Aoba Watase
main character
TV
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 6, 2014 – March 31, 2014
- Season
- Winter 2014
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Yasuhiro Tanabe
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Music
- Tatsuya Katou
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Time Manipulation86%War85%Military80%Real Robot79%Male Protagonist73%Super Robot40%
overview details
Synopsis
On the first day back after summer break, high-school student Aoba is attacked by a giant robot that appears out of the sky. As he's pursued through the city, his classmate Hina appears in a robot of her own. She rescues him, and tells him cryptically that "Dio is waiting for you," before she disappears. This begins Aoba's new life as the pilot of the Free Treaty Alliance against the Great Zogiria Republic. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Buddy Complex?
Buddy Complex has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 67/100 — 34% of 7,455 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #86 highest-rated anime of 2014, and #16 highest-rated anime of Winter 2014, and #19 most popular anime of Winter 2014 on AniList.
Of the 13.6K AniList users who started it, 8.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 10.8K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Mecha — especially time manipulation, war, military, real robot.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Director
- Yasuhiro Tanabe
- Character design
- Tomoshige Inayoshi
- Character design
- Asako Inayoshi
- Music
- Tatsuya Katou
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Buddy Complex is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Buddy Complex: Into the Skies of Tomorrow (2014)
- Optional extras: Buddy Complex: Daremo Shiranai Ashita e
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“UNISONIA” by TRUE
Endings (1)
- ED1“Ano Sora ni Kaeru Mirai de” by ChouCho
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Buddy Complex FAQ
How many episodes does Buddy Complex have?
Buddy Complex has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Buddy Complex?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Buddy Complex finished?
Yes. Buddy Complex has finished airing — the final episode aired March 31, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of Buddy Complex?
Yes — the story continues in Buddy Complex: Into the Skies of Tomorrow (2014).
Where do I start Buddy Complex?
Start here: Buddy Complex is the first entry, followed by Buddy Complex: Into the Skies of Tomorrow.
Is Buddy Complex based on a manga?
No. Buddy Complex is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Buddy Complex?
Buddy Complex was animated by Sunrise and directed by Yasuhiro Tanabe.
Who sings the opening of Buddy Complex?
The opening, "UNISONIA", is performed by TRUE.
Where can I watch Buddy Complex?
Buddy Complex is listed on Tubi TV, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.