Maya Mikuri serves as a student pilot who joins the crew after an incident during her Academy training, bringing her expertise in astrogeology to excavation tasks. She operates a yellow I-Machine suited for precise maneuvering in debris fields. Voiced by Minami Tsuda in Japanese and Cherami Leigh in English, Maya is keen and sharp-witted but initially timid, often deferring to her more experienced teammates while gradually asserting herself in group decisions.[1][12] Ido is an amnesiac Evertrancer piloting a blue, ninja-style I-Machine equipped for agile combat and stealth reconnaissance, featuring a red scarf for visual distinction. His true identity is Kain Arisugawa, the inventor of the Mind Trance system that enables consciousness transfer into I-Machines. Voiced by Kazuyuki Okitsu in Japanese and Todd Haberkorn in English, Ido maintains a calm, stoical demeanor, contributing tactical insight while grappling with fragmented memories that occasionally strain his interactions with the crew.[1][12] Rick Ayer, a former professional racer, pilots a red high-speed I-Machine capable of transforming into a jet-like vehicle for rapid traversal through asteroid belts. As an Evertrancer existing as a virtual consciousness copy, he handles scouting and evasion duties with flair. Voiced by Masaya Matsukaze in Japanese and Douglas Cavum in English, Rick's cheerful, flirtatious personality often lightens the mood but leads to bickering, particularly with Fa-Loser, adding levity to the team's high-stakes missions.[1][13] Karla Milla-Foden acts as the company's liaison, managing information gathering, negotiations, and sales of excavated orichalt. Her purple, female-form I-Machine is optimized for versatile support roles in virtual interfaces. Voiced by Sayaka Ohara in Japanese and Cristina Vee in English, Karla is sociable and assertive, frequently mediating disputes and pushing the group toward profitable ventures, which strengthens the crew's operational cohesion.[1][13] Grayman, the captain and primary strategist, commands from a custom green I-Machine with additional sub-arms concealed in the shoulder armor for multi-tool handling during complex digs. A former United Planets Force member, he pilots with disciplined precision. Voiced by Rikiya Koyama in Japanese and Keith Silverstein in English, Grayman's authoritative yet paternal presence fosters loyalty among the crew, guiding their dynamics as a surrogate family unit despite underlying tensions.[1] Clair Hojo, Grayman's daughter, remains in her human body as the ship's operator, managing communications, navigation, and logistical support from the Stulti's bridge. Voiced by Hisako Kanemoto in Japanese and Christine Marie Cabanos in English, her kind and reliable nature provides emotional grounding for the Evertrancer-dominated team, often bridging the gap between the virtual pilots and real-world operations.[1] Fa-Loser functions as a quadruped support unit, a pink rabbit-like I-Machine designed for reconnaissance and perimeter defense in uneven terrain. Voiced by Ari Ozawa in Japanese and Cristina Vee in English, this agile scout embodies playful loyalty, frequently clashing humorously with Rick while enhancing the group's vigilance and injecting whimsy into their routines.[1]United Planets Force
The United Planets Force (UPF) serves as the primary interplanetary military organization in the ID-0 universe, tasked with enforcing security and order across planetary systems. This defense entity oversees operations to protect against threats, including resource disputes involving orichalt, the rare mineral central to I-Machine technology, often leading to direct clashes with independent civilian groups like the Excavate Company.[13][1] Lieutenant Amanza Volchkova is a prominent pilot within the UPF, specializing in I-Machine operations during combat and enforcement missions. As a first lieutenant, she leads tactical assaults and embodies the organization's disciplined hierarchy, piloting her distinctive purple I-Machine in high-stakes engagements. Following pivotal events, including her capture during a conflict with the Excavate Company, Volchkova defects to join their ranks, leveraging her military expertise in subsequent operations.[13] Admiral Cecilia Ginney holds a senior command position in the UPF, directing large-scale assaults and strategic initiatives to safeguard planetary interests. She notably oversees the Rajeev operation, a critical military push against a wandering planet posing potential risks, demonstrating the force's aggressive approach to interstellar threats.[1] Councillor Anai functions as a key support operative in the UPF's coordination efforts, contributing to council-level decisions and logistical planning for military actions. Anai's role emphasizes the organization's structured command chain, aiding in the synchronization of fleet movements and intelligence during operations.[1]Planet Alliance Academy
The Planet Alliance Academy is a prestigious institution in the ID-0 universe, focused on training students in astrogeology and the operation of I-Machines for interstellar mining and exploration activities.[8] It plays a pivotal role in overseeing research into orichalt, a critical mineral enabling faster-than-light travel, through supervised field exercises on remote asteroids.[14] Professor Attomy Kinsberg, a key academic at the academy, leads these training programs with a calm and professional demeanor, but demonstrates ruthless pragmatism in prioritizing personal or institutional goals over student safety.[15] During a routine mining exercise, Kinsberg deliberately triggered an explosion to extract orichalt ore, then abandoned his student Maya Mikuri—framing her for the resulting incident to avoid backlash and scrutiny from academy oversight.[8] This act of betrayal not only classified Maya as a fugitive but also highlighted Kinsberg's involvement in illicit orichalt harvesting under the guise of educational research.[16] Romanov, Kinsberg's loyal assistant at the academy, actively participated in the scheme, aiding in the manipulation and illegal sale of research data derived from the I-Machine operations to profit from the orichalt discovery.[17] His complicity ensured the setup's success, allowing both to sever ties with Maya and evade immediate consequences while advancing their hidden agenda tied to the academy's technological oversight.[8] Through these events, the Planet Alliance Academy introduces the series' initial conflict, underscoring tensions between educational ideals and the high-stakes pursuit of I-Machine-related innovations in orichalt mining.[18]Others
Addams Forte Chevalier is the primary antagonist in ID-0, operating under the alias Kain Arisugawa after occupying the body of his former colleague Kain Arisugawa, whom he betrayed in a rivalry over mind-trance technology development.[19] As head of the MT Systems conglomerate, he employs clones associated with his alias to advance his agenda, aiming to eradicate the Rajeev threat by sacrificing numerous lives in a drastic plan to save humanity.[12] Chevalier kidnaps Alice to extract the Rajeev from her and offers Karla Milla-Foden the restoration of her original body in exchange for delivering Alice and Ido, but he ultimately attacks Karla's I-Machine during the confrontation.[19] In the series' climax, he merges with the Rajeev entity alongside Jennifer and Alice, transforming into an Orillian and departing to explore the universe, thereby evading further consequences.[12] Alice, an Orillian girl with hot pink hair and blue eyes who communicates through body language and playful gestures due to her inability to speak, plays a pivotal role as Jennifer Record's daughter and a key figure in the story's resolution.[20] Fused with orichalt—a crystalline substance central to the narrative—after a failed consciousness transplant intended to cure her incurable disease, Alice's integrated consciousness grants her unique control over orichalt, enabling her to influence events during critical moments such as aiding Maya's escape from mining operations.[19] Discovered during an excavation, she becomes a target for antagonists seeking to exploit her connection to the Rajeev, but her presence ultimately facilitates the reunion and transformation of her family unit.[19] In the end, Alice merges with the Rajeev entity together with her mother and Chevalier, achieving a transcendent Orillian form.[12] Urakuo Hakubi, an elite antagonist characterized by his scarred eye and reliance on clone bodies to pursue immortality, serves as an ally to Chevalier in opposing the protagonists while harboring his own ambitions for eternal life.[19] Often appearing in communication with a masked figure, Hakubi switches to a new clone body in the later episodes to continue his schemes, reflecting his obsessive quest to transcend mortality through advanced technology.[19] Betrayed and abandoned by Chevalier during a Rajeev assault, he faces his demise in a deliberate self-destruct sequence.[12] Sam Taylor, a cold and calculating observer with ash-gray hair and blue eyes, masquerades as polite and soft-spoken while pursuing his objectives with ruthless precision.[21] Tasked with capturing Alice to exploit her orichalt connection, Taylor attempts to kidnap her during a key encounter, nearly outsmarting the main crew in a single, intense episode appearance.[22] His efforts are thwarted when he is killed by the Rajeev entity shortly after initiating the abduction.[21] Jennifer Record, a brilliant researcher and collaborator in the mind-trance system alongside Kain Arisugawa and Chevalier, dedicates her efforts to saving her daughter Alice from a fatal illness through experimental consciousness transplantation.[19] The procedure's failure leaves her physically crippled, but her consciousness persists as a driving force in the narrative, leading to her betrayal by former associates and her entanglement in the Rajeev crisis.[19] Ultimately, Jennifer merges with the Rajeev entity, reuniting with Alice's consciousness and transforming into an Orillian form alongside Chevalier before departing the known conflicts.[12] Zephyr, an information broker with turquoise hair, gold-colored eyes, glasses, and maroon attire, provides sporadic assistance to the Excavate Company crew, leveraging his network to supply critical intelligence amid the chaos.[23] His aid is complicated by an unrequited affection for Karla Milla-Foden, which influences his motivations without derailing his pragmatic role as a neutral facilitator in the interstellar intrigue.[23] Kicho, a associate of Urakuo Hakubi appearing youthful yet bearing the marks of repeated body modifications and a middle-aged voice, shares his partner's pursuit of immortality through cloned existences.[19] Working closely with Hakubi's latest clone in their antagonistic efforts, Kicho perishes alongside him in the explosive self-destruct that marks their final stand against betrayal and defeat.[19]Production
Development
ID-0 was announced on August 7, 2016, at the closing ceremony of the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan, as an original anime project directed by Gorō Taniguchi and featuring original character designs by Range Murata.[24] The reveal included a teaser video highlighting the project's science fiction premise involving human consciousness transferred into robotic I-Machines for space exploration and resource extraction.[25] The official website launched on January 27, 2017, unveiling additional pre-production details such as the main voice cast—Kazuyuki Okitsu as Ido, Minami Tsuda as Maya Mikuri, Masaya Matsukaze as Rick Ayer, Sayaka Ohara as Karla Milla-Foden, and Rikiya Koyama as Grayman—and the theme song artists, with Sayaka Sasaki performing the opening theme "ID-0" and Hironobu Kageyama the ending theme "Stellar Compass."[26] Taniguchi's conceptual vision for the series focused on consciousness transfer technology enabling human operations in extreme space mining environments, inspired by science fiction explorations of ethical dilemmas surrounding identity, mortality, and technological augmentation.[2] This core idea positioned ID-0 as a self-contained narrative examining interpersonal dynamics within a ragtag crew navigating corporate and interstellar conflicts, without plans for expansion into sequels or other media formats.[9] As of 2025, no sequels, spin-offs, or adaptations of ID-0 have been announced, affirming its development as a standalone original production by studio Sanzigen in collaboration with the World Cosplay Summit organization.[1]Staff and animation
The anime ID-0 was directed by Gorō Taniguchi, known for his work on series such as Code Geass and Planetes, with original character designs provided by illustrator Range Murata, whose distinctive style influenced the visual aesthetic of the human and mechanical elements.[1] Character design adaptation was handled by Hiromi Katō, ensuring a cohesive blend of futuristic and cyberpunk motifs across the cast.[1] Production was led by the animation studio Sanzigen, which specialized in 3D computer-generated imagery (CGI) during this period. Sanzigen utilized advanced 3D CGI techniques for the entire series, including dynamic mecha action sequences, character expressions, and environmental details, particularly in depicting I-Machine battles, space maneuvers, and zero-gravity physics, while maintaining emotional intimacy in interpersonal scenes.[27][13] The score was composed by Takayuki Hattori, who crafted an orchestral soundtrack emphasizing tension and exploration through electronic and symphonic elements, released as the ID-0 Original Soundtrack by Lantis in 2017.[28] The opening theme, "ID-0," was performed by singer Sayaka Sasaki, featuring lyrics that underscore themes of identity and discovery, while the ending theme, "Stellar Compass," was sung by Hironobu Kageyama, with contributions to its composition from Hattori, providing a reflective contrast to the series' high-stakes narrative.[29] Voice acting featured a ensemble cast, with highlights including Minami Tsuda voicing the protagonist Maya Mikuri, bringing nuance to her determined and introspective personality; Reina Ueda as the AI entity Alice, delivering a performance that captures subtle emotional growth; and Kazuyuki Okitsu as the enigmatic Ido, infusing the role with a mix of grit and vulnerability.[30] These selections contributed to the series' immersive portrayal of human-AI interactions and crew dynamics.Release
Broadcast
ID-0 premiered in Japan on April 9, 2017, airing weekly on Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, and BS11 until its finale on June 25, 2017.[29][31] The series occupied the Sunday 23:00 to 23:30 JST time slot on Tokyo MX, with staggered timings on other networks: Sun TV at 25:00 JST (1:00 a.m. Monday), KBS Kyoto from 23:30 to 24:00 JST, and BS11 starting April 11 at 24:30 JST (Tuesday).[31] This scheduling allowed for a consistent weekly broadcast without interruptions, comprising a total of 12 episodes over the spring season.[29] A promotional trailer was released on February 19, 2017, highlighting the central role of I-Machines in the story, where protagonist Maya Mikuri operates one during a pivotal incident involving pirates.[29] Following its television run, the series became available for streaming on Netflix starting October 6, 2017.[32]Distribution
Following its initial broadcast in Japan, ID-0 obtained an exclusive worldwide streaming license from Netflix, with the full 12-episode series becoming available globally on October 6, 2017.[32] The anime has not been adapted into any theatrical films or original video animations (OVAs). Home media releases are restricted to Japanese-market Blu-ray and DVD box sets, which shipped on August 29, 2017, containing all episodes along with bonus features such as promotional videos, a booklet, and audio commentaries.[32][33] On Netflix, ID-0 is subtitled in several languages, including English, Spanish (Latin America), Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, while retaining the original Japanese audio track. An English dub, produced by SDI Media, is also offered for international viewers.[5][1] As of November 2025, the series continues to stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide, with no reported removals, additional licensing deals, or alternative distribution platforms.[5]Reception
Critical response
ID-0 received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its brisk pacing and effective use of CGI for mecha animation while criticizing its convoluted plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.[11][9] Reviewers highlighted the series' ability to maintain momentum across its 12 episodes, allowing space for character interactions without unnecessary filler, which contributed to an overall score of 81/100 from Star Crossed Anime for its strong character development and worldbuilding around concepts like the Mind-Trance system.[11] The CGI animation, handled by Sanzigen, was commended for its vibrant mech designs and fluid space battles, making the action sequences engaging despite occasional stiffness in character models.[11][9][34] Critics frequently pointed to the narrative's confusing twists and rushed revelations as major flaws, with Anime News Network describing the plot as a "hot mess" that blends political intrigue with existential themes but fails to clarify its sci-fi universe or connect viewers to the protagonist Maya Mikuri.[9] Side characters like antagonist Adams were seen as one-dimensional and overacted, lacking depth that could have enriched the story's exploration of immortality and consciousness transfer, while others, such as Hakubei, felt pointless and underdeveloped.[11][35] Decider noted that while the I-Machines provided solid mecha action, the overall execution felt emotionless and predictable, particularly in its handling of man-versus-machine ethics.[34] Aggregate scores reflect this divided reception, with IMDb rating the series at 6.0/10 based on 393 user votes, Rotten Tomatoes lacking a Tomatometer score based on two critic reviews, and Common Sense Media awarding 3/5 for its engaging yet twist-heavy narrative suitable for older children.[3][36][37] The sci-fi elements, including orichalt mining and ethical cloning dilemmas, were appreciated for introducing fresh ideas to newcomers but deemed underwhelming and unoriginal for veteran anime fans familiar with similar tropes in works like Ghost in the Shell.[35][37]Popularity
ID-0 garnered moderate popularity among anime audiences, earning a score of 6.51 out of 10 on MyAnimeList based on ratings from 9,828 users.[4] The series received particular praise for its soundtrack, with the opening theme "ID-0" by Sayaka Sasaki highlighted in user reviews for its jazzy style and strong vocals.[38] The single also achieved commercial success, peaking at number 95 on the Oricon weekly charts and charting for three weeks.[39] Fan reception has been generally positive regarding the visuals and action sequences, with IMDb users commending the high-quality animation and dynamic mecha battles in a sci-fi setting.[40] Voice acting was another standout element, described as excellent and well-directed, contributing to the immersive experience of the cyberpunk narrative.[40] However, opinions remain divided on the story's coherence, with some viewers criticizing its convoluted plot twists and abrupt resolution as detracting from the overall enjoyment.[40] The anime holds niche appeal within mecha and sci-fi communities, where it is appreciated for its innovative concepts like I-Machines and space piracy, drawing comparisons to classics such as Gurren Lagann.[41] Despite this, ID-0 has not received major awards or significant spotlight at conventions.[9] In the years following its 2017 release, the series has seen occasional revisits through streaming on Netflix, but lacks notable fan campaigns or merchandise revivals as of 2025.[5]Episodes
Airing information
ID-0 consists of 12 episodes that aired weekly on Sundays at 23:00 JST from April 9 to June 25, 2017, without any delays in the schedule.[1][4] The series was broadcast primarily on Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, and BS11.[42] Each episode has a standard runtime of 24 minutes, which includes opening and ending previews.[3][4] Throughout the series, every installment advances the central narrative arc involving the rare mineral orichalt and the mysterious Rajeev entities, building toward escalating action sequences in the latter episodes.[11] The production did not include any compilation movies, OVAs, or specials, making the 12-episode run fully self-contained.[1][43]List of episodes
| No. | English Title | Japanese Title | Romanized Title | Original air date | Synopsis |
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| 1 | Mind Trance | 魂魄遷移 | Konpaku Sen'i | April 9, 2017 | Maya Mikuri is rescued by the Excavate Company after an explosion during a mining mission and helps retrieve ore while pursued by the Planet Alliance.[44] |
| 2 | Formless Minerals | 時空結節 | Jikū Kessetsu | April 16, 2017 | Maya joins the Excavate Company and aids in extracting an orichalt core containing a girl named Alice during a Miguel Storm.[44] |
| 3 | Miguel Line | 空漠回廊 | Kūmaku Kairō | April 23, 2017 | The crew escapes the United Planets Force with Alice, accidentally bringing along Amanza Volchkova during a Miguel Jump.[44] |
| 4 | Singular Tactics | 転移奇襲 | Teni Kishū | April 30, 2017 | Amanza escapes but cooperates with the crew to defend against a meteor shower, learning about Ido's erased past.[44] |
| 5 | Ore with Free Will | 結晶幼女 | Kesshō Yōjo | May 7, 2017 | Alice's connection to a pursuing moon is suspected; Ido saves her from sand particles and recalls past memories.[44] |
| 6 | The Observer | 世界攪乱 | Sekai Kōran | May 14, 2017 | An agent from the Observer attempts to kidnap Alice but is killed by meteoroids, hinting at Ido's past.[44] |
| 7 | Overstepping | 生存宙域 | Seizon Chūiki | May 21, 2017 | The crew rescues Maya, Ido, and Alice from a planetary mass, discovering humanity's prior knowledge of orichalt and wandering planets.[44] |
| 8 | Cracking the Flair | 荷電噴流 | Kadenchū Funryū | May 28, 2017 | The Excavate Company learns of the Rajeev threat to the colonized planet Fifth; Amanza infiltrates the United Planets Force for information.[44] |
| 9 | Seeking the Truth | 真誠探求 | Shinsei Tankyū | June 4, 2017 | Ido confronts Addams, who reveals Ido's true identity; Karla briefly betrays the crew but reconciles.[44] |
| 10 | Compressed Sin | 縮退履歴 | Shukutai Rireki | June 11, 2017 | Addams forces Ido into a clone body and reveals Alice's origins; Ido escapes, but Alice is captured.[44] |
| 11 | Innocent Orbit | 無垢軌道 | Muku Kidō | June 18, 2017 | The United Planets Force battles Rajeev; Ido confronts Addams using Orillian clones, but Alice advocates for peace.[44] |
| 12 | Still Here | 実存人格 | Jitsuzon Jinkaku | June 25, 2017 | Ido and others reunite with Alice in Rajeev's core; Rajeev departs peacefully, and the crew is recognized.[44] |